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.
I Need A Eight
Mac Dre Lyrics
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Oh don't worry bout it nigga just pass the weed
You're here suckin' up all the weed,
Mouth looks like it's a box of powdered donuts
We're real dumb in here with the Louie's
[Repeat x2]
In this time of bammer weed
I need an eighth of sticky gooey
And when I get this eighth I'm blowin' with the Louie
Help me out
Seven a.m. in the mornin' and the monkey's at my bed
Got me cravin' and enslavin' I need some dope for my head
And I be kickin' Backwood's fore' I hit the hood no doubt
Monkey on my back turnked out
'Cause It's 3.5 on my rictor scale
And if the sack ain't obese you won't make the sale
I need an eighth big body's sayin'
When you bring my shit make sure my shit ain't hay
'Cause if it's hay when you bring it
I'ma get to wingin' ghetto bling blingin' leave a nigga head ringin'
Fo show 3.5 of indo
'Cause heads turn and bitches scream
When my man he pulled out that sticky green
It was sticky gooey residuey
One more time for my niggas in the looie
I can't spend over satchie that could buy me too much weed
As a Louie I need gooey cause the gooey's what I need
And they be rollin' fat vegas we stayed smokin' major
And niggas want to hate us because we straight playas
But ask them other niggas bout my crew and what we doin and
We blowin' crypt and that's the motherfuckin' truth man
Ya know man we ain't no Kurt Dogg's flowin' big things turf hoggs
Hit the block blowin Backwoods and sew it up like a mac should you know
And Sugarwolfeezy off the heezy eat em' up best believe me with the Louie's
And it was Dubee comin' through on the sticky gooey biotch
Grab the bud get the scissors and cut it
Grab the razor the blunt must be gutted
Up the middle like a fullback
You know we recycle the contact
I the dogg bitch I'm a smokin' major
Need a fast sack better hit me on my pager
Dub all's and ten sacks
Louie hold that big bomb pillows take ya way back
My back is getting smaller and my man ain't callin' back
If he don't call by tomorrow
I'm gonna have to start on black call me damn
Hello
Hey what's up my Louie
Hey man when the fuck is you comin' man
Man three minutes
I need an eighth know what I mean (I got some killer brown)
Don't want no Bobby Brown I want Al Green
Gonna hit this Bobby come around I need that shit from Humboldt County
420 Airaqui shit that make you cough up snot
Three and a half no more no less in a Backwood it a bust ya chest
To have a grown man cryin' tears sayin' damn I ain't been this high in years
That Indo only in Cali grown and we've got fat sacks in a Valley Joe
Blowin' big bomb at my house and leavin' niggas stuck with cotton mouth
I need an eighth
That shit taste hella good
The lyrics of Mac Dre's "I Need an Eighth" describe the artist's craving for a specific amount and type of marijuana, highlighting his preference for high-quality, sticky, and gooey strains. The song also references the culture surrounding marijuana use and the importance of procuring a good quality product as a status symbol. The lyrics include mumbled conversations and references to Backwoods, a popular brand of cigar often used to roll marijuana cigarettes.
Overall, the song captures the casual, laid-back, and somewhat irreverent tone of a generation that grew up with hip-hop as a defining cultural force. The lyrics also demonstrate the rapper's keen understanding of the nuances of marijuana culture, highlighting the importance of quality product and the social status that comes with having access to it.
