Dedication 2 is a 2006 mixtape

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 by DJ Drama

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 and Lil Wayne

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Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...

. It is a sequel to Lil Wayne's previous mixtape, Dedication, and is second in DJ Drama's

DJ Drama

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 Gangsta Grillz series with Lil Wayne. It is one of the few mixtapes in the hip hop

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 genre to be both financially successful and critically acclaimed. Despite its illegal use of unlicensed instrumentals and samples, it is sold through iTunes

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 and retail stores such as Best Buy

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 and FYE

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, widely reviewed in the mainstream media

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, and even though a mixtape

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 that almost only exclusively sold digitally it peaked at #69 on Billboard's

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 "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" chart. The cover shows Lil Wayne with "Fear God" tattooed on his eyelids.

Lyrical content

Much of the mixtape showcases Lil Wayne's free associating rhymes and "liquid non-sequiturs."

Critical reception

Dedication 2 appeared on year-end top ten lists from the New Yorker

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critic Sasha Frere-Jones

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, New York Times critic Kelefa Sanneh

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, the Baltimore City Paper's

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 Jason Torres, and a panel of critics at the Washington City Paper

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. Tom Breihan of The Village Voice

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proclaimed it the best summer album of 2006, praising DJ Drama

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Tyree Cinque Simmons better known as DJ Drama is an American hip hop artist and the official DJ for Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist T.I.....

'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

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.

Accolades

In 2009, Rhapsody

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 ranked the album at #15 on its "100 Best Albums of the Decade" list.

Track listing

• All tracks were arranged by DJ Drama
  DJ Drama
  Tyree Cinque Simmons better known as DJ Drama is an American hip hop artist and the official DJ for Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist T.I.....
  
  .

