The deal ended up being a TIDAL agreement rather than the more intriguing Roc Nation signing that many had been dreaming of as early as a decade ago. Back in 2005, rumors circulated the industry of Wayne signing to Jigga but nothing ever came into fruition, a large part of the reason apparently being Birdman and Jay’s good relationship and ultimately, Wayne’s loyalty. Despite that, a business partnership between moguls like these two is still powerful beyond belief and has us optimistic for the future.
The Free Weezy Album is due July 4th and acts as another apology to fans for the inevitable delay of Tha Carter V. Recent leaks like ‘Glory‘ and ‘Hot Boy‘ should serve as appropriate justification as to why you should pay attention on the big day. The rate at which we’ve been getting new music is nostalgia for the time before C3 where arguably what is Wayne’s best material was leaking left, right and centre. Not to mention the fact that Young Thug and London On Da Track just announced that they’ll be releasing their collaboration mixtape on the same day. If that’s not motivation to play your best hand, I’m not sure what is.
The last time Wayne was put under pressure like this was around five years ago. After dropping Tha Carter III, he began to record a Rock/Hip-Hop/all round confusing project called Rebirth. Whereas the album would have gems scattered throughout it (see the Rap verse on ‘Paradise’), the records which began leaking before its release had people sure that a downfall was imminent. How did Wayne respond to his critics? “No Ceilings, motherf*cker“.
Needless to say, the forthcoming months are an especially significant and stimulating time in Weezy’s long career. For a lot of us he’s run out of ‘last chances’ and the curtains are nearing a grand closing but take a look at the career which spans over two decades and it’s clear that he comes out on top in these testing moments. This time should be no different.
– by Akaash Sharma
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