Also, he is popular for his multitude of mixtapes and songs, ranging from soulful rhymes to dance numbers. He released his 2nd album, ”Things Change,” in June 2015.
He was born Joseph Dalton Michael on December 16, 1991, in Morgantown, West Virginia. He was raised by a single mother. Huey grew up in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Mack began writing music as a joke at the age of 14, however, he abandoned this passion shortly after.
By age 17, he began taking himself more seriously as an artist and eventually started releasing a series of free digital mixtapes.
Huey spent two years at West Virginia University before dropping out and getting on the road to start touring in his van.
In 2013, he released his first album,”Pretending Perfect.” Soon after, the album charted at the top of iTunes. Songs like “F**k Me Baby” received over 100,000+ plays in just 24 hours.
In June 2015, his second album ”Things Change” was released. The album featured a song with DJ Nick Van de Wall, professionally known as Afrojack, a Dutch record producer, DJ, and remixer from Spijkenisse.
On December 5, 2019, Mack released an album titled – “A Romantic Comedy.”
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Real Me
Huey Mack Lyrics
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I got Huey Mack off video game and y'all don't know shit about Joey
That's the real me
Started making music as a joke
No I don't lift, but all these singles got my name
Getting your shit, I get paid now
But I had days when I ain't had no bed to lay down
In a little brick house with my mom and sis
Now people think I'm famous, but I come home to the same friends
Still go to the same bars, if you see me then I'll shake your hand (Ah)
My mother just got diagnosed with cancer and sometimes I pray to God
But I feel like He never answers, cause I always get the bad and then the good and then the bad again
But I pay my rent and my girl a 10, so I guess good things are happening
Yeah, I got women, yeah, I got money
Yeah, I've seen the country, yeah, these people love me
But that isn't the real me, no that isn't the real me
Yeah, they see these crowds and now they come around
Yeah they love me now, but who'll be there when I'm down?
I wanna get a real me, just wanna get a real me
Got a girl now and I love her, never felt that shit before
I won't lie when I say I don't know what I'd do if I ain't have her
Got a dad I never met, shit I've never seen a picture
Almost died last year in a car wreck and I'm lucky to be alive
But you can take the car and leave the scars but you'll never stop my drive
Yeah, that's the real me
Get fucked less if you feel me
Not cocky but I'll probably get a hundred deals off this CD
Yeah, rather you know me for somebody that I am
Instead of living my life just like a scam, damn
That's why I write these songs, ain't just trying to pass time
Just trying to have something that can live on and past the test of time
So fuck that shit, get told
I don't gotta rock a chain because my heart is full of gold
But still I always get the bad and the good and the bad again
But I pay my rent and my girl a 10, so I guess good things are happening
In "Real Me," Huey Mack is conveying his personal life story and who he truly is beyond his name and fame. He starts the song by saying that people have probably heard of him, but they do not genuinely know him. He got his stage name from a video game, and fans do not know anything about Joey, who is the 'real him.' He began making music as a joke but now has numerous singles under his name. Despite financial success, Huey's journey was not easy as he expresses that he has been through challenging days without a bed to lay down in a small brick house with his mother, sister, and an absent father.
Despite his popularity and touring, Huey has not changed his values and still goes to the same bars and shakes hands with fans. However, Huey's personal life is not all sunshine and rainbows, and he reveals that his mother has recently been diagnosed with cancer, and although he prays, he feels like God is not answering his prayers as he always gets a bad or a good thing happening to him before something bad again. Nonetheless, he pays his rent and dedicates himself to his girl and gives her a ten, believing that good things are happening. Huey reiterates that fame, money, and crowds do not define him, but he has a partner he loves unconditionally, survived a car crash, and has gone through tough times.
Overall, the song's message is Huey's story and reminding people to cherish their values and loved ones, irrespective of external factors like fame or money.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah you probably heard my name, but you don't know shit about me
People know who I am, but they don't know anything about me and my life.
I got Huey Mack off video game and y'all don't know shit about Joey
People know me by my stage name, but they don't know my real name or my background.
That's the real me
This is who I truly am.
Started making music as a joke
I began making music as a hobby, not intending to pursue it seriously.
