description Lil Wayne - Tha Carter III Overview
Tha Carter III is the sixth studio album by New Orleans rapper Lil Wayne, released in June 2008 on Cash Money Records. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and sold over one million copies in its first week, making it one of the fastest-selling hip hop albums of the decade. The album includes the singles 'Lollipop,' 'A Milli,' and 'Got Money,' and won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards in 2009. Producers included Bangladesh, Kanye West, and Swizz Beatz.
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Which Tha Carter III songs became major hits?
"Lollipop" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, while "A Milli" became one of Lil Wayne's defining rap performances. "Got Money" and "Mrs. Officer" were also released as prominent singles.
Did Tha Carter III really sell one million copies in a week?
Yes. The album sold just over one million copies in the United States during its first week after its June 2008 release, a rare achievement during the digital-download era.
Who produced the beat for "A Milli"?
Bangladesh produced "A Milli," building its sparse beat around a heavily repeated vocal sample. The track won Lil Wayne the Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance.
Which Grammys did Tha Carter III win?
Tha Carter III won Best Rap Album at the 2009 Grammy Awards. Lil Wayne also won awards connected to "A Milli," "Lollipop," and "Swagga Like Us" during the same ceremony.
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