Career
Mac Dre's music gained popularity in the early to mid 1990s throughout the Bay Area, eventually receiving national recognition through his independent record labels Romp and Thizz Entertainment. He released many hit singles, such as "Too Hard for the Radio", and most recently "Feelin' Myself". He was the creator of the "Thizzle Dance", a popular dance which holds no specific standard. Hardship and controversy were staples of Mac Dre's career. After recording his first three albums between 1989 and 1991, Mac was charged with conspiracy to commit bank robbery. His record label, Romp Productions, and his many references to "Romper Room" in his songs, coincided with a Vallejo robbery gang of the time calling themselves the "Romper Room Gang" and responsible for the robberies of many area banks and pizza parlours. Hicks was alleged to be a member of the gang. The rapper was sentenced to five years in prison in 1992.
In prison, Hicks gained some notoriety by recording the lyrics to songs directly over the Fresno County jail inmate telephone. His album, Young Black Brotha, was a result of such efforts, as well as guest appearances on fellow artists' songs, all while Hicks was still imprisoned. A later album, Back 'N Da Hood, was also made up of these prison-recorded songs.
After his release from prison in 1996, Mac Dre began releasing albums steadily, building pace in the early 21st century. Mac Dre's audience was growing, and mainstream hip-hop stations were beginning to give Hicks' music more airtime. Hicks relocated to Sacramento, California in 2001, where he began a label, Thizz Entertainment.
Death
On November 1, 2004, Mac Dre was shot to death while returning to his hotel after a performance in Kansas city. A car pulled up next to the white van carrying Dre along with other Thizz artists. Whether words where exchanged or not, the ordeal ended in the bloodshed of a bay area rap legend. The van swerved off the road and into a ravine where it ran into a tree. Word is that Dre was thrown from the van, but officials say they found him in the front seat, dead on arrival. Some believe that Mac Dre's killer was Kansas City rapper Anthony "Fat Tone" Watkins. In 2005 Watkins was murdered, allegedly by Bay Area rapper Mac Minister. In March 2006, Mac Minister was arrested by FBI officials.
Cadillac Girls
Mac Dre Lyrics
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Don't mean shit, shit ain't hot
Lincoln, caddy, whatever ya got
Push it man, don't be scared to squat
Quick fast in a hurry
Squat bounce drop dirty
Hit the freeway hard at night y'all
With the keys right there I'm ready to drive
Like a eagle at 12 I'm ready to fly
Pager going off, the cell phones ringin'
Al green's playin' and I keep singin'
Jeans creased up with the beat up
Now I'm about to go pick this little freak up
Blow l's, make mail, ponytails
Had to compliment her on her fresh done nails
Va room, motherfucker boom boom
A whole block of green lights, freak zoom zoom
Mario andretti with blowjob betty
Pedal to the metal when your ridin' with the devil
Did just that at in-n-out burger
No pickles, no onions, no playin'
Check this out no delayin'
Did a donut right is what I'm sayin' shit
Police came, I was on the streets
Smokin' more weed, bumpin' more beats
Puttin' more words in the ear of this freak
Cadillac girl, somethin' I'ma keep, seville?
Ford, chev, whatever ya got
Don't mean shit, shit ain't hot
Lincoln, caddy, whatever ya got
Push it man, don't be scared to squat
Cam, lifters, MSD shifters
Three fifty one make the old school swifter
Rap in the trunk, slap in the trunk
Fat four-four in my lap for the funk
Talkin' to a beezy on the phone but can't hear her
Turned down the bump, so I can hear clearer
I hear sirens get nearer
Red and blue lights in my rear view mirror
Pull over, nope nope
With a car full of smoke and trunk full of dope
I hit the gasser, go faster
All you hear is dual exhaust, flowmaster
On a chase, I take 'em, then I shake 'em
A real cutthoat nigga ain't no fakin'
I shoot, ain't scared to scoot
And shake them one time on a hot pursuit
Ford, chev, whatever ya got
Don't mean shit, shit ain't hot
Lincoln, caddy, whatever ya got
Push it man, don't be scared to squat
The lyrics of "Cadillac Girl" by Mac Dre and Andre Nickatina talk about their love for driving fast cars, particularly Cadillac cars. They believe that the brand of the car doesn't matter as long as it's able to perform, and they encourage listeners to push their cars to their limits without fear. The song also talks about the typical lifestyle of those who enjoy fast cars, including smoking weed, listening to music, and picking up girls. The lyrics are full of clever wordplay and use a combination of slang, metaphors, and pop culture references to create a vivid image of their experiences. The repeated chorus of "Ford, chev, whatever ya got, don't mean shit, shit ain't hot" emphasizes their love for Cadillac and how it stands above other car brands in their eyes.
One interesting fact about this song is that it was released in 1998 on the album "Stupid Doo Doo Dumb" and has become an underground classic in the Bay Area of California. The song samples the song "Do What You Wanna Do" by T-Connection and is known for its infectious beat and catchy chorus. The song has been referenced in other hip-hop songs over the years, including G-Eazy's "Lotta That" and A$AP Rocky's "Electric Body." Mac Dre and Andre Nickatina were both influential rappers in the Bay Area rap scene and have since passed away, making this song even more of a cherished memory for fans of their music.