  #	Title	Length	Producer	Featured guest(s)	Samples
  1	"The Best in the Business"	0:41
  2	"Get 'Em"	3:20	Don Cannon Don Cannon Donald Cannon is an American record producer and DJ. At the age of five, Donald Cannon began his musical career with his first a set of turntables, a mixer and a karaoke machine...		"Get From Round Me" by The Diplomats The Diplomats The Diplomats, also popularly known as Dipset, are a Harlem-based hip hop group founded by Cam'ron and Jim Jones in 1997. The original members of the group were Cam'ron, Freekey Zekey, and Jim Jones ; who all grew up together in Harlem...
  3	"They Still Like Me"	2:18	Jamall Willingham, Maurice Gleaton		"Oh, I Think They Like Me" by Dem Franchize Boyz Dem Franchize Boyz Dem Franchize Boyz was a Southern Rap group from Atlanta signed to E1 Music. The group comprises four members: Parlae , Pimpin' , Jizzal Man , and Buddie .-History:...
  4	"I'm the Best Rapper Alive"	1:16			"Bang Bang" by Young Buck Young Buck David Darnell Brown , also known as Young Buck, is an American Southern rapper. Buck is a former member of the New York City Hip-Hop group G-Unit, also a former artist of G-Unit Records as of Nov 26, 2011...
  5	"Cannon" (AMG Remix)	5:52	Don Cannon Don Cannon Donald Cannon is an American record producer and DJ. At the age of five, Donald Cannon began his musical career with his first a set of turntables, a mixer and a karaoke machine...	Freeway Freeway (rapper) Leslie Edward Pridgen , better known by his stage name Freeway, is an American rapper. Best known for his tenure on Roc-A-Fella Records and his affiliation with Jay-Z and Beanie Sigel, he is recognized by his high-pitched delivery and for the long beard he keeps due to his Muslim faith... , Willie the Kid Willie The Kid (artist) William Jackson , better known by his stage name Willie the Kid, is a rapper from Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is most famous for being DJ Drama's protege and appearing on both DJ Drama albums Gangsta Grillz: The Album and Gangsta Grillz: The Album as well as Lil Wayne's Dedication 2 and Dedication... , Detroit Red & Juice	"Bankstaz" by Sunz of Man Sunz of Man Sunz of Man is a Wu-Tang Clan affiliated group that currently consists of Prodigal Sunn, Hell Razah, 60 Second Assassin, Shabazz the Disciple and Killah Priest. The group's first incarnation also included 7th Ambassador and Supreme...
  6	"Workin Em"	3:12	DJ Infamous DJ Infamous Marco Rodriguez-Diaz, better known by his stage name Infamous, is a Grammy winning record producer and three-time world champion DJ.-Biography:Infamous is a Miami Based Music Producer most known for his work with rapper Lil Wayne...
  7	"SportsCenter"	2:49	DJ Green Lantern DJ Green Lantern James D'Agostino , better known by his stage name DJ Green Lantern, is an American-Italian-Puerto Rican DJ and hip hop music producer from Rochester, New York. In 2002, D'Agostino was signed by Eminem to become the official DJ for Shady Records after DJ Head stepped down for undisclosed reasons...		"The Game Iz Mine" by Jay-Z Jay-Z Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
  8	"Welcome to tha Concrete Jungle"	2:29	Clayton Haraba	Juelz Santana Juelz Santana LaRon Louis James , better known by his stage name Juelz Santana, is an American rapper, producer, and actor. He appeared on Cam'ron's 2002 singles, "Oh Boy" and "Hey Ma"...
  9	"Spitter"	3:15	Swizz Beatz Swizz Beatz Kasseem Dean , better known by his stage name, Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, DJ, rapper and painter. At the age of 17, he gained attention in the hip-hop world through his friendship with rapper DMX. Grady Spivey and rapper Cassidy helped launch his label Full Surface Records...		"Spit Your Game Spit Your Game "Spit Your Game" is the second single by Notorious B.I.G from his Duets: The Final Chapter album, a remixed album of Biggie Smalls' work. The song features guest appearances from Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's Krayzie Bone and Twista and sampled Walter Jackson's "My Ship Is Coming In"... " by The Notorious B.I.G. The Notorious B.I.G. Christopher George Latore Wallace , best known as The Notorious B.I.G., was an American rapper. He was also known as Biggie Smalls , Big Poppa, and The Black Frank White .Wallace was raised in the Brooklyn borough...
  10	"South Muzik"	3:27	Organized Noize Organized Noize Organized Noize is an Atlanta-based American hip hop production company made up of Rico Wade, Ray Murray and Sleepy Brown.-History:Among the hit records they have worked on include TLC's "Waterfalls", En Vogue's "Don't Let Go ", and Ludacris' "Saturday "...		"Player's Ball (Reprise) Player's Ball "Player's Ball" is the debut single from hip hop artists Outkast. The single was released in 1993, and is taken from the group's debut album, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik. The song itself discusses the nature of living in the South of the United States, and growing up within a hip hop culture.... " by Outkast OutKast Outkast is an American hip hop duo based in East Point, Georgia, consisting of Atlanta native André "André 3000" Benjamin and Savannah, Georgia-born Antwan "Big Boi" Patton. They were originally known as Two Shades Deep but later changed the group's name to OutKast...
  11	"This What I Call Her"	2:44	9th Wonder 9th Wonder Patrick Douthit , better known as 9th Wonder is a hip hop record producer, record executive, DJ, professor, and lyricist from Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.A. He began his career as the main producer for the hip hop group Little Brother, and has also worked with Mary J...		"Lovin' It" by Little Brother
  12	"Dedication 2"	2:43	Kanye West Kanye West Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...		"Bang Bang" by Nancy Sinatra Nancy Sinatra Nancy Sandra Sinatra is an American singer and actress. She is the daughter of singer/actor Frank Sinatra, and remains best known for her 1966 signature hit "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'".... "Ground Zero" by The Diplomats The Diplomats The Diplomats, also popularly known as Dipset, are a Harlem-based hip hop group founded by Cam'ron and Jim Jones in 1997. The original members of the group were Cam'ron, Freekey Zekey, and Jim Jones ; who all grew up together in Harlem...
  13	"Weezy on Retirement"	0:42
