Producer and DJ Alexei has announced a November 4, 2010 release date for his latest project, Weezy's 90s Ball, Vol. 1. The album is a remix and mashup album that pairs Lil Wayne with 90s rock hits from Nirvana, Radiohead, Stone Temple Pilots, and other influential acts. The release will coincide with Lil Wayne's expected release from jail at Rikers Island.
"Because Lil Wayne's flow is so melodic, it sits incredibly well on top of rock tracks," says Alexei. "And while I loved Rebirth, many fans will probably enjoy this 'rock album' a bit more because Wayne is rapping, rather than singing with the help of auto-tune."
On the album, Alexei both reinterprets old Lil Wayne hits and combines Weezy's numerous -- and, in some cases, obscure -- feature verses to create new songs. Musically, the album is divided into tracks that retain the rock sensibility of the source material and hip-hop-influenced tracks on which Alexei combines samples of 90s rock with hip-hop drums. In both cases, the resulting songs stand out in their intensity and impact.
TRACK LISTING
1. Betterman (Pearl Jam Remix)
2. Wayne's World (feat. Nirvana, Ciara, Justin Timberlake)
3. Fireman (Give It Away Remix)
4. Plush Weatherman (Stone Temple Pilots Remix)
5. Wake Up, Barry Bonds (feat. Kanye West)
6. Bring Back That Raspy Shit (feat. Pharrell)
7. Transform Ya (Bittersweet SympCourier Newhony Remix)
8. Fly (Sugar Ray Remix)
9. Lollipop (Glycerine Acoustic Remix)
10. Forever Come Around (feat. Kanye West)
11. Speakers (feat. Akon) (Today Remix)
12. Screwed Up Love Song (Stone Temple Pilots Remix)
13. Comfortable #41 (Dave Matthews Band Remix)
14. Karma Police (Radiohead Remix)
15. Zombie Musik (Cranberries Remix)
16. Gimme That, Rude Boy (feat. Rihanna)
17. A Milli In Bloom (Nirvana Remix)
18. Weezy's Teen Spirit (Nirvana Remix)
19. Killing In The Name Of (feat. Eminem) (Early Days Remix)
20. Lil Girl Got A Gun
21. The Eyes of Mrs. Officer (feat. Shakira)
22. No Rain for Shooters (Blind Melon Remix)