Dedication 6 Explained

Dedication 6
Type:Mixtape
Artist:Lil Wayne
Cover:Dedication 6 mixtape cover art.jpeg
Released:December 25, 2017
January 26, 2018 (Reloaded)
Recorded:2015–2017
Genre:Hip hop
Length:54:32
91:34 (Reloaded)
Label:Young Money
Compiler:DJ Drama
Prev Title:In Tune We Trust
Prev Year:2017
Next Title:Tha Carter V
Next Year:2018

Dedication 6 is a two part mixtape by American rapper Lil Wayne, hosted by DJ Drama. The first part of the mixtape was released on December 25, 2017.[1] A second part of the mixtape titled Dedication 6: Reloaded was released on January 26, 2018.[2] It is the sixth installment of Lil Wayne's "Dedication" series, following its predecessors The Dedication, Dedication 2, Dedication 3, Dedication 4 and Dedication 5. It is the sixth installment of Lil Wayne's "Gangsta Grillz" chronology.

Background

On February 2, 2015, DJ Drama posted a picture of him, Lil Wayne and Mack Maine on Instagram with the caption, "Sorry For The Wait 2. Carter V. Dedication 6". Hip-hop publications, like HotNewHipHop, interpreted the post as an indicator that Dedication 6 will be released after Tha Carter V.[3] On April 4, 2016, DJ Drama invited Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz on an episode of his Shade 45 podcast "Streetz is Watchin" to discuss the release of the album, ColleGrove. The topic of conversation eventually turned to Lil Wayne and DJ Drama's "Dedication" mixtape series, and specifically the whereabouts of the next installment, Dedication 6.[4]

Wayne also said:[5]

Promotion

Lil Wayne has teased the mixtape several times throughout 2016 and 2017. It was rumored to release some time before the end of 2017.[6] [7] Lil Wayne's manager Cortez Bryant hinted it may release in November 2017.[8] Lil Wayne announced on Twitter that the mixtape would be released on Christmas Day.[9] A few days before the mixtape's release, Lil Wayne released the audios of the tracks "Bank Account" and "Blackin Out" on his YouTube page. On December 29, 2017, Wayne announced on his Twitter a second part of Dedication 6 titled "Dedication 6: Reloaded" and released the audio to the track "Family Feud".[10] On January 23, 2018, Wayne released the audio to the track "Big Bad Wolf".[11] The following day, Wayne released "Bloody Mary" featuring Juelz Santana.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lil Wayne Dedication 6 Mixtape #D6. DatPiff. December 22, 2017.
  2. Web site: Lil Wayne's "D6: Reloaded" Drops Tomorrow, Here's The Tracklist. HotNewHipHop. January 25, 2018.
  3. Web site: DJ Drama Hints That Lil Wayne's "Dedication 6" Will Drop After "Tha Carter V". HotNewHipHop. Lilah. Rose. February 2, 2015. April 4, 2016.
  4. Web site: Lil Wayne's "Dedication 6" Is "Coming". HotNewHipHop. Schwartz. Danny. April 4, 2016. April 4, 2016.
  5. Web site: Lil Wayne Teases Release Of New Mixtape; Rapper Could Drop ‘Dedication 6’ In 2016. IBTimes. Bodner. Brett. April 4, 2016. April 5, 2016.
  6. Web site: Cortez Bryant Gives A Little Update On Lil Wayne’s "Dedication 6" Mixtape. LilWayneHQ. Mousdell. Daniel. October 29, 2017. November 8, 2017.
  7. Web site: Lil Wayne Teases 'Dedication 6' Mixtape. Billboard. Penrose. Nerisha. September 25, 2017. November 8, 2017.
  8. Web site: Lil Wayne's Manager Cortez Bryant Teases 'Dedication 6' Could Arrive This Month. Billboard. Penrose. Nerisha. November 11, 2017. November 14, 2017.
  9. Web site: It’s time! Sign up for updates and music before drop date! To My fans, I do this for y'all! #D6 MERRY CHRISTMAS. Twitter. December 7, 2017.
  10. Web site: Lil Wayne - Family Feud feat. Drake (Official Audio) - Dedication 6. Lil Wayne. 29 December 2017. YouTube.
  11. Web site: Lil Wayne Shares New Song "Big Bad Wolf": Listen. Complex. Blais-Billie. Braudie. January 24, 2018. January 24, 2018.
  12. Web site: Lil Wayne Drops New Track "Bloody Mary" f/ Juelz Santana. Complex. Espinoza. Joshua. January 24, 2018. January 24, 2018.