Lil' Wayne Album: “Tha Block Is Hot”

Lil Wayne continues a hot 98-99 seaon for Cash Money Records. After dropping gems on Juvenile's,B.G.'s, and The Hot Boys album, Lil' Wayne presents "The Block Is Hot". If No Limit isn't careful CMB will be taking over the block. Lil Wayne has too many good songs on this one. Most noticeable, "The Block Is Hot", "Loud Pipes", and "High Beamin'". Mannie Fresh is the "Swizz Beats" on his side of town. All the Cash Money Brothers contribute on Lil Wayne's debut. Even the Big Tymers share quality mic time with the Hot Boys this go around. I would suggest to Master P, to a) break Soulja Slim out of jail b) Make sure Beats By The Pound produces EVERY song c) Have Fiend, Macadon, Mia X, Silkk, C-Murder, Snoop and Mystikal on more songs. d) Have Magic, Ghetto Commission, DIG, Popeye, and Lil Italy take a chill pill and give them a rest. e) Release Da 504 Boyz and the Tank Doggs album ASAP.

If these things aren't accomplished be prepared to "Bling Bling" behind Cash Money for the rest of your career. "THE BLOCK IS HOT! "

This album is weak. It has a few decent cuts but most of the songs suck. Mannie Fresh is burnt out now. All of his beats sound the same and they have no pound in the car at all. Don't get Juvenille's new album either its worst than this.

'Citizen Kain', 'Birth Of the Cool', 'The Illiad'; Every so often a piece of artwork comes along that is so powerful, so moving, that it transcends the boundaries of its medium to define its generation. Lil Wayne's 'The Block is hot' is one such masterwork. It is perhaps the most important musical statement of our generation. Its musical landscape is lush, rich, and textured. Its lyrics are a delicate invective. The combined effect is an artistic expression the likes of which very few in the history of mankind have ever achieved. 'The Block is Hot' is no mere collection of singles, nor is it a self-indulged concept album. It is hard to imagine that a composition so finely-crafted was not carefully planned and designed years in advance.

With such an album one can, of course, not relish in its entire beauty upon first listen. The music is similar to an orange where one must peel layers before sinking their teeth into the actual substance. What lies beneath the surface is undescribable. It indeed may take several years - if not decades - before this piece of art may truly be appreciated and understood. Finally, Lil Wayne even outdoes himself in what may be called the most epic of songs in the history of recorded media. 'Drop It Like Its Hot' featuring his cohorts of the avant garde, B.G. and Mannie Fresh, takes the listener on a 4 minute journey which, once concluded, leaves them feeling as if they've been bestowed the answer to the meaning of life. The careful listener will note the song's understated beauty. It is as bold as it is subtle.

Lil' Wayne is bomb don't hate if anything you should congradulate aight. Cuz thats how it is and to correct everyone he is not 17 he is or was 15 and turned 16(i think)! But i'm sayn 1 more time don't hate cuz when he come out my way again its gon be ALL GRAVY BABY!

The debut album from Lil Wayne is straight up a clasic, the youngster had courage to a solo album when only 16 years old, I was really amazed when I heared this record.Everything was just perfect the beats, the good job by the geust appearences (the original cash money members)and Lil wayne was on top of everything with his cocky verses in each song.as you listen to this cd you start to notice the way Lil Wayne raps way outrageous, but calm in sad songs like #7-lights out, #8-f**k tha world,*16-up to me.In those 3 songs Lil Wayne talks about his messed up life and about his father that just died at the time.Also if you notice Lil Wayne's lyrics he does not talk as much of jewelery,cars and women, unlike other members from cmr Lil Wayne has kind of the street mentality talking about the hood and about gangstas,for example I'm a write a lyric he wrote ''woke up straight of the block,heat in my waist, clip in my hand, got my clock cocked.''So I recomend this cd to any diehard cmr fan,or anybody who wants something to listen to, trust me this and other cmr records where the only cmr cd's worth the price.My favorite songs #2,#14,#16

ALSO LOOKOUT FOR;

BONE THUGS N HARMONY-THUG WORLD ORDER

B.G-LIVIN LEGEND

A NEW ONE FROM JUVI COMING OUT SOON

C-MURDER-TRU DAWGS

SPM-HUSTLE TOWN

MO THUGS 4-THE MOVEMENT