Fact #1 – Someone hit the upload button entirely too early and Weezy’s “No Ceilings” mixtape took the internet by storm some 96 hours prematurely. And you greedy mudda suckas downloaded it.

Fact #2 – Luckily for us (and Wayne), this guy has more songs than LeBron will have zeros on his contract next summer.

So, without further adieu, here is the *OFFICIAL* version of “No Ceilings” with an addition four songs. The cover you see here is courtesy of my Canadian homie, Karla. Make sure you log onto the new Young Money site www.weareyoungmoney.com for all Young Money updates, besides karencivil.com of course. ha!

DL: Lil Wayne–No Ceilings (official version)

UPDATE: Added UStream video after the jump.

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Here are some excerpts from the article. Look out for the official release of “No ceilings” dropping tomorrow via mtv.com

Given earlier leaks from the project, did you make many changes to the final version?
As of now Rebirth is coming out as a double disc with a [disc of songs] by Young Money. I had to add new cuts because a lot of things leaked, making people think they had an idea of what I was doing with Rebirth and what it would sound like. And I hated that because I never want anybody to think they know what I¹m doing until I present it. So what I did was make it totally different I flipped it.

Does the album still lean toward rock?
Yes, the album is still rock. I play guitar on 80% of the songs and there’s a lot of rock influences and rock beats. I also have Travis Barker on the album. But I don’t want people to think I’m trying to do something I can’t do. Don’t think you’re going to put on the album and hear me screaming and singing . . . Don’t worry about that [laughs]. When people hear me say rock, they may get a little scared like, Oh, God. What is he going to do? When I said I was doing a rock album, it was about doing a freedom thing. This album isn’t hip-hop. When I do my Carter albums, I know I’ve got to rap, I know I’ve got to spit. I know the words I’ve got to say and the subjects I’ve got to talk about. I also know the things I shouldn’t say, the things I shouldn’t talk about. There’s none of those limits on this album. I say what I want, how I want. That’s what this album is: a freedom album. And rock is the avenue that gives you that freedom. I’m just having fun, that’s all. Trust me: People will like these songs. It’s my job to make them love them, but I know for a fact they’ll like them.

Here are a few more shots of The Clipse in the streets of Brooklyn. The video is in the editing stages, and I got a chance to see a rough cut yesterday and I’ve never been more excited for a video to drop. Stay tuned..

“don’t worry i’m just ventin” – J. Cole

Download: J. Cole “Unabomber“

Joeyie said it best:

You know, I’m lightweight disappointed Khaled didn’t perform his normal spazzing routine before the record. That’s my signal to know something epic is about to happen. Dude is the ultimate hypeman, if nothing else. Don’t turn brand new on me, Khaled. I know you’ve got that big position over at Def Jam now, but go for what you know.

Enough pep talk though, as you can already tell, Miami’s most popular DJ nabbed an essential who’s-who of superstars for his first official single, “Fed Up.” And, of course, what would a Khaled single be without The Runners earning production credits. In the grand scheme of things, however, whatever Victory turns out to be, I just pray that he has an anthem on deck the caliber of “I’m So Hood.” That’s all I’m asking for.

DL: DJ Khaled feat. Usher, Young Jeezy, Rick Ross & Drake–Fed Up

Here are more shots of the “Back By Popular Demand” ft Cam’ron. Photos taken by Shomari Green with Mr. Cyriaque

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Three parts down, one left remaining. In the third installment of the series, Cole speaks on the power and impact of Twitter and his fans.

And if you watch long enough, you might see a freestyle. Word to the wise.

Sigh, unfortunately last night “No Ceilings” was leaked a few days early. I guess the masses couldn’t wait. HustleGrl  created the artwork, one of her best yet to date. Trick or Treat bitches..

01. Swag Surfin’
02. Ice Cream Paint Job
03. D.O.A.
04. Interlude
05. Wasted
06. Watch My Shoes
07. Break Up (feat. Short Dawg & Gudda Gudda)
08. Banned From TV
09. Throw It In The Bag (Remix)
10. I Think I Love Her (feat. Tyga & Shanell)
11. Interlude #2 (feat. Shanell)
12. Wetter
13. I’m Good (feat. T-Streets)
14. Poke Her Face (feat. Jae Millz)
15. Run This Town
16. I Gotta Feeling
17. Outro

Download: Lil Wayne – No Ceilings (Mixtape) [Properly Tagged] | Usershare

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