Andre Hicks (July 5, 1970 - November 1, 2004), better known by his stage na… Read Full Bio ↴Andre Hicks (July 5, 1970 - November 1, 2004), better known by his stage name, Mac Dre, was a Bay Area based gangsta rapper from the Crest side of Vallejo, California, active since 1988 and considered one of the predecessors of the hyphy movement. During his career in the rap world, he worked with artists like Andre Nickatina, Yukmouth, Snoop Dogg, Mac Mall, Dubee and Keak da Sneak.

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.

Nothin' Correctable
Mac Dre Lyrics

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Yeah man, young Mac Dre
I pops it boy, I pops it big

[Verse One]
It all started off with the doctor telling my momma push
On that night in 1-9-7-0 mac dre hopped outhtat puss
I've been soaking game since rock 'em sock 'em and hot wheels
Not never the chance to pass me I keep 'em jocking, I got skills

And when I'm on the mic, styles I got so many
Drink privilege hennessy when I ain't fuckin' with brehmi
M-A-C-D-R-E, that's me
Like 'em freaky like Janet not Jackson but Jackme, whee
To all my niggas in Atlanta to Alabama
Rodreego blowin' only homie, don't fuck with bama
I planned to have a ticket and kick it in the bahamas
Watch your hutch and don't trust your baby momma
Cause I will get your scrill when I kill all in them guts
Don't give a fuck when you give a crippled crab a crutch
But they respect it if not they get rejected
I'm M-D the MC that's not to be corrected

[Chorus x2]
???????, uno, dos, cuatro
I'm sicker than ten j-cats that be gone off that vato
Most sexual intelectuall with at least 6 figures before the decimal
Warm, hot, and respectable but I'm nothing correctable

[Verse Two]
I fucks with high rollers, shake highway patrollers
Quick to pop the trunk but will come from the shoulders
Got a cuddie named Dubee, he spit more raps than loogies
And when he hand it to me I'm funky like him to me
Baby do me is all them hutches holler
I was breakin' bitches when phantom tops was on granada
More game than keno, down to trips to reno
Sippin' cappachino with Natalia Shapino
C-note stacka' pack a P-89
Love group sex take 'em three at a time
And boy I be out of line when I'm full that tangerey
Quick to grab the chopper, cock, aim and spray
Urban guerilla warfare extraordinare
You know a bout my maccing but boy I'm more than a player
Resurrected double R elected
Haters get ejected I'm nothing to be corrected

[Chorus x2]

[Verse Three]
Pistol packin' player, gangsta mac for real
About my scrill got to pay my bills
Boy I'm in it to win it if you weak and timid
Better watch how you spend I take yalls like timmy
Busting out like tities in a bra that's too small
Grew up off too short stackin' scrill too tall
Max Drizzay, all damn dizzay
I keep hoes dizzay in a one time busay(busy)
Been rappin' before they called mac mall Brehmis
Rompin' peace Mike Robinson son of Dennis
I'm in this to deep like Tim, Jim, and Johnny
Much love for my cuddies Jay, Ray, and Ronny
Raping pockets I get mine however it come
Boy I get dumb about my income
Mac furly up early sippin' X-O
Nothing correctable; nigga you know

[Chorus x2]

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Mac Dre's song "Nothin' Correctable" is autobiographical, detailing how Mac Dre has always been knowledgeable and skilled in hip hop, even from a young age. He rhymes about how he keeps up with new trends and fads, name-dropping hot toys and games like "Rock 'em Sock 'em" and "Hot Wheels." He also references his love for Hennessey, declaring "Drink privilege Hennessey when I ain't fuckin' with brehmi." The second verse is more of a shout-out to his friends and associates who are also involved in the game. He raps about his collaborator Dubee's flow, women (whom he calls "hutches"), and even taking group sex to the next level by indulging in threesomes. Dre also declares himself a "Pistol packin' player" who's "about my scrill" and will "take yalls like timmy" if necessary.

The chorus, which repeats twice throughout the song, is somewhat ambiguous in meaning. The first line is undecipherable, but the line "I'm sicker than ten j-cats that be gone off that vato" suggests that Mac Dre is feeling invincible and untouchable. He also boasts about his wealth, saying he has "at least 6 figures before the decimal", which demonstrates his financial success.

Line by Line Meaning

It all started off with the doctor telling my momma push
Mac Dre reminisces on his birth and how he soaked game from a very young age, starting from when he was born in 1970 when the doctor told his mom to push.

On that night in 1-9-7-0 mac dre hopped outhtat puss
Mac Dre tells us he was born on that night in 1970, listening to rock ‘em sock ‘em and hotwheels, learning things from around him.

