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.
Hustlin'
DJ Drama & Lil Wayne Lyrics
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We over here hustlin', we over here grindin' (somebody say somethin' to me?)
We over here hustlin', we over here grindin' (well, tell 'em I say fuck 'em)
I'm all, I'm all about my paper, I'm all, I'm all about my paper
We over here hustlin', we over here grindin' (yeah, ah, I know))
We over here hustlin', we over here (I work hard, bitch)
We over here hustlin', we over here grindin' (yeah)
I'm all, I'm all about my paper (I can do that)
Now ho, don't ask me what I'm doing, that's me in the hook
And I just keep on kickin' it, kickin' it like a knee and a foot
Yes, Wayne straight like a ki' of that good
And if the bitch don't know the rules, then I will read her the book
I got the key to the boat, I got the key to the jet
I got the key to success, get money, invest
Re-up with the rest, I got a Swedish connect
That means my weed is the best, junkie even the stress
Okay, the coupe is ridiculous and the jeep is a mess
Let's call my bullets a lump 'cause I put 'em deep in your neck
Adam's apple meet banana clip
You know my script, I just get my chips and then I dip, and then I dip
They say the bullshit walks, the money talks
So I don't answer, I don't answer unless the money calls
Yeah, that's my word, that's my word, no, I wouldn't front for y'all
It's money over everything and bitches under all, M-O-B
We over here hustlin', we over here grindin' (yeah, yeah, shorty)
We over here hustlin', we over here grindin' (I wish one of them pussies would)
We over here hustlin', we over here grindin' (tell me somethin', nigga, fuck 'em)
I'm all, I'm all about my paper (Like Father Like Son, we goin' to the bank on these bitches)
I'm all, I'm all about my paper (half a mill in the grill on these pussies)
We over here hustlin', we over here grindin' (pussy)
We over here hustlin', we over here (Uptown, we in this motherfucker, AK toters)
We over here hustlin', we over here grindin' (hood rich, motherfucker, get money)
I'm all, I'm all about my paper (or die, bitch)
I'm all, I'm all about my paper (one hundred)
I say Uptown poppin', Uptown rockin'
Uptown made us, it's the home of the hard knocks
Cook up a whole block, kitted up in all white
Ridin' with a chopper, black diamonds and it on ice
Shop 'til you pop, bitch, do your own thing, ho
Got the game from KC, second floor, sixth court
Bling-bling king, nigga, money ain't a thing, nigga
Ridin' in a Lamborghini, suicidal eagle wings
Assault rifles, my little homies big poppers
Comin' through the attic, twenty in the heli-chopper
Zip it and whip it, nigga, that's how we ship it, nigga
Burn it and light it and we dip it and we hit it, nigga
I spent a mill on my grill for real
'Cause we be stuntin while we hustlin, nigga, making these meals
We be grindin' while we shinin', nigga, packin' that steel
Stay fly, get money, nigga, stackin' them bills
We over here hustlin', we over here grindin' (yeah)
We over here hustlin', we over here grindin' (yeah)
We over here hustlin', we over here grindin' (yeah, yeah)
I'm all, I'm all about my paper, I'm all, I'm all about my paper
We over here hustlin', we over here grindin' (yeah)
We over here hustlin', we over here (yeah)
We over here hustlin', we over here grindin' (yeah)
I'm all, I'm all about my paper
I'm all, I'm all about my paper (yeah)
I say, we deep in the game, nigga
We switching them lanes, nigga
Got blood money, homie, no pain, no gain, nigga
Fifty a thang, nigga, a G a name, nigga
That's what we do, nigga, claim your fame, nigga
Hop out a Range, nigga, thang in hand, nigga
Stop all that reppin' 'fore I send some flames, nigga
All this money, nigga, jewelry and fame, nigga (yessir)
'Cause we be stuntin', nigga, moving them things, nigga (uh-huh, look)
Paper, paper, paper, all I need is paper
Green paper, white chalk, yellow tape will
Make your shirt look like you got on a butcher's apron
Go ahead and make the steak then, bitch nigga
Rich nigga talkin', this how money sound
I'm just chillin' but my money still runnin' 'round
Yeah, and I just do's what I does
You niggas couldn't even be who I was, ha
Unbelievable, un-motherfuckin'-believable, the type of shit we do
Shit, what's the business, OJ Joe?
KC, Shaheed Mohammed, world
What it do, OG Calvin? Bo Milla, Boss Jack
My nigga Skwaloo, Big Rufus
All my hood rich Gs, every one of my niggas gangsta
All my AK toters, it's get money or die, bitch
The lyrics to DJ Drama & Lil' Wayne's song Hustlin' emphasize the importance of making money (paper) through hard work and dedication (hustling and grinding). Lil' Wayne boasts about his success as a hustler, with money being his top priority. He mentions his access to high-quality weed, expensive cars, and his willingness to engage in violence if necessary to protect his income. The chorus reinforces the idea that making money is the ultimate goal, and it requires focus and determination. Birdman jumps in with his own verse, emphasizing his wealth, and more focus on the money. The song is about the hustle, the dedication, the hard work it takes to make money, and how important money is.
