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.
First Time I Seen Her
Mac Dre Lyrics
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I was with my nigga Sporty, we was comin' outta Yam Yams
Seen a bad bitch in a six and was like God Damn
Love me long time, yellow skin chopsticks
A notch bitch who looked like she can chop dick
I said stop quick, lil' mama pull over
Oh man if I knock this bitch, oh boy it's over
She said, I'm sorry I ain't tryin' to be rude
I ain't mad at ya I'm tryin' to join the party
Fo' real I'm a dyke trapped in a man's body
She bit quick, hook, line and sinker
And I was all in her mentals the first time I seen her
(Dubee)
Let me get off in your mind, intertwine with yo' thoughts
I rearrange thangs, strange lessons I was taught
I mean, I shufflin', hustlin', doing my thang thizzle
I ran up on a bizzle, bossed up and checked the dizzle
She was a Mazda ho, responsible
With tactics, like them hat tricks
Makin niggas do back flips
And so being the nigga that I be, fo sheez
I had to peak and see, Oh boy what she can do for me
I reckon I bring chit-chat
And get me more than a thin crack in a nut shell
No tuck tail Ya know that
I flow this shit like niagra, mouthpiece like a ???
Choppin' this pimpin' like it's karate
(PSD)
The first time I seen her
I was just hollerin at her all the things that I could think of
She's so fine, she a dime
She my kind, gotta make that mine
Cuddies holla at the beezies first
The song "First Time I Seen Her" by Mac Dre; Tha Cutthroat Committee is a tale about how they met the girl of their dreams. The lyrics tell a story about how the members of the Cutthroat Committee met a beautiful yellow-skinned woman driving a six. Mac Dre and Sporty saw her coming out of Yam Yams and couldn't believe their luck. In fact, Mac Dre was so enamored with her that he was already thinking about "knocking her" despite not even having spoken to her yet. When they finally got her attention, she promptly shut them down by telling them that she was a lesbian. However, Dubee stepped in and persuaded her to give him a chance, which she finally did. PSD also tried to talk to her, but by that point, she was already taken by Dubee. The lyrics convey the charm and smooth-talking nature of the Cutthroat Committee members, and how they worked their way into the woman's heart despite her initial resistance.
Line by Line Meaning
I was with my nigga Sporty, we was comin' outta Yam Yams
I was hanging out with my friend Sporty and we were leaving the Yam Yams store.
Seen a bad bitch in a six and was like God Damn
I saw an attractive woman driving a nice car and thought she was amazing.
Love me long time, yellow skin chopsticks
She looked like a stereotypical Asian with long black hair and yellow skin.
A notch bitch who looked like she can chop dick
She looked tough and like she could handle herself in any situation.
I said stop quick, lil' mama pull over
I told her to stop her car so I could talk to her.
Oh man if I knock this bitch, oh boy it's over
I knew if I slept with her, I would be hooked on her and unable to resist her.
She said, I'm sorry I ain't tryin' to be rude
She apologized for rejecting my advances in a polite way.
But I'm a lesbian and I don't fuck with no dudes
She explained that she was attracted to women and did not sleep with men.
I ain't mad at ya I'm tryin' to join the party
She was open to befriending us and hanging out despite not being interested in me romantically.
Fo' real I'm a dyke trapped in a man's body
She identified as a lesbian but was born male.
She bit quick, hook, line and sinker
She was interested in me and quickly agreed to spend time with me.
And I was all in her mentals the first time I seen her
I was immediately intrigued by her and couldn't stop thinking about her after our first encounter.
Let me get off in your mind, intertwine with yo' thoughts
I want to connect with you mentally and emotionally.
I ran up on a bizzle, bossed up and checked the dizzle
I approached a woman confidently and made sure she was worth my time.
She was a Mazda ho, responsible
She owned a Mazda car and seemed responsible in her demeanor.
With tactics, like them hat tricks
She had some interesting strategies for getting what she wanted, like a magician's hat tricks.
Makin niggas do back flips
She had a way of getting men to do whatever she wanted.
And so being the nigga that I be, fo sheez
As the person I am, I had to take a chance and pursue her.
I had to peak and see, Oh boy what she can do for me
I was curious to see what she could offer me in terms of companionship or intimate fun.
I reckon I bring chit-chat
I was confident in my ability to talk and impress her.
And get me more than a thin crack in a nut shell
I wanted to leave a lasting impression on her and not just be forgotten easily.
No tuck tail Ya know that
I wouldn't back down in front of her or show any signs of weakness.
I flow this shit like niagra, mouthpiece like a ???
I can speak eloquently and convincingly, like the powerful Niagara Falls.
Choppin' this pimpin' like it's karate
I can handle myself in the game of pimping and make it look easy like a karate expert.
The first time I seen her
When I first saw her, I was immediately captivated.
I was just hollerin at her all the things that I could think of
I was trying to impress her by saying anything that came to my mind.
She's so fine, she a dime
She was incredibly attractive and desirable.
She my kind, gotta make that mine
She was my type and I felt like I had to pursue her.
Cuddies holla at the beezies first
When meeting new women, it's important to respect your friends and let them approach the women first.
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