Dedication 5
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Dedication 5 is a mixtape by Lil Wayne, released on September 1, 2013.[1] It is the fifth installment of Lil Wayne's "Dedication" series, following its predecessors The Dedication, Dedication 2, Dedication 3 and Dedication 4. It's also the fifth installment of Lil Wayne's "Gangsta Grillz" Pentalogy. The mixtape features guest appearances from The Weeknd, Chance the Rapper, Jae Millz, Future, Birdman, Mack Maine, T.I., Vado and Kidd Kidd among others.
Background
On June 10, 2013 Lil Wayne released a freestyle over Ace Hood's hit ”Bugatti” instrumental featuring fellow Young Money artist Boo, which was later confirmed to be the first song from Dedication 5.[2] Later that day DJ Drama confirmed on his Twitter that the mixtape is coming by stating: Yup. D5. Tunechi. Dram. YM. Stay tuned. But pleaaaase.... b patient.[3] hinting that the mixtape won't be released very soon. Mack Maine intensified the topic when he tweeted D5 hinting the tape is on its way.[4] On August 14, 2013, Lil Wayne hinted on his Twitter account that the mixtape would be finished in 10 days after he was asked by a fan.[5] On August 25, 2013, it was announced the mixtape would be released on August 30, 2013.[6] The mixtape was later pushed back two days and was released on September 1, 2013, at 12AM PST.[7] The graphic artwork of Dedication 5 was made by the graphics team OllyCarterzGFX (Olly Tas and Abidul Ahad).[8]
Critical response
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| Source | Rating |
| Consequence of Sound |    [9] |
| Pitchfork Media | 5.1/10[10] |
| XXL | (L)[11] |
Dedication 5 was met with mixed reviews from music critics. William E. Ketchum III of HipHopDX gave the mixtape a positive review, saying "To Wayne’s credit, Dedication 5 is the best the series has showcased since its legendary sequel from seven years ago, even if it pales in comparison. Occasionally, the YMCMB head honcho shows that he still has a portion of the skills that earned him his spot among rap’s elite. If he can find recapture the consistency from that same era, he won’t have to apologize to his fans for much longer."[12] Brian Josephs of XXL gave the mixtape an L, saying "Surprisingly, one of the more intriguing moments of Dedication 5 comes in a skit. On one of the final tracks, Lil Wayne is asked if he considers himself a living legend. He doesn’t know, but he concludes by saying being Lil Wayne is “amazing.” Is this just contentment or a positive outlook on things to come, like the entertaining, but flawed Dedication 5 is? Fans could speculate, but it’s much easier to realize how refreshing it is to hear Lil Wayne sounding like he gives a damn."[11]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Original Instrumental | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I'm Good" (featuring The Weeknd) | 2:07 | |
| 2. | "How Dedicated" (skit) | 0:52 | |
| 3. | "Don't Kill" | "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe" (Kendrick Lamar) | 4:20 |
| 4. | "New Slaves" | "New Slaves" (Kanye West) | 2:54 |
| 5. | "Dram & Weezy" | 0:15 | |
| 6. | "Typa Way" (featuring T.I.) | "Type of Way" (Rich Homie Quan) | 5:15 |
| 7. | "You Song" (featuring Chance the Rapper) | 5:32 | |
| 8. | "Ain't Worried" (featuring Euro, Mack Maine & Jae Millz) | "Ain't Worried About Nothin'" (French Montana) | 2:33 |
| 9. | "Before Tune Gets Back" (featuring Lil Chuckee) | 3:25 | |
| 10. | "Started" | "Started from the Bottom" (Drake) | 3:01 |
| 11. | "New Signees To Young Money" (skit) | 1:39 | |
| 12. | "Live Life" (featuring Euro) | 4:08 | |
| 13. | "Itchin" | "Itchin'" (DJ Infamous featuring Future) | 3:33 |
| 14. | "Way I'm Ballin" (featuring Future, Birdman & Mack Maine) | 3:53 | |
| 15. | "Fortune Teller Interlude" (skit) | 1:01 | |
| 16. | "Thinkin About You" | 3:22 | |
| 17. | "Pure Colombia" | "Colombia" (Young Scooter) | 3:39 |
| 18. | "Bugatti" (featuring Boo) | "Bugatti" (Ace Hood featuring Future & Rick Ross) | 3:26 |
| 19. | "Still Got That Rock" | 3:24 | |
| 20. | "Competition Interlude" (skit) | 0:21 | |
| 21. | "FuckWitMeYouKnowIGotIt" (featuring T.I.) | "FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt" (Jay-Z featuring Rick Ross) | 3:45 |
| 22. | "UOENO" | "U.O.E.N.O." (Rocko featuring Future & Rick Ross) | 3:49 |
| 23. | "Levels" (featuring Vado) | "Levels" (Meek Mill) | 3:44 |
| 24. | "Living Legend Interlude" (skit) | 0:47 | |
| 25. | "Cream" (featuring Euro) | "C.R.E.A.M." (Wu-Tang Clan) | 3:28 |
| 26. | "Devastation" (featuring Gudda Gudda) | 3:20 | |
| 27. | "Fuckin' Problems" (featuring Kidd Kidd & Euro) | "Fuckin' Problems" (ASAP Rocky featuring Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar) | 4:22 |
| 28. | "Feds Watching" (featuring 2 Chainz & T.I.) | "Feds Watching" (2 Chainz featuring Pharrell Williams) | 5:26 |
| 29. | "Luv" (skit) | 8:29 |
References
- ^ "New Music: Lil Wayne – 'Dedication 5' [Mixtape]". Rap-Up.com. 2010-10-18. Retrieved 2013-09-01.
- ^ "Throwback Thursday's - Lil Wayne's 'The Dedication' / Young Money". Youngmoney.com. 2013-06-13. Retrieved 2013-09-01.
- ^ "Twitter / DJDRAMA: Yup. D5. Tunechi. Dram. YM". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2013-09-01.
- ^ "Twitter / mackmaine: D5". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2013-09-01.
- ^ "Lil Wayne Hints At "Dedication 5" Mixtape Release Date On Twitter". Lilwaynehq.com. Retrieved 2013-09-01.
- ^ "Artwork & Release Date For Lil Wayne's "Dedication 5" Mixtape". Lilwaynehq.com. 2013-08-27. Retrieved 2013-09-01.
- ^ "Tracklist For Lil Wayne's "Dedication 5" Mixtape". Lilwaynehq.com. Retrieved 2013-09-01.
- ^ "Lil Wayne Unveils Dedication 5 Cover Art & Release Date / Young Money". Youngmoney.com. 2013-08-25. Retrieved 2013-09-04.
- ^ http://consequenceofsound.net/2013/09/album-review-lil-wayne-dedication-5-mixtape/
- ^ http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/18561-lil-wayne-dedication-5/
- ^ a b "Lil Wayne Battles Back On His 'Dedication 5' Mixtape - XXL". Xxlmag.com. 2013-06-08. Retrieved 2013-09-04.
- ^ Ketchum, William E. "Lil Wayne - Dedication 5 (Mixtape Review) | Read Hip Hop Reviews, Rap Reviews & Hip Hop Album Reviews". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-09-04.
