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.
Clap
Mac Dre Lyrics
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Clap, what, clap
Thizzin' in the wash house
I'm in the wash house
I'm in the wash house thizzin'
[Hook]
Clap you beezy you beezy clap!
Clap you beezy you beezy clap!
Clap you beezy you beezy clap!
Now go: -=Mac Dre makes noise with his mouth=-
[Mac Dre]
Listen up I'm about to get doper
They call me Mr. Furly but I'm more like Mr. Roper
Roper smoker
No so fuck a chauffeur
I use my own bow so I can toke the super soaker
Use the post up on the block with my toaster
Now I eat MC's like frozen food from Stouffers
Most these dudes is jokers
Hopeless no focus [no focus]
Underground like gofers
Gettin' stocked like drawers
Hocus Pocus
Abra-Cadabra [Cadabra]
You can put the whistle on a 7-7 Maverick [7-7 Maverick]
Nigga pack a pistol when he ain't scared to blast it [ain't scared to blast it]
Nigga it's official you can catch me in the traffic [in the traffic]
In the Benz on them rims that spin [that spin]
Checkin' chins, fuck friends, stack ends [stack ends]
It's Mac and I'm back and I'm smackin' [Thizz!]
This be the slap and get yo hands clappin'
[Chorus] x2
Mic check one, two [one, two]
Tell you what I'm gon' do [gon' do]
Grab a juice and pop two [pop two]
Then act a mutha fuckin' fool
I'mma fool
[Mac Dre]
I'm a pimp and a playa
My diamonds gleam [bling, bling]
I'm a Giant, a Raider, boy I'm a King [I'm a King]
Totin' the cater under my wing [under my wing]
I'm dumb and don't care nigga what you mean [what you mean]
Pass the heam
Thizz, weed, so I can get started [so I canget started]
Dre that is me
I can get retarded [I can get retarded]
I can get the party crackin' when it's yawnin' [it's yawnin']
And the bitches won't leave 'til six in the mornin'
If you condonin' that bullshit, stop it [stop it]
'fo I unlock it, cock it, and cop it [cop it]
Nigga watch it
You fuckin' wit the Vay boy [Vay boy]
Mac Dre boy all damn day boy [all damn day boy]
Flam-Bay boy
I'll make it sizzle [I'll make it sizzle]
It the wash house
Gone off a thizzle [Gone off a thizzle]
It's trizzle my nizzle [my nizzle]
Come visit the Country Club [the Country Club]
And see what iiiiiis it? [what iiiiis it?]
What iiiiis it?
[Chorus] x2
The song "Clap" by Mac Dre is a party anthem that has an insistent beat and catchy lyrics. The lyrics are mostly about how to have a good time, especially with drugs and partying. The chorus tells the listener to "clap you beezy," meaning to enjoy the moment and feel the rhythm. Mac Dre's signature style shines through in this song as he incorporates slangs and catchphrases, and boasts about his skills.
In the first verse, Mac Dre starts by introducing himself as Mr. Furly (referring to the character from "Three's Company"). He then uses a wordplay on "roper" and "smoker," emphasizing that he's good at both rapping and smoking. He also brags about using his own "bow" (bong) so that he can "toke the super soaker." He then describes his life on the street, where he used to "post up on the block with my toaster" (meaning a gun) and eat MCs like frozen food from Stouffers. He ends the verse by declaring that he's back and slapping, telling everyone to get their hands clapping.
The second verse begins with Mac Dre boasting again, this time about his status as a pimp and a player. He mentions his jewelry, his affiliation with the Giants and Raiders, and the "cater" (gun) under his wing. He then talks about how thizz and weed (both illegal drugs) help him get started, and he can get "retarded" (meaning high) and make the party happen. He ends the verse with a shoutout to his hometown, the Country Club.
Overall, "Clap" is a fun and upbeat song that encourages people to enjoy their lives and have a good time. Its lyrics are full of catchphrases and wordplay, as is typical of Mac Dre's style.
