Andre Hicks (July 5, 1970 - November 1, 2004), better known by his stage na… Read Full Bio ↴Andre Hicks (July 5, 1970 - November 1, 2004), better known by his stage name, Mac Dre, was a Bay Area based gangsta rapper from the Crest side of Vallejo, California, active since 1988 and considered one of the predecessors of the hyphy movement. During his career in the rap world, he worked with artists like Andre Nickatina, Yukmouth, Snoop Dogg, Mac Mall, Dubee and Keak da Sneak.

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.

Dangerous
Mac Dre Lyrics

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A lot of people say when they smoke weed
It makes them feel nervous or not in control.
Not for me. When I smoke weed I just feel good.
You know, this one time I was in the Bay
Hangin' out with some of my buddies, smokin' a blunt.
Everyone's getting highfy.
Me being the outsider I am,
I wanna be involved to.

So I jump in my buddies car,
I'm ghost ridin the whip down E. 14th St,
But he forgot to tell me he didn't have a wheel alignment.
One thing pot definitely does it makes you
Shut the Fuck up Bitch!

[Chorus: x2]
Nigga I'm dangerous, A wild big blue pit,
The type of dog you don't really wanna fool with
You get bit cause I'm dangerous
You get bit when my homie stay sippin'

Yea

My name Daz I'm a cool what it is nigga
Rollin with some niggas that split a niggas
Wig I'm just chillin' up tryin' to get it popping
Kill you about my paper if you plottin'
Don't stop it I gives a fuck bout what you talking
Give a fuck bout what your hopin'
If you come for mine your body is a target
I got some drink and a swisher full of that shit
Hit you with this pistol I can make you hit
A back flip you know my name you can see it in my face
Ridin' through the streets with heater on my waist
And the last thing I need is a case
I keep bail money with a cool 50 K
Just to remind ya with this pistol
I'll blind ya leave you dead in your tracks nigga
That's where they find ya I'm the most gangsterous
You can think of don't be surprised I'm the nigga you hate to love

[Chorus: x2]

They took Tooky but he still lives in us he tried to say he? give?
Schwarzenegger didn't give a fuck
It's every man for himself
So keep a pistol tucked,
As far as rap goes it ain't hard to see the Crip in Us!
A lot of nerves everybody gotta get rushed
It's like a big picture painted by a killas brush
Self defense be the case I'll be home for lunch
A little drum sticky koosh and a swisher blunt
Daddy was a ridah Moms was a wisher six dead homies
Cause I've been that nigga I'll take your bitch
I don't know if I'm a be back with her
I'm hittin' niggas up every time I start spittin'
Take a peek make your whole block shiver niggas drop and roll
With the shit I deliver I'm a Dogg Pound general
Second in command you cross that line nigga
Your dead where you stand you and your man Nigga

[Chorus: x2]

Now I'm back on a creep 'n real low key
Niggas make a move Fuck an O.G.
Niggas can't hold me I hold heat
And the temperature don't rise slowly it's lonely
On these cold streets Wheel it,
Any car that's available hop out guns out,
Naw we ain't scared of you
Yea it's true, you should see what clip bananas do,
Run up in your crib ain't shit your man you can do.
He'll get hit through his shirt, through his vest, through his T,
Through his chest and when I'm done with him ain't a damn thing left
Just leekin' out his flesh
Pourin' liquor out his vest
And if you ask about me then the answer will be yes. Yes.
This some g shit real niggas fuck
With you can holla when you see me nigga but

[Chorus: x2]

Overall Meaning

The Mac Dre song "Dangerous" speaks about the feeling of power that comes from smoking marijuana, which he views as a positive feeling. Mac Dre was hanging out with some of his friends smoking weed when he felt the need to be involved in the conversation. He ghost rode his buddy's car down a street but forgot to tell him that the car was out of alignment. He then talks about his dangerous nature, being compared to a wild pitbull that nobody wants to mess with. He also speaks about his value of money and his willingness to do whatever it takes to protect it. The chorus repeats the idea that he is dangerous, and if you mess with him or his friend while they are sipping (drinking), you will get bit.

Line by Line Meaning

A lot of people say when they smoke weed
Some individuals claim that smoking weed makes them anxious and lose control

Not for me. When I smoke weed I just feel good.
Personally for the artist, smoking weed makes them feel good and relaxed

You know, this one time I was in the Bay
The artist recalls a specific story from when they were in the Bay Area

Hangin' out with some of my buddies, smokin' a blunt.
The artist was spending time with friends and smoking marijuana

Everyone's getting highfy.
All of the individuals present were getting high and experiencing the effects of marijuana

Me being the outsider I am,
The artist feels like an outsider in the situation

I wanna be involved to.
Even though the artist feels like an outsider, they want to be involved and a part of the group

So I jump in my buddies car,
To become more involved, the artist jumps into their friend's car

I'm ghost ridin the whip down E. 14th St,
While in the car, the artist is ghost riding (dancing outside the moving car) down E. 14th St.

