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.
Momma Taught Me
DJ Drama & Lil Wayne Lyrics
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No We Don'T Run For The Olympics, But Tha Flame With Us
We Got That Tussin, That Scummy, And That Angel Dust,
So Pick Yo High I Will Supply And Correct Change Is What'S Up
We Come To Cussin, We Bussin Like This Thang For Us, You Niggaz Is Sleepas Mane,
You Can'T Hang With Us.
I Gotta Bitch Who Speak Spanglish,
She Keep Her Bangles Danglin And The Cocaine Is Right Up In Her Anus.
Got Hova In Tha Game, But Now He Coachin Me
But I Been A Champion, Happy As I Ever Been
Lampin In Tha Hamptons Like What Tha Fuck Is A Hammock?
The Chef Up In The Kitchen Like, What Tha Fuck Is A Sammich
I'M Like We Gotta Find Middle Ground, We Need Balance
Challenge Me, That Be To My Advantage, Im Outstandin
Like Standin Outside Up In A Twister And Walkin Not Damaged
Standin Outside Up In A Blizzard And Walkin High Handed
Servin Nickel Packs In Iraq, Bet I Will Not Panic
Swerve The Nickel Black, If I Wreck, Bet I Will Not Panic
Cop Anotha One The Next Day And Drive It Crazier
Seats I'Ll Be Lazier, Shit'Ll Be Gravier, Nina Serafina My Gurl So That I Baby Her
Wavin Her At Two Crazyl, Fugazees, I'M Too Brazey
3 Brazey'S Deep, We Got 380'S In P.A.
9'S, 9'S, M10'S, M1'S And 12 Gauges, Shell Cases, Money Put Up For Jail Cases, Bail Making
Ma Momma Say, Tuck Ya Chain Son, They'Ll Take It
I Hit Her Wit One O'Dem Stale Faces Lyk, I'Ll Be Damned Momma, They Know Who I Am Momma
I'M Still Ya Little Boi, But To Them I'M Tha Man Momma
Fuck Wit Ya Boi Mane, Holly Grove Tha Hood Nigga, Tho It In Ya Face Tell You Get Dat Understood
In "Momma Taught Me," DJ Drama and Lil Wayne deliver hard-hitting lyrics about their lifestyle, boasting about their money, drugs, and weapons. The first verse boasts about their drug supply, including cough syrup, marijuana, and angel dust, and challenges anyone to match their level of intoxication. They also establish their dominance over others, claiming that they are sleepers and cannot hang with them.
The second verse features Lil Wayne rapping about his success as a musician and how he outshines even Jay-Z, who is coaching him. He brags about his luxurious life, lounging in the Hamptons while scoffing at the notion of hammocks. He also references various dangerous situations, such as standing outside in a twister or blizzard, but claiming that he can handle them without being harmed.
The third verse features Lil Wayne spitting rapid-fire lines about his weaponry, including a variety of guns and shell casings, and money set aside for jail cases and bail making. He recounts his mother's advice to tuck his chain in for safety, but he brushes it off and claims his status as a man rather than a little boy. He ends the verse by telling listeners to "tho it in ya face" and make sure they understand his power and status.
Overall, the song paints a picture of Lil Wayne and DJ Drama's lavish and dangerous lifestyle, showcasing their money, drugs, and weapons while establishing their dominance over others.
Line by Line Meaning
A Yo We Bussin And Bussin Like Tha Banger Buss
We are going all out with our music just like a gun that is being fired continuously
No We Don'T Run For The Olympics, But Tha Flame With Us
We are not running for the Olympics, but our flame for music is still alive in us
We Got That Tussin, That Scummy, And That Angel Dust,
We have various types of drugs such as cough syrup, marijuana, and hallucinogens
So Pick Yo High I Will Supply And Correct Change Is What'S Up
Choose your preferred drug, and I will provide it, and you will receive the accurate amount of change
We Come To Cussin, We Bussin Like This Thang For Us, You Niggaz Is Sleepas Mane, You Can'T Hang With Us.
We came to rap, and we do it with passion, unlike those that are not good at it, who cannot keep up with us
I Gotta Bitch Who Speak Spanglish, She Keep Her Bangles Danglin And The Cocaine Is Right Up In Her Anus.
I have a woman who speaks both Spanish and English, wears jewelry, and hides cocaine in her rectum
O Wayne! Is Right Up In The Spot Where He Supposed To Be
Lil Wayne is in the right place where he belongs, in the music industry
Got Hova In Tha Game, But Now He Coachin Me
I had Jay-Z's support, but now he is teaching me how to be successful
But I Been A Champion, Happy As I Ever Been
I have been successful and satisfied with my achievements
Lampin In Tha Hamptons Like What Tha Fuck Is A Hammock?
