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.
Bang Bang
DJ Drama & Lil Wayne Lyrics
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The track stars the gun shot ran y'all off
I pop like a soda watch the can fall off
I can kill y'all and y'all boss
Shotguns handguns louder than a band drum
You fuckin' with the drum major or let me play you the anthem
Bang bang bang bang call it heavy metal
I say bang bang bitch I make you feel every letter
We spray then leave
We play when we no
We play N-E
V-E-R- C-P-R
Doctor Carter are you the d-z's boy
Young money motherfucka' deez these boyz
Bitches you crazy
Weez retardz
Watch nina, mack and Tommy have a brief menaj
Like (gunshots) like (gunshots) yeah
Soulja boy on the beat
But you can call me Chef Boyardee
Cause I'm a heat this shit
And I'm a eat this shit
Planet earth is my toilet your beneath this shit
Then I flush and whipe my ass
Guns slinger like a pass
I cock back and throw a bomb now hail mary
Your tail fary farytale very frail
And yeah we got them hammers try and hit every nail
Let em sail up the river with that hoe shit
Or leave em face down in the fuckin ocean
I ain't on no other shit bitch I'm on some more shit
That hello how you doing I am at your front door shit
That aw naw he got a gun oh shit shit shit
The lyrics to the song "Bang Bang" by DJ Drama and Lil Wayne utilize vivid and violent imagery to conjure up a sense of fear and danger. The opening lines, "Shooting till my motherfuckin' hand fall off / The track stars the gun shot ran y'all off," set the tone for the rest of the song, which is filled with references to guns, shooting, and violence. Wayne boasts of his ability to kill his enemies and their bosses with ease, declaring that his guns are louder than a band drum. He uses a play on words to describe the sound of his guns as "bang bang," which he equates to heavy metal music. The chorus repeats this phrase, amplifying the song's aggression and intensity.
The second half of the song takes a more lighthearted turn, with Wayne and Soulja Boy trading verses about their wealth and success. Wayne makes a pun on the word "retards," referring to himself and his crew as "Weez retardz," while Soulja Boy declares himself the Chef Boyardee of the rap game. The two rappers go on to boast of their sexual prowess and ability to party, before returning to the violent themes of the song's opening lines. The final verse features Wayne rapping about his skill as a "gunslinger," using a football analogy to describe his ability to throw bombs and hail marys. The song ends with the ominous line, "I ain't on no other shit bitch I'm on some more shit / That hello how you doing I am at your front door shit / That aw naw he got a gun oh shit shit shit," suggesting that the violence and aggression will continue.
Line by Line Meaning
Shooting till my motherfuckin' hand fall off
I will not stop firing my gun until my hand is physically unable to continue.
The track stars the gun shot ran y'all off
The gunfire on this track is so intense that it has scared away all opposition.
I pop like a soda watch the can fall off
I fire my weapon with ease and precision, like the effortless opening of a soda can.
I can kill y'all and y'all boss
I am so skilled with my weapon that I could eliminate both my enemies and their leaders.
Shotguns handguns louder than a band drum
My firearms are so loud and powerful that they make the sound of a band drum seem tame in comparison.
You fuckin' with the drum major or let me play you the anthem
You are either dealing with a highly skilled and respected individual (like a drum major), or I will take control and lead the charge to victory (like playing an anthem to rally troops).
Bang bang bang bang call it heavy metal
The constant firing of my gun is reminiscent of the intense, aggressive sound of heavy metal music.
I say bang bang bitch I make you feel every letter
When I fire my gun, the sound is so intense that you will physically feel every letter in the word 'bang.'
B-A-N-G- B-A-N-G- G-A-N-G
I spell out the word 'bang' followed by 'gang', emphasizing my power and control over my weapon and my crew.
We spray then leave
We quickly fire our weapons and then vacate the area, leaving our opponents with no time to respond.
We play when we no
We only engage in gunplay when we are certain of our skills and ability to come out on top.
We play N-E
We play until our opponents are left with no other options but to concede defeat.
V-E-R- C-P-R
I spell out the word 'CPR' backwards, which could signify that there is no hope for those who cross us and fall victim to our gunfire.