But he forgot to tell me he didn't have a wheel alignment.
Unfortunately, the artist didn't know that their friend's car had a wheel alignment issue that could cause problems

One thing pot definitely does it makes you
The artist believes that smoking marijuana has one particular effect on people

Shut the Fuck up Bitch!
Marijuana can make people quieter or less likely to talk

Nigga I'm dangerous, A wild big blue pit,
The artist sees themselves as dangerous, like a large wild dog breed known for being aggressive (a big blue pit)

The type of dog you don't really wanna fool with
The artist knows their dangerous nature is not to be taken lightly

You get bit cause I'm dangerous
The artist's danger leads to consequences for those who come into contact with them

You get bit when my homie stay sippin'
The artist's danger is increased when they are with their intoxicated friend

My name Daz I'm a cool what it is nigga
The artist introduces themselves as Daz and someone who is friendly

Rollin with some niggas that split a niggas Wig
Daz is traveling with some individuals who have killed another person

I'm just chillin' up tryin' to get it popping
Daz is relaxed and trying to have a good time

Kill you about my paper if you plottin'
Daz is serious about protecting their money and may resort to violence if they feel threatened

Don't stop it I gives a fuck bout what you talking
Daz is not interested in hearing anyone's negative opinions or interjections

Give a fuck bout what your hopin'
Daz is also not concerned with anyone's desires or hopes

If you come for mine your body is a target
Daz will go to great lengths to defend what they have and may even harm others if necessary

I got some drink and a swisher full of that shit
Daz has some alcohol and a type of cigar filled with marijuana

Hit you with this pistol I can make you hit
Daz is threatening to use their gun and can hit someone with it

A back flip you know my name you can see it in my face
Daz is skilled and agile, and their name is evident on their face

Ridin' through the streets with heater on my waist
Daz is cruising through the streets with a gun tucked into their waistband

And the last thing I need is a case
Daz does not want to get in trouble with the law

I keep bail money with a cool 50 K
To prepare for the possibility of arrest, Daz keeps a large sum of money on hand

Just to remind ya with this pistol
Daz wants to ensure that others remember their power and ability to use a gun

I'll blind ya leave you dead in your tracks nigga
If provoked, Daz is willing and capable of leaving someone blinded or dead

That's where they find ya
If someone crosses Daz, they may be found dead

I'm the most gangsterous You can think of
Daz views themselves as the most gangster person around

Don't be surprised I'm the nigga you hate to love
Despite their intimidating nature, Daz knows that some people cannot help but admire them

They took Tooky but he still lives in us he tried to say he? give?
Daz is referencing Stanley Williams, a cofounder of the Crips gang, who was executed in 2005 but still has a lasting impact on their community

Schwarzenegger didn't give a fuck
Daz sees Schwarzenegger as not caring about the Crips and their situation

It's every man for himself
Daz feels like they and their community are on their own

So keep a pistol tucked,
Given the dangerous situation, Daz advises to always carry a gun

As far as rap goes it ain't hard to see the Crip in Us!
Daz is proud of their affiliation with the Crips and it is evident in their music

A lot of nerves everybody gotta get rushed
In the artist's environment, people are always tense and may need to be dealt with violently

It's like a big picture painted by a killas brush
The environment is controlled by killers and it shows in every aspect of life

Self defense be the case I'll be home for lunch
If Daz is forced to protect themselves, they believe that they will be able to get out of jail quickly

A little drum sticky koosh and a swisher blunt
Daz has some marijuana and a blunt rolled up

Daddy was a ridah Moms was a wisher six dead homies
Daz's dad was involved in gang activity and their mother was more passive. Daz also knows six people who have died

Cause I've been that nigga I'll take your bitch
Daz has a reputation for being able to take other people's partners

I don't know if I'm a be back with her
Daz may not know if they will keep the person they are currently seeing

I'm hittin' niggas up every time I start spittin'
Daz is threatening to hurt people with their words

Take a peek make your whole block shiver niggas drop and roll
Daz's presence and words can make entire communities afraid, causing people to run and hide

With the shit I deliver I'm a Dogg Pound general
Daz is confident in their rapping skills and sees themselves as a powerful figure in the rap group Dogg Pound

Second in command you cross that line nigga
Daz is a high-ranking figure and if anyone were to go against them, there would be consequences

Your dead where you stand you and your man Nigga
Daz is willing to kill anyone who crosses them or their territory

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TONY LEVIN

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