No I don't lift, but all these singles got my name
I don't work out but my songs have gained popularity and recognition.
Getting your shit, I get paid now
I'm now earning money from my music.
But I had days when I ain't had no bed to lay down
There were times in my life when I didn't have a place to sleep or call home.
In a little brick house with my mom and sis
I used to live in a small house with my mother and sister.
And my pops just ain't coming around
My father was not present in my life.
Now people think I'm famous, but I come home to the same friends
Although some people perceive me to be famous now, I still stay connected to my old friends.
Still go to the same bars, if you see me then I'll shake your hand (Ah)
I still visit the same places and will acknowledge my fans with a handshake.
My mother just got diagnosed with cancer and sometimes I pray to God
My mother was recently diagnosed with cancer and I pray for her recovery.
But I feel like He never answers, cause I always get the bad and then the good and then the bad again
I feel like God never answers my prayers because my life seems to go in cycles of good and bad experiences.
But I pay my rent and my girl a 10, so I guess good things are happening
Despite life's challenges, I remain optimistic and grateful for the good things in my life.
Yeah, I got women, yeah, I got money
I have women and money in my life.
Yeah, I've seen the country, yeah, these people love me
I have had the opportunity to visit many parts of the country and receive love and support from my fans.
But that isn't the real me, no that isn't the real me
Despite these external factors, they do not define who I truly am.
Yeah, they see these crowds and now they come around
Some people only reach out to me now that I have gained popularity and success.
Yeah they love me now, but who'll be there when I'm down?
People may support me when I'm doing well, but who will be there for me during tough times?
I wanna get a real me, just wanna get a real me
I want to focus on discovering and embracing my true self.
Got a girl now and I love her, never felt that shit before
I am in a relationship with someone and experiencing love for the first time.
I won't lie when I say I don't know what I'd do if I ain't have her
I cannot imagine what my life would be like without her.
Got a dad I never met, shit I've never seen a picture
I have never met my father and have never seen a photo of him.
Almost died last year in a car wreck and I'm lucky to be alive
I was in a serious car accident and fortunate to have survived.
But you can take the car and leave the scars but you'll never stop my drive
Although the car accident left physical and emotional scars, it did not diminish my motivation and determination.
Get fucked less if you feel me
I would appreciate if you can relate to my experiences.
Not cocky but I'll probably get a hundred deals off this CD
I am confident in my music and believe it has the potential to lead to future opportunities.
Yeah, rather you know me for somebody that I am
I would prefer people to know me for who I truly am, rather than my external achievements.
Instead of living my life just like a scam, damn
I don't want to live my life dishonestly or deceitfully.
That's why I write these songs, ain't just trying to pass time
I write music with a purpose, not just to kill time.
Just trying to have something that can live on and past the test of time
I hope that my music can have a lasting impact and be remembered beyond my lifetime.
So fuck that shit, get told
I don't care about negative opinions or criticisms.
I don't gotta rock a chain because my heart is full of gold
I don't need material possessions to feel valuable or to prove my worth.
But still I always get the bad and the good and the bad again
My life continues to have its ups and downs, with periods of struggle and success.
But I pay my rent and my girl a 10, so I guess good things are happening
Despite life's challenges, I remain grateful for the good things in my life, including my girlfriend and financial stability.
Contributed by Jordan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Matt Vee
probably one of my favorite songs of yours
Lil Sokz
im so sorry to hear about your mother! never give up and keep fighting hard!
Blake Smalls
@***** yeah and the cancer just came back recently i believe
Jacob Staude
@***** bro his mom's been battling cancer for the past few years and even as a kid. He mentions it in his songs all the time.
Billy Renza
Keep it together dude! keep doing you, and keep killin it out there! Your moms in my prayers!
Todd Zdeb
Great stuff Huey. This is dope!
dalton elswick
That concert was sick and I feel great to have myself in that video even if he was for just a split second
ravensgarrett
I love your raps I put them in repeat every time your just dope as fuck
Jack SImota
Awesome song!
DrDrLurch
keep on doing what you do because its amazing :) just be yourself, greetings from germany :)