Line by Line Meaning
Man who got this
Asking who has the weed
Oh don't worry bout it nigga just pass the weed
Telling someone to pass the weed without worrying about who has it
You're here suckin' up all the weed,
Calling out someone for taking too much of the weed
Mouth looks like it's a box of powdered donuts
Commenting on the person's dry mouth after smoking weed
We're real dumb in here with the Louie's
Acknowledging a group of people who smoke a lot of weed
In this time of bammer weed
Referencing a time when bad quality weed was prevalent
As a Louie I know just what I need (What ya' need cuddie)
Identifying as a person who knows what kind of weed they need
I need an eighth of sticky gooey
Expressing a desire for high-quality, sticky weed
And when I get this eighth I'm blowin' with the Louie
Planning to smoke the high-quality weed with a group of friends
Help me out
Asking for someone to get them the weed they need
Seven a.m. in the mornin' and the monkey's at my bed
Feeling a strong craving for weed early in the morning
Got me cravin' and enslavin' I need some dope for my head
Describing the strong addiction to weed
And I be kickin' Backwood's fore' I hit the hood no doubt
Referring to smoking a specific type of cigar before going out
Monkey on my back turnked out
Acknowledging the addiction to weed
'Cause It's 3.5 on my rictor scale
Describing the specific amount of weed desired
And if the sack ain't obese you won't make the sale
Stating that the desired amount of weed must be met in order to make a purchase
I need an eighth big body's sayin'
Reiterating the specific amount and quality of weed needed
When you bring my shit make sure my shit ain't hay
Demanding high-quality weed instead of low-quality
'Cause if it's hay when you bring it
Explaining the consequences of getting low-quality weed
I'ma get to wingin' ghetto bling blingin' leave a nigga head ringin'
Threatening to get violent if low-quality weed is provided
Fo show 3.5 of indo
Confirming the specific type and amount of weed needed
'Cause heads turn and bitches scream
Describing the impact of smoking high-quality weed
When my man he pulled out that sticky green
Commenting on the appearance of the high-quality weed
It was sticky gooey residuey
Describing the texture and appearance of the weed
One more time for my niggas in the looie
Acknowledging the group of friends who smoke a lot of weed
I can't spend over satchie that could buy me too much weed
Explaining a desire to not spend too much on weed
As a Louie I need gooey cause the gooey's what I need
Expressing a preference for high-quality, sticky weed
And they be rollin' fat vegas we stayed smokin' major
Describing a social activity of smoking fat cigars with friends
And niggas want to hate us because we straight playas
Acknowledging that some people dislike them for their lifestyle
But ask them other niggas bout my crew and what we doin and
Asking others to confirm their status and actions
We blowin' crypt and that's the motherfuckin' truth man
Confirming that they are indeed smoking weed
Ya know man we ain't no Kurt Dogg's flowin' big things turf hoggs
Comparing themselves to another musician who raps about smoking weed
Hit the block blowin Backwoods and sew it up like a mac should you know
Describing their smoking habits and their confidence in doing so
And Sugarwolfeezy off the heezy eat em' up best believe me with the Louie's
Referring to a friend's smoking habits and their reputation
And it was Dubee comin' through on the sticky gooey biotch
Acknowledging a friend who is known for bringing high-quality weed
Grab the bud get the scissors and cut it
Preparing to smoke weed
Grab the razor the blunt must be gutted
Preparing a cigar to be smoked with weed
Up the middle like a fullback
Cutting the cigar in the middle to stuff with weed
You know we recycle the contact
Referring to smoking the leftover weed from a previous session
I the dogg bitch I'm a smokin' major
Expressing enjoyment and confidence in smoking weed
Need a fast sack better hit me on my pager
Requesting a fast delivery of weed
Dub all's and ten sacks
Identifying a desired quantity of weed
Louie hold that big bomb pillows take ya way back
Encouraging friends to prepare for a strong high
My back is getting smaller and my man ain't callin' back
Describing the feeling of running out of weed and not being able to get more
If he don't call by tomorrow
Giving a deadline for receiving more weed
I'm gonna have to start on black call me damn
Referring to smoking low-quality weed due to lack of other options
Hello
Answering a call
Hey what's up my Louie
Greeting a friend
Hey man when the fuck is you comin' man
Asking for a friend's arrival time
Man three minutes
Giving an estimate of the arrival time
Don't want no Bobby Brown I want Al Green
Expressing a preference for high-quality weed over low-quality
Gonna hit this Bobby come around I need that shit from Humboldt County
Referring to low-quality weed when high-quality is not available
420 Airaqui shit that make you cough up snot
Describing a type of high-quality weed
Three and a half no more no less in a Backwood it a bust ya chest
Identifying the specific amount of weed needed and the impact it will have
To have a grown man cryin' tears sayin' damn I ain't been this high in years
Describing the strength of the desired high
That Indo only in Cali grown and we've got fat sacks in a Valley Joe
Claiming that high-quality weed is only found in California and referencing a specific location where they have access to it
Blowin' big bomb at my house and leavin' niggas stuck with cotton mouth
Describing the strength of the weed being smoked and its after-effects
I need an eighth
Reiterating the specific amount of weed needed
That shit taste hella good
Commenting on the quality of the smoked weed
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Xiampartyboyx
Remember a long time ago I was looking for an album at Best Buy and came across this gem. Laughed so hard at the cover I had to buy it. 10/10 banger
Jon MacDonald
Now Best buy is a garbage company
Nano G
still slappin in 2020 ROMP IN PEACE Mac Dreezy
ADubTheGrizzy
The song should have 500 billion views
trippymac
Hidden gem
Joe Coburn
I remember when an eighth would go for 40-50 dollars. Now nobody pays more than $25
MATH LOVER
Fasholy
Khronic Ganja Of Oz🧬🌱
Nah down here in Mississippi its still dummies buyin bs for 40-50. I'll buy a ounce of mid at that point.
MostDopeDanks
Here in Cali they still got those 50 60 70 dollar 8ths 🤣
Joe Aleman
@MostDopeDanks for real! Weed matching coke prices out here. 💀