Interestingly, Lil Wayne was not overly concerned by the leak. In an interview with NME, he claimed he was “glad” that Tha Carter IV had leaked. He noted that the early release did not hurt his sales but rather built momentum, referencing the success of the Tha Carter III leak. This positive attitude was validated when the album moved 964,000 copies in its first week, just shy of the million-unit mark.
Critics at Spin and the Chicago Tribune felt Wayne sounded "slower" and "less unhinged" than in his prime, often relying on repetitive subject matter.
The acoustic ballad "How to Love" was a significant genre-bend that divided listeners—some found it sincere and nostalgic, while others, like reviewers at Pitchfork , viewed it as a "saccharine" misstep. Tracklist & Features
Tha Carter IV offered a generous runtime that satisfied both casual listeners and hardcore mixtape purists: Blunt Blowin 6 Foot 7 Foot (feat. Cory Gunz) Nightmares of the Bottom She Will (feat. Drake) How to Hate (feat. T-Pain) Interlude (feat. Tech N9ne & André 3000) John (feat. Rick Ross) So Special (feat. John Legend) How to Love President Carter Its Good (feat. Drake & Jadakiss) Outro (feat. Bun B, Nas, Shyne & Busta Rhymes) Critical Reception and Cultural Legacy
The digital-exclusive approach was a resounding success. Tha Carter IV was downloaded 300,000 times in its first four days online, which broke an iTunes record for the most downloads in a single week.
Different versions of Tha Carter IV contain varying exclusive tracks. The , released in 2021, includes all previously exclusive content in one digital package. Standard Deluxe Tracks : I Like The View Mirror (feat. Bruno Mars) Two Shots Complete Edition / Anniversary Exclusives : Up Up And Away : Originally an iTunes exclusive bonus track. Novacane (feat. Kevin Rudolf). I Got Some Money On Me (feat. Birdman). Where to Find the Full Album
Interestingly, Lil Wayne was not overly concerned by the leak. In an interview with NME, he claimed he was “glad” that Tha Carter IV had leaked. He noted that the early release did not hurt his sales but rather built momentum, referencing the success of the Tha Carter III leak. This positive attitude was validated when the album moved 964,000 copies in its first week, just shy of the million-unit mark.
Critics at Spin and the Chicago Tribune felt Wayne sounded "slower" and "less unhinged" than in his prime, often relying on repetitive subject matter.
The acoustic ballad "How to Love" was a significant genre-bend that divided listeners—some found it sincere and nostalgic, while others, like reviewers at Pitchfork , viewed it as a "saccharine" misstep. Tracklist & Features
Tha Carter IV offered a generous runtime that satisfied both casual listeners and hardcore mixtape purists: Blunt Blowin 6 Foot 7 Foot (feat. Cory Gunz) Nightmares of the Bottom She Will (feat. Drake) How to Hate (feat. T-Pain) Interlude (feat. Tech N9ne & André 3000) John (feat. Rick Ross) So Special (feat. John Legend) How to Love President Carter Its Good (feat. Drake & Jadakiss) Outro (feat. Bun B, Nas, Shyne & Busta Rhymes) Critical Reception and Cultural Legacy
The digital-exclusive approach was a resounding success. Tha Carter IV was downloaded 300,000 times in its first four days online, which broke an iTunes record for the most downloads in a single week.
Different versions of Tha Carter IV contain varying exclusive tracks. The , released in 2021, includes all previously exclusive content in one digital package. Standard Deluxe Tracks : I Like The View Mirror (feat. Bruno Mars) Two Shots Complete Edition / Anniversary Exclusives : Up Up And Away : Originally an iTunes exclusive bonus track. Novacane (feat. Kevin Rudolf). I Got Some Money On Me (feat. Birdman). Where to Find the Full Album
