“Wayne’s era was diff”: Internet react as Kanye West compares his plan of releasing new album every month with Lil Wayne’s years

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Internet react as Kanye West compares his plan of releasing new album every month with Lil Wayne’s years (Image via Getty)

Kanye West has revealed a new objective for his music career. During the recent live stream, he revealed that he aims to drop a new album every month or two months. This is a significant departure from his release policy. He likened the plan to Lil Wayne's previous work ethic, stating that he is aiming to deliver the same amount of energy to his music.

Lil Wayne once put out over 70 songs in one year. Kanye said that level of consistency and work ethic is what he now wants to be. He said this while talking about remaining creative and busy. Some fans are looking forward to hearing more from him, while some are worried about the quality of music if it comes out so frequently.

This new plan has generated much debate on the Internet. Some believe it reflects Kanye's devotion to music. Others fear that putting out so many albums can result in filler tracks or hasty releases. Nevertheless, Kanye appears set on following through with his plan. Many fans took to X to express their views on his comments.

"Wayne’s era was diff! New albums, mixtapes, and features! Can’t beat that!" said a fan on X
"Bro is so ashamed of himself he can’t even show his face anymore" said another fan
"One minute you look up to him.. next minute you’re disappointed at him" commented a fan
"mixtape wayne was built different" commented another fan
"Bro be on the grind" said a netizen
"Bro is an unlocked character" commented a netizen

Why is Kanye comparing himself to Lil Wayne?

Kanye West said he wants to match the energy Lil Wayne had during one of his busiest years. In that year, Lil Wayne dropped more than 70 songs. He released mixtapes, features, and albums. He worked nonstop and stayed active in the music scene.

By mentioning Lil Wayne, Kanye West is showing he respects how much music Wayne made. It also shows he wants to be seen as a hard-working artist. Kanye West wants people to understand that his plan is not random. It comes from watching others in the industry who worked fast and still made an impact.

Lil Wayne’s work ethic helped him stay relevant for a long time. Kanye may want to do the same. He has taken long breaks before, like when fans waited for Donda 2. Now, he wants to keep releasing so his fans always have something new to listen to.

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What does this mean for Kanye West's career?

What does this mean for Kanye's career? (Image via Getty)
What does this mean for Kanye's career? (Image via Getty)

This new strategy might revamp the way individuals perceive Kanye West. He has historically done things his own way. Releasing music every month might get him back in the spotlight again in a world of surprise releases and quick releases.

It would also enable him to interact with his fans more frequently. Every new album would generate buzz and provide fans with something to discuss. This is crucial during a period when music trends come and go rapidly and attention wanes quickly.

But if the plan does not work out, it would also damage his image. If the albums fail to do well or come across as hasty, the fans would lose interest. Kanye will have to show he is capable of sustaining the speed without losing the quality that earned him fame.

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Kanye West's plan to drop an album every month or two is aggressive. He wants to emulate the path of Lil Wayne, who at one point released over 70 songs within a year. This indicates Kanye's ambition to remain busy in music and engage fans regularly.

But the plan also carries dangers. Letting out too much material too quickly might compromise the quality. Fans are equally thrilled and uncertain about what this holds for Kanye's next effort.

Whether or not this new direction will be successful is up to how well Kanye manages creativity, time, and effort. Only time will tell if he can maintain his own pace and if the fans will remain with him throughout.

Edited by Debanjana