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If these things aren't accomplished be prepared to "Bling Bling" behind Cash Money for the rest of your career. "THE BLOCK IS HOT! "


An artistic statement unlike any other   July 17, 2000
 12 out of 13 found this review helpful

'Citizen Kain', 'Birth Of the Cool', 'The Illiad'; Every so often a piece of artwork comes along that is so powerful, so moving, that it transcends the boundaries of its medium to define its generation. Lil Wayne's 'The Block is hot' is one such masterwork. It is perhaps the most important musical statement of our generation. Its musical landscape is lush, rich, and textured. Its lyrics are a delicate invective. The combined effect is an artistic expression the likes of which very few in the history of mankind have ever achieved. 'The Block is Hot' is no mere collection of singles, nor is it a self-indulged concept album. It is hard to imagine that a composition so finely-crafted was not carefully planned and designed years in advance.

With such an album one can, of course, not relish in its entire beauty upon first listen. The music is similar to an orange where one must peel layers before sinking their teeth into the actual substance. What lies beneath the surface is undescribable. It indeed may take several years - if not decades - before this piece of art may truly be appreciated and understood. Finally, Lil Wayne even outdoes himself in what may be called the most epic of songs in the history of recorded media. 'Drop It Like Its Hot' featuring his cohorts of the avant garde, B.G. and Mannie Fresh, takes the listener on a 4 minute journey which, once concluded, leaves them feeling as if they've been bestowed the answer to the meaning of life. The careful listener will note the song's understated beauty. It is as bold as it is subtle.


Lyrics are tight, but Tracks could have been better   November 29, 1999
 8 out of 10 found this review helpful

Since I'm from New Orleans I have followed them Hot Boyz since they first started. Ever since I first heard Wayne he was my favorite Cash Money rapper. He always uses ad libs to the fullest and it adds a more personal effect to his lyrics. He also seems to keep coming back with the lyrics that keep us waiting to hear what he is going to say next. Plus to say that he is still young, I know your real age, but I ain't hating, he still has a long time left in this rap game. He is already tight, so just imagine later on with of couple more years of experience will do. Then he doesn't curse! The only rapper to really do this was Rakim! And to be compared to one of the greatest rappers is a big accomplishment for Wayne. On this album, though, I think that he was cheated. His beats weren't hype enough. I don't know what happened. I always look forward to getting hype off of Mannie's(Mannie Fresh) beats, cause the boy always handles his bizzness. But this album for some reason makes me wonder if Mannie is loosing his touch. I hope not. Cause he has been around for...damn...almost ten years with different underground groups busting everybodies azz with the tracks. I, personnally can't get into the lyrics if the beat can't make my head nod. Only half of the tracks on this album fulfilled that. Anyway, Wayne keep handling your bizness and keep coming with the lyrics, but next time don't settle for nothing. If you come hard with the tight lyrics, make them come even harder with the tighter tracks!


TODD BLOCK IS HOT   December 30, 1999
 6 out of 8 found this review helpful

THA BLOCK IS HOT BY LIL WAYNE WAS CRUNK ESPECIALLY THAT SONG KEISHA . MAN THAT SONG WAS CRUNK.. IF YOU WANT A CRUNK CD.. BUY THA BLOCK IS HOT........CASH MONEY RECORDS....


Boring   April 3, 2000
 5 out of 10 found this review helpful

This CD is as dull as dull gets. Amazon told me Lil Wayne demanded that he didn't want anyone to hear songs other than "Block is Hot" on this site. He knew this mess wouldn't sale if we heard it before we bought it. If you don't believe this CD is weak, ask yourself this: "Do I ever hear anybody playing Lil Wayne in the car with the bass so high the trunk rattles?" "Do I ever play Lil Wayne in the car with the Bass so high people can hear it?" Answer: No and hell no! You're too embarrassed to play something so ugly to the ears so stop fronting like you like this CD and stop supporting junk. Criss Cross were younger and more talented. And they didn't have to use curse words to look tough! Lil wayne is a foul mouthed brat who stole Manny Fresh's incomplete beats and made a CD before Cash Money knew about it. Whew!