Atlanta-based DJ Drama and New Orleans resident Lil' Wayne (Dwayne Michael … Read Full Bio ↴Atlanta-based DJ Drama and New Orleans resident Lil' Wayne (Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr) are the driving force behind the Dedication mixtapes that are a part Drama's "Gangsta Grillz" series. Their collaborations consist of remixed versions of popular songs along with lyrics and vocals provided by Wayne with his entourage and colleagues. Dedication 2 would prove to be one of the biggest landmarks in both of their careers.

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.

Bass Beat
DJ Drama & Lil Wayne Lyrics

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Get That Money Thats My Top Commitment
Yall Niggaz Just Talkin Yall Politicians
But Let Me Get Slick Real Quick
Like Rick Without The Patch On My Eye Take A Patch Out The Sky Cuz Im Fly
I Say That A Lot And Imma Keep On Thousand Dollar Jeans On Nigga Keep Going
Keep Walking Peace Holmes
You Won'T Find Me At My Beach Home
Im Out Cha Reach Arm

I Gotta Speach For Em
Um Fuck Them And Whoever Know Em
One
Im Steppin In Revorlters With A Nasty Ass Virgo
She Feeling My Gangsta I Aint Even Have To Game Her
But That Came Natural Sorta Like Magical
How I Dissappear When I Dip In The Bathroom

But Ill Be Back Soon Fucking With Them Raccoons
Like Jacki Gleason On His Honey Moon

Overall Meaning

In "Bass Beat," Lil Wayne expresses his dedication to obtaining wealth above all else. He boasts about his financial success and calls out those who claim to be politicians but don't follow through on their promises. Wayne then shifts his focus to his own impressive style, referencing his expensive jeans and confident swagger. He tells his critics that they won't be able to find him at his luxurious beach home, as he remains one step ahead of them. Wayne then shifts back to his flirtatious side, impressing a woman at the bar with his natural charisma. He disappears to the bathroom but promises to return soon to continue pursuing his desires.

Overall, the lyrics of "Bass Beat" showcase Lil Wayne's relentless pursuit of wealth, style, and women. He uses boastful language to assert his dominance and flaunt his many successes, but he also shows his vulnerability by acknowledging his flaws and disappearing momentarily. The song demonstrates Wayne's unique rhyming style and ability to switch between subjects effortlessly while remaining true to his primary themes.

Line by Line Meaning

Get That Money Thats My Top Commitment
My primary goal is to make money.

Yall Niggaz Just Talkin Yall Politicians
You're just all talk, like politicians.

But Let Me Get Slick Real Quick
Let me be clever for a moment.

Like Rick Without The Patch On My Eye Take A Patch Out The Sky Cuz Im Fly
I'm so cool, I could take a patch out of the sky.

I Say That A Lot And Imma Keep On Thousand Dollar Jeans On Nigga Keep Going
I'll keep talking about how awesome I am, and keep wearing my expensive jeans.

Keep Walking Peace Holmes
Leave me alone, friend.

You Won'T Find Me At My Beach Home
I won't be in my coastal residence.

Im Out Cha Reach Arm
You can't get to me.

I Gotta Speach For Em
I have something to say to them.

Um Fuck Them And Whoever Know Em
I don't care about them or anyone they know.

One
I'm done speaking now.

Im Steppin In Revorlters With A Nasty Ass Virgo
I'm hanging out with a sexy girl at a nightclub.

She Feeling My Gangsta I Aint Even Have To Game Her
She's attracted to my bad boy image without me having to flirt with her.

But That Came Natural Sorta Like Magical
It felt natural and effortless, like magic.

How I Dissappear When I Dip In The Bathroom
I'm sneaky when I go to the bathroom, I disappear like a magician.

But Ill Be Back Soon Fucking With Them Raccoons
I'll be back shortly, messing around with some shady characters.

Like Jacki Gleason On His Honey Moon
I'm having a good time, like Jacki Gleason on his honeymoon.