2.Get of the Corner (8/10)-The hit, and typivcal catchy CM Hook

3.On the Grind (7/10)-While Wayne isn't the best lyracist, he maximizes his voice. In On the Grind, he varies his flow and voice to enject "life" into a tired topic of shippin' keys.

4.Hit It Up (6/10)-Cathcy, but suspect verses will have you waiting for the hook

5.Everything (5)-beat doesn't match wayne's voice, but lyrics about his father are sincere.

6....Wit Me Now(7)-Waynes double-time lyrics will have your adrenaline pumping, but its nothing innovative.

7.Lil One (3)-only truly bad song on the disc. Diolouge between Baby and Wayne is a old subject in hip-hop, and the beat is is to mellow for the subject.

8.Break Me Off (?)-CMR experiments with R&B sounding tune. Jury still out w/ me on this one.

10.Wish Ya Would (7)-Adequate cut, with solid beat

11.Grown Man(8)-Shows Waynes maturity. Talks about growing up and resonsibility while being famous. Wouldn't have found this on the last ablum

12.Shine (10)-Catchy as heck. If kids parents don't like rap, they'll still love this. What makes it good is the on & off beat, so it won't overwhelm new hip-hop fans

13.Jump Jiggy(10)-My summer anthem. Lyrics are monotonus, but its a cruisin' and festive beat and the catchy CMR chorus. Song has been in my head for 2 weeks.

14.Realize (8)- Sounds more like a No Limit cut, but the beat is tight.

15.The Blue (7)- I like this. CMR experiments with blues sound, and I'd like to see more experimentation from them in the future.

16.Let's Go (8)-Typical CMR

17. Biznite(7 1/2)- Tight beat by fresh, with catchy & funny hook

18.Act A A** (6)- Song that really bump in the ride, should be club hit

19. Best lyrical effort, despite tired subjects

Overall, this CMR album has the best and most creative beats. Even though wayne is improving, if your lookin' for inspiring lyrics, go see Talib Kweli or Nas. But Wayne can keep your attention with his voice But for the catchiest hooks ever, pic this up. Word of advise:don't but this for you kid if their easily influenced. I'm tired of seeing kids trying to be little Wayne, and the subject matter on ths disc will hardly steer thm in the right path.


Lil Wayne putting Lights Out For All Cash Money Haters   June 5, 2001
B-More Reviewer (Baltimore, Maryland)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

Here's the real scoop on Lil Wayne "Lights Out." The album is one of the best Cash Money albums to date. All of his songs is good but here are the songs that stand out and make the album the best:

1. Get Off The Corner - Kinda similar to Tha Block Is Hot but Get off Tha Corner I think is better. Nice background effects during the hook. This song will make you bop your head (10/10)

2. Hit U Up - Nice beat to the song. With the Hot Boyz in the song, it makes the song even more spectacular. Everyone who raps in the song does a good job. (8/10)

3. F**k Wit Me Now - One of my favorites. Lil Wayne makes you get up and dance a little. His lyrics will make you think more of Lil Wayne. He does good rapping in this song. (9/10)

4. Shine - This is another one of my best on this album. I listened to the song about 20 times before I went to the next song. I like the beat but some of the lyrics didn't go right with the beat but it's still a great song (10/10)

5. Jump Jiggy - A goo dance song for all you dancing freaks. The beat of a Spanish guitar. I danced to this song all the way through. Lil Wayne puts it down in this song (8/10)

6. Let's Go - What a song his is. The Big Tymers are the major MVP's in this song but Lil Wayne does his part in the song as well. I like the hook part with Baby and Lil Wayne. (8/10)

Those are the best songs on the album. The other songs are just either average or below average. The most poor song and the only poor song on the album is "Lil One" Nonetheless, I give this album 9/10, an A-. If you're a die hard Lil Wayne/CM fan, you should get this album. Also, get Young Turk's "Young And Thuggin" and Juvenile's "Project English" as well as Hot Boyz "Let 'Em Burn" Peace.


The Block Is Still Hot so Get Off The Corner   March 12, 2001
J. Highsmith (Mitchellville, Maryland United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

After an impressive debut CD, Lil Wayne is back for his second attempt with "Lights Out". Lil Wayne is always known as the character of Cash Money but on many of the releases that they have had, Lil Wayne is always there to give quality contributions. This was clearly evident, especially on the Big Tymers' CD " I Got That Work". On his 2nd disc, Lil Wayne shows a little maturity but he is still back to his tricks of old. Lil Wayne does a good job on this CD with the lyrics and Mannie Fresh always represents with the beats, although sometimes his beats can be repetitive. The 1st single, "Get Off The Corner", is definitely a tight track but you have to admit that it does remind you of the "Block Is Hot". The best moments on this CD, in my opinion, are the two tracks with The Hot Boys: "Hit U Up" and "Shine" are definitely classic Cash Money tracks. Lil Wayne doesn't let the boys outdue him either. This will have you waiting for the next Hot Boys CD, "Let 'Em Burn". Other noteworthy tracks are "Grown Man", "Lil One" w/Big Tymers, "On The Grind", and "Jump Jiggy". Though, I like "The Block Is Hot" a little better than "Lights Out", this is another winner for Cash Money Records. There is nothing groundbreaking on this CD. However, if you are a Cash Money fan, that isn't a bad thing. Also, check for Juvenile's "Project English" and Turk's debut CD in the Spring.


His best by far   March 1, 2005
Mac (Delaware)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

This album is his best.... He is at his rawest form and with the best sound that I have heard from him in years....This album is really untoppable....The album makes everyone feel gangster and want to celebrate it....buy it-