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Lil Wayne - Prom Queen
| Artist: | Lil Wayne |
| Title: | Prom Queen |
| Producer: | DJ Infamous and Drew Correa |
| Album: | Rebirth |
| Label: | Cash Money/Universal Motown |
| Twitter: | @liltunechi |
| Website: | Lil Wayne's Website |
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3.5
Total Ratings: 199
A few months ago, Lil Wayne revealed plans to drop a Carter III rerelease containing all-new songs. Whether Weezy was pulling the public’s collective leg with that announcement, or was simply oblivious to the fact that that made no sense, truth has, as usual, turned out to be stranger than fiction: Rebirth will be the emcee’s rock album, and tonight marks the official lead single’s world premiere. Above all else, Prom Queen proves Wayne as a musical chameleon extraordinaire; though his hoarse, Auto-Tuned vocals are instantly recognizable, this record would otherwise sound perfectly at home on modern rock radio. While some may find the superstar rapper’s Sk8r Boi-esque tale of high school rejection a bit hard to swallow, the hard-rocking sound (courtesy of DJ Infamous and Drew Correa) certainly has the potential to attract a whole new demographic. Is this a good look for Weezy? I leave it to you, the readers, to decide.
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 1621 |
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REALLY looking forward to the feedback on this one. Ok so here we go, this song was absolute garbage when I first heard it. After a few listens, you begin to appreciate it a little bit more. The autotune/voice is what breaks the rock and roll vibe to me. Rockers have a distinct voice that makes the music, just like rappers do. You don't see a rock singer rapping because he would sound bad at it. Hence why Wayne sounds bad over a rock record.
I compare this experiment of going outside the box exactly to Kanye and 808, although Kanye has the edge in my opinion. Conclusion - I prefer the hip hop Wayne, the Wayne who I just saw in concert last weekend. Do still I appreciate this song and concept? Yes. |
| Posted on Jan 27, 2009 |
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Weezy gone rock?! This works!
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| Posted on Jan 27, 2009 |
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Also - I absolutely love rock music. The production on this is fire.
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| Posted on Jan 27, 2009 |
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I was interested to see what this rock project would sound like. I was skeptical, but I thought Wayne might pull it off. I actually like Weezy's voice over this beat during the verses... The dark sound kind of works for it. The chorus is not good at all for me, could have done better. The production would sound better for me if they pulled the guitar forward a bit. With louder instrumental and a better hook this would have made rotation for me... I'm looking forward to see what else he can do in the genre
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| Posted on Jan 27, 2009 |
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The rock is hard which makes the song but, Weezy and his autotune really gets to me. Overall, I think he tried but, Weezy needs rap. The production is amazing had me banging the whole time.
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| Posted on Jan 27, 2009 |
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This is okay, its def not a 5 star but its interesting. I wish he would stop with the autotuner. I hated Let it Rock when I first heard it, so maybe this song will grow on me. If this is what most of the songs on his new cd will be like, it will almost be like Kanye's 808's.
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| Posted on Jan 27, 2009 |
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I feeling it Something New Wayne not the Greatest but he damn sure one of the Greats
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| Posted on Jan 27, 2009 |
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NAW B NOT FEELIN WAYNE AZ A ROCK STAR NIGGA,WOULDNT MIND HEARIN IT ON THE RADIO OR SOME BUT IT AINT GREAT.
HE DOIN ALL MUSIC TO GET KNOWN BY OTHER DAT DONT LISTEN TO RAP,OR HIP HOP, BUT WEEZY IS STILL 1 OF DA BEST. DA TRACK IS PROBEBLY GREAT FO' ROCK PEPLE OTHER DONT THINK SO/ |
| Posted on Jan 27, 2009 |
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Im not gonna lie this is pretty dope. As a fan of both rock and hip hop its interesting when a strictly hip hop decides to go in on this type of production
1 The production itself is solid especially the guitar and drums. Weezy has short yet good enough lyrics. This will definitely be a hit. I dont have a problem with Lil Wayne switching it up just like Kanye did on his melodic/808 drums/lacking lyrics album. He has already proven what he do as a MC and this will make him even stronger. This is a hot song! |
| Posted on Jan 27, 2009 |
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NOOOOOOOO @*#$! WAY!
thiss @*#$! is fire OMG |
| Posted on Jan 27, 2009 |
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First, to me, this shouldn't be a rock song. it's STILL hip-hop. just with a tinge of rock / aka rock production.
as a rock song, this is terrible. If a rock station plays this, they should be shut down, because this ish is terrible rock. you can't just put on a rock production and call it rock; rockers can sing, at least the ones lil wayne is trying to join. I'm a huge fan of rock music, and this makes the worst singers look talented. I ran this by a rock group on the net. overwhelming response: horrible. maybe a few nods to decent production So, this is to me, hip-hop with rock production. In that point of view, the lyrics still blow, the production is pretty awesome (not quality rock, but very good) and the singing still blows. As an entertainment factor, it's listen-able and i may even like it a little eventually. Since this is a hip-hop site, my rating reflects my hip-hop perspective: OK 2* |
| Posted on Jan 27, 2009 |
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If wayne rapped over this joint, I'd like it more
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| Posted on Jan 27, 2009 |
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I love rock music! So, I know SOAD (SystemOfaDown), and that's the feel I got from the first chords. Then came a more generic guitar and drumming approach, which I also love, but... where does Wayne stay in the middle of this?