Line by Line Meaning
Clap, what, clap
Let's applaud and celebrate, what's up?
Thizzin' in the wash house
I'm high on drugs in the laundry room
I'm in the wash house
I'm in the laundry room
I'm in the wash house thizzin'
I'm high on drugs in the laundry room
Clap you beezy you beezy clap!
Let's give a round of applause
Now go: -=Mac Dre makes noise with his mouth=-
Let's make some noise
Listen up I'm about to get doper
Pay attention, I'm going to get better
They call me Mr. Furly but I'm more like Mr. Roper
I have a nickname, but I'm more like a character from a TV show
Roper smoker
I smoke marijuana
No so fuck a chauffeur
I don't need a driver
I use my own bow so I can toke the super soaker
I smoke with my own device so I can get high on drugs
Use the post up on the block with my toaster
I use my gun to protect myself on the street
Now I eat MC's like frozen food from Stouffers
I destroy my competition easily
Most these dudes is jokers
Most people around me are foolish
Hopeless no focus [no focus]
They lack motivation and direction
Underground like gofers
Unknown and not mainstream
Gettin' stocked like drawers
I'm gaining money and fame quickly
Hocus Pocus
I can perform magic tricks
Abra-Cadabra [Cadabra]
Abracadabra is a magic word
You can put the whistle on a 7-7 Maverick [7-7 Maverick]
You can try to stop me, but I'll keep going
Nigga pack a pistol when he ain't scared to blast it [ain't scared to blast it]
I carry a gun and I'm not afraid to use it
Nigga it's official you can catch me in the traffic [in the traffic]
It's official, you can find me on the street
In the Benz on them rims that spin [that spin]
I'm driving a fancy car with spinning wheels
Checkin' chins, fuck friends, stack ends
I'm making money and don't care about anything else
It's Mac and I'm back and I'm smackin' [Thizz!]
I'm back and better than ever, on drugs
This be the slap and get yo hands clappin'
This is the music that makes you dance and clap
Mic check one, two [one, two]
Testing the microphone
Tell you what I'm gon' do [gon' do]
I'll tell you what I'm going to do
Grab a juice and pop two [pop two]
Drink some juice and take some drugs
Then act a mutha fuckin' fool
Then act crazy and wild
I'mma fool
I'm a crazy person
I'm a pimp and a playa
I'm a successful man, with women
My diamonds gleam [bling, bling]
My diamonds shine
I'm a Giant, a Raider, boy I'm a King [I'm a King]
I'm a successful football player and a king
Totin' the cater under my wing [under my wing]
I carry a gun close to me
I'm dumb and don't care nigga what you mean [what you mean]
I don't care about what anyone thinks, I'll do what I want
Pass the heam
Pass me the marijuana
Thizz, weed, so I can get started [so I canget started]
Drugs help me get started
Dre that is me
That's who I am, Dre
I can get retarded [I can get retarded]
I can get crazy and wild
I can get the party crackin' when it's yawnin' [it's yawnin']
I can liven up a party that's getting boring
And the bitches won't leave 'til six in the mornin'
And women won't leave until the morning
If you condonin' that bullshit, stop it [stop it]
If you agree with foolishness, stop it
'fo I unlock it, cock it, and cop it [cop it]
Or I'll get angry and use my gun
Nigga watch it
Be careful
You fuckin' wit the Vay boy [Vay boy]
You're messing with me, Vay boy
Mac Dre boy all damn day boy [all damn day boy]
I'm Mac Dre all day long
Flam-Bay boy
I'm a flashy man
I'll make it sizzle [I'll make it sizzle]
I'll make it exciting
It the wash house
I'm in the laundry room
Gone off a thizzle [Gone off a thizzle]
I'm high on a certain drug
It's trizzle my nizzle [my nizzle]
It's true, my friend
Come visit the Country Club [the Country Club]
Come visit this place
And see what iiiiiis it? [what iiiiis it?]
And see what it is about?
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DONNIE SCANTZ, KEVIN HICKS, JASON BOYD
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