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.
No Other feat. Juelz Santana
DJ Drama & Lil Wayne Lyrics
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Yeah, what it do
Haha, heh, already
Yeah, listen man, yeah my niqqa
We got this shit
Ey, ey, i tried told them, yeah
Cash Money Millionaire, ya know
I Can't Feel My Face
Let's go, let's go, haa, i told them
Shoutout to Bun B, yeah
Verse 1
Yeah, straight up D-Boy, 17th Ward
Miss Katrina turned my city to a seesaw
I keep goin' for them corners like Lyor
They gon' either respect me or he all
Burnin them bitches like a sequel
Punk, put a hump in your back, they called it Igor
What, this shit is hard, any yard where we are
We call that cocaine rice, i got that Condoleezza
Huh, you fuck with me chump, i rock your teacup
I say before you spend a dollar boy, put up the re-up
Yep, get up cuz we up, foot up and knee up in the game
Put up and shut up, i hit your head up or go bang
Birdgang and the Birdman J, Lil Wayne
Here to hang, other words here to stay, feel my pain
Fireman, i spark and i rain, i hark through the flames
Yeah, all for the change, yeah
Call it insane but im a hustler to the muscle
And them new drop Bentley's look like pussy in the summer
So im fuckin' that, huggin that block like im lovin' that
Never sell a crumb where my mother at, run with that
You can come at me for beef and shots come with that
Your bitch come at me for wood and im the lumberjack
I come in that Similac Maybach, shades black
Lookin' like im tryna bring yay back, asap
Give it to em raw, no ajax, taste that
Fuck around and make your face crack
I know niggaz that shoot dope, arms lookin' like a racetrack
Nigga missed a vein in his neck, his whole face fat
You can't take that, well i can't take back
Where i come from so i learned how to make that
Yeah, turn that straight to a G stack
Stack up my cheese, now im screamin "where the keys at"
Interlude
I Can't Feel My Face
I really don't think they ready for this
Verse 2
I'm from block one, five-one, where my young
Niggaz on the rise to get a name, don't try them
Wayne, i fell your pain and i see your stress
How they think your people 'posed to get through Katrina off of FEMA checks
Coke in a Pyrex, dope and the ice, yes
Mind on the highway, road signs, right, left
And that's the mind-state of kids growin' up
Still they wonder why the crime rate's goin up, throw it up
Eastside, Westside, Southside, Northside
Fuck with my money, i torch guys, off guys
Hire men, fire men, send em to a higher man (there he go)
Torture em, vice grip, pliers man
Niggaz turn to tin foil when they see the iron man
Pressure bust pipes, i apply it and
Move like a lion through the jungle (yes)
There is none higher than me
Don't slip up and wind up in the lion bend
Big body Benz eyein' man, higher than
A chick that flight-attend or air force flyer man
Bad bitches, i fly em and fuck em
Send em back home hyped, feelin' like they on nitrogen
Just call me the Pied Piper man
Still get the coke through the pipeline then off to the piper stem
And im still gettin' paper back in rubber bands
I still got paper bags comin' in
I still got that mattress with the paper bags under it
Comic books, Playboy baby mag under it
Still, i still got ties with my guys who don't speak no English
Them vatos, they got those cheapest
Got no green card, got no visas
And got those Pablo features
They drop off then pick up, i pick up then drop off
The drop off was picked up and then what, i get it
The song "No Other" by DJ Drama & Lil Wayne featuring Juelz Santana is about the struggles and hardships of growing up in the inner city. The first verse is about Lil Wayne's upbringing in New Orleans where he talks about the impact Hurricane Katrina had on his city and the drug dealing culture that permeated through it. He describes himself as a hustler who goes hard for the corners like Lyor Cohen, the former CEO of Warner Music Group. He also boasts about how he burns down anything that tries to stand in his way, and how he's got the streets under his control.
The second verse is by Juelz Santana, who is from Harlem, New York. Here, he talks about the poverty and crime that's rampant in his city. He also addresses the issue of how the government failed to provide adequate relief to the victims of Hurricane Katrina, and how Lil Wayne's people had to rely on FEMA checks to get through the crisis. He talks about the lure of the drug game and how it is a way out for young people to break out of poverty. He also raps about his dealings with Pablo, a fictional drug lord, and his crew of Spanish-speaking associates.
Overall, "No Other" is a gritty song that paints an unflinching picture of life in the inner city. It's a song about survival, struggle, and making your way through a world that's stacked against you.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, what it do
Greetings and salutations, how are you?