Well, in the end, my main impression of the song has nothing to do with him. The autotune just doesn't mix well with rock music to me! It’s supposed to be raw talent, not a gimmick. Damn, we (rock lovers) know a lot of rock singers who’s vocals are nothing special, still we don't give a damn since it's raw, but autotune?!? Sounds out of place in a purely rock song. Not a very good tune to sing… like Kanye with 808’s, I’m seeing Wayne having trouble to come up with enjoyable melodies since it’s not his forte. I’m really curious about the feedback on this one. (great feedback aspiring dj! ;) couldn’t agree more) |
| Posted on Jan 27, 2009 |
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You know whats crazy?
There will be 5 million DJs who successfully pull off this record at high school proms all across the country this spring. They will mix it in with some Bon Jovi, maybe a little AC/DC or Aerosmith. They will think they are the sh*t. Really, they are just being played. Wayne is no rocker. Not even close. However, he is a friggin pop star. And pop stars think that whatever they do, they will succeed. (See Kanye, Justin, and Madonna.) Will Weezy follow? Honestly - I have NO CLUE. 
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| Posted on Jan 27, 2009 |
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Sadly Z, one of those DJs will be me, I'm already getting requests for it from my fellow classmates...as for the track itself, I don't really know what to think of it, its just so odd sounding to me. I'll have to hear the rest of the album.
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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First listen - hated it. Second listen - have to admit wayne is going nuts, if he can make this album amazing and grab a whole new demographic he is going to be legendary. I personally would rather hear a whole cd of wayne over some ridiculous and/or techno like beats (like "Up In This Club ft. Swizz Beatz, Turn Off - Keri Hilson, Lollipop, Unstoppable - Kat Deluna) I feel like hes capable of making an entire cd of straight club hits, dont feel like hes near doing the same in rock, and I don't think "rockers" will listen to wayne no matter how "good" his rock is.
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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Both of my FAVORITE genre's, MIXED? Wayne just went WAYYY up in my books, you coulda kinda seen this coming with Let It Rock, and the song he did with Fall Out Boy. GREATNESS, Rock is pretty much rated above hip hop for me, but Wayne mixin it? that'll get me, BIGTIME,.. BANGERRR!!!!
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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I actually like this song, love hip hop and love rock. He mixed it pretty good. When i saw Lil Wayne going a little rock star. With the big chops on his face, slim jeans etc. Wondering if he was serious well it looks like him and Kanye have both gone a bit nuts. To be honest its not as good as Kanye mixing his blend. But it sounds alrite. Definite banger
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 802 |
Wayne has lost his damn mind. He could put out anything these days and people would love it.
Its too early for me to rate this. I need to hear it a few more times.
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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Didn't like it at first, but soooo addicted now! Deserves atleast a 4!
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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this ish sucks just terrible rock and weezy dont mix..real talk
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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I heard this record earlier this week and thought it was really wack....but...on this second listen, it's better than before. I think the record works. I commend Weezy for doing something different. That's what it's all about. Since all these fake thugs and dudes seem to worship the ground Dwayne Carter walks on, let's see if they'll hop on this. This actually could be a good thing for music and fans...my black people will stop fronting like they don't like rock music and quit being closet listeners. I think Weezy should have recruited a singer with a history in rock vocal skills to sing background on this joint to make it better. Overall, I give it rotation and I'm actually interested in seeing how the project turns out. The videos should be dope too.
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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Weezy Nigga COme on Rap Quit damn auto tune diz sounds weaK but rock roll all dat jus if he rap on it he would killed thiz anywaiz diz ok
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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I hate this. Rock and roll used to want to be like hip hop and now hip hop culture turns this way. I respect the love for all music. I'm all about that. But this sounds like some cheezy Yellowcard song with a New Orleans autotuner voice. Can't wait to see this track on the Buzz Balads CD. STUPID.
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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IMA A FAN OR ROCK MYSELF BUT THIS SONG HERE IS JUS NOT GOOD TO ME.... MAYBE HE HAS BETTER BUT I DONT THINK ITS GONNA DO WELL ON DA CHARTS BUT I KNOW ROCK STATIONS WONT PLAY IT IF THEY DO THEY WILL TOLD NOT TO EVER AGAIN .. BUT ON DA REAL THIS ISNT IT ....... IMA GIVE IT 1
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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i listen to all genres, actually grew up on rock rap and r&b, this is.........ok really pop rock,the type of bands that make these songs arent my type of rock,real commercial for me and the solo is nuthin to get excited overso as a rock song this kinda sucks,i like the autotune on this song tho
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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No I am sorry, when you have real talent out there that gets missed, and then you hear this, THEN you realize it's trash.
yes, I like Wayne, a lot. but compared to some of the talent I have heard, including myself, this kind of thing makes me mad. The production is okay, just wish his voicebox fetish would stop! he goes much harder when he's raps normally and fierce. 2 stars for the production. |
| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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Ya'll need to stop hatin on the voicebox.... It's just another tool artists use to make the song different or their voice a lil more listen-able ....
