FWA (Free Weezy Album)
by Lil Wayne
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7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 178 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 33 out of 178

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  1. calebcorleone
    Feb 1, 2020
    9
    This "album" is great. "London Roads, " "Without You," and Pick Up Your Heart" are still some of my favorite songs over 3 years later. It almost seems more like a mixtape with more polish and original beats than an album for some reason that I can't actually explain.
  2. WTF_
    Sep 29, 2018
    10
    This was a great project. Honestly some of the "critics" are against rap culture...
  3. ben_zo77
    Nov 29, 2015
    8
    I am absolutely stunned by the lukewarm reaction to this album from critics, so far. I was expecting this album to be trash, but Wayne killed it. I would argue that FWA is Lil Wayne's best project since Tha Carter III. I suppose the low critic reviews are because it's definitely not a concept album and there's nothing groundbreaking sonically. It's ludicrous to me, however, to penalize theI am absolutely stunned by the lukewarm reaction to this album from critics, so far. I was expecting this album to be trash, but Wayne killed it. I would argue that FWA is Lil Wayne's best project since Tha Carter III. I suppose the low critic reviews are because it's definitely not a concept album and there's nothing groundbreaking sonically. It's ludicrous to me, however, to penalize the album for this. The whole thing bangs, the production is absolutely outstanding, and every track except for maybe one or two is great, sonically. It has more of a mixtape feel, to me, but it's still a pretty great project as a true album. This is Wayne's comeback from all the Cash Money drama. FWA is aggressive, loud, and overall classic Weezy. ~ 7.6/10
    Best tracks: "Psycho" & "Thinking Bout You"    … Expand
  4. huskerboy7878
    Sep 3, 2015
    10
    fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire
  5. LilWayneHater
    Jul 13, 2015
    10
    I usually hate Lil Wayne, but after listening to this album, I realised what was wrong with my life and changed the way I think. I was a 13 years old white boy from Mississippi who always listened to country and now I live in the Bronx as a black 25 years old.
  6. mikamrm
    Jul 13, 2015
    10
    One of the best rap album so far in 2015, to pimp a butterfly is nothing compared to this masterpiece, insanly creative ans the fact that it's only available on tidal makes it more personal, can't wait for his next project.
  7. ktoxxx
    Jul 12, 2015
    10
    This album was different than anything Wayne has ever put out...It was introspective, fun, happy, dark,..all in 1 album...I don't skip a track and when I first heard it...It took me back where I had to listen again cuz I didn't expect this album to have this well-rounded sound...I loved it..
  8. TMReviews
    Jul 12, 2015
    7
    It’s pretty much considered a fact that Lil Wayne fell off ever since the release of his arguably classic *No Ceilings*. However, he showed a lot of potential in 2014 and 2015. Not only did he kill all of his own tracks (such as “D’usse”, “Gotti”, “Dreams & Nightmares”, etc.), but he also killed all of his guest features (“M’$”, “Smuckers”, “Thug Cry”).We were definitely anticipating thisIt’s pretty much considered a fact that Lil Wayne fell off ever since the release of his arguably classic *No Ceilings*. However, he showed a lot of potential in 2014 and 2015. Not only did he kill all of his own tracks (such as “D’usse”, “Gotti”, “Dreams & Nightmares”, etc.), but he also killed all of his guest features (“M’$”, “Smuckers”, “Thug Cry”).We were definitely anticipating this project.

    There are quite a few dope cuts on here; the real issue though is his consistency. There are some fantastic cuts off of here such as “I Feel Good” and “Glory”, yet there are some really underwhelming tracks such as “Post Ball Bailin’” and “Living Right”. The beats are dope for the most part, and Weezy can flow, but his vocal delivery can sometimes be really grating.

    Despite this, the highlights do outshine the lowlights. Weezy drops clever bar after clever bar on here, and continues to prove that he has a knack for coming up with intelligent multi-syllabic rhymes. He spits all of this in an intricate flow that never seems to lose its magic touch. He just gives off an impression of dopeness.

