Lil Wayne & Mannie Fresh Unleash ‘The Mix Before Tha VI’ Ahead of ‘Carter VI’

Mannie Fresh and Lil Wayne have reunited to drop a legendary mixtape, an outcome nothing short of iconic.

The Mix Before Tha VI is an artistic combination that unites the modern with the traditional. Lil Wayne and veteran Cash Money Records producer Mannie Fresh collaborate once more to make a masterpiece that seamlessly blends several genres.

The iconic pair have reunited to create a 23-track megamix called The Mix Before Tha VI, which is exclusively available on Apple Music, just in time for Lil Wayne’s eagerly awaited 14th studio album, Tha Carter VI.

Mannie Fresh claims that this celebrates Lil Wayne’s impact on rap, not just a mixtape. Fresh discussed his creative approach in an interview with Apple Music: “Because Wayne is so crucial to rap, I always begin Wayne projects or songs as if it were my final day.”

Additionally, he praised Wayne’s artistic abilities. He said, “He is also a true rap-rock star. Fresh, who is renowned for his inventive mixing and lively production style, designed the set from the viewpoints of both fans and DJs…Everything he works on inspires me to work harder.” 

With unreleased songs, new verses, remixes, and vintage mashups, the mix brings new energy while preserving the spirit of their early relationship. Listeners will recognize Mannie Fresh’s trademark innovative reimagining of sentimental songs. 

Lil Wayne & Mannie Fresh The Mix Before Tha VI: The Full Mixtape Tracklist 

Fans can find the complete track list here, but here are a few standout mashups:

• “A Milli / Tonight” – Lil Wayne & Ready for the World
• “Un-Thinkable (I’m Ready)” – feat. Alicia Keys
• “I’m Goin’ In” – feat. Drake
• “Keep It Right There / Touch It or Not” – feat. Cam’ron
• “Jessie’s Girl / All The Time”
• “Let’s Stay Together / Shine”
• “Uproar / Groove Me”
• “Tunechi Rollin’ / Drunk in Love / Mo Bamba”
• “6 Foot 7 Foot / Hustler Musik”
• “Crew Love / Blunt Blowin’”

In addition to promoting the next album, this DJ mix honors the influences that influenced Wayne and goes back in time to his development.

Lil Wayne Celebrates Tha Carter VI With Major Tour and NYC Event

On Friday, June 6, Lil Wayne will commemorate the release of his new album, Tha Carter VI, and the 20th anniversary of his Tha Carter series by embarking on a summer tour across North America.

Tyga and Belly Gang Kushington will open all shows, while NoCap will join on a few of them. The performances start on July 30 in Bristow, Virginia, and go through October 2 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The tour will feature performances on August 2 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and August 3 at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey. 

Before the tour kicks off, Lil Wayne will headline a major album release event at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Friday, June 6. Tickets for all dates go on sale Friday, June 6, at 10 a.m. local, with various presales beginning Wednesday, June 4, at 10 a.m. local.

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