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.
Let's All Get Down
Mac Dre Lyrics
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In the place to be (Ah Yeah)
Come on everybody let's all get down
To this old-school sound with that K-Lou pound
It goes a 1-2-3, 3 to 2-1
Can't leave my house without packin' my gun
I see niggas dying
They say "keep packing Dre" I said "ugh, you lying"
Man, I hope they don't try to strike him out
Have him doing big time in Suzy's house
Hard times is coming to my town
Graduated from the pen, no cap and gown
'Cause back in '85, school was soup
I rolled in trues and vogues, so I sold goop
Oops-up-side my head
Next thing I know, I'm doing time in the feds
Big spreads- with macks and killas
415s and Black Gorillas
On the realla (ugh) it's nothing pretty
Can't get caught slipping laying under the titty
Gotta be a savage, can't be no jerk
Boy, I do's dirt
And I'm a cold piece of work
You's a smirk
And you're scared to get down
You better do the hokey-pokey and turn yourself around clown
It's going down
I thought you smelt it
Niggaz PH-in and they just can't help it
I keep sucka-reppelent
'Cause suckas is tellin
Keep it coming out they throat
I grab my coat and I'm bailing
Two years ago, a cuddy of mine
Had to do some time 'cause a nigga dropped a dime
I'm super-sucka-free
And they can't fuck with me
'Cause I'm a are-O-M-P from the see-are-E-S-T
We, gets dumb
You know how we come
Making up words like shitty-run-fun
Shitty-run-fun? Yeah, is you with me?
That's when your stomach is bubbling
And your booty is drippy
Sticky, gooey
Smoke it with the Louie
Step in the throne looking real rag-gooey
Oh wee! that's how I sound
So come on everybody, let's all get down
Mac Dre's song Let's All Get Down is a track that blends old-school sound with urban realities. The first few lines are directed at the audience, as he demands to know how they feel and acknowledges that they are in a place to be. The song has an old-school sound, and Dre starts with a classic chant, inviting everyone to get down to the beat of that K-Lou sound. The 1-2-3 to 3-2-1 rhythm dominates the track, and it sets the tone for the song.
The lyrics are autobiographical, and they draw from the rapper's experiences growing up in his town. Dre captures the harsh realities of life in his neighborhood, where people die, mothers cry, and he has to live with the constant fear of being attacked. Everyone is looking over their shoulder, and the message is clear β you can't get caught slipping in this town. From the start, Mac Dre declares that he is packing a gun, and nobody is going to take him unawares.
The song captures the gritty reality of life in the streets, where people have to be savage, and the slightest mistake can lead to your downfall. Mac Dre's message is clear; you have to recognize your surroundings and be ready to fight for your survival. The song also touches on the challenges of growing up in a rough neighborhood, where getting an education is not a priority. The rapper talks about how he had to navigate his way through life after dropping out of school and getting into trouble with the law.
Line by Line Meaning
How y'all feel out there?
Asking the audience how they are feeling at the moment.
Come on everybody let's all get down
Inviting everyone to dance.
To this old-school sound with that K-Lou pound
Refers to the type of music being played and the beats in it.
It goes a 1-2-3, 3 to 2-1
Referring to the beats and rhythms of the music.
Can't leave my house without packin' my gun
Suggesting that the neighborhood is not entirely safe and that one needs to carry a weapon for protection.
I see niggas dying
The death rate is high in the area.
Mamas crying
Families are mourning the passing of their loved ones.
Man, I hope they don't try to strike him out
Hope that nobody tries to harm Mac Dre.
Hard times is coming to my town
Suggesting that the area is going through a tough period.
'Cause back in '85, school was soup
Life was easy in school back in 85.
Big spreads- with macks and killas
Refers to prison culture.
Can't get caught slipping laying under the titty
One needs to be alert and cautious to avoid getting in trouble.
Gotta be a savage, can't be no jerk
Life is tough, and one needs to be strong to survive.
It's going down
Something important is about to happen.
Niggaz PH-in and they just can't help it
Refers to drug addiction and its consequences.
I keep sucka-reppelent
Avoiding negative influences from people.
'Cause suckas is tellin
Beware of people who give false information.
Two years ago, a cuddy of mine
Two years earlier, a friend got into some trouble.
I'm super-sucka-free
Not associating with negative influences.
And they can't fuck with me
No one can get in Mac Dre's way.
We, gets dumb
People having a good time and dancing crazily.
Making up words like shitty-run-fun
Having fun in the moment and being creative with language.
Sticky, gooey Smoke it with the Louie
Refers to smoking a specific type of cannabis.
Oh wee! that's how I sound
Expressing excitement and joy during a fun moment.
So come on everybody, let's all get down
Encouraging everyone to have a good time together.
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IM HERE THIZZIN OUT THIS CORONA VIRUS IN 2020. CANT LEAVE MY HOUSE WITH OUT PACKING MY GUN `
@BiggRich95
U already know woadie
@keefeD146
Yung chop singing that tune in his head
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*mask lol jk
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Damn L.A cat slapping the bay
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Hella
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If u listening in 2023 God bless...
@everybodyhatinbro
If your still listening to this in 2021 your the man my brother. RIP THE MAC NAMED DRE
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Ivan Smith Rip Cougnut Dre day all day TIP
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