Dedication 2 (Gangsta Grillz) released in 2006 with heavily crunked out remixes of popular hits courtesy of Drama and lyrics provided by Wayne along with a slew of many of other rappers. The mixtape featured many artists that were currently signed to Waynes label, Young Money. Among them were Curren$y, Remy Ma, Freeway, Willie The Kid, Detroit Red, Juice, Mack Maine, Pharrell and Juelz Santana delivering raw intensity with phenomenal flow. Assisting Drama with production were Don Cannon, DJ Green Lantern, DJ Infamous, Swizz Beatz, Pimp C, and many more. Tom Breihan of The Village Voice proclaimed it the best summer album of 2006, praising DJ Drama's "impeccable beat selection". "SportsCenter" was complimented for its "free associating brain bursts." "Georgia... Bush" was also acclaimed for its "mesmerizing indictment" of President Bush.
Following up in the Dedication series yet again, Drama and Wayne release Dedication 3 (Gangsta Grillz) in 2008. Although Dedication 3 was a major success, it failed to match that of its predecessors but did gain some attention. The mixtape has sold over 70,000 copies in the United States, despite being available for free download. Besides the interludes, a majority of the mixtape has Wayne using auto-tune. Wayne continued to promote his own artists on this album. Returning MC's consisted of Willie the Kid and Mack Maine along with newcomers like Drake and Nicki Minaj. Returning producers included Don Cannon and Pimp C. Production was also assisted by newcomers like Soulja Boy and David Banner.
While both Drama and Wayne have continued their own respective careers, it has been said that Dedication 4 is in the works.
A Dedication
DJ Drama & Lil Wayne Lyrics
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And to the women ya dig
A bitch is a female dog
And they say a dog is a man's best friend
Alright now so, I just wanna say to all the ladies
I, I, what you gotta say? Yeah, I just wanna say to all the ladies
That we love y'all and all the single mothers out there
And shout out to my mother
She's a wonderful mother
And everybody else's mothers
And everybody in this room, mothers
Shout out to all our mothers, ya dig
We love all y'all, happy mother's day
Even when it ain't without y'all we wouldn't be here
Yes
That was a beautiful dedication right there to the women
Shout out to my daughter, your daughter too
The lyrics to DJ Drama and Lil Wayne's "A Dedication" are a tribute to women and the important role they play in our lives. The opening lines acknowledge that the term "bitch" is often used derogatorily towards women, but then cleverly flips the meaning to suggest that a bitch (i.e. a female dog) is actually man's best friend. This can be interpreted in two ways - on the one hand, it's a tongue-in-cheek way of saying that men need women just as much as they need dogs; on the other hand, it's a nod to the loyalty and companionship that women provide.
Moving on, Lil Wayne proceeds to express his appreciation for all women, particularly single mothers who he recognizes for their hard work and perseverance. He also pays tribute to his own mother and all the mothers in the room, acknowledging the sacrifices they make and the love they give. The final lines of the song directly address his daughter and DJ Drama's daughter, reaffirming the message that women are to be respected and valued.
Overall, "A Dedication" is an uplifting and heartwarming tribute to women that seeks to counter the negative stereotypes and objectification they often face. Lil Wayne's words resonate strongly with anyone who has been supported and loved by a woman, whether that's a mother, sister, daughter, or partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, this is the dedication to the bitches
This is a tribute to all the women, both good and bad
And to the women ya dig
Also, it's a tribute to all women, you know what I mean?
A bitch is a female dog
The term 'bitch' is actually used to describe a female dog
And they say a dog is a man's best friend
It's often said that dogs are loyal companions to men
Alright now so, I just wanna say to all the ladies
Now, I want to take a moment to speak to all the women
I, I, what you gotta say? Yeah, I just wanna say to all the ladies
I'm trying to find the right words, but what I really want to say is that we appreciate you, ladies
That we love y'all and all the single mothers out there
We have love for all of you, especially those who are raising children alone
Keep ya head up when you do what you do, you do it well
Stay strong in the face of adversity, and know that you're doing a great job
And shout out to my mother
I want to give a special shout-out to my own mother
She's a wonderful mother
She is an amazing mother, and I appreciate all that she has done for me
And everybody else's mothers
I also want to recognize all the other great mothers out there
And everybody in this room, mothers
I know that there are mothers in this room as well, so this tribute is for you too
Shout out to all our mothers, ya dig
Let's take a moment to acknowledge all of our mothers, you know what I'm saying?
We love all y'all, happy mother's day
We have love for each and every one of you, and we hope you have a happy Mother's Day
Even when it ain't without y'all we wouldn't be here
We wouldn't even be alive if it weren't for the women who gave birth to us
Yes
A simple affirmation to conclude this tribute
That was a beautiful dedication right there to the women
That was a touching tribute to all the amazing women in the world
Shout out to my daughter, your daughter too
I also want to give a shout-out to my own daughter, as well as everyone else's daughters
Contributed by Nora H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@francescae4178
Other rap artists cannot even compare to weezy. They name their albums random shit which doesn't even mean anything but 'dedication' really is a strong word to show how much he is focused on making music and dedicates himself. He has come sooo far. People hate on him but wtf for!? He has always been the goat and will always will be.
@chrisjackson1244
This is that "flip ya vehicle split ya windshield, wack ya baby momma but I let ya kid live" shit.
@dametrius38
Evolution of hip hop brought me here
@future_Tarzan
this mixtape flew over peoples heads then and now
@YoungBrada
future_Tarzan one of the best mixtapes ever made
@melanincrys9730
i was boyden dancing in the car before school lol im reg
@eddieseddiesmoney2472
The best
@drwombat
It didn't miss us out in the South (Houston) but the New Orleans/Port Arthur/Houston area has always been on the pulse of trap and southern rap in general with our pedigree
Edit: also, If you wanna check another group that was totally slept on check out Aqualeo specifically the album's they dropped while they were on swishahouse label
@brett444
Whos head? Arguably the best tape ever
@hebrew26commandmentspower55
0:01 ....ladies and gentlemen.... The rest was history! 🔥🔥🔥🔥👑👑👑