
Ladies and gentlemen, Tha Carter V is finally here! It has been seven years since Tha Carter IV released, and quite frankly, I was a bit disappointed with that album. It didn’t quite have the commercial hits that Tha Carter III had, and it sorta lacked the grittiness/hunger that both Carter I and Carter II had. Overall, it seemed like a rushed effort, which is why it remains one of Weezy’s weakest works to-date. Here’s the good news: Today is a new day, and if I were to guess, the newest version of The Carter will learn from its mistakes and live up to the potential that we’ve thrust upon it since it was first delayed in 2012. In other words, I have faith that one of the greatest rappers alive (Yea, I said it) will redeem himself here, and if not, I’ll make Carter VI my damn self! (more…)
Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.