Uproar
Lil Wayne
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Y'all know his name Ayo Mack let the beat drop Ladies and gentlemen, C5 (Oh) Wayne time (Oh) Yeah, yeah, yeah (Woo) Zone, zone, zone, zone, zone Let me see your shoulders work I mean, I don't know what y'all came here to do, but uhh If you ain't got a lighter, what the f*ck you smoking for What the f*ck though? Where the love go? Five, four, three, two, I let one go Bow, get the f*ck though, I don't bluff, bro Aimin' at your head like a buffalo You a roughneck, I'm a cutthroat You're a tough guy, that's enough jokes Then the sun die, the night is young though The diamonds still shine in the rough, hoe What the f*ck though? Where the love go? Five, four, three, two, where the ones go? It's a shit show, put you front row Talkin' shit, bro? Let your tongue show Money over bitches, and above hoes That is still my favorite love quote Put the gun inside, what the f*ck for? I sleep with the gun, and she don't snore What the f*ck yo? Where the love go? Trade the ski mask, for the muzzle It's a blood bath, where the suds go? It's a Swizz beat, there the drums go If she's iffy, there the drugs go If she sip lean, double cup toast I got a duffle full of hundos There the love go, where's the uproar? What the f*ck though? Where the love go? Five, four, three, two, I let one go Bow, get the f*ck though, I don't bluff, bro Aimin' at your head like a buffalo What the f*ck though? Where the love go? Five, four, three, two, I let one go Bow, get the f*ck though, I don't bluff, bro Aimin' at your head like a buffalo Get the f*ck though, I don't bluff, bro I come out the scuffle without a scuff, bro Puff, puff, bro, I don't huff though Yellow diamonds up close, catch a sunstroke At your front door with a gun stowed "Knock-knock, who's there" is how it won't go This the jungle so have the utmost For the nutzos, and we nuts, so What the f*ck, bro? It's where I'm from, bro We grew up fast, we rolled up slow We throw up gang signs, she throw up dope Dreadlock, hang time like yuh dun kno Put the green in the bag, like a lawnmower Hair trigger pulled back like a cornrow Extra clip in the stash like a console Listenin' to Bono, you listen to Don O What the f*ck bro? Where the love go? Swizzy, you the chef, I like my lunch gross Just look up, bro there the Scuds go I see the shovel, but where did bruh go? Mm To the unknown Only way he comin' back is through his unborn If you see what's in my bag, think I'm a drug lord It's empty when I give it back, now where's the uproar? What the f*ck though? Where the love go? Five, four, three, two, I let one go Bow, get the f*ck though, I don't bluff, bro Aimin' at your head like a buffalo What the f*ck though? Where the love go? Five, four, three, two, I let one go Bow, get the f*ck though, I don't bluff, bro Aimin' at your head like a buffalo
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Written by: Avery Chambliss, Brian Holland, Dwayne Carter, Edward Holland, Kasseem Dean, Lamont Dozier
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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20 facts about this song
Release Date"Uproar" was released on September 28, 2018, as part of Lil Wayne's twelfth studio album, "Tha Carter V."
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Chart SuccessThe single charted at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of the highest-charting songs from "Tha Carter V."
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SampleThe track samples G. Dep's 2001 song "Special Delivery." It was produced by Swizz Beatz and Avenue, reusing the beat from the aforementioned track.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "Uproar" was released on October 19, 2018. It was directed by Mills Miller and features cameos from the producer Swizz Beatz, comedian Shiggy, Kid Pat, and the Instagram sensation FatBoy SSE.
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Certifications"Uproar" was certified Platinum in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over a million units.
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Dance ChallengesThe song sparked the viral #UproarChallenge on TikTok and other social media platforms, in which participants film themselves doing a dance routine to the track. Lil Wayne himself even participated in the challenge in the music video.
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RecognitionRolling Stone Magazine placed "Uproar" on its list of the 50 Best Songs of 2018.
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Tours"Uproar" was frequently featured in Lil Wayne's performance lineup during his 2019 "I Ain't Sh*t Without You" Tour.
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Music Style and LyricsThe track has been described as significantly lighter and more fun than most tracks on "Tha Carter V," featuring catchy hooks and a energetic beat. The lyrics, however, reference Wayne’s rap career, various collaborations, legal disputes, and even nods to his attempted suicide at age 12.
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AcclaimDespite its success, Wayne himself has been reported to be surprised by the song's reception, as he didn't believe it was one of his best works. Nonetheless, the song's vibrant beat and playful lyrics garnered critical and public acclaim.
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Release Date and Album"Uproar" is a song by American rapper Lil Wayne. It was released as the second single from his twelfth studio album, "Tha Carter V," on October 5, 2018.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, representing a significant commercial success for Lil Wayne.
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Music ProducerThis hit song was produced by prominent music producer and DJ, Swizz Beatz, who is also known for his collaborations with other top artists such as Beyoncé and Jay Z.
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Sampled Track"Uproar" samples the instrumental of the song "Special Delivery" by G. Dep, a popular track from the early 2000s.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video for "Uproar" was directed by Mills Miller, and it was released on October 18, 2018.
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Uproar ChallengeAs the song gained popularity, a dance challenge was created on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok called the "Uproar Challenge." The spontaneous viral trend saw fans sharing videos of themselves dancing to the song.
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Album Success"Uproar" is from Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter V" album, which was delayed for years due to disputes with his record label. When it was finally released, the album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and it was certified platinum by the RIAA.
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Collaboration with Swizz Beatz"Uproar" highlighted a reunion of sorts for Lil Wayne and Swizz Beatz. The duo previously worked together on tracks like "Dr. Carter," which is from Lil Wayne's album "Tha Carter III."
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Return of Lil Wayne"Uproar" signaled a return to form for Lil Wayne and was praised by critics and fans alike for its energy and the rapper's wordplay. After being absent from the mainstream music scene for a few years due to legal issues, the song became something of a comeback for the artist.
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RecognitionEven though "Uproar" didn't win any awards, the song was widely recognized for its influence, with many fans and critics referring to it as one of the standout tracks from "Tha Carter V."
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