Haha, heh, already
I'm already feeling confident and amused.
Yeah, listen man, yeah my niqqa
Hey, listen closely, my friend.
We got this shit
We have control and dominance.
Ey, ey, i tried told them, yeah
Hey, hey, I repeatedly warned them.
Cash Money Millionaire, ya know
We are wealthy individuals from Cash Money.
I Can't Feel My Face
I am so numb and unfazed by everything.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, let's go
Yes, let's proceed without hesitation.
Let's go, let's go, haa, i told them
Let's move quickly, just like I said.
Shoutout to Bun B, yeah
I want to acknowledge and give respect to Bun B.
Yeah, straight up D-Boy, 17th Ward
Yes, I am a true street entrepreneur from the 17th Ward.
Miss Katrina turned my city to a seesaw
The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina caused my city to experience extreme instability.
I keep goin' for them corners like Lyor
I continuously pursue opportunities in the drug trade, just like Lyor Cohen.
They gon' either respect me or he all
People will either show me respect or face the consequences.
Burnin them bitches like a sequel
I am successfully destroying my enemies, just like in a sequel.
Punk, put a hump in your back, they called it Igor
I will physically harm you, causing a deformity, similar to Igor.
What, this shit is hard, any yard where we are
These situations are challenging, but we thrive in any environment.
We call that cocaine rice, i got that Condoleezza
We refer to our product as cocaine rice, and I possess the same power and influence as Condoleezza Rice.
Huh, you fuck with me chump, i rock your teacup
If you mess with me, I will violently disrupt your peace.
I say before you spend a dollar boy, put up the re-up
I suggest you invest your money wisely before wasting it.
Yep, get up cuz we up, foot up and knee up in the game
Yes, rise and take action because we are moving up in this industry.
Put up and shut up, i hit your head up or go bang
Show up and keep quiet, or else I will retaliate with extreme force.
Birdgang and the Birdman J, Lil Wayne
We are the Birdgang crew, consisting of Birdman, J, and myself, Lil Wayne.
Here to hang, other words here to stay, feel my pain
We are here for the long haul, experiencing and expressing the hardships we face.
Fireman, i spark and i rain, i hark through the flames
I am like a fireman, igniting and reigning supreme, even amidst chaos.
Yeah, all for the change, yeah
Yes, everything I do is for the sake of financial gain.
Call it insane but im a hustler to the muscle
Some may call it crazy, but I am a dedicated hustler, working hard to achieve success.
And them new drop Bentley's look like pussy in the summer
The sleek appearance of the new convertible Bentleys resembles the beauty and allure of women during summertime.
So im fuckin' that, huggin that block like im lovin' that
Therefore, I am enjoying and embracing my affiliation with the streets.
Never sell a crumb where my mother at, run with that
I would never sell drugs near my mother, so spread the word.
You can come at me for beef and shots come with that
If you start a confrontation with me, be prepared to face the consequences.
Your bitch come at me for wood and im the lumberjack
Women seek me out for sexual pleasure, and I deliver just like a skilled lumberjack.
I come in that Similac Maybach, shades black
I arrive in a luxurious Maybach, dressed in dark sunglasses.
Lookin' like im tryna bring yay back, asap
My appearance suggests that I am attempting to revive the drug trade as soon as possible.
Give it to em raw, no ajax, taste that
I provide them with uncut drugs, allowing them to experience the true potency.
Fuck around and make your face crack
Engage with me carelessly and risk a severe reaction.
I know niggaz that shoot dope, arms lookin' like a racetrack
I am acquainted with individuals who inject drugs, resulting in track marks on their arms.
Nigga missed a vein in his neck, his whole face fat
Someone failed to properly inject drugs into a vein in their neck, causing their face to swell.
You can't take that, well i can't take back
You are unable to reverse what has happened, and the same goes for me.
Where i come from so i learned how to make that
Due to my upbringing, I have acquired knowledge on how to generate income.
Yeah, turn that straight to a G stack
Yes, I quickly convert my earnings into a stack of one thousand dollars (G stack).
Stack up my cheese, now im screamin 'where the keys at'
I accumulate my wealth, and now I am enthusiastically asking for the keys to my luxurious possessions.
I'm from block one, five-one, where my young
I originate from block 1-51, where the youth reside.
Niggaz on the rise to get a name, don't try them
These individuals are striving to establish a reputation, so it is not wise to challenge them.
