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FWA (Free Weezy Album)
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 178 Ratings

  • Summary: Released as an exclusive on Jay-Z's streaming platform Tidal, the 15 track mixtape features guest appearances from Bibi Bourelly, CAPO, Cory Gunz, Jake Troth, Juniior Reid, Wiz Khalifa, and Young Jeezy.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. The Wire
    Sep 2, 2015
    70
    Those who lost interest after Tha Carter III may want to start paying attention again. [Sep 2015, p.57]
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  2. HipHopDX
    Jul 8, 2015
    70
    Throughout Free Weezy, Wayne is merely drawing in the spaces on a coloring book rather than in unique hues.
  3. RapReviews.com
    Jul 14, 2015
    65
    Free Weezy Album is on the whole decidedly mixed. Weezy still has his swagger, and with a little more effort he could add some substance to go along with it.
  4. DJ Booth
    Jul 8, 2015
    60
    Nothing on par with the classics but he has plenty of moments where his strengths are showcased.
  5. Consequence
    Jul 10, 2015
    58
    Occasionally, Wayne sounds either torn about the kind of music he wants to be making or even just short on ideas.
  6. Pitchfork
    Jul 9, 2015
    55
    The effort and energy are there but the soul is missing.
  7. Exclaim
    Jul 8, 2015
    30
    FWA's opening trio of "Glory," "He's Dead" and "I Feel Good" is severely tempered by the inclusion of clunky ballads with less-than-inspired production. Lyrically, there is little reference to Wayne's Carter V struggles amidst a wealth of new punch lines, but for every bit of wordplay that has potential to become another Weezy quotable, there is a handful of other cringe-worthy instances to counter.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 67
  3. Negative: 4 out of 67
  1. Memen1969
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    i love this album so much as a 13 year old boy from wyoming i feel i can relate to this album so much especially songs like White girl thati love this album so much as a 13 year old boy from wyoming i feel i can relate to this album so much especially songs like White girl that remind me of my childhood.… Expand
  2. DRRROOOOPPPPP
    Jul 12, 2015
    10
    Right when you thought Wayne wouldn't be able to put out another outstanding project is the moment you were wrong. I haven't heard a greatRight when you thought Wayne wouldn't be able to put out another outstanding project is the moment you were wrong. I haven't heard a great rap album like this since S4TW2 which is also a great project to check out.… Expand
  4. IBCircuits
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    Amazing album, Wayne brings it once again. This album is filled with amazing punchlines, deep subject matter, great flows, and flawlessAmazing album, Wayne brings it once again. This album is filled with amazing punchlines, deep subject matter, great flows, and flawless production. Wayne's best project since S4TW2.… Expand
  5. Agge1937
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    very inresting album from start to finish, from the bangers like pull up and post bail balling to the heartwarming love songs like without youvery inresting album from start to finish, from the bangers like pull up and post bail balling to the heartwarming love songs like without you or thinking about you to the morale boosting I feel GOOD. just dope wayne.… Expand
  6. Khroam
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    Weezy fukd my beech Weezy fukd my beech Weezy fukd my beech Weezy fukd my beech Weezy fukd my beech Weezy fukd my beech Weezy fukd my beechWeezy fukd my beech Weezy fukd my beech Weezy fukd my beech Weezy fukd my beech Weezy fukd my beech Weezy fukd my beech Weezy fukd my beech Weezy fukd my beech Weezy fukd my beech… Expand
  7. codyjohn925
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    very good album from wayne he is spitting lyricals on every single song and he even broke Eminem record for most syllables per second. only avery good album from wayne he is spitting lyricals on every single song and he even broke Eminem record for most syllables per second. only a goat can do that.… Expand
  8. CassioSanfelice
    Jul 8, 2015
    0
    If you are a optimistic Wayne fan, there is some sharp bright lines and moments that recall the old memorable moments. But the fact is thatIf you are a optimistic Wayne fan, there is some sharp bright lines and moments that recall the old memorable moments. But the fact is that these moments are lost in the amidst of mediocrity beats, filler choruses, and lazy (sometimes disgustingly so) verses.… Expand

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