Relaxing in the Hamptons, enjoying my time without knowing what a hammock is
The Chef Up In The Kitchen Like, What Tha Fuck Is A Sammich
The chef in the kitchen is jokingly asking what a sandwich is
I'M Like We Gotta Find Middle Ground, We Need Balance
We need to find a balance between work and leisure time
Challenge Me, That Be To My Advantage, Im Outstandin
If you challenge me, it will work to my advantage, and I will excel
Like Standin Outside Up In A Twister And Walkin Not Damaged
I can withstand challenges that would cause destruction to others, just like standing outside in a tornado and coming out unharmed
Standin Outside Up In A Blizzard And Walkin High Handed
I can overcome obstacles just like walking confidently outside during a snowstorm
Servin Nickel Packs In Iraq, Bet I Will Not Panic
I can sell small drug packages even in a tough environment like Iraq without panicking
Swerve The Nickel Black, If I Wreck, Bet I Will Not Panic
I can avoid the police if they come after me without worrying, even if my car crashes
Cop Anotha One The Next Day And Drive It Crazier
If I lose my car, I will buy another one the next day and customize it even more
Seats I'Ll Be Lazier, Shit'Ll Be Gravier, Nina Serafina My Gurl So That I Baby Her
I will make my car more comfortable, and I will call my girlfriend Nina Serafina and treat her well
Wavin Her At Two Crazyl, Fugazees, I'M Too Brazey
I am boldly showing off my girlfriend to two shady individuals
3 Brazey'S Deep, We Got 380'S In P.A.
I am with three other bold individuals, and we have weapons in the state of Pennsylvania
9'S, 9'S, M10'S, M1'S And 12 Gauges, Shell Cases, Money Put Up For Jail Cases, Bail Making
We have various guns and ammunition such as 9mm, M10, M1, and 12 gauge, saved money for legal cases such as bailing out of jail
Ma Momma Say, Tuck Ya Chain Son, They'Ll Take It
My mother advises me to keep my jewelry hidden because thieves may take it
I Hit Her Wit One O'Dem Stale Faces Lyk, I'Ll Be Damned Momma, They Know Who I Am Momma
I responded to my mom with a disinterested face, telling her that I am too famous for anyone to steal from me
I'M Still Ya Little Boi, But To Them I'M Tha Man Momma
To my mother, I am still a child, but to others, I am a successful man
Fuck Wit Ya Boi Mane, Holly Grove Tha Hood Nigga, Tho It In Ya Face Tell You Get Dat Understood
Believe in me, represent me, and understand where I come from – Holly Grove, the hood that I grew up in
Contributed by Blake L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rbgduck17
It's 2022 and I still can rap this word for word... I was in highschool bumping this when it 1st dropped.
@joeytaylor7568
Arguably the greatest Wayne track ever ;Let’s talk about it!
@joeytaylor7568
He got solid ass catalogue, but to me this joint hit different; it sound like a mission statement.
@jarenjones1097
There's like 30 wayne songs that are arguably the best y he the 🐐
@03sUp
Na you wilding lol
@ranaldothomas6951
I remember skipping school as a senior, walking back on campus after fourth period about to get on the bus,high as fuck!!!!! And sum guy just gave me this mixtape to hold for my homie,mind you at the time I was already on"da drought" mixtape...imagine being high as hell jamming this dedication on the way back home lol..my bad had to flashback to 05'
@wellsyaboi
Class of '05 here too bro. You'll never get them highs back again lol. Reggie had niggas geeked for what seemed like hours back then. Today's loud can't even compare to the highs we had back then. I was campaigning hard 4 wayne back then. Niggas was like "da drop it like its hot nigga?" "He can't spit" then everybody became a fan around carter 2 smh
@ranaldothomas6951
wellsyaboi aye Foreal bruh lol, the day I got that CD that high lasted from the end of school Damn near til I got home from work that night lol...I think niggas tolerance level wasn't that high yet tho lol...I can't even touch Reggie now lol...and yeah I wasn't campaigning cuz I'm from S.Carolina we been bumping Wayne since hot boy\squad up days so I been knew he was gonna blow...the nigga fell off after Carter 2 in my opinion..but that's when mainstream felt him, I fell off...good times tho dawg
@Bankallday
Ranaldo Thomas Class of 06 right here...I feel you bro
@yeceylewis1942
will forever be one of my favorites