Lil’ Wayne’s an animal. The Young Money thug is currently serving a year in prison so the music comes sparingly, but the classics bump forever. Here are the Warren’s Top 5 Lil’ Wayne Jams.
#5 – Triggaman (feat. Curren$Y) – Lil’ Wayne
Two ill samples accompanied by Weezy killing bars… pretty typical.
#4 – Sportscenter – Lil’ Wayne
Two minutes of Weezy bliss. Dedication 2.
#3 – The Best Rapper Alive – Lil’ Wayne
Gangsta’ shit guaranteed to pump you up. The Carter II.
#2 – Fireman – Lil’ Wayne
If you’re feeling too hot, Weezy will put you out. The Carter II.
#1 – A Milli – Lil’ Wayne
Bass bumpin’ classic. Rocks the #1 spot no question. The Carter III.
Wabbott,
Not sure if I’ve given you this obnoxious history lesson before, but that Triggerman sample is from “Drag Rap (Triggerman)” by Da Showboys (1980-something), and they are from Queens, which is crazy ironic because the song single-handedly served the foundation for New Orleans “bounce” rap. Lots of call-and-response stuff, was mostly played at high school dances and clubs for really young people in NOLA throughout the 90s and even still today. Also, largely responsible for spreading the song was a young DJ Mannie Fresh, who you know as the sound behind all that great Cash Money stuff including most of Weezy’s career.
I think it’s time to write a Warren post.
JSA