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.
What U Kno
DJ Drama & Lil Wayne Lyrics
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Boy it took bout 3 million to rebuild my home
But, Im back on defense Im back in the zone
I eat rappers go in my yard and barry they bones
My pockets on raven symone
Thats fat wutchu know bout that, huh!?!
So Im a keep it goin' keep it movin' we can do it I aint trippin
So far ahead of them niggaz we got a time difference
Tryin to holla at TIP for a movie audition
I push that Masaradi to the limit
Six seconds through that traffic like Emmit
I tell them niggaz hury and buy
And if you try snitch you'll get barried alive
Yeah, and I dont chase 'em like you do
I keep a bad bicth skatin' like New-New
The opening of the song "What U Kno" by DJ Drama and Lil Wayne begins with Wayne reflecting on his life in New Orleans after the devastating Hurricane Katrina. He reveals how it took about 3 million dollars to rebuild his home but now he's back on defense and in the zone. Wayne asserts himself as a confident rapper who can outdo any competition, "eating rappers, going in my yard and burying their bones."
Wayne also boasts about his wealth, with his pockets "on Raven-Symone," a reference to actress Raven-Symoné's character in the Disney Channel series "That's So Raven." Wayne confidently claims that he is "so far ahead of them niggaz we got a time difference" and that he is not one to be confused with ordinary rappers. He even mentions trying to get a movie audition with TIP, possibly referring to Atlanta rapper T.I.
Wayne is also a proud owner of a Maserati, which he pushes to the limit, speeding through traffic like Emmitt Smith. He encourages others to hurry and buy when they have a chance and warns against snitching, saying anyone who tries it will get buried alive.
In the final line of the verse, Wayne confidently states that he keeps a bad bitch skating like New-New, referencing his appearance in the film ATL where his love interest was named New-New while referencing the act of a striking pose while skating. Altogether, Wayne paints a picture of confidence, power, and braggadocio.
Line by Line Meaning
Im a New Orleans gangsta, after the storm
I am a gangster from New Orleans who survived the catastrophic hurricane and its aftermath.
Boy it took bout 3 million to rebuild my home
It cost me approximately 3 million dollars to rebuild my home after the storm damage.
But, Im back on defense Im back in the zone
I am back in the state of being vigilant and alert, ready to defend myself and my territory.
I eat rappers go in my yard and barry they bones
I beat other rappers in rap battles and metaphorically bury them in their own backyards.
My pockets on raven symone
I have a lot of money, akin to the wealth of the famous actress Raven Symone.
Thats fat wutchu know bout that, huh!?!)
That's impressive. Do you know much about that?
So Im a keep it goin' keep it movin' we can do it I aint trippin
I am motivated, focused and determined to keep going and achieve my goals, without stressing.
So far ahead of them niggaz we got a time difference
I am so much farther ahead of other rappers that it feels like we are in different time zones.
Dont confuse me wit them, Im different
Do not mistake me for other rappers, as I am unique and have my own style.
Tryin to holla at TIP for a movie audition
I am attempting to contact TIP (rapper and actor) for an audition in a movie role.
I push that Masaradi to the limit
I drive my Masaradi sports car to the maximum of its potential.
Six seconds through that traffic like Emmit
I speed through traffic in six seconds, just like former NFL player Emmitt Smith's record-setting dash through a defensive line.
I tell them niggaz hury and buy
I advise other rappers to quickly invest and make money while they can.
And if you try snitch you'll get barried alive
If you try to be a snitch, you will face severe consequences from me that may end in death.
Yeah, and I dont chase 'em like you do
I do not need to chase after other rappers as they come to me.
I keep a bad bicth skatin' like New-New
I maintain a beautiful woman who is loyal to me and who skates like the character New-New from the movie ATL.
Contributed by Olivia K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Therealabernathy
This was when weezy was killing everyone on they own shit
@Therealabernathy
Killed tip on his own shit
@TaurusThomas-jw5qn
Facts
@simonforrest2522
On God 💯