    In the end, this won't go down as the album of the year or Wayne's best album in general, but it is a pretty nice album. Weezy obviously still has some fire left in him, and all of us Wayne fans are patiently waiting for him to drop his highly anticipated Tha Carter V. If Wayne can cut out the more lack-luster tracks on the album, we'll all be in for a treat.    … Expand
  9. 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 great rap album like this since S4TW2 which is also a great project to check out.
  10. Arteezy
    Jul 11, 2015
    7
    Weezy is Free!
    This album starts with a strong track, Glory, which is his best in years... The next four tracks were on fire or just good... After that the album becomes less interesting until Jeezy's verse on the second-to-last track, White Girl, where Jeezy is always on fire when it comes to rapping about "white girls"... The last track, Pick Up Your Heart, makes the album end well with    Weezy is Free!
    This album starts with a strong track, Glory, which is his best in years... The next four tracks were on fire or just good... After that the album becomes less interesting until Jeezy's verse on the second-to-last track, White Girl, where Jeezy is always on fire when it comes to rapping about "white girls"... The last track, Pick Up Your Heart, makes the album end well with great lyrics, great work by Cool & Dre and Weezy's outro speech...
    Wayne has improved from IANAHB2 and recent mixtapes and his subject matter has matured, but the album slightly falls short and makes me really crave for Tha Carter V...
    Best tracks: Glory, My Heart Races On, London Roads, Pick Up Your Heart...    … Expand
  11. T-rodney
    Jul 10, 2015
    7
    The Free Weezy Album didn't let down. The first half of the album is great, the best opening to a rap album i've seen this year with Glory to London roads.It seems to die down after that with uninspired i'm that N***a and lazy Psycho it then picks up with Without you Post bail ballin and pull up, though i felt living right could have been better and white girl also but finishes with theThe Free Weezy Album didn't let down. The first half of the album is great, the best opening to a rap album i've seen this year with Glory to London roads.It seems to die down after that with uninspired i'm that N***a and lazy Psycho it then picks up with Without you Post bail ballin and pull up, though i felt living right could have been better and white girl also but finishes with the stellar track Pick Up Your Heart.The best tracks are Glory,He's Dead, PIck up your heart and London roads and the best features are Euro,Bibi Bourelly, and HoodyBaby. FWA was not lil wayne's best work yet but this is his best work since the Carter IV.… Expand
  12. Slied1963
    Jul 10, 2015
    10
    insanely creative album, very dope concept, great lyrics, great flows, great production. definitely a classic album. definitely better then any young thug crap music.
  13. Brind1939
    Jul 9, 2015
    10
    definitely the best wayne album since C3, 2nd best album of the year after drakes. both are classics. this has better love songs, i've never heard wayne get this emotional on Album songs.
  14. Therveld86
    Jul 9, 2015
    10
    BEST AL:BUM EVER WAYNE IS SO GOOD MAN THIS **** IS CRAZY AND CREATIVE AND FUN AND GREAT AND PLEASING TO THE EARS AND OVERALL JUST A BEAUTIFUL ALBUM ONE OF TH BEST RAP ALBUMS OAT.
  15. Nalk1989
    Jul 9, 2015
    10
    very great album, it's a classic honestly. it's been out for one day but i can see it influenced plenty of rappers in the far future. it's one its way to being the most underrated album oat (thanks to critic scores)
  16. nastyescobar
    Jul 9, 2015
    0
    Terrible album, Wayne disappointed once again. This album is filled with corny punchlines, overused subject matter, choppy flows, and poppy production. Wayne's worst project since Tha Block Is Hot.
  17. JangerGR
    Jul 9, 2015
    10
    Just an incredible concept album about a man who views himself in chains and barred by the harshness in society, who wants to be free. Can't wait for To Pimp a Weezy
  18. Nolimits420
    Jul 9, 2015
    10
    damn i smoked so many kush to this music, i smoked more kush to this music then i did to the schoolboy q music. this album almost as good as Dedication four and five and I am not human 2. great album wezzzyyyy.
  19. gangstakibbs
    Jul 9, 2015
    10
    this album is a masterpiece, album of the decade to me man. i'm from compton so i know how wayne came up through the streets. this album is so awesome!!!!! way better then to crap a **** buy kendrakewannabe lamear. nice album weezy.
  20. TrapRapfan
    Jul 9, 2015
    10
    DAMN DOPE ABLUM BRUOHHHHH, I SMOKED SO MUCH TO IT. i was so interested in his lyrics bruh, he was really rapping about stuff and not stupid **** like weed and girls bro.
  21. Diven1969
    Jul 9, 2015
    10
    very pleasing album from start to finish, can't really find a bad spot on it. tho "im that **** wasn't the best song ever it was still listenable. i can get with this album. can't wait to play it in the whip and at a party.
  22. Furings63
    Jul 9, 2015
    10
    i personally think the critic score does not reperesent this album at all. its at leas a 90/100. it's a 100 for me but it shouldn't be any lower then a 90.

