Lil Wayne to release album post-VMAs
2011-08-23 11:33
Los Angeles - Lil Wayne is hoping to create big media buzz after MTV's Video Music Awards by releasing his new CD minutes after Sunday's TV show.
Lil Wayne, the four-time Grammy winner and
Lollipop rapper, on Monday said he will start selling his new album,
Tha Carter IV, online at midnight after the widely-watched awards show on August 28. The CD hits retail stores on Monday.
The album features 15 tracks and includes collaborations with other artists such as Drake, Rick Ross, John Legend, T-Pain and Tech N9ne. A deluxe edition adds three tracks.
"I am extremely excited to be the first artist to utilize such an amazing idea," Lil Wayne said in a statement. "I hope that I can open the door for others."
Lil Wayne will perform on this year's telecast, as will Adele, Lady Gaga, Chris Brown and Bruno Mars, among others. Presenters include Selena Gomez, Jonah Hill and Kim Kardashian.