Line by Line Meaning
We over here hustlin', we over here grindin'
We are working hard to make money and succeed
I'm all, I'm all about my paper, I'm all, I'm all about my paper
I am solely focused on making money
Now ho don't ask me what I'm doing, that's me in the hook.
Don't ask me what I'm doing, it's clear what I'm about
And I just keep on gettin it getting it like a ni' in the book
I keep getting money like a character in a book
Yes, Wayne straight like a key of that good sh'
I'm like a key of good drugs, dependable and valuable
If your bitch don't know the rules, I will read her the book.
If your girl doesn't know how this game works, I'll explain it to her
I got the key to the boat, I got the key to the jet.
I have access to luxury transportation
I got the key to success, get money invest.
I know how to succeed, by investing money wisely
Read up with the rest. I got a Swedish connect.
I am informed and knowledgeable and have a connection to Swedish weed
That means my weed is the best, choking even the stressed.
My weed is superior, powerful even to relieve stress
Ok, the coupe is ridiculous and the jeep is a mess.
My cars are impressive but not for everyone
That's called my bullets and lugers, I put 'em deep in your neck.
My weapons are deadly and I know how to use them
Adam's apple meet banana clip.
You'll meet my bullets if you cross me
You know my script, I just get my chips and then I dip, and then I dip.
I have a plan, get money and then leave quickly
They say the bullshit walks, the money talks.
People who talk about BS, won't get heard, but money will do the talking
So I don't answer, I don't answer unless the money talks.
I won't listen until I hear the money
Yeah that's my word, thats my word no I wont front for y'all.
That's the truth, I won't lie to impress you
Its money over everything and bitches under all. M.O.B!
For me, money is the top priority and women come after that.
I say uptown poppin, uptown rockin', uptown niggas.
We in the uptown area, popping and having a great time.
It's the home of the hard knocks.
This is a place where people have a tough time.
Cook up a whole block. Hit it up in all white.
I'm cooking a batch of cocaine and we wear all white clothes.
Ridin' with a chopper, black diamonds and it all nice.
I'm carrying an AK-47 and my jewelry is black diamonds.
Shop 'till you pop bitch, do your own thing ho.
Spend your money how you want.
Got the game from KC, second floor sixth court.
I got this knowledge from Kansas City, at the second floor, sixth court.
Bling bling king nigga, money ain't a thing nigga.
I'm the king of bling and money doesn't matter to me.
Ridin' in a Lamborghini, suicidal regal wings.
I'm driving a Lamborghini with suicide doors.
Assault rifles, my little homies big poppers.
I have assault rifles and my associates have large guns.
Coming through the attic, 20 in the heli-chopper.
We entered through the attic and have 20 people in a helicopter.
Zip it and whip it nigga, that's how we ship it, nigga.
We package and prepare our drugs for shipping.
Burn it and light it then we dip it and we hit it, nigga.
We smoke it quickly and then leave before getting caught.
I spent a mill on my grill for real.
I really did spend a million dollars on my jewelry teeth.
'Cause we be stuntin while we hustlin, nigga making his meals.
We show off while we work hard and make money.
We be grindin' while we shinin', nigga packin' that steel.
We work hard and look good while being protected.
We be stuntin', nigga. Moving them things, nigga.
We are showing off and selling drugs.
Paper paper, paper. All I need is paper. Green paper.
All I care about is making money.
White chalk, yellow tape will, make your shirt look like you got on the butcher's aprin.
You'll look like you're wearing a butcher's apron if you get hurt and bloodied.
Go ahead and make the steak then, bitch nigga.
Come at me and I'll hurt you.
Rich nigga talking this how money sound.
I'm a rich person and this is how money talks.
I'm just chillin' but my money still running 'round.
I'm relaxed but my money is still growing.
Yeah, and I do's what I does.
I do what comes natural to me.
You niggas couldn't even be who I was.
You couldn't handle being me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dwayne Carter, Bryan Williams, Leonardo Mollings, Johnny Mollings
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@richdoe420
kids these days will never know how fucking fire Wayne was back in the day!!!!!
@mrfatt504
Richard Doe really doe
@BlueUKLouis
Amen.
@vidalokoo2368
They just don't know!!!!!!
@andrewmaynard6693
Goddammit right
@demarcosmanica1187
🐐🐐
@travisjerome8565
This was one of the Hardest Mix tapes ever God I miss this Wayne an the way he used to spit an the bars he would put out
@demarcosmanica1187
Classic
@gabrieljefferson2591
Nowadays every feature he's on, he's killing the artist lol. Peep how he flips chance the rapper problems and lonely baby verse on them. And lil baby forever
@brando353
bro he puttin out tracks better than anything from this era , D6 and NC3 , buncha features and singles too