Thu 26 May 2011
Lil’ Wayne Sings His Heart Out On “How To Love” (UPDATE: Artwork & Mastered Version)
Posted by Mikey Fresh under new music[70] Comments
New Music: Lil’ Wayne – “How To Love” (Prod. by Detail)
Mikey: You can call me a hater but I just can’t do this. If say The-Dream sang this, or even Beyonce then maybe but this Backstreet Boys sounding track ain’t working for me with Weezy at the wheel. I love Tune’s music but I’ll pass on this. Man, I know I’m going to be hearing this on radio, all summer long. They say this is the 3rd single from Tha Carter IV. UPDATE: The official artwork and mastered version are now added, thanks to NavJosh/HHNM
(Props Karen Civil)
Related: Meet Lil’ Wayne’s New Girlfriend Dhea (Complex)
Previously: Love Is In The Air: Lil’ Wayne
May 26th, 2011 at 10:20 am
Two thumbs down!
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Banko Reply:
May 26th, 2011 at 1:43 pm
If 50 Cent would have pulled this shit it would be WW6 on the internets!!
This crazy!!
Not hating the song or even his attempt at auto-tune singing just a little perplexed at what critics decide to accept from who and when!! Good for the kid!!! Sometimes a nigga just want to sing about some shit on his chest fuck if R&B dudes can get pissed and start rapping why cant rappers get soft and start doing songs? I feel very sorry for 808′s & Carter 5 Breaks!
Just sayin
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HE IS ME AND I AM HIM Reply:
May 26th, 2011 at 9:24 pm
Shut up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Banko!!!!!!!!!!!!again!!!!!!
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TGraves Reply:
May 31st, 2011 at 6:24 pm
Seriously, I think that you need to give the man some credit he did an awesome job quit being haters!
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May 26th, 2011 at 10:26 am
Best song out. Weezy killed dat shit and the beat is simple but its still hot n it let u focus on the lyrics #imjustsayin >>>>>>>> @SkrillaG
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Concrete Reply:
May 27th, 2011 at 6:22 pm
ARE U FUQIN KIDDING ME. KYS!!
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May 26th, 2011 at 10:29 am
Well, this is weak, not even a good radio song. U cant play this in a club or noothing, John also wasn’t good and 6 foot 7 ahh good try..But he tried to hard like 50 with candy shop versus amusement park 2 repeat that candy shop success.
Wayne come on start doing some real songs with real producers and artists..something new like a milli was back then
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Bella Trilla Reply:
May 26th, 2011 at 11:16 am
Sir… you are reaching. Wayne has been consistent since getting out the joint, don’t deny him that.
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HE IS ME AND I AM HIM Reply:
May 26th, 2011 at 9:27 pm
Song is wicky wicky wack sorry u cant change this fact….Sorry even for wayne this isn’t good!!!!!!!!No hate shit just not great!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Concrete Reply:
May 27th, 2011 at 6:26 pm
Great getting out the joint… the nigga was in protective custody with mp3 players. GTFOH.
Dud hit it on the head with all his attempts.. all that ish is average at best and this song pure garbage truck juice.He see the reacton Sweetcake getting so he want his light back…. fuqin bum.
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Rhyme & Reason Reply:
May 26th, 2011 at 11:41 am
you gotta think about the women folk on this one. Hot97 might not bump this but everybody else will be!!
Chics is gonna eat this shit up hard!! Fat chics is gonna get FAT-ER off this shit Seriously!
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HectorLuisPhotography.com Reply:
May 27th, 2011 at 10:16 am
LMFAOOOO
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Big D Reply:
May 31st, 2011 at 5:04 am
spot on R&R
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pap3rchazer Reply:
May 26th, 2011 at 1:04 pm
wayne did his thing on this track tho, this song wont click with “hip hop” fans right away but pop fans will embrace it….then hip hop fans will too soon after.
folks hung 50 by the balls when he did candy shop or the joint with justin tim because the people bought more into 50 the tough gangster persona than his music. but as far as wayne goes, he has a “safe” persona so he cant lose regardless of what type of music he makes
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HE IS ME AND I AM HIM Reply:
May 26th, 2011 at 9:29 pm
Sorry candy shop is and was hot!!!!! No autotune my bros and sis!!!!!!!!This is not the same!!!!!!
