The Perfect LUV Tape
2016 mixtape by Lil Uzi Vert
The Perfect LUV Tape is the fourth mixtape by the American rapper and singer Lil Uzi Vert. It was released on July 31, 2016, by Atlantic Records and Generation Now. Following the success of Uzi's second commercial mixtape, Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World, the mixtape continues the bright, melodic trap sound they had developed on that project. It was primarily produced by Don Cannon and Maaly Raw and features guest appearances from Playboi Carti, Offset, and Future. The Perfect LUV Tape debuted at number 55 on the US Billboard 200, and was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in December 2024. It received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised Uzi's melodic vocals, energetic production, and versatility, although some considered the mixtape less cohesive than its predecessor.
Background and release
In December 2015, Lil Uzi Vert signed to Atlantic Records under DJ Drama's Generation Now imprint. Following the release of Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World in April 2016, Lil Uzi Vert continued to develop their sound, which had become associated with the melodic and emotionally expressive style emerging from Atlanta's rap scene.
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