    anyways this album is great, the concept is insane and waynes bars are fianlly back. i love this album so much. THANK YOU WAYNE.
  23. Wrip1947
    Jul 9, 2015
    10
    great lyrics, great flows, great beats, great features. overall just a great album. i modern day classic. one of the best albums to drop in a while. rap was dying with hopsin barely keeping it alive but wayne helping now.
  24. FarixsDaGod
    Jul 9, 2015
    10
    This album is way better than Beezus or Feminem. The only artist currently that can compete with this album is probably Hopsin, G-Eazy, Macklemore, Birdman, Immortal Technique, and Tech n8ne. Thats it. This album is the second greatest hip hop album ive ever heard, and ive only heard 4!
  25. Keith123
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    I came into this album not expecting this much quality, but I got it. From beginning to end I loved it. Wayne brings a type of flow & delivery to hip-hop that hasn't been seen before
  26. Hisique197
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    great album, best of the year so far yes even better then that album by kenny lamar.

    he touches on alot of stuff on this album, from love, to obsession, to murder, to him shooting himself. great album.
  27. Overst1986
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    wayne keeps it real on this album tbh, i haven't heard him rap like this in a while and it's very refreshing to hear him actually rap about something more then **** on a album.
  28. 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 beech Weezy fukd my beech Weezy fukd my beech
  29. barrk
    Jul 8, 2015
    0
    While lilwaynehq spams this album with 10 ratings, we all know that it is an awful pop album that proves Wayne's fall off isn't stopping any time soon.
  30. Hipt1973
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    love everything about this album its just pure flames all the way out bruh. i can listen to it in the whip, or while playing fifa, or while smoking lean or even while having oral sexs.
  31. milomakromallis
    Jul 8, 2015
    9
    A stunning return to form with his creative shackles finally free from the Cash Money conglomerate. With several concept songs and sharp performances, the Rapper lil Wayne reminds the world why he was once so feared. No longer do we have the days Wayne would spit line after Iine of charming eccentric raspy witticisms but a more conscious, controlled and sharp rapper whose only faults stemA stunning return to form with his creative shackles finally free from the Cash Money conglomerate. With several concept songs and sharp performances, the Rapper lil Wayne reminds the world why he was once so feared. No longer do we have the days Wayne would spit line after Iine of charming eccentric raspy witticisms but a more conscious, controlled and sharp rapper whose only faults stem from often a subject matter the squeamish are unable too handle. A formidable madman Wayne remains.… Expand
  32. BlackPantherJS
    Jul 8, 2015
    5
    This album sucks......................................................................................................................................
  33. Tribulations
    Jul 8, 2015
    9
    Deserves a 9/10 lyrically better than TPAB IMO and it is listenable and the story behind it is perfect for Wayne's time and also it deserves recognition of how intricate it was but also how simple it was done it feels like Wayne pushed it all the way through except for one part the end felt like it was missing something but I still enjoyed it more than Tha Carter 4.
  34. Withatim1933
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    insane lyricals, bro i smoked so mannie dank weed plants to this bruh i cant even stopppp smiling right now holy **** im so high listening to this and its so dope bruh i can smoke like 4 grams of Reggie to this man. ty wayne.
  35. Unfackwitable
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    This album is a tale of love fear hate and joy sadly i didn't enjoy this BS Wayne WTF was this so many poop lines I had to clean my toilet bruh WTF This album need to be free keep that coon wayne locked up 4 man slaughter /rape on My ears, but 10/10 CUZ STONECOLD SAID SO haven't heard the album TBH
    - Dicky-Ricky/King Milk_Shake
  36. 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 that remind me of my childhood.
  37. hopsinfan2015
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    this album is very very smooth some chill tracks some bangers some love **** great balance on this album. he also raps about the cops and black people problems on a trask which is also dope as **** great job wayne.

