Following Big Tymers' Hood Rich on up the charts, Lil Wayne's third album tries to trump the big Cash Money hit by ex-labelmate Juvenile (400 Degreez). With the smooth, laid-back productions of Mannie Fresh leading the way for Wayne's drawling delivery, 500 Degreez does just that. Yes, it's a little top-heavy, but the highlights come quickly, with the leadoff (after the intro) "Look at Me" sporting a freakfest vibe along with Fresh's top-flight beats. The whole album's powered by the infectious party hit "Way of Life," building on the rocksteady rhythm of Eric B. & Rakim's "Paid in Full." Even better is "Gangsta Shit," a synth-heavy roller with Petey Pablo besting even Wayne himself on the mic. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide
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Credits
- Mike "Hitman" Wilson
- Engineer
- Jazze Pha
- Producer
- Gregory Stewart
- Assistant Engineer
- Big Tymers
- Performer
- Dino Delvaille
- A&R
- Ronald Williams
- Executive Producer
- Bryan Williams
- Executive Producer
- Lil Wayne
- Main Performer
- Petey Pablo
- Performer
- Aaron Harris
- Mixing Engineer
- Cristaleros Del Sur
- Performer
- Cory Williams
- Assistant Engineer, Mixing Engineer
- Leslie Brathwaite
- Mixing
- Steve Fisher
- Mixing Engineer
- Mannie Fresh
- Producer



















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