  14	"Poppin them Bottles"	3:51	DJ Paul & Juicy J	Curren$y & Mack Maine Mack Maine Jermaine Preyan, , known by his stage name Mack Maine, is an American rapper and singer. Mack Maine is signed to Young Money Entertainment, an imprint of Birdman's Universal Motown-distributed Cash Money Records, and is currently the president of the label...	"Poppin' My Collar Poppin' My Collar "Poppin' My Collar" is the second single from Most Known Unknown, an album by hip hop group Three 6 Mafia. The song peaked at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming their second Top 40 hit. It features an uncredited hook by underground rapper Mr. Bigg. He also performs the hooks on "Dont'cha Get... " by Three 6 Mafia Three 6 Mafia Three 6 Mafia are an Academy Award-winning, American rap group originating from Memphis, Tennessee. Formed in 1991 as Triple 6 Mafia, by DJ Paul, Juicy J, & Lord Infamous, the group at its most featured six members including; Crunchy Black, Gangsta Boo and Koopsta Knicca...
  15	"What U Kno"	1:40	DJ Toomp DJ Toomp Aldrin Davis, better known as DJ Toomp, is an award-winning American record producer and DJ who works in Atlanta, Georgia. In the late 1980s he was MC Shy-D's DJ and went on tour with him and the 2 Live Crew as they performed at various venues across the country with other artists such as N.W.A...		"What You Know What You Know "What You Know" is a Grammy Award-winning multi platinum hip-hop song by the Southern hip-hop artist T.I., and the first official single from his 2006 album King. The song also serves as the theme song to the 2006 film ATL in which T.I. stars. The song peaked at number three in the US and was... " by T.I. T.I. Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr. , better known by his stage name T.I., is an American rap artist, film and music producer, actor and author. He is also the founder and co-chief executive officer of Grand Hustle Records....
  16	"Where da Cash At Where Da Cash At "Where da Cash At" is the debut single by New Orleans rapper Curren$y, and features Lil Wayne and Remy Ma. It was released in 2006 from Lil Wayne's Dedication 2 and peaked at number seventy-three on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart... "	4:55	The Runners The Runners The Runners is a hip hop production duo from Orlando, Florida, consisting of Andrew "Dru Brett" Harr and Jermaine "Mayne Zayne" Jackson. They came together to form the team in 2000, but they have known each other since they were in kindergarten. They are best known for producing the hit singles "Go...	Curren$y & Remy Ma Remy Ma Reminisce Smith , better known by her stage name Remy Ma, formerly known as Remy Martin, is a Grammy nominated American rapper and former member of Fat Joe's rap crew, Terror Squad...	"Fireman " by Lil Wayne Lil Wayne Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...
  17	"Ridin wit the AK"	4:10	The Beat Bullies The Beat Bullies The Beat Bullies are an Atlanta-based music production duo. They helped produced Chamillionaire's debut album The Sound of Revenge. They also have worked with numerous Atlanta-based rappers such as T.I... , Clayton Haraba	Curren$y & Mack Maine	"Kryptonite (I'm on It)" by Purple Ribbon All-Stars Purple Ribbon All-Stars Purple Ribbon All-Stars is a southern hip-hop supergroup under the Purple Ribbon Records label. The group consists of Big Boi, Killer Mike, Sleepy Brown, Konkrete, C-Bone, Rock D, and Vonnegutt.-Singles:...
  18	"Weezy on the Streetz of N.O."	0:26
  19	"Walk It Off"	5:30			"Don't U Be Greedy" by U.N.L.V.
  20	"Hustlin"	4:00	The Runners The Runners The Runners is a hip hop production duo from Orlando, Florida, consisting of Andrew "Dru Brett" Harr and Jermaine "Mayne Zayne" Jackson. They came together to form the team in 2000, but they have known each other since they were in kindergarten. They are best known for producing the hit singles "Go... , Clayton Haraba		"Hustlin'" by Rick Ross Rick Ross (rapper) William Leonard Roberts II , better known by his stage name Rick Ross, is an American rapper. He derived his stage name from the drug trafficker "Freeway" Ricky Ross, to whom he has no connection...
  21	"Gettin Some Head"	3:47	Xcel, Clayton Haraba	Pharrell	"Gettin' Some Gettin' Some "Gettin' Some" is a song by hip-hop artist Shawnna released from her second album Block Music. The original version of "Gettin' Some" appears on Block Music as a hidden track. The song samples Too Short's "Blowjob Betty."The radio edit of the song features rapper Ludacris... " by Shawnna Shawnna Rashawnna Guy , better known by her stage name Shawnna is an American rapper. She was the first female artist signed to Def Jam through Ludacris' Disturbing tha Peace Records...
  22	"A Dedication After Disaster"	0:48
  23	"No Other"	5:27	Pimp C Pimp C Chad Lamont Butler , better known by his stage name Pimp C, was an American rapper, singer, and producer... , N.O. Joe, Just Blaze Just Blaze Justin Smith, better known as Just Blaze, is an American hip hop music producer from Paterson, New Jersey. Blaze is also the CEO of Fort Knocks Entertainment. He is most well known for producing Jay-Z songs on the albums The Blueprint, The Blueprint 2, and The Black Album. He is also known for...	Juelz Santana Juelz Santana LaRon Louis James , better known by his stage name Juelz Santana, is an American rapper, producer, and actor. He appeared on Cam'ron's 2002 singles, "Oh Boy" and "Hey Ma"...	"Murder" by UGK UGK UGK was an American hip hop duo from Port Arthur, Texas formed in 1987 by the late Chad "Pimp C" Butler . He then joined with Bernard "Bun B" Freeman, who became his longtime partner... "Intro" by Jay-Z Jay-Z Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
  24	"Outta Here"	0:53
  25	"Georgia... Bush"	7:27	DJ Green Lantern DJ Green Lantern James D'Agostino , better known by his stage name DJ Green Lantern, is an American-Italian-Puerto Rican DJ and hip hop music producer from Rochester, New York. In 2002, D'Agostino was signed by Eminem to become the official DJ for Shady Records after DJ Head stepped down for undisclosed reasons...		"Georgia" by Field Mob Field Mob Field Mob is an American Hip-Hop group from Albany, Georgia composed of artists Shawn Timothy Johnson and Darion Crawford better known by their stage names Shawn Jay and Smoke respectively...  & Ludacris Ludacris Christopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings...  featuring Jamie Foxx Jamie Foxx Eric Marlon Bishop , professionally known as Jamie Foxx, is an American actor, singer-songwriter, stand-up comedian, and talk radio host. As an actor, his work in the film Ray earned him the Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Actor as well as the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a...
  	"Weezy's Ambitionz"		Daz Dillinger Daz Dillinger Delmar Drew Arnaud , better known by his stage name Daz Dillinger is an American hip hop producer and rapper mostly known for his membership in the rap duo Tha Dogg Pound, with Kurupt, and his work with Death Row Records.-The Chronic, Tha Dogg Pound and Dogg Food:Daz began his career on Death Row...		"Ambitionz Az a Ridah" by 2Pac

External links

• [ Dedication 2] at Allmusic