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__..__ Reply:
May 27th, 2011 at 11:26 am
You’re annoying as f*ck.
May 26th, 2011 at 10:34 am
Somebody doesn’t know how to love…
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May 26th, 2011 at 10:49 am
….dunno how to feel about this Weezy joint, i wanna go on a ‘witch-hunt’ with this one but i’ ll go out on a limb and say the song is a straight billboard battle contestant against anything Beyonce-not for it being a good rap song but it has everything thats comprised of a ‘PoP record’ and not a rap record that went PoP,(yes!! theres a difference). With a great video, this should warrant us to get someone popcorn(i hate popcorn but who cares!) and watch how this turns out. The Hip-hop fiend in me hopes this doesnt slowly tarnish his rap credibility, we saw Nelly take this route(Remember him?), yo this is the music industry,anything can happen..i mean Lil’ B exists right?!! Not my cup of tea though from a so called ‘Street Rapper’.
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May 26th, 2011 at 10:55 am
yo i wanna kno who wrote that song … PLEASE REVEAL THIS because Prom queen was written by the lady on young money with the ring in her nose…. BUT I HAVE TO SAY this song is amazing… like this is a great song to have on an album to show balance and give it some real life.. and not just like a mixtape full of freestyles with no meaning… like i imagine the album being full of different feelings and vibes and thats a classic album that can take you every where… and his vocals are perfect for him and the fans and the vision on the song not to much not to little just Wayne… he is really suprising me as an artist with this joint right here…
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Franck Reply:
May 26th, 2011 at 3:45 pm
I agree with you, Carter III was a classic in my eyes because of the diversity, I mean look at ‘Comfortable’ and ‘Playing with Fire’ then look at ‘Nothing on me’ the difference in tracks is what gives an artist true credibility imo. I gotta feeling Wayne bout’ to drop a(nother) classic
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yayer Reply:
May 26th, 2011 at 7:56 pm
I agree with you 2. I like this alot & all my friends I played it for loved it 2 & they not even Weezy fans. I expect most girls tolove it & most fellas won’t. Oh well. I see it charting
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@deonwusup Reply:
May 27th, 2011 at 5:26 pm
This sounds like another hot joint by the pop artist on Young Money records, Drake. It has his flow. Im diggin it tho. Being an arti as t is about reinventing yourself. Doing what others dont expect. Hot one Wayne
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TGraves Reply:
May 29th, 2011 at 9:54 am
Agreed I love It!!
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Big D Reply:
May 31st, 2011 at 5:24 am
I’m wit y’all
Big D Reply:
June 1st, 2011 at 3:04 am
i reckon it was the dream
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May 26th, 2011 at 11:00 am
this is pay back for Chris Brown’s rapping.
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May 26th, 2011 at 11:29 am
i like it. not really into wayne anymore doh
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May 26th, 2011 at 11:31 am
He had to be the one to make it credible.
There’s only 2 R&B dudes that couldve done it and thats Lloyd and Rayza.
and it also sounds like Nicki!!
I admit the song Pops. You just think of Cheezy faces and a whole lotta smilin’.
If the intention was to sell records, where ever this ends up IT’S SOLD.
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May 26th, 2011 at 11:35 am
On the surface this shit sounds like a soft serve scoop of French vanilla ice cream. But if you decipher the lyrics there’s like a gazillion gems within the song. I’m not mad at Weezy for gettin’ his Prince on.
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May 26th, 2011 at 11:44 am
I’m with you Mikey.
What the fuck is wrong with hip hop fans these days?
What’s wrong with this cat Weezy?
Oh, and i must throw this in too:
How y’all gone thump Mr. Cee with a hammer for gettin brain from a tranny, but y’all act like y’all never saw the picture of Wayne kissing Baby on the mouth.
And y’all act like y’all never saw Wayne come out on BET and kiss Baby on the lips right on tv.
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May 26th, 2011 at 12:56 pm
word, i could see a chack singing this shit but cmon weezy…
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May 26th, 2011 at 12:58 pm
i think its good straight from the heart not all about getten money
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May 26th, 2011 at 1:31 pm
This must be a track Drake passed on. STOP IT 5!
