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.
Chevs & Fords
Mac Dre Lyrics
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[CHORUS]
[Mac Dre]
Cause I'm the Chevy man
The Chevy man?
Yes, I'm the Chevy man
[Lil Bruce]
Mob in my old school because I can
I'm a Ford man
Tryin to figure eight with a blunt in my hand
[VERSE 1: Mac Dre]
My partner got a ElCo, my homie got a 'Maro
He Mexicano, might rock a sombrero
My cuzzo got a Mali' sittin on Rally's
He candy green, might've seen him in the Valley
My uncle got a Imp', he a pimp
96 in the flow when he hide behind a tint
My auntie got a 'Vette so tight she might wreck
My cuddy got a candy Nova, he hella wet
My granny got a 'Burban, not an Excursion
Gramps got a Silverado, Stepside version
My nigga Nate got a C-28
And if the rollers get behind him, boy, he finna shake
My folks got a glasshouse and when he mash out
I crack the heem and pull the grass and the hash out
Catch Dre in a trey, revvin it
Please believe it, I'm always Chev'in it
[CHORUS]
[VERSE 2: Lil Bruce]
I hit the California coast in a California Mustang
Shelby drop-top so hot on them gold thangs
I get the thumbs up, I like that old school Ford
I got the 64 Falcon, all original, restored
Sports coupe Sprint, not a ding or a dent
390 V8, you didn't know they made them
With my XR-7 70 work convertable
429 Cobra Jet unservable
I'm a Ford man, never bored, man, I got collection
Smash on a Chevy, then I smoke the intersection
Give us a parking lot and let the sideshow commence
Young niggas lose on the impounds and dents
High speeds, I knows all about em
Old school veteran, Lil Bruce straight clownin
I slap my shit on low and let the rollers feel my pan
They know they can't see me cause I be the Ford man
[CHORUS]
[VERSE 3]
[Lil Bruce]
This is high speed chase play, I'm first on race day
I'm at the stoplight with my cutthroat Mac Dre
[Mac Dre]
I'm at the light on slicks pushin on the throttle
SS 400 small rock Monte Carlo
[Lil Bruce]
69 Falcon lights squarer than my first hoe
427 with the fo' on the flo'
[Mac Dre]
Yeah, you lookin hella clean and kinda mobby
But my gears snatch quick with this 12 valve Posie
[Lil Bruce]
Yeah, I like your Caddy but I'ma blow your do's
I got the 750 double pump Holly on flows
[Mac Dre]
( ? ) lifters, B&M shifter
Nitrous oxide make the Chevrolet swifter
[Lil Bruce]
Trick flowin hearse with the nitrous burst
Make the sports coupe fly and the Chevy boys cry
[Mac Dre]
I got ported aluminum heads, I'm hella fast
Your Ford's in my rearview, I'm seein checker flags
The song "Chevs & Fords" is a collaboration between Mac Dre and Lil' Bruce. The lyrics revolve around the pride the two rappers have for their respective car brands, Chevy and Ford. The chorus captures this attitude, with Mac Dre identifying himself as the Chevy guy, while Lil' Bruce claims he's the Ford guy. They both boast of their extensive collections of vintage cars and specific models they own, such as Lil' Bruce's 64 Falcon and 69 Falcon with a 427.
The two rappers engage in a playful back-and-forth about which car brand is better during the verses. There are references to engine sizes, aftermarket modifications, and anecdotes about street racing. They also boast of their driving skills and the thrill of engaging in illegal street racing.
Overall, "Chevs & Fords" is a celebration of car culture and the connection people have to their vehicles. It's a song that reflects the passion for cars and the bond between car enthusiasts.
Line by Line Meaning
Cause I'm the Chevy man
I am the specialist for Chevrolet cars.
The Chevy man?
Yes, that's right.
I'm a Ford man
I specialize in Ford cars.
Mob in my old school because I can
I drive my old school Ford by cruising, because I enjoy it.
Tryin to figure eight with a blunt in my hand
I am trying to do a car stunt called figure eight, while smoking a blunt.
My partner got a ElCo, my homie got a 'Maro
My friend owns a Chevrolet El Camino, while my best friend has a Chevrolet Camaro.
He Mexicano, might rock a sombrero
My partner is of Mexican descent and he may wear a sombrero.
My cuzzo got a Mali' sittin on Rally's
My cousin has Chevrolet Malibu on Rally wheels.
He candy green, might've seen him in the Valley
His car color is candy green and people may have spotted him in the Valley.
My uncle got a Imp', he a pimp
My uncle has an Impala and he is known to be a pimp.
96 in the flow when he hide behind a tint
While hiding behind tinted windows, he drives his 96' Impala at high speed.
My auntie got a 'Vette so tight she might wreck
My aunt owns a Corvette and she drives it so fast that it looks like she may get into an accident.
My cuddy got a candy Nova, he hella wet
My close friend owns a beautiful candy Nova and he is very proud of it.
My granny got a 'Burban, not an Excursion
My granny drives a Suburban, not the larger SUV, Excursion.
Gramps got a Silverado, Stepside version
My grandpa has a Stepside version of Chevrolet Silverado.
My nigga Nate got a C-28
My friend Nate has a Chevrolet Camaro SS.
And if the rollers get behind him, boy, he finna shake
If the police cops start chasing him, he will shake and get away.