Another interesting fact about the song is that it inspired a fashion trend in the Bay Area known as "sideshows," which are gatherings of people who show off their modified cars and perform stunts on public roads. The sideshow scene has been both praised and criticized for its dangerous and illegal nature, but it remains a part of Bay Area culture to this day. The song has also been used in several movies and TV shows, including the movie "Alpha Dog" and the TV show "The Wire."
The chords for "Cadillac Girl" are not readily available as it heavily samples the T-Connection song "Do What You Wanna Do."
Line by Line Meaning
Ford, chev, whatever ya got
The specific brand of car that you have does not matter.
Don't mean shit, shit ain't hot
The brand of car that you have is not impressive or cool.
Lincoln, caddy, whatever ya got
Whether you have a Lincoln or a Cadillac, it doesn't matter.
Push it man, don't be scared to squat
Drive your car fast and confidently, don't be afraid to show off.
Quick fast in a hurry
In a rush, in a hurry to get somewhere quickly.
Squat bounce drop dirty
Drive quickly and recklessly, hitting bumps along the way.
Cocaine white tiger white walls
Referring to the color of the car and the tires, which are white and resemble the stripes of a white tiger.
Hit the freeway hard at night y'all
Drive fast and recklessly on the freeway at night.
With the keys right there I'm ready to drive
I'm ready to drive and can do so at any moment.
Like a eagle at 12 I'm ready to fly
I'm ready to drive fast and recklessly, like an eagle soaring in the sky.
Pager going off, the cell phones ringin'
I am receiving calls and notifications on my phone and pager.
Al green's playin' and I keep singin'
The song 'Let's Stay Together' by Al Green is playing and I am singing along.
Jeans creased up with the beat up
My jeans are ironed with a crease and I'm listening to the music loudly.
Now I'm about to go pick this little freak up
I'm about to pick someone up who I consider to be a little freak.
Blow L's, make mail, ponytails
Smoke marijuana, make money, and enjoy sexual favors.
Had to compliment her on her fresh done nails
I complimented her on her newly done nails.
Va room, motherfucker boom boom
The sound of the subwoofers in the car.
A whole block of green lights, freak zoom zoom
I drove quickly through several green lights, like a freak.
Mario andretti with blowjob betty
I drove fast, like a professional racecar driver, with a woman who performed oral sex on me.
Pedal to the metal when your ridin' with the devil
Drive as fast as you can when you're in a dangerous situation.
Did just that at in-n-out burger
I drove recklessly in the parking lot of a fast food restaurant.
No pickles, no onions, no playin'
I ordered my food at the fast food restaurant without pickles or onions and was serious about it.
Check this out no delayin'
Listen up, pay attention.
Did a donut right is what I'm sayin' shit
I drove in circles and spun the car around in the parking lot.
Police came, I was on the streets
Police officers showed up while I was driving on the streets.
Smokin' more weed, bumpin' more beats
I continued to listen to music and smoke marijuana even while being questioned by the police.
Puttin' more words in the ear of this freak
I continued to flirt with the girl who was with me in the car.
Cadillac girl, somethin' I'ma keep, seville?
I'll keep the girl who was with me in the car, and I ask if the car is a Seville (a type of Cadillac).
Cam, lifters, MSD shifters
Referring to car parts related to the engine and transmission.
Three fifty one make the old school swifter
The 351 engine makes the old car faster.
Rap in the trunk, slap in the trunk
I have rap music playing loudly from the car's trunk.
Fat four-four in my lap for the funk
I have a large handgun on my lap in case of trouble.
Talkin' to a beezy on the phone but can't hear her
I am talking to a woman on the phone but can't hear her well due to the loud music.
Turned down the bump, so I can hear clearer
I turned down the volume of the music so I could hear the woman on the phone more clearly.
I hear sirens get nearer
I hear police sirens approaching.
Red and blue lights in my rear view mirror
I see the flashing red and blue lights of the police car behind me.
Pull over, nope nope
I refuse to pull over when the police attempt to stop me.
With a car full of smoke and trunk full of dope
I have marijuana smoke in the car and drugs in the trunk.
I hit the gasser, go faster
I quickly pressed on the accelerator and drove away from the police.
All you hear is dual exhaust, flowmaster
The sound of the car's dual exhaust system and the Flowmaster muffler is very loud.
On a chase, I take 'em, then I shake 'em
I am good at evading and shaking off the police during a car chase.
A real cutthoat nigga ain't no fakin'
I am a real gangster and not pretending to be one.
I shoot, ain't scared to scoot
I won't hesitate to use a weapon if necessary and I am not afraid to run away if needed.
And shake them one time on a hot pursuit
I am confident in my ability to evade the police during a high-speed chase.
Push it man, don't be scared to squat
Drive your car fast and confidently, don't be afraid to show off.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: ANDRE LAMOND ADAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tpostmanufacturing7378
A whole lifetime later and still slaps
@TheGreen1984
They don't make Bay Area rap like this anymore! Those were the days! Rip Mac dre!
@iGottimetoday
Jesse Green rip the jacka
@karlaqueen7359
Jesse Green 😿
@calebherbert730
Can’t be the only one bumpin 2020
@elpapirin9240
Burn rubber all down the block. And DON'T stop!!
@monkeystrive7501
I would of put one in the air for Mac Dre on his birthday but I’m paper . I’ll just wait next year
@emboomez6952
BURN RUBBER
@jgl8552
2021
@zachdilgard5795
@@elpapirin9240 Yano