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.
Global
Mac Dre Lyrics
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I been tryin to flip the script and take this rap thing to the next page
But the federalies got me travellin on _Con Air_ like I'm Nicholas Cage
Did 4 years, 4 months in the feds, but couldn't get no peace
Released from the belly of the beast, but the 'ralies put a nigga on a leash
The rules and regulations they inflicted, had me restricted, paroled
Kept me from blowin bomb, knowin and I'm hooked and addicted for sho'
Now how am I to be an MC when I can't get my travel on?
The only way out is to max out and give these fools back they lease
Fuck parole, probation, piss test and supervised release
I'ma bring a calendar, bounce, blow up like Chernobyl
Kirk out and get mobile and do this thing global
Worldwide rompin, stompin in other nations
Blowin bomb with Jamaicans, and sippin Dom with them Haitians
Kickin major flows, have Asian hoes, play the romp, maxin for 'ternity
Kick gravel, travel, see what they know about me in ???
[ CHORUS: Dubee ]
We be global
Touch land and that sand over the seas
Blew off of coco leaves, releasin verbal telekinese
For sheez, clickulate with players
Under the stairs, to the Himalayas
Kinda thick, layer for layer (2x)
[ VERSE 2 ]
Sometimes I sit and reminisce about life in '87
When I was doin my thug game, brain ten miles higher than heaven
One-track minded, blinded by the game and quick change
Not knowin across the way-way niggas were doin big thangs
And it's a shame, cause before I hit the f-e-d's
I didn't know about them niggas in Cuba and them sisters in Belize
Now I'm curious - is Belizan pussy the bomb?
When they blow, do they hum, and how quick do they come?
Boy, it's time to hit the friendly skies and fly like a seagull
Post up in spots where the pot's good and legal
Eat tacos in Mexico with cats named Flaco
And catch a red-eyed flight the same night to Morocco
Top-nacho, chasin superbad scrilla villains
Then bounce to the Philippines and get mo' head than guillotines
Boy, life ain't nothin but fat checks and head sex
So I'ma get mobile, stay global like FedEx
[ CHORUS ]
[ VERSE 3 ]
I was a cell dweller, eatin Top Ramen and sardines
Now it's Taiwanese Japanese cuisine
Barefooted, fitted, sippin on sake
Blow on big hashis while I feast on teriaki
International is how I'm smashin, hoe
A cutthroat nigga that will blast and roll
I took a trip to Queens to see Jazz and Preme
They had a nigga blowin brown, said it wasn't no green
But that ain't no thang, cause in Tacoma
I blew bomb till I was in a coma
And in Seattle my partner Chilly Chill
Got that purple leaf dank that really real
I'm global, boy, I be travellin
Gettin further in the air like a javelin
Chirpitch, kirkitch, finna bounce to San Coy
Mac Dre, global, holler at your boy
[ CHORUS ]
In Mac Dre's song "Global," he talks about his life experiences after being released from prison, where he spent four years and four months. He laments the restrictions put upon him by his parole regulations, which limit his travel and freedom. He describes how he is unable to be an MC since he can't travel freely and how he is constantly being monitored and drug tested. He plans to max out his parole period to start doing what he loves and become a successful MC.
Mac Dre expresses his desire to become a global star and travel worldwide to perform his music. He describes his love of experiencing different cultures and their unique features, such as blowing bombs with Jamaicans and sipping Dom with Haitians. He talks about his plans to go to different parts of Asia, play the romp with Asian women, and enjoy the food and culture of different countries. The whole song reflects how he wants to break free of his parole and be able to travel the world freely.
Overall, the song "Global" reflects Mac Dre's desires for freedom and a life free of restrictions. It reflects his love for travel, culture, and experiencing new things. He expresses himself with his unique style and lyrics, which make him an influential rapper.
Line by Line Meaning
I been tryin to flip the script and take this rap thing to the next page
I want to change up the rap game and bring something new to the table.
But the federalies got me travellin on _Con Air_ like I'm Nicholas Cage
I'm being transported like a criminal due to my time in jail.
Did 4 years, 4 months in the feds, but couldn't get no peace
I served over four years in federal prison, but it didn't bring me any sense of calm or stability.
Released from the belly of the beast, but the 'ralies put a nigga on a leash
I may be out of jail, but parole officers are still keeping a close eye on me and restricting my freedom.
The rules and regulations they inflicted, had me restricted, paroled
The parole rules and restrictions I must follow are limiting my ability to pursue my dreams.
Now how am I to be an MC when I can't get my travel on?
Being limited in my ability to travel and perform is making it difficult for me to succeed as a rapper.
Can't bring no babby home, cause every morning I'm gettin sweated by Babylon
My parole conditions and constant oversight make it impossible for me to live a normal life, including starting a family.
The only way out is to max out and give these fools back they lease
The only way to be free of my parole conditions is to serve my full sentence and not have officers controlling my every move.
I'ma bring a calendar, bounce, blow up like Chernobyl
Once I am free, I plan to travel the world and make a big impact.
Worldwide rompin, stompin in other nations
I plan to travel the world and perform in different countries.
Blowin bomb with Jamaicans, and sippin Dom with them Haitians
I plan to enjoy the local culture and connect with people from different countries.
Sometimes I sit and reminisce about life in '87
I often think about my past and how I used to live.
And it's a shame, cause before I hit the f-e-d's
I regret not knowing more about the world and different cultures before serving time in jail.
Boy, it's time to hit the friendly skies and fly like a seagull
It's time for me to travel and explore the world freely.
International is how I'm smashin, hoe
I plan to be a worldwide sensation and gain a global audience.
I'm global, boy, I be travellin
I am a global artist, constantly traveling and performing around the world.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: OLIVIER JOSE GUSTAVE GREGOIRE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
carl1jefferson
mac dre is the god of rap. the bay belongs to you cuddie i cry everytime i think of your death thizz in peace your home and all its loyal fans miss you
Pacific Flame
A significant track.
Many don't know how hard it is to rap the way he does on a very simple beat.
Low Key
"I was cell dweller eatin' top ramen and sardines, but now its taiwanese japanese cuisine. bare footed, fitted and sippin' on sake, blowin big ha-shish while i feast on teriyaki" RIP mac motha fuckin' dre.
STOCKTON GOON14
Still slappN 🔥
BDG T.V
nK fuck a chapete
Vlad
I always have this song on the playlist when I hop on the airplane...
loudpacksmokin assnigga
Breh in 2012 Mac dre has more bars than 95 % of rappers . Travel to the Philippines and get more head than gilateins , that's bars lol this is one of Mac dres best song all around , the beat the lyrics . The nigga just kills it r.i.p dre
Hasan Heyderov
RIP Mac Dre, and respect his folks such as Dubee, E-40, B-Legit and m.m. Vallejo 4 life!!!
Ramon Santos
MAC DRE IS A GOD!
Tron Carter
2021... still about the real Mac