    i admit as a hopsin fan this album was a huge surprise to me.
  38. includednocturn
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    WAYNE IS A LEGEND! stop ahting on the man just because he made it on his own. that's no reason to diss his mixtapes and albums you jealous haters, go suck ur own d.
  39. farra999
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    ibcircuits is the greatest lover, friend, and human of all time. no denying that. u gotta respect and love that gorgous man! u just must! damn he so cool.
  40. Ovell1993
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    wayne is a genius he always has been and this album furthermore proves how great FWA is, every song has a subject and great raps. wayne is back on top of the throne. sorry hopsin
  41. uloseifweaint5
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    amazing masterpiece clasic mixtape by wayne, this is his 15th classic so far. keep going wayne, show those haters who you are!!!!!!!!!!! flawless beats too.
  42. Clan1954
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    this is a very nice album overall every song is dope and every feature brought they same for every Producer. while wayne isn't at prime level he is very close to it and still better then 95% of rappers on this album.
  43. ILoveDavidSomuc
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    I love david so much, but he really doesnt care for me. he usually ignores me. he mostly just humors me. that isnt cool. but i will always love him. he is so chill and cool
  44. 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 you or thinking about you to the morale boosting I feel GOOD. just dope wayne.
  45. Topen
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    Another classic masterpiece by the man, Lil Wayne. Your favorite rapper, be it Eminem, Kanye or Nas, likely looks up to the man, and its for a reason. Wayne's been killing it since he was 15 until now in 2015. DONT SLEEP ON THIS!
  46. 2ndBMN
    Jul 8, 2015
    1
    Even in its better moments, FWA suffers from a lack of subject. Wayne shows he is still passionate about his music - and this is definitely his best beat selection since Tha Carter III - but the album is an over-slog of uninspired verses and filler material that doesn't offend, excite or address any issues.
  47. Eark1932
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    love this album, from the intro to the outro its just a great album to listen to. every song has a deep meaning to it, the flows are all on point, and every hook is nice. no bad songs. only wish for a drake and YG feature.
  48. Ouselas1968
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    doooope album sooooo dope man wayne you done it once again you blew my mind out of the water i love everything that he does and this is just another classic album # 15 for wayne every song is sooooooooo goooooood.
  49. wayneishopping
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    i actually like that he got kicked off cash moneys by birdman cuz it made him have that burning passion again, you know??? amazing project from an amazing rapper.
  50. Iiii1992
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    fantastic album. full of great wity lines and dope hooks and dope verses and great production. wayne really surprised me on this album i thought he had fallen off i didn't even want to listen to this but damn i'm glad i did listen to it.
  51. Athim1974
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    i hoenstly feel this is one of his best albums to date, he kills every song on here he sound hungry agian from the cash money beef. i really love this album one of the best of the decade. Wayne you the king.
  52. ImThatNlgga
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    Very good album from the weezy f baby this year. better than i an not a human being 2 but not better than i an not ahuman on lean 3, but thats just my opinion. plz check it out and support lil waynes!
  53. IfIDieImALegend
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    Amazing album. Way better than to pimp a butterflie, pinata, illmatic xxx, nas is dead and all those other albums that people are prasing from this year so why hate? just wow.
  54. rememberme
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    Why the **** are people hating on this? A 3, a 7??? really? I dont normally listen to rapper music but this is easily the best i've heard, that's why im rating it a 10.
  55. mkdosed
    Jul 8, 2015
    4
    A nimble, almost balletic rapper on countless mixtapes, singles, and Billboard-topping collaborations, the former charismatic and sharp rapper proves that - sober or not - he's past his prime. With a ample collection of lackluster projects since his 2008 masterpiece, maybe we just should stop expecting any quality or exciting work from him. Ever.
  56. ITSG00BZ
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    You may know me as one of the most popular users on the Rap Genius forums. Truth be told, I've been dissing this album for days without having heard it, but now that I did, its one of my favorites this year and definitely a 10.
  57. 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 a goat can do that.
  58. unfk
    Jul 8, 2015
    8
    Wayne is back! (never even left thooo) Best project since C3 by far! The beats are on point, Wayne is focused lyrically, the guest features aren't bad, and each song is interesting in its own way. Its not a perfect album, but its definitely a great project from Weezy.
  59. WayneRulez
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    Its great. It wasn’t bad line after bad line after bad line, like IANAHB2.

