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.
Gift 2 Gab
Mac Dre Lyrics
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Listen to the bass line don't it sound funky
Who could be in the place to stay
That's right Ho, Mac muthafuckin Dre
One more time back in your ear
Those dope ass raps u luv to hear
Cold as ice, nuthin nice
If I Fuck u once, I wanna fuck u twice
U don't want the baby ho take the pill
Cause I'm bust fadles back to back
And when I get tired, I'm a take a nap
And when wake up, I'm a bath sum more
It's the same ruteen until It's time to go
U, watz in my drawz, until I get the suga wallz
Oh, u didn't no about me
The A the N the D the R the E
Well peep game it goes like this
I hold my mic tight, like my dick when I piss
Cause when it comes to cock
Girl I won't quiet it
Always got the good rights to the muthafuckin gym
Cold and bold, 19 years old
I got a fat sack of weed 2 feet tall
I'm 4rm the V town, and the C down
A sucka don't wanna see me clown
Who, could it be
Thatz right Mac Dre
Funky fresh, nuthin less
It's me Kease and my joint in zess
Doinin it, like a porno star
In your box, or in your car
Cool, like the sweat 4rm a snowman
Kick back relax, listen here we go man
4rmthe land of the dope rhyme
And the song goes on
I really hope I'm not to dirty I rap so strong
My mouth piece, man watz really goin on
4rm Vallejo, California all the 2 China
Hoes of the world
No I'm a stone cold Mack that give the speech
Nuthin but that dope shit
So damn fly, don't ask me Y
I smoke indo, and I smoke Tai
Mac Dre, I thought u new
Down and dirty doin things that only players can do
The coldest MC on this he Earth
Can't hang with these fools 4rm the Crest side turf(Crestside)
Southside sucka who thinks he can rhyme
But a crestside playa that's straped with a 9
And it don't
I say microphone check 1 2 1 2
It's young Mac Dre, right back at you
The lyrics to Mac Dre's "Gift 2 Gab" reflect the rapper's persona as a self-proclaimed "stone cold Mack," with a confident and boastful tone. He describes his sexual prowess and drug use throughout the song, while also weaving in mentions of his hometown of Vallejo, California and his affiliation with the Crestside neighborhood. The lyrics also feature several references to his rap skill, with lines like "It's me Kease and my joint in zess / Doinin it, like a porno star" and "The coldest MC on this he Earth."
Overall, the song's lyrics paint a picture of Mac Dre as a larger-than-life figure with a magnetic personality and a talent for both rapping and seduction. The repeated refrain of "Mac muthafuckin Dre" reinforces the rapper's self-mythologizing and suggests a cult-like following among his fans.
Line by Line Meaning
Nick nack patty whack give a ho sum donkey
I am a pimp who rewards my prostitutes with presents, like a donkey
Listen to the bass line don't it sound funky
Notice the excellent beat in this song
Who could be in the place to stay
Who else would be the best in the neighborhood
That's right Ho, Mac muthafuckin Dre
It's me, the one and only Mac Dre
One more time back in your ear
Here's another song for you to enjoy
Those dope ass raps u luv to hear
You enjoy listening to my great raps
Cold as ice, nuthin nice
My style is cool and unforgiving
If I Fuck u once, I wanna fuck u twice
If I have sex with you once, I'll want to do it again
That's right and u no the deal
You already know how it goes
U don't want the baby ho take the pill
If you don't want to get pregnant, use contraception
Cause I'm bust fadles back to back
I'm having sex with multiple women consecutively
And when I get tired, I'm a take a nap
After having sex for a long time, I'll rest
And when wake up, I'm a bath sum more
Then I'll take a shower, and continue having sex
It's the same ruteen until It's time to go
I'll continue with this pattern until it's time to leave
U, watz in my drawz, until I get the suga wallz
I don't care what's in your underwear as long as I get sex
Oh, u didn't no about me
Oh, you weren't aware of my reputation
The A the N the D the R the E
My name is spelled A-N-D-R-E
Well peep game it goes like this
Listen up, here's how it is
I hold my mic tight, like my dick when I piss
I grip the microphone tightly, just like my penis when I urinate
Cause when it comes to cock
When it comes to sex
Girl I won't quiet it
I won't stop until she's satisfied
Always got the good rights to the muthafuckin gym
I always have the right moves to please a woman
Cold and bold, 19 years old
I'm young, confident, and fearless
I got a fat sack of weed 2 feet tall
I have a large quantity of marijuana
I'm 4rm the V town, and the C down
I'm from Vallejo, California and the Crestside
A sucka don't wanna see me clown
No one wants to mess with me
Who, could it be
Who else could it possibly be
Thatz right Mac Dre
Yes, I am Mac Dre
Funky fresh, nuthin less
My style is fresh and funky
It's me Kease and my joint in zess
It's me, along with my joint that's burning slow
Doinin it, like a porno star
I'm having sex like a professional porn actor
In your box, or in your car
I'm having sex with women either at their residence or in their car
Cool, like the sweat 4rm a snowman
I'm cool and relaxed, like the melting snowman
Kick back relax, listen here we go man
Sit back and listen, here we go
4rm the land of the dope rhyme
I'm from a place with great rap lyrics
And the song goes on
This song is continuing
I really hope I'm not to dirty I rap so strong
I hope my lyrics aren't too vulgar, my rap is powerful
My mouth piece, man watz really goin on
My speech, man what's really happening
4rm Vallejo, California all the 2 China
From Vallejo, California to China
Hoes of the world
Sex workers from all around the world
No I'm a stone cold Mack that give the speech
I'm a confident pimp who gives my verbal command
Nuthin but that dope shit
Nothing but amazing rap lyrics
So damn fly, don't ask me Y
I'm so cool, don't ask me why
I smoke indo, and I smoke Tai
I smoke both Indicas and Sativas strains of marijuana
Mac Dre, I thought u new
You should already know who Mac Dre is
Down and dirty doin things that only players can do
Engaging in promiscuous sex, only experienced players can do it
The coldest MC on this he Earth
I'm the coolest rapper on this planet
Can't hang with these fools 4rm the Crest side turf(Crestside)
No one can compete with me, especially not from the Crestside neighborhood
Southside sucka who thinks he can rhyme
A rapper from the Southside neighborhood who thinks he can rap
But a crestside playa that's straped with a 9
But a player from Crestside who is armed with a handgun
And it don't
And there's no competition
I say microphone check 1 2 1 2
I'm testing the microphone
It's young Mac Dre, right back at you
It's a young Mac Dre, returning with another song
Contributed by Julia F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.