''Sorry 4 the Wait 2'' is a

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by American rapper

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, released on January 20, 2015 to compensate for the continued delay of his twelfth studio album ''

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''. It is the sequel to Wayne's ''

Sorry 4 the Wait ''Sorry 4 the Wait'' is a mixtape by American rapper Lil Wayne, named as an attempt to apologize for the continued delay of his ninth album, ''Tha Carter IV'' (4). Wayne said the mixtape would have about ten songs and be similar to '' No Ceiling ...

'' (2011) mixtape, which served for the same purpose during the delay of his ninth album ''

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'' (2011). The mixtape features seventeen tracks, with 13 remixes and 4 original songs, along with guest appearances from

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, Christina Milian,

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, 2 Chainz and SnL.

Critical reception

''Sorry 4 the Wait 2'' received generally positive reviews from media critics and fans saw it as an improvement compared to his previous projects. Daily Trojan described the mixtape as impressive, noting Wayne's "purpose and drive". Trevor Smith of HotNewHipHop awarded it 72%, saying "He's certainly not back, but he never fully 'lost it' either. Part of what made Wayne great has been there throughout, but it shines through more regularly here than on his last few tapes, in punchlines that can be funny and legitimately surprising."

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gave a more mixed review but still said "If there's a word that describes Wayne's rapping on Sorry 4 the Wait 2, it's 'engaged.' Wayne remains really good at the physical act of rapping, even if now you can hear the gears lurching into action whenever he switches into a double-time flow." The review notes that " ere aren't any performances here that will have you dragging the originals to the recycle bin.".

Music videos

A music video for "Coco" was shot and released on March 18, 2015. On April 20, 2015 Lil Wayne released a music video "Hollyweezy," in celebration of 4/20 , Hollyweezy being one of the project's few original productions. A video for "Selsun Blue" was released featuring Wayne skating as well as some members of the Grizzly Gang.

Track listing

References

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