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Watch: Lil Wayne's video for 'On Fire'

Is it hot? Does it mean 'Rebirth' is coming in February?

By Melinda Newman Friday, Jan 8, 2010 1:28 AM

Lil Wayne returns with a new video for On Fire

Lil Wayne returns with a new video for "On Fire."

When Lil Wayne’s rock-influenced album “Rebirth” will actually hit streets is anyone’s guess. A number of retailers are no longer offering the oft-delayed album as available on its scheduled Feb. 2 release date and word is it has been pushed to June. However, Lil Wayne’s rep told Billboard that the album’s still a go for Feb. 2.

In the meantime, the video for album track, “On Fire” premiered on MTV today.

The song is built around “She’s On Fire,” from the movie “Scarface,” a favorite among many rappers, and it sounds about as dated as the movie. In fact, it’s amazingly similar to the opening chords of another film relegated to the ‘80s time capsule, “Flash Dance.” There’s not much to the song. There’s nothing remotely resembling a catchy hook within several miles.
 
The video, directed by Chris Robison (not the Black Crowes’ dude) is a disjointed mess, including a shot around 3:14 of baby doll heads? Que?  There’s also a shot of a snake, but that’s intercut with Lil Wayne getting a lap dance from the wing-wearing model/slash/girlfriend who meanders into his mansion during the song, so we figure that’s symbolic for a you-know-what because, as the lyrics say, she’s “steaming like a demon.” Nice…
 
“Rocker” Lil Wayne holds the guitar in several shots, but seldom is seen actually playing it other than eking out a few chords. If this is the best that “Rebirth” has to offer, we can wait until June.

 

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    rg too much hate...for no reason. stop the jealousy. song will be a hit.

    January 9, 2010 at 3:48AM EST Reply to Comment

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Melinda Newman is the former West Coast Bureau Chief for Billboard Magazine with more than 15 years of experience in the music industry. She covers music and entertainment for the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, Associated Press, MSN, AOL and other outlets. Recent interviews include Taylor Swift, Pink, Brad Paisley, Foo Fighters, Jonas Bros. and Snow Patrol.

 

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