    To conclude, it’s Weezy’s best album since Tha Carter III. Tunechi sounds sober, his tracks are cohesive, his flows have improved, and I am personally excited for Tha Carter V.
  60. SBMike1
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    Album is so creative and so different from anything you've heard from Wayne before. His most complete and best album since Tha Carter III. And this is coming from someone who was starting to give up on Wayne after all the lackluster projects he's put out,
  61. PullOnUpBltch
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    This is one of my favoritre albums ever for a reason. In my opinion, its Wayne's best project. He brings everything you'd want from a rap album, from amazing beats (who as the beatmaker btw? this is fantastic) to very clever rhymes. Check this one out!
  62. 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 that these moments are lost in the amidst of mediocrity beats, filler choruses, and lazy (sometimes disgustingly so) verses.
  63. 4hunnidGs
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    I love this album, wayne is finally able to be creative again and make great music again now that he is off of Cash money who really held back his Creativity. this album is one of the best of 2015 and a classic imo.
  64. RapFanatic
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    As an esteemed rap fan and heavy stan of 90's hip-hop, I went into this expecting garbage, and that's how it seemed to me on first listen. But after several more listens, it grew on me so much that it just surpassed Kendrick's To Pimp A Butterfly as the best album of 2015 for me.
  65. Luckyluke93
    Jul 8, 2015
    7
    Mmmhh... first 5 songs are amazing, really Weezy at his best, but from 6 to 14 are worst than songs in I Am Not A Human Being II... the last track 'Pick Up Your Heart' has incredible beats, also 'My Heart Races On' with Jake Troth is a to-listen, and the last verse of London Roads is really really hurting and awful. But Tha Carter V (or whater Tunech will do) must be more cohesive and withMmmhh... first 5 songs are amazing, really Weezy at his best, but from 6 to 14 are worst than songs in I Am Not A Human Being II... the last track 'Pick Up Your Heart' has incredible beats, also 'My Heart Races On' with Jake Troth is a to-listen, and the last verse of London Roads is really really hurting and awful. But Tha Carter V (or whater Tunech will do) must be more cohesive and with better producers and guest stars.… Expand
  66. macmiller989
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    great album full of great songs and lyrics. ignore the troll reviews by **** websites like Exclaim who are just trolling for click bait, this album is the return to waynes prime and it's his best album since the carter III a pure classic with no bad songs.
  67. 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 flawless production. Wayne's best project since S4TW2.

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61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic 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]
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jul 20, 2015
    60
    Free Weezy Album is one of those records you sift through for flashes of greatness, rather than sit back and let it wash over you.
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  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.
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