Pink Tape

Lil Uzi Vert Says Sobriety’s Helped His Creative Process

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At one point in time, Lil Uzi Vert’s drug use became a concern for their fans. Not necessarily due to their behavior online or on stage but simply because we began witnessing plenty of rappers die from overdosing. Following Lil Peep’s death, Uzi said that they would no longer be consuming drugs. By last summer, the “Just Wanna Rock” rapper said they have been completely sober. It’s a complete 180 from the times when they rapped about the endless use of opioids.

It seems as though they might prefer sobriety these days. TMZ recently caught up with the Philadelphia rapper who explained that they unlocked new levels of creativity by abstaining from drug use, even though they initially felt sobriety would have the opposite effect. “I thought that my creative process wasn’t gonna be the same because I wasn’t on drugs no more,” he said. He explained that he’s able to “think more clearly,” which will likely have an effect on his upcoming album Pink Tape.

Lil Uzi Vert Encourages Sobriety

The rapper explained that their recent visits to the studio have found them in an even more focused space. “It made sense,” Uzi said of the decision to go drug-free. They added that they aren’t necessarily throwing sh*t on the wall to see what sticks. Instead, he’s exploring different themes and topics more thoroughly. “It wasn’t like I just made random music,” he continued. “I didn’t just play off the beat. I actually made songs with topics this time.” He encouraged his peers to consider doing the same, stating, “It can change your life.”

Lil Uzi Vert’s latest comments come shortly after he clarified his lyric about his City Girl partner, JT. Following his controversial lyric from his Rolling Loud performance, he explained that he doesn’t actually believe in Satan. “Basically, I make a girl do whatever I say so,” he said. Instead, Uzi said that they were simply practicing their right to freedom of speech, though the intentions were never to offend anyone. “If they don’t like it, they have the option to turn it off,” he said. Afterward, he confirmed that Pink Tape would arrive in the next two months. 

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Lil Uzi Vert Recorded Nearly 700 Songs For “Pink Tape,” Don Cannon Reveals

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Lil Uzi Vert’s Pink Tape remains one of the most anticipated albums of the year. Ever since they dropped Eternal Atake, Uzi’s teased their follow-up. However, they haven’t necessarily given fans a solid timeline on when to expect the project. For the most part, they dished out a few guest verses and shared a handful of singles, along with the release of Red + White. However, with the success of “Just Wanna Rock,” it appears that Uzi could be gearing up to drop off a new project soon.

Earlier this year, there were rumors that Lil Uzi Vert’s next album would arrive in February. However, as we approach the final days of the month, it appears that it’s unlikely. Nonetheless, we’ve heard a few updates in recent times from Don Cannon, who will mix the project in its entirety. Apparently, Pink Tape will contain no features whatsoever. Still, we’re awaiting a release date for the project, though it seems like Uzi’s team is narrowing down the tracklist right now.

Don Cannon Reveals How Many Songs Lil Uzi Vert Recorded For “Pink Tape”

During his appearance on My Expert Opinion, Cannon called Uzi one of the best artists he’s worked with in the past, along with Busta Rhymes and the ever-prolific Lil Wayne. Apparently, Uzi’s been working at a Weezy-like pace. As Cannon revealed, the Philly rapper recorded upwards of 700 songs for his next project. “Right now, we working on the album and he got 680 songs [from the last] 18 months,” he said, adding that Uzi records nearly 5 songs on any given day of the week.

In addition to the music in the vault, Cannon provided insight into Uzi’s musical direction on the project. “You might get a rock song, a real rap song because he really rap, you might get the melodic shit that he do,” Cannon said. “And that’s why I referenced Lil Wayne and them because Lil Wayne was the same. He’ll rap you to death, but he’ll still pull out a guitar and give you something.” Hopefully, a release date for Pink Tape comes soon. Check the interview above.