But for people on here to say Wayne isnt talented is going a little too far. I agree completely with the rating you give “Rebirth.” It was complete garbage. Let’s hope The Carter 4 will show him back in top form. Lucky for Garth but unfortunately for Wayne that this saw the light of day. After so many attempts to promote the idea, the public didn’t buy the idea and the album was never released. A fictional character that Garth Brooks created in the late ’90s used to exercise his musical diversity. Hopefully Wayne’s next project will be him back to form as he can understand that not everyone can do this rock inspired-rap-hybrid project. Also, the song “Drop The World” featuring Eminem should have been featured on The Carter 3 as it’s the blatant standout on the album.īut more often than not, the album seems to be more like an overindulgent artist with the power to have any project green-lit (and maybe because that’s true).īetween auto-tuned moans and groans on tracks like “Get A Life” and “Knockout”, it becomes clearer that he does in fact have limitations (and actually gives me a greater appreciation for people that actually use the auto-tune filter and actually sound half way decent). Despite the musical backdrops leaving a little to be desired (and him exhausting the auto-tune filter), no one can deny that Wayne is talented. Songs like “American Star” and “Paradise” shows that Wayne is a talented writer. That may not be a bad thing (as so many rappers are). First off, Lil’ Wayne is in a delicate situation where he is obsessed with himself. And then I refused to have any expectations for Rebirth before listening.ĭoing those two things gave me an understanding of what to expect. First, I watched the now infamous documentary about Lil’ Wayne titled The Carter. I did two things before listening to this project.
Unfortunately Lil’ Wayne’s constantly pushed back rock album Rebirth is of the latter. Problem being, that when someone is talented in a specific field, there’s a thin line between artistic integrity and reckless. Kobe Bryant) or when rappers trying to be actors (insert hilarious line delivered by Nas in Belly). Look at endless defunct albums by ball players trying to be rappers (i.e. But it can be embarrassing when someone steps outside the lines of their acquired talent. It’s an exhausting chore to be considered one of the greatest artists in a certain field. Album Review: Lil’ Wayne – Rebirth (2010)