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May 26th, 2011 at 2:34 pm
I dont give a f*** Bout a Persona or personality, or background of a artist or wateva…I focus on the Music. Is it good MUSIC. I can see this video all over AMTV, lol! Watch…POP SMASH…
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May 26th, 2011 at 3:13 pm
What’s the fucking deal with Lil Wayne? Listen to ATCQ, Madvillain, Wu-Tang…shit is unoriginal and a poor excuse for poetry. Even better R&B tracks out there too…better southern rappers too. Big K.R.I.T. anyone? Come on lol
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May 26th, 2011 at 3:22 pm
Lol. Weezy, leave the R&B to the pros like the Weeknd and Frank Ocean.
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May 26th, 2011 at 3:58 pm
Wow this sounds like a fucking Taylor Swift B-side or something. This would still be a boring song if a *good* singer sang it. I feel personally attacked, honestly.
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jhambi Reply:
May 26th, 2011 at 9:22 pm
+1
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May 26th, 2011 at 7:30 pm
This song is cool. Actually, a pretty cool take on his version of singing/rapping. Maybe I’m not supposed to like it, but I like the fact that he is doing something different and taking rap in a different direction. Releasing this as a single is a big risk, but I think it will pay off. I applaud this guy for being an artist that makes music just for what it is. Creatively, Wayne is in such a different place than when I first heard him in ’99. But i like it. He keeps reinventing himself.
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Always Reply:
May 27th, 2011 at 9:35 am
Why do you feel you’re not supposed to like it? Is there a hip hop handbook floating around that I’m not aware of?:)
In any case, it’s refreshing to know that you can appreciate an artist’s catalog.
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Pete from Harlem Reply:
May 28th, 2011 at 6:01 pm
I’m wondering that,as well…please let me know.
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May 26th, 2011 at 7:55 pm
Jam.
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May 27th, 2011 at 4:12 am
I actually like this song and I’m not a fan of Wayne at all! Around The Carter 2 when people started calling him the best rapper alive, I got left behind scratching my head with mean bbm confused face.
That being said, this is pretty much a Drake/Nicki track. Can’t you picture one of them singing it?
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May 27th, 2011 at 6:22 am
This is actually a nice song. I’m giving Mikey the side eye saying that he would have liked it more if Dream sang this. LOL! I’ll pass on that one! One doesn’t have to live, breathe and sleep only hip hop. IMO this is no different from Andre doing his ‘Love Below’ album. The truth is sometimes you get bored with hip hop’s monotony and need to listen to something else. As long as its genuine, I’m not knocking it. For the men who feel that he’s turned his back on hip hop, this song isn’t for you. But you’ll probably be nodding your head in the privacy of your own home where no other men can see you. You’ll be a closet supporter;)
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May 27th, 2011 at 6:37 am
lol, u wouldnt listen to this shit, but lollipop was ok to listen to.lol u guys make me laugh.
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May 27th, 2011 at 9:27 am
This Ish goes hard – yes homo. Baby loves this as much as that mafia kiss. Wayne made this for him.
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May 27th, 2011 at 9:38 am
for once lil wayne isnt disrespecting girls never knew he can do this
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May 27th, 2011 at 9:51 am
This is actually a very nice song. Very airy and summer-like. I’m not a die hard Lil’ Wayne fan at all, but most people sound like they don’t like the song BECAUSE it’s a Lil’ Wayne song. I’m sure if it was anyone else, say Drake,for example,it would be totally acceptable. This goes with my theory of what fans will and will not accept from an artist,regardless if it’s good or not. I’m listening to the song without judgment…not the artist singing the song. Just go off first instinct.
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brucebaner1 Reply:
May 27th, 2011 at 12:57 pm
Great points! If this was Drake everyone minus the “thugs” would like this….Good song…period!
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Pete from Harlem Reply:
May 28th, 2011 at 3:05 pm
My point exactly. If this isn’t you’re speed,then it’s not your speed. Be honest with yourself about what you like,more importantly, what you don’t like,and you’ll know when something is not for you.
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May 27th, 2011 at 10:58 am
I’m really not seeing what is the big deal here. Personally the song sucks but if you like it, you like it period! This entire website speaks for little Wayne’s greatness and the fact that one of his “bad” songs is so controversial. I’m not calling anybody a hater but if you are one of the people that can’t stand him for some reason step back and ask yourself why do you care?