Doctor Carter are you the d-z's boy
I address someone, presumably a doctor, and ask if they are affiliated with the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration).
Young money motherfucka' deez these boyz
I boast about being young and wealthy and declare that I am superior to anyone who stands in my way.
Bitches you crazy
I address any doubters or detractors as 'bitches' and declare them to be insane for doubting my abilities and prowess.
Weez retardz
I refer to myself and my crew as 'retards', reclaiming the derogatory term as a symbol of our strength and unity.
Watch nina, mack and Tommy have a brief menaj
I refer to my various weapons (a pistol, a shotgun, and an assault rifle) as if they are having a threesome, highlighting their deadly and seductive nature.
Like (gunshots) like (gunshots) yeah
I punctuate my lyrics with sound effects of gunshots, emphasizing the central theme of the song - gun violence and intimidation.
Soulja boy on the beat
I acknowledge the producer of the track, Soulja Boy, and highlight his contribution to the aggressive and menacing sound.
But you can call me Chef Boyardee
I make a joke about my ability to cook up and serve violent and aggressive lyrics, likening myself to the famous canned pasta chef Boyardee.
Cause I'm a heat this shit
I declare that I am going to make this track 'hot' and intense through my lyrics and delivery.
And I'm a eat this shit
I declare that I am going to consume and dominate this track, making it my own and leaving my mark on it.
Planet earth is my toilet your beneath this shit
I assert my dominance over the entire planet, declaring it to be my 'toilet' and anyone who opposes me to be below me and unworthy.
Then I flush and whipe my ass
I complete my metaphor of the planet being my toilet by envisioning flushing it and wiping my ass, leaving no evidence of my presence.
Guns slinger like a pass
I compare my ability to shoot guns to that of a skilled quarterback throwing a long pass, highlighting my precision and accuracy.
I cock back and throw a bomb now hail mary
I declare that I am about to fire a powerful shot and liken it to throwing a 'bomb' like a football player, and make a reference to a famous football play ('Hail Mary').
Your tail fary farytale very frail
I insult and mock my opponents, saying that they are weak and incapable of facing me on equal footing.
And yeah we got them hammers try and hit every nail
I assert that my crew and I possess powerful weapons ('hammers') and intend to use them to their fullest extent and destroy all opposition.
Let em sail up the river with that hoe shit
I tell my opponents to retreat and run away, saying that they can 'sail up the river' (a reference to the Vietnam War) with their cowardly behavior.
Or leave em face down in the fuckin ocean
I threaten to eliminate my opponents, likening their defeat to being left face down in the ocean - an ominous and deadly fate.
I ain't on no other shit bitch I'm on some more shit
I declare that I am on a new and elevated level of skill and aggressiveness, leaving behind past 'shit' and moving onto bigger and better things.
That hello how you doing I am at your front door shit
I describe an intimidating encounter where I show up at someone's door unannounced, using this scenario as an example of my fearlessness and power.
That aw naw he got a gun oh shit shit shit
I describe the reaction of someone who sees me with a gun, emphasizing the terror and fear that I inspire in others through my violent and aggressive behavior.
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Written by: SONNY BONO
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@Rbeezy440
Nobody Couldnβt touch This version of wayne , Str8 chills π₯π₯
@datyellaman447
There really can't be a debate at this point bout who the best rapper in history is, Wayne just better than everybody else, his longevity and consistency is unmatched, and then the WORDPLAY!!!! π
@HipHopSTK
This and Drought 3 was the peak of his talent... can't believe I used to listen to him alot.
@whitetpoison
Wow, Kanye's production was--and still is--flawless; the man is a true perfectionist and genius.
Also, s/o to Quentin Tarantino.
@pennietarentino4999
TanookiTopher good Kanye didn't rap on it
@BIGDRXXMR444
TanookiTopher how u Kno Kanye made this
@rand_-mk5lb
Kanye didn't create this beat. Idk about the bang bang part. This was made by a producer named Jahmal, forgot the other name.
@rand_-mk5lb
@Jameson Blunt No he didn't make this beat.
@siftwram
rand_0893 why are you capping, this was produced by Kanye and you can tell
@15dmoney15
"shiny black coupe at night look like a goblin" hottest line