Sometimes people don't use it well, but that doesn't mean no one should use it.... & Weezy knows how to use it quite well .... This is def. interesting ..... First thing first - Wayne is spreading his Weezyness(wicked but catchy ad-libs) all around his Verses lately is simply amazin ... im diggin dat .... hook could've been better... & Yes prod. is tight .... Weezy makes you LISTEN .... this kinda grows on u ... dis needs more than 1 listen guys ..... I would play it again ..... In the end - Very good or bad attempt at being unique .... i cant decide .... but one thing im sure bout ... DJBooth listeners aren’t afraid to put fresh sounds into their headphones – unlike mainstream radio programmers..... |
| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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THE PRRRROMMM QUEEN THE PRRRRROMMMM QUEEN!!!! (what can I say, I like it, I know I shouldn't clearly the boy wayne is a poser,but who gives a damn. Rock on Wayne!!!
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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Haha, you guys sure posted long comments on this one.
There is somethin awkward about the song. But wayne is brilliant and his tracks have to be pretty messed up before I disapprove. Rock on, Carter |
| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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I didn't think i would like this song, but weezy pulls it off,
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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from a rock perspective, there's absolutely nothing bad about it, even down to the emo lyrics. however, auto-tune-Weezy being emo is just toooooo funny, hard to take seriously! i do think though the music is a standard, nothing really unique about it.
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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Weezy needs to stick to rap.
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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Had to listen to it a couple times before I liked it...but hey business-wise this could be a good look not to say he should stray away from hip hop..but if you can grab a hold of one demographic and bring them in with another you could double your fan base...and bring in more sales....I mean Kanye did the same thing with 808 even though it was gettin mad love over in the states, it was killin the international scene....gotta be open minded sometimes
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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nope
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I am a huge wayne fan, but this hurts my ears to listen to - I may try to listen a few more times though and hopefully can gain a little more respect for the song. While appreciate wayne's attempt to branch out, I think this song is an utter failure. I am not sure how I feel about the production by Infamous and Correa - I think that the rock music would be more effective if a rock band composed it. Something is lost with the synthesized instruments.
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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Cobbler, stick to your last. That's a saying we have in Germany. This is horrible. That's all I have to say.
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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Didn't yall cop dedication 3, u shoulda already known he was gone go dis route, this is legendary. Period! no blood rapper has done this, ever! to be honest its actually what hip hop needs, just like america, "change." but... if this is rock, then y r hip hop fans still on his $dick, if u wanna be a rockstar go all the way, dont dangle your ass in between two industries to gain more viewers, go to rock, show the world you actually are what u say u r. this is not close at all but its a major step.
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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STOP USING AUTOTUNE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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I mean I got this one in the rotation just because I give wayne props for pulling something like this off. I know haters are going to hate like alot of folks did not like Kanye's 808 and Heartbreaks but I thought that cd was fire every track was good.
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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This is OK right here...I actually LOVE rock as well! I am surprised to see so many Rock n roll fans on this site! I think the two types of music are starting to merge a bit with people like Kanye and Lil Wayne being the pioneers of it all. This song is decent, but I don't know how long I will be able to listen to this track in particular. I think he is taking the auto-tune too far on this one as well. The beat is cool and the lyrics are just cool...not the best. It can go into rotation for now. I hope the other rock songs he does has a different flavor to it!
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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I'd bump it a few times
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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No im not feelin this one. Wayen sounds great when he raps over beats. Hes gotta get off the auto tune and cut the sh*t. He's a rapper, so he should rap, he aint no musician
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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this is aiight, but you the best rapper alive we all should expect more from wayne. Its his average.
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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Lil Wayne and rock i think it sucks dont want to offend no one but this song is garbage and lil wayne has gone waaaayy down since tha carter 2 i hate most of his shyt now.
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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Hip Hop + Rock , YES I LOVE IT
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You have to be shittin me, LOL...
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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I had a feeling Weezy was gonna do some rock cuttz.....but i never expected one to be good like this.. :)
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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Only a song like this could have people rating 1 and 5 stars and still everybody has a point... lol
frozilla33 made an interesting point, about "rockers" (meaning people who only like rock music) not going to like Wayne's rock no matter how "good" it is. And it's not hate. Wayne's just not rock. If you want to know how GREAT Wayne (the RAPPER, not the pop star) sounds over a rock beat, just listen to the rock remix of "Stuntin like my daddy": http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3iaw4_birdman-ft-lil-wayne-stuntin-like-m_street Now that I would support! ...how I miss the old good tha carter II/autotune-less Lil Wayne. |
| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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