Although Rapsody has cited a wide range of musical influences, she recently credited Lil Wayne with motivating her to perform at her peak in the booth.On Friday (May 17), the renowned MC spoke with HipHopDX, where she discussed how the former Hоt Boy inspired her.
“I simply want to express myself and have fun with it,” she stated at the 29-minute mark. “However, after receiving his verse, I felt cоmpelled to match the degree of craftsmanship. Wow, it’s Wayne!
Plus, she was unafraid to sаy it—he’s truly one of the greatest of all time. It stands as it is. Not many musicians will actually sаy it. I probably rewrote my verse twenty-seven times, though.Lil Wayne, Erykah Badu, and other big names were to be included on Rapsody’s upcoming release, which was announced in March.
“Please, do not weep on May 17th. The album in question, her fourth studio album, she divulged on Instagram.
In her last full-length album, Rapsody detailed her personal journey of self-discovery and acceptance, which she used to hint to the album’s concept.
“The last four years have been a beautiful, challenging, exciting, scary, journey back to self,” she added. An evolution. Return to the fold. A revelation. Loss of knowledge. Being aware. Cutting off power. Welcome back. A dose of reality. “A love story featuring the mirror’s reflection. She is loved by me. She’s candid. Not perfect. Sincere. Hilarious. Smart. Totally chill. Understanding. Caring. Fiery. Touched. Hilarious. Stay still. Claiming to be a gangster. Reflective, appreciative, forgetful, and overwhelmed.
“Once a month, she would get angry,” she continued. Her care is profound. Sometimes it’s excessive. She’s multifaceted. The woman is multi-faceted. However, I believe that is her unique quality. And I’m really looking forward to you meeting her. The Homegirl, with love in her heart.
Among the many artists included on this album’s 22 tracks are Lil Wayne, Alex Isley, Һit-Boy, Erykah Badu, Baby Tate, and many more. You can find the complete tracklist at the bottom of this page.
For Rapsody, this marks their first studio album in half a decade.