Like Father, Like Son (Birdman and Lil Wayne album)
Like Father, Like Son | ||||
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Released | October 31, 2006 | |||
Recorded | 2005–2006 | |||
Studio | CMR (New Orleans) | |||
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Length | 74:05 | |||
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Singles from Like Father, Like Son | ||||
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Like Father, Like Son is a collaborative
The album's first single was "
Background
In February 2006, Birdman and Lil Wayne released a mixtape, The Carter 2 Part 2: Like Father Like Son, hosted by DJ Khaled to promote the album. The mixtape had leftover tracks from Lil Wayne's album Tha Carter II and early versions of tracks that would later end up on Like Father, Like Son. According to the Cash Money's website, and an aggressive street campaign in Houston, the album was initially scheduled for release on September 26, 2006 but delays pushed the release back to October 31, 2006. In an interview, Lil Wayne said that "Army Gunz" might be the fourth single from the album. However, the song has not been released. In January 2009, Birdman said in an interview that a movie based on the title of the album and starring him and Wayne would be released in June 2009,[3] but it was never made.
Critical reception
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Source | Rating |
XXL | [12] |
Like Father, Like Son received mostly positive reviews from music critics.
Commercial performance
Like Father, Like Son debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 176,000 copies in its first week.[1] This became Birdman's second and Wayne's fifth US top-ten debut.[1] In its second week, the album dropped to number seven on the chart, selling an additional 72,000 copies.[13] On December 11, 2006, the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over 500,000 copies in the United States.[2]
Lawsuit
In October 2009, Birdman, Lil Wayne, Cash Money Records and various music distribution outlets were sued for copyright infringement by Thomas Marasciullo, who claimed his voice was used without permission. The rappers asked him to record some "Italian-styled spoken word recordings" in 2006. The lyrics were allegedly used on "Respect" and other tracks from Like Father, Like Son and Birdman's 5 * Stunna.[14]
Track listing
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Loyalty" (Skit) | 1:57 | |
2. | "Over Here Hustlin’" | DJ Nasty & LVM | 4:52 |
3. | " All Star Cashville Prince) | T-Mix | 4:40 |
17. | "High" | T-Mix | 4:02 |
18. | "Cali Dro" (featuring Tha Dogg Pound) | DJ Nasty & LVM | 4:31 |
19. | "About All That" (featuring Fat Joe) | T-Mix | 4:31 |
20. | "Respect" (Skit) | 0:35 | |
Total length: | 74:05 |
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Stuntin' Like My Daddy" (Rock Remix) | T-Mix | 4:40 |
2. | "Brown Paper Bag" (featuring Swizz Beatz) | Angel | 3:45 |
3. | "Neighborhood Superstars" (performed by Birdman) | T-Mix | 3:40 |
4. | "I'm Ridin'" | T-Mix | 6:32 |
5. | "Shooter" (performed by Lil Wayne featuring Robin Thicke) | Robin Thicke | 4:37 |
Total length: | 1:37:40 |
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[2] | Gold | 500,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
External links
- Like Father, Like Son at Discogs (list of releases)
References
- ^ a b c "'Montana' Zooms By Manilow For Second Week At No. 1". Billboard. November 8, 2006. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
- ^ a b c "American album certifications – Birdman & Lil Wayne – Like Father, Like Son". Recording Industry Association of America.
- ^ [1] Archived February 3, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Birdman and Lil' Wayne - Like Father, Like Son - Album Review". Absolutepunk.net. Retrieved May 20, 2012.
- ^ Jeffries, David (October 31, 2006). "AllMusic review". Allmusic.com. Retrieved May 20, 2012.
- ^ Blender review[dead link]
- ^ Sims, Brian (October 30, 2006). "HipHopDX review". Hiphopdx.com. Retrieved May 20, 2012.
- ^ "RapReviews review". Rapreviews.com. October 31, 2006. Retrieved May 20, 2012.
- ^ Rhapsody review Archived June 20, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Rolling Stone review". Tower.com. October 31, 2006. Archived from the original on October 9, 2008. Retrieved May 20, 2012.
- ^ "Stylus review". Archived from the original on May 9, 2012. Retrieved May 20, 2012.
- ^ "XXL review". Retrieved May 20, 2012.
- ^ "'NOW 23' Trumps Groban, Urban, Sugarland At No. 1". Billboard. November 15, 2006. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
- ^ "Rapper Wayne sued over copyright". BBC News. October 31, 2009. Retrieved March 9, 2010.
- ^ "Lil Wayne Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
- ^ "Lil Wayne Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
- ^ "Lil Wayne Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2006". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
- ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2007". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2007". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2020.