My folks got a glasshouse and when he mash out
My parents own a Chevrolet Impala with a large window and when they go on a drive, I take out my grass and hash to smoke.
I crack the heem and pull the grass and the hash out
I open a bottle of Hennessy and take out my marijuana and hash to smoke.
Catch Dre in a trey, revvin it
If you see me in a 1973 Chevy Monte Carlo, I may be revving the engine.
Please believe it, I'm always Chev'in it
You better believe it, I am always in my Chevy car.
I hit the California coast in a California Mustang
I drove my Ford Mustang convertible to California and along the coast.
Shelby drop-top so hot on them gold thangs
My car is a Shelby convertible and it has gold rims that make it look hot.
I get the thumbs up, I like that old school Ford
People give me a thumbs up when they see my vintage Ford and I love it.
I got the 64 Falcon, all original, restored
I own a 1964 Ford Falcon that is restored to its original condition.
Sports coupe Sprint, not a ding or a dent
My car is a Ford Falcon Sprint, which is a sporty model, and it has no scratches or dents.
390 V8, you didn't know they made them
The engine in my Ford has a V8 390, which you may not have known was made.
With my XR-7 70 work convertable
I also own a 1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7 convertible.
429 Cobra Jet unservable
The engine in my other car is a 429 Cobra Jet, which can't be serviced anymore because it's rare.
I'm a Ford man, never bored, man, I got collection
I specialize in Ford cars and I am never bored because of my collection.
Smash on a Chevy, then I smoke the intersection
I enjoy racing against Chevy cars and winning while smoking at the intersection.
Give us a parking lot and let the sideshow commence
When me and my friends park, we can start to perform car stunts and shows.
Young niggas lose on the impounds and dents
Inexperienced people may damage their cars and lose money at impound lots.
High speeds, I knows all about em
I am experienced in driving at high speeds.
Old school veteran, Lil Bruce straight clowning
As a veteran of old-school cars, Lil Bruce enjoys showing off his cars.
I slap my shit on low and let the rollers feel my pan
I shift my car to a lower gear and let police officers feel the vibration in their stomachs.
They know they can't see me cause I be the Ford man
Police believe they can't catch me because I am an expert in driving Ford cars.
This is high speed chase play, I'm first on race day
I am experienced in high-speed car chases and I win races on a daily basis.
I'm at the stoplight with my cutthroat Mac Dre
I am with my daring friend, Mac Dre, at a stoplight.
I'm at the light on slicks pushin on the throttle
I drive my car with slick tires and push on the gas pedal at a stoplight.
SS 400 small rock Monte Carlo
My car is a 1970s Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 400 with a small-block engine.
69 Falcon lights squarer than my first hoe
I own a 1969 Ford Falcon and its headlights may look like the shape of my first girlfriend.
427 with the fo' on the flo'
My car engine is a 427 and I have the accelerator pedal completely down.
Yeah, you lookin hella clean and kinda mobby
Your Chevrolet car looks clean and cool.
But my gears snatch quick with this 12 valve Posie
But my car transmission shifts faster because of its 12-valve Positraction differential.
Yeah, I like your Caddy but I'ma blow your do's
Yeah, I like your Cadillac, but I am going to race and beat you.
I got the 750 double pump Holly on flows
My engine has a Holly carburetor with dual fuel inlets and a free-flowing exhaust.
( ? ) lifters, B&M shifter
My car engine has an unknown brand of lifters and a B&M shifter.
Nitrous oxide make the Chevrolet swifter
Adding nitrous oxide to a Chevrolet car engine will make it faster.
Trick flowin hearse with the nitrous burst
My car has a tricked out engine and nitrous oxide injection system to give it a speed boost.
Make the sports coupe fly and the Chevy boys cry
My engine will make the Ford sports coupe fly and Chevrolet car owners will be upset.
I got ported aluminum heads, I'm hella fast
My engine has ported aluminum cylinder heads, making it very fast.
Your Ford's in my rearview, I'm seeing checker flags
I see your Ford in my rearview mirror and I am about to win this race.
Contributed by Elliot F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
CCC 303
44 on my lap for the funk
Talking to a beezy on the phone and I can’t hear her
Turned down the hook so I can hear clearer
I hear sirens getting nearer
Red and blue lights in my rear view mirror
Pull over (nope nope) with a car full of smoke and a trunk full of dope
I hit the gaser to go faser
All you heard was dual exhaust flow master
Yeeeeee
Thizz in peace my cutthroat
Furl
Jesus Behind the Wheel
I just discovered this song. This is the greatest rap song I've ever listened to!
El Joker
Yo I use to pass this song all the time and I recently just started to listen it. 🔥
Simon Todd
@The beast checks for ever! Checkered flags!
Sour Diesel🍀
That beat is funky too makes you wanna gig 🏃🤑
Samuel Borchardt-Cho
Every Dre song is a slapppperr
Meech R
🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 this hella old Dre made this like 03 probably before. It do go hard tho
Renato Laranja
Man this aged well. MAC DRE will always be remembered for his contribution to the culture.
Stephen Peck
Much Hespect Master 🍊🍊🍊🍊
Dustin Caldwell
I’m a Chevy man but they both killed this track!!! Still slap it after all these years!! Classic!!!!!
Matthew Byars
Mac Dre one of the best lyricists of all time. Man does he smash that first verse