Dedication to My Ex

Lil Wayne, André 3000, Lloyd

About Dedication to My Ex

"Dedication to My Ex (Miss That)" is a song by R&B recording artist Lloyd, released on August 9, 2011 as the third single from his fourth studio album, King of Hearts (2011). The song, produced by Polow da Don and D. Smith from Zone 4 productions, features a verse from André 3000 of OutKast and is "narrated" by Lloyd's frequent collaborator and fellow New Orleans rapper Lil Wayne. The brass instrumentation was performed by Siraaj Amnesia James. The song was edited for radio in the United Kingdom (among other places), replacing the word "pussy" with "lovin'". The single performed average domestically, but reached the top 5 in the UK, Australia, and Ireland, also reaching the top 10 in Denmark, Netherlands and Austria. The song is Lloyd's biggest hit internationally to date. more »

Year:: 2011
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Lil Wayne

Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. (born September 27, 1982), better known by his stage name Lil Wayne ( /ˌlɪl ˈweɪn/), is an American rapper. In 1991, 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 1996, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included rappers Juvenile, B.G., and Young Turk. Hot Boys debuted with Get It How U Live! that year. Lil Wayne gained most of his success with the group's major selling album Guerrilla Warfare, released in 1999. Also in 1999, Lil Wayne released his Platinum debut album Tha Block Is Hot, selling over one million copies in the U.S. more »

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Collaboration "Dedication to My Ex (Miss That)" is not only Lil Wayne's song but actually a collaborative track. It features artists Andre 3000 from Outkast and Lloyd, who delivered the chorus.
Album This song is part of Lloyd's fourth studio album, "King of Hearts," released in 2011, rather than of Lil Wayne's discography.
Genre Classified as R&B and soul music, the song brings different feelings and bounces compared to most of Lil Wayne and Lloyd's other works.
Explicit Lyrics The song is known for its explicit lyrics, and there are two versions of the song - one clean and one explicit.
Chart performance "Dedication to My Ex (Miss That)" was a commercial success. It reached 79th on the US Billboard Hot 100 and, most impressively, peaked at number 3 on the UK Singles chart.
Lil Wayne's absence Interestingly, though Lil Wayne is credited as a featured artist, he doesn't actually rap on the track. Instead, he gives a spoken-word intro and outro.
Subject Matter The song talks about a man missing his ex, reminiscing their intimate moments together. Often praised for its directness, the track tackles themes of longing and sexual frustration.
Critical Reception Critics had mixed feelings about "Dedication to My Ex (Miss That)". Some lauded its fresh, throwback soul vibe, while others criticized it for its vulgar and explicit lyrics.
Music Video The music video was released in November 2011 and features both Lloyd and Andre 3000, with Wayne's parts acted out by a small child. It's a colorful, playful video that contrasts the song's explicit lyrics.
Grammy-Nominated The album "King of Hearts", housing the song "Dedication to My Ex (Miss That)", was nominated for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 54th Grammy Awards.

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