Drawing inspiration from classic rock and rhythm and blues
Mills’ production adds depth and color—drawing on players like Pino Palladino and Jim Keltner—while duets and layered instrumentation give the second half of the album a more expansive
Across its eight tracks
he begins to carve out a distinct voice
regardless of the streets we walk
Tha Carter II Scherzo Capriccioso Drawing inspiration from classic rockTha Carter II is Lil Waynes fifth studio album and the direct sequel to Tha Carter, released on December 6, 2005 by Cash Money, Young Money, and Universal Records. Spanning 22 tracks and about 77 minutes, it was his first major project without longtime producer Mannie Fresh, instead tapping a broader roster of producers such as the Runners, Cool & Dre, the Heatmakerz, DJ Nasty & LVM, Robin Thicke, and others, giving the record a more varied but still