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Dedication 3

Lil Wayne · 2008

73 min · 23 tracks · trap music · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop

A relentless barrage of clever wordplay and Southern bravado over eclectic beats and samples.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with intensity shifts
  • clever wordplay for engaged listeners
  • dynamic flow for active participation
  • short interludes enhance overall experience
  • late-night vibe with bravado

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, consistent tracks
  • not for casual background listening

Where this album fits

Themes
Southern bravado· rise to fame· raw authenticity
Career context
Released in early 2008, 'Dedication 3' was a crucial mixtape for Lil Wayne as he escalated from rising star to hip-hop heavyweight. This project followed his critically acclaimed 'Tha Carter III,' which would be released later that year, marking a peak in his career trajectory where he solidified his influence and style.
Stylistic neighbors
Young Thug· 2 Chainz· Travis Scott
Sounds like this from elsewhere
The State vs. Radric Davis by Gucci Mane — Features similar Southern bravado and clever lyricism over eclectic, bass-heavy production.
Based on a T.R.U. Story by 2 Chainz — Combines clever wordplay and Southern swagger with an emphasis on personal success and authenticity.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Welcome Back 0:57
  • 2 Dedication 3 6:52
  • 3 What Else Is There to Do 1:02
  • 4 Dick Pleaser 4:00
  • 5 Ain't I 2:47
  • 6 You Love Me, I Hate You 1:40
  • 7 Bang Bang 3:57
  • 8 The Other Side 4:38
  • 9 My Weezy 4:31
  • 10 A Dedication 0:49
  • 11 She's a Ryder 4:58
  • 12 Still I Rise 3:11
  • 13 Magic 3:10
  • 14 Do's, Don't of Young Money 2:00
  • 15 Whoever You Like 4:38
  • 16 That Was Easy! 0:18
  • 17 Get Bizzy 3:12
  • 18 I Got That Gangsta 3:11
  • 19 A Message to the DJ's 1:02
  • 20 Stuntin 4:07
  • 21 Dedicated 1:28
  • 22 Put on for the Game 4:42
  • 23 Dedication 4?????????? 6:26

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