Wayne, i fell your pain and i see your stress
Wayne, I understand and empathize with your suffering and the pressure you face.
How they think your people 'posed to get through Katrina off of FEMA checks
It is absurd for them to believe that your community can rebuild solely relying on assistance from FEMA.
Coke in a Pyrex, dope and the ice, yes
We cook cocaine in a glass container, alongside mixing it with ice.
Mind on the highway, road signs, right, left
My thoughts are constantly focused on the streets, navigating through various signs and directions.
And that's the mind-state of kids growin' up
This is the mindset that young individuals develop as they mature.
Still they wonder why the crime rate's goin up, throw it up
Yet, society wonders why there is a continuous increase in crime rates.
Eastside, Westside, Southside, Northside
Crime and gang activity occur in all directions of the city.
Fuck with my money, i torch guys, off guys
If you mess with my finances, I will violently eliminate you.
Hire men, fire men, send em to a higher man
I recruit individuals, remove them from their positions, and send them to someone of higher authority.
Torture em, vice grip, pliers man
I subject them to intense agony, using a vice grip and pliers.
Niggaz turn to tin foil when they see the iron man
When faced with someone as dominant and powerful as me, individuals become weak and vulnerable.
Pressure bust pipes, i apply it and
Intense pressure causes individuals to crack under it, and I am the one who applies it.
Move like a lion through the jungle (yes)
I navigate through dangerous situations with the strength and confidence of a lion.
There is none higher than me
No one surpasses my level of authority and power.
Don't slip up and wind up in the lion bend
Be cautious, or else you will find yourself trapped and at my mercy.
Big body Benz eyein' man, higher than
I possess a large, luxurious Mercedes-Benz, overseeing everything with superiority.
A chick that flight-attend or air force flyer man
I attract women who either work as flight attendants or have a connection to the Air Force.
Bad bitches, i fly em and fuck em
I fly in beautiful women and engage in sexual activity with them.
Send em back home hyped, feelin' like they on nitrogen
I send them back to their homes feeling exhilarated, as if they are on a high.
Just call me the Pied Piper man
You can refer to me as the Pied Piper, leading others with my charisma and influence.
Still get the coke through the pipeline then off to the piper stem
I am still able to acquire cocaine through a secret channel and distribute it to the ultimate consumers.
And im still gettin' paper back in rubber bands
I continue to earn money and store it using rubber bands.
I still got paper bags comin' in
I am still receiving large quantities of money in paper bags.
I still got that mattress with the paper bags under it
I still keep my money hidden under the mattress, alongside the paper bags.
Comic books, Playboy baby mag under it
In addition to the money, I also hide comic books and adult magazines under the mattress.
Still, i still got ties with my guys who don't speak no English
I maintain a strong relationship with individuals who do not speak English.
Them vatos, they got those cheapest
These men, commonly known as 'vatos,' have the most affordable and accessible drugs.
Got no green card, got no visas
They lack proper documentation, such as a green card or visas.
And got those Pablo features
They possess features reminiscent of Pablo Escobar.
They drop off then pick up, i pick up then drop off
They deliver the drugs, and I collect the drugs and make subsequent deliveries.
The drop off was picked up and then what, i get it
The previous delivery was successfully collected, and now I have control of it.
Contributed by Tristan W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alex
“Never sell a crumb where my mother at—run with that
You can come at me for beef and shots come with that
Your bitch come at me for wood and I'm the lumberjack
I come in that Similac Maybach, shades black
Looking like I'm tryna bring yay back, ASAP
Give it to 'em raw, no Ajax, taste that
fuck around and make your face crack
I know niggas that shoot dope, arms looking like a racetrack
Nigga missed a vein in his neck, his whole face fat
You can't take that? Well, I can't take back
Where I come from, so I learned how to make that
Yeah, turn that straight to a G stack
Stack up my cheese, now I'm screaming "Where the keys at?"”
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ceaz damoment
Juelz really went on another level on this. Both their verses Gives me chills every time.
Cortez Rice
They both wur on a nother level
Sixfoot Slim
🎯
The Great
Being from Jerzee, ima always say Juelz killed it. Weezy wasn’t no slouch either
Zenith
This is one of Wayne’s best deliveries, love this track.
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Steven 🇵🇷 Torres
Easily💪
Dat Nigga
Timeless, NOSTALGIC, Classic, Legendary....FREE JUELZ
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