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May 27th, 2011 at 12:35 pm
It’s def not a bad track, I can imagine it making sense in the sequence of the album. Weezy doesn’t care what anybody thinks he’s gonna do whatever he feels like trying, which sometimes ppl don’t feel. Carter IV will be awesome for sure, just like the Carter III, it will have some tracks not everybody will love, but there is almost no way Weezy will put out an album that won’t be a classic. Bet on it.
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May 27th, 2011 at 12:54 pm
This song is pretty good and he doesnt sound bad…Try listening with head phones…..not great but not bad…He didnt use autotune much either…
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May 27th, 2011 at 4:29 pm
I don’t know if he does it on purpose or not, but he continues to draw attention to whatever he’s doing. He’s a puppet master when it comes to manipulating the consumer. Just look at how many comments are on here. Maybe he really has mastered the game.
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May 27th, 2011 at 5:34 pm
I like the song. Simple and to the point. Let an artist be an artist and express himself in which ever way he wants to.Another good song http://youtu.be/tWEmz24iwfM
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May 27th, 2011 at 10:31 pm
Are you kidding me with this shit? Wake me up when September ends.
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Pete from Harlem Reply:
May 28th, 2011 at 10:24 pm
Nice Green Day segue…that’s pronounced seg-way.
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May 27th, 2011 at 10:51 pm
Shits hot and not auto-tune dats Weezy….if ur a true fan u knw dat…shits dope
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May 28th, 2011 at 2:08 am
sounds like weezy trying to take a page from Drake on this. the production and song is good but i’d rather have Drizzy on this.
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May 28th, 2011 at 11:29 am
i love this song. lil wayne wanted to show a different side for the ladies. he wants to have that love song that the ladies will always love when feeling down
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May 28th, 2011 at 1:17 pm
Sounds like somebody had lil wayne’s ankles touching his ears on this track…he prob left the studio wit hickey’s on the back of his neck. LOL
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May 28th, 2011 at 11:42 pm
that looks like the Madonna jacket with the all seeing eye.
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Big D Reply:
May 31st, 2011 at 5:33 am
sure does
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May 31st, 2011 at 11:15 pm
its a good song, get over it. He may not be the best singer but he tried. The lyrics are real good, the singing probably a 3 out of 5.But otherwise i love the song. & i really don’t care what anyone has to say. People aren’t always going to agree with you so why even bother arguing. Especially over the internet. smh.
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June 1st, 2011 at 6:37 pm
This song is great. Show’s a whole new side to Wayne. Nice to see that not every rapper is rapping about drugs, money and hoes. The song shows that he put a lot of effort into the lyrics because they have meaning. And so what if didn’t make a auto-tuned song? Maybe he wants to try something new and its definitely working. Looking forward to The Carter IV. Can’t wait to hear more dope shit on his new album.
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June 4th, 2011 at 12:26 am
im feelin dis tracc and ima hiphop listener wen i 1st heard it i was like “Wayne tryna sing” but den i rewinded and listend 2 it it caught on 2 me and no i cant keep it outta my head i applaud Wayne for dis song its gone make him alotta money even doe its not like da original Wayne sometimes you gotta step out of your comfort zone and try sum new.
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June 7th, 2011 at 12:20 pm
OMG!!! this song is sooooo gooood!!! I love Weezy and all these haters can go SUCK IT.! because at least he’s not some rapper who only cares about drugs,hoes and sex, he is actually RESPECTING girls. And if u cant see that then thats too bad.
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June 11th, 2011 at 9:50 pm
- Love Ittt Wayne . People Just Hatin If They Dont Like Ittt . They Always Thank Weezy Suppose To Come Out With That Hard Gangsta Shyttt All Tha Time . No Sirrr – Not This Time . Shyttt Go Hard & I Love Itt . Its So Different . Sang Ittt Weezy F.Baby
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June 16th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
i love this song. i think people just dont like because for once he isnt talking about drugs, money, or killing people but he’s actually being romantic and sweet for once. And it works for me to know that even Lil Wayne of all people might have a sensitive side and isn’t afriad to show it.
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November 2nd, 2011 at 9:47 pm
my favret song is drop the world
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