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''Rebirth'' is the seventh studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne, released February 2, 2010, on Cash Money Records, Young Money Entertainment and Universal Motown.〔(Rebirth album )〕 The album's production was primarily handled by Cool & Dre, DJ Infamous, DJ Nasty & LVM, Kevin Rudolf, and J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. ''Rebirth'' was promoted as Wayne's rock music debut, though it includes some hip hop tracks. The album debuted at number 2 on the US ''Billboard'' 200, selling 176,000 copies in its first week. The album became Wayne's seventh top-ten album in the United States and produced four singles, that which attained ''Billboard'' chart success. Upon its release, ''Rebirth'' received generally negative reviews from most music critics. The album has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), with domestic shipment of 500,000 copies in the United States. == Background == The album was originally thought to be the re-release of his triple-platinum album ''Tha Carter III''. The album was supposed to be released December 21, 2009, but Wayne pushed the date back. A week before its first scheduled release Amazon accidentally shipped 500 copies of the album to customers who pre-ordered it.〔()〕 On January 23, 2009 Wayne told MTV that the album will not be a re-release, but will be his rock album debut. The album was originally scheduled for an April 7, 2009 release,〔"(Lil Wayne's Rock LP, Rebirth, Due April 7 )", ''MTV News'', January 23, 2009. Accessed January 23, 2009.〕 however it went through multiple release dates and was finally released on February 2, 2010. Young Money artist, Shanell, stated that the delays were due to Wayne's desire for the album to be "perfect".〔("Lil Wayne's 'Rebirth' Coming 'When It's Perfect'" ). ''Rap-Up.'' Accessed July 20, 2009.〕 The first single, "Prom Queen", was produced by Infamous and Andrew "Drew" Correa. The song made its official debut on January 27, appearing on Wayne's MySpace page. Wayne performed the single live for the first time during a concert in San Diego, which was streamed live by Ustream〔(【引用サイトリンク】date=2009-01-27 )〕 on AT&T’s FREEdom of Choice and Mobile Music Facebook pages that evening. "Prom Queen" peaked at No. 15 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 charts. Lil Wayne stated he collaborated with Fall Out Boy for his album,〔(Lil Wayne Rocks Out with Fall Out Boy. ) ''Rap-Up.'' Accessed February 20, 2009.〕 while he also lent his vocals for their ''Folie à Deux'' album. He will reportedly pay homage to the Beastie Boys,〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/lilwayne/articles/story/26796138/lil_wayne_reaches_for_rock_star_status_on_rebirth )〕 and a song that involves him rapping over stringed instruments, described as being similar to Coldplay's "Viva la Vida" will be on the album as well. Young Money artist, Shanell, has been collaborating with Wayne on the album.〔 She has been credited for her vocals on a track called "Most Wanted Rockstar" which may appear on the album.〔(New Music: Lil Wayne – ‘Run This Town’ + ‘Most Wanted Rockstar’. ) ''Rap-Up.''〕 Eminem has been confirmed to have an appearance on a track titled "Drop the World".〔(Lil Wayne Recruits Eminem For Rebirth Song 'Drop The World'. ) ''MTV News.''〕 Birdman had confirmed that ''Tha Carter IV'' would be packaged with ''Rebirth'' as a double disc album.〔("Lil Wayne to Drop 3 Albums This Year?" ) ''Rap-Up.''〕 However, Wayne denied this idea saying that "''Tha Carter IV'' deserves ''Tha Carter IV''". He went on to say that ''We Are Young Money'' may be packaged with ''Rebirth''.〔(Lil Wayne Denies Double Album Reports, Discusses Retirement. ) ''Rap-Up.'' Accessed October 13, 2009.〕 However, in November 2009, Wayne said that the albums would be released separately.〔("XXcLusive: Lil Wayne & Young Money Albums Will be Released Separately." ) ''XXL''.〕 ''Billboard'' magazine received an e-mail from a customer of online retailer Amazon.com stating that Amazon.com shipped copies of ''Rebirth'' as early as December 14. Amazon shipped about 500 pre-ordered copies and blamed a "shipping error". Young Money Entertainment president Mack Maine stated that the album would have different tracks than that of the leaked version.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Rebirth (Lil Wayne album)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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