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Lil Wayne - How to Love
Artist: Lil Wayne
Producer: Detail, Drum Up
Album: The Carter IV
Label: Cash Money/Universal Motown
Prepare for the internet to explode in 5, 4, 3….. When Lil Wayne emerged from Rikers we didn’t know how the incarceration would affect his music, but after first single, Six Foot Seven Foot, it seemed like the answer was not much. Weezy going hard over a Bangladesh beat? Yep, that sounds familiar. But after today’s release of Carter IV’s second single, the acoustic ballad How to Love, the rules have been rewritten. Featuring production by Detail and Drum Up, who combine hand percussion, a slow bass line and the occasional Dream-esque “A!”, How to Love is easily the most sentimental we’ve ever heard the teardrop tattooed rapper, as he croons an (almost) auto-tune ode to a woman who’s had everything but a man who could truly touch her heart. We’ve heard a lot from Wayne over the years, but we’ve never heard anything like this. I don’t need to prompt discussion with this one, just get out of the way and let Booth Nation get to commenting. Have at it people. Regardless, one thing’s for sure; it’s time to rethink our expectations for what Carter IV will sound like when it drops June 21.
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on June 27, 2011
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Crazy - I didn't know Wayne was scooping up leftover Beyonce records. I joke, I joke.
This isn't why millions of folks are Lil Wayne fans, but radio will play the sh*t out of this song, so (sadly) I understand it. 
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| Posted on May 26, 2011 |
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It's a real good song. Something not really expected from Weezy but we wand to hear rhymes, not singing. If this is the only track on the new album like this then I ain't mad.
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| Posted on May 26, 2011 |
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Somewhere Frank Ocean, T-Pain and The Dream are side-eyeing this track. I didn't know Wayne was doing reference tracks for Drake now. But they'll be killing this on the radio in 5, 4, 3 ...
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| Posted on May 26, 2011 |
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honestly...
this is a good move..and i really like this song...it will make a fine change for a second single However, contrary to the blurb in the beginning, weezy has never been afraid of doing what he feels. Perhaps why i still rate him as an artist even though there have been many songs which i didnt like from him. Rate 4.5 upwards rounding to 5 |
| Posted on May 26, 2011 |
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I don't give a @*#$!. This is a dope song. It sounds like he finally managed to have his studio fix his singing voice. But no matter how much I hated rebirth this is a dope song.
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| Posted on May 26, 2011 |
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GREAT now [he] thinks he has a good voice. I'm so happy i don't listen to the radio anymore.
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| Posted on May 26, 2011 |
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Holy BatSnips and Cow Dibbles is that what the Carter IV gonna give us! Ummm Im quite speechless on this one! I mean I kinda get it on a marketing perspective...I can hear this being played to no end on the radio (which I wont be listening to) but with that said...should this belong on one of Wayne's cross-over genre albums like his rock thing. I just don't know. Im shaking my head as I listen and laughing at the same time. I can't take it serious but the reality is, its not a horrible song..just one I would have shut down the booth and said...ummm no Wayne...this track aint for you!
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| Posted on May 26, 2011 |
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This song is new for me since I have never heard Lil' Wayne sing before. He's pretty good... this really surprised me, it's nice to see him take a break from rapping all the time to singing every once in a while.
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| Posted on May 26, 2011 |
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I'm actually really impressed that Wayne has grown this much. I think another artist would have done a better job with it, but props to him for pushing his boundaries. Hip Hop needs change. This is that.
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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Surprisingly Dope! I love when this dude tries new stuff, innovation is essentiel to hip-hop. Keep'n it real.
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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not what usual wayne but non the less a good song
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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Raido is gunna play the shit out of this song
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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Actually enjoyed this. Usually when Lil Wayne sings it's just awful, but the vibe on this song is really cruisy and it works well. Whether this will help Tha Carter IV sell millions of copies I'm not sure, but no complaints from me. Solid 4
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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I am confused, should we rate artist's performance or beat? probably both. Ok, this does not suck too much, but it sucks enough for me to never play it again
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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It grows on you.
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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i like this song
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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he kill it on this soang beat tight
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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LMAO this is so wack. And lyrically it is on par with "I Got a Feeling."
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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this nice. never thought lil wayne would do this.
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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this is average at best
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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Naturally, when a rapper makes a departure like this, there will be people who are skeptical of it. But in all truthfulness, I was hooked on first listen. This is potentially my favorite Wayne single, real talk.
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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i have to admit im a wayne head and a lot of leaks i heard from the carter IV had me smh like this album will be a flop but with wayne you never know what you're gonna get becuz this dude is definately not afraid of venturing outside the (hip hop/rap/gangsta/trapmuzik) box. im feeling this one weezy!
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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I'm on the fence on this. I've heard it like 5 times. Sometimes I love it, sometimes I hate it.
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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Ok I really like this song, just listen to the words
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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I have a friend that believes Weezy got better at his rap game after he co-signed Drake. I told him Weezy was just good to begin with. But after listening to this crooner I am thinking he definately gets influence from Drizzy.
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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First of all, I'm guessing everyone that listened to this asked themselves if this was really weezy and yeah it is. This is "far from the usual" as he says a lot in his songs but it is also an amazing track
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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this song is really good
its a nice aproce from wayne for not just thinking of him as some hard core raper.. |
| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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I think the Young Money movement has just ended...
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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Change is good... The words are deep & I relate to that girl he's talking to. I have a feeling I'm not alone. He showing his softer side, I love it. ?
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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I don't give a f*ck what other people think about this. No, lil wayne does not usually do this type or what ever you want to call it. This song is amazing.
I'm callin it right now, this will hit #1! This is lil wayne right here if you ask me. @*#$! the @*#$! people who don't like this song! |
| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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i lke it didnt really tink i would but ya its aight
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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First thing's first, this guy can't sing. I understand that he needs something to sell his album, but this is unacceptable for a guy that claims that he's the best rapper alive.
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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WTF? was Wayne thinking.. This shit is garbage.
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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It wasn't awful I guess. For a radio song it's not awful, but I don't understand what happened to Weezy. He used to be an incredible rapper, but he has fallen off as of late. It's not terrible, but for being "the greatest rapper alive" he should stick to rapping.
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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def not his style but its good for him to try new stuff.
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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Stunning. I like the way his voice stretches out for this.
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| Posted on May 28, 2011 |
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he makes the cross over well enough, but it doesnt sound like something that was his idea, or like something hed want to do, but whatever just not really my ish.
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| Posted on May 28, 2011 |
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So much better than Rebirth, i'll give it that.
I personally don't like it, but points for Wayne coming out of his comfort zone and doing something new somewhat well |
| Posted on May 28, 2011 |
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| Posted on May 28, 2011 |
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great crossover record
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| Posted on May 28, 2011 |
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Nice even if it's from Lil Wayne...
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| Posted on May 28, 2011 |
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when is carter iv comin out
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| Posted on May 28, 2011 |
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Gotta hand it to Wayne. I feel like people don't like change but this was definitely a good move showing a different style. I'm not too big on Lil' Wayne but this really upped my respect for him.
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| Posted on May 28, 2011 |
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dammit wayne, looks like u have truly sold out :(
my fav rapper ( even though not the best) is declining every day. man i want tracks like the ones on da drought 3 and like 3peat and mr carter. watever, its just one song like this....hopefully |
| Posted on May 29, 2011 |
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Is he a hard rapper or a poppy love song heartbreaker?
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| Posted on May 29, 2011 |
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