I've been soaking game since rock 'em sock 'em and hot wheels
Mac Dre has been gathering knowledge and learning since he was very young, and he learned early from the toys and games around him, like Rock 'Em Sock 'Em and Hot Wheels.

Not never the chance to pass me I keep 'em jocking, I got skills
Mac Dre is confident in his ability, saying no one can surpass him and always keeps those around him impressed with his talents.

And when I'm on the mic, styles I got so many
When he begins rapping, Mac Dre has an unlimited amount of styles he can use that range from hilarious to very aggressive.

Drink privilege hennessy when I ain't fuckin' with brehmi
Mac Dre drinks Privilege Hennessy and doesn't mess with Brehmi, showing off his preference for fine alcohols and fraternities.

To all my niggas in Atlanta to Alabama
Mac Dre shouts out to all his peoples in Atlanta and Alabama in respect and acknowledgement of their support and love.

Rodreego blowin' only homie, don't fuck with bama
Mac Dre tells his listeners not to mess with Alabama and only fool with his friend Rodreego, who he acknowledges in the previous line.

I planned to have a ticket and kick it in the bahamas
Mac Dre states his wish to go to The Bahamas, showing how he dreams big and sees beyond his current limitations.

Watch your hutch and don't trust your baby momma
Mac Dre tells us to keep an eye out for snakes and not to trust his baby momma, showing his experience and tendency to be cautious with women.

Cause I will get your scrill when I kill all in them guts
Mac Dre warns his listeners that he'll take all your money if he hurts you emotionally, showing how he views emotions as a weakness that he can exploit.

Don't give a fuck when you give a crippled crab a crutch
Mac Dre doesn't care who he has to help or how, indicating that he is willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needs it.

But they respect it if not they get rejected
Mac Dre claims that if people do not give him the respect he thinks he deserves, he rejects them and shows how important he perceives respect to be.

???????, uno, dos, cuatro
The first line of the chorus is indecipherable, leaving the listener to fill in their own interpretation of what Mac Dre is saying.

I'm sicker than ten j-cats that be gone off that vato
Mac Dre is truly sick and unhinged, comparing himself to ten cats that are high off vato, a term for heroin, to highlight how he's on a different level and not afraid to tell others about it.

Most sexual intellectual with at least 6 figures before the decimal
Mac Dre claims to be a sexual intellectual who makes at least six figures before his decimal income, implying that he possesses intelligence and mastery in multiple fields, including but not limited to finances.

Warm, hot, and respectable but I'm nothing correctable
Mac Dre is a person who is warm, attractive, and respectable, but cannot be corrected or altered in any way, emphasizing his individuality and self-confidence.

I fucks with high rollers, shake highway patrollers
Mac Dre associates with high rollers and shakes off highway patrollers, indicating his strong connections with the upper echelons of society and his willingness to bypass authority when necessary.

Got a cuddie named Dubee, he spit more raps than loogies
Mac Dre has a friend named Dubee who is an expert at spitting lyrics in the same way Mac Dre spits loogies, emphasizing his friendship and how both are accomplished rappers.

Baby do me is all them hutches holler
Mac Dre claims that women can't get enough of him and that is all they ever say to him, implies that women often throw themselves at him and try to get close.

I was breakin' bitches when phantom tops was on granada
Mac Dre has been making women fall for him since he was very young, asserting that phantom tops were still popular in the Granada, a car that was manufactured and popular from 1975-1982.

More game than keno, down to trips to reno
Mac Dre claims that he has more skills than playing Keno, an expert in gambling, appreciates and sees the benefits of taking trips to Reno and being adventurous.

Sippin' cappachino with Natalia Shapino
Mac Dre is enjoying a cup of cappuccino with Natalia Shapino, showcasing his luxury-loving lifestyle and portraying him as having a refined taste.

C-note stacka' pack a P-89
Mac Dre carries $100 bills and has a P-89 firearm, which showcases his love for expensive firearms and status symbols.

Love group sex take 'em three at a time
Mac Dre admits to being a lover of group sex and states that he can handle up to three partners simultaneously.

And boy I be out of line when I'm full that tangerey
Mac Dre gets rowdy and raucous when he drinks Tanqueray gin, showcasing how he loves to let loose when he's having fun.

Quick to grab the chopper, cock, aim and spray
Mac Dre doesn't hesitate to pick up a gun and shoot, indicating his violent tendencies and warning those who cross him.

Urban guerilla warfare extraordinare
Mac Dre is an expert at urban guerilla warfare, indicating that he has guerrilla tactics and will not be afraid to show them.

You know a bout my maccing but boy I'm more than a player
Mac Dre is famous for his maccing (seduction) skills, but he is also more than just a player, indicating that he has many other qualities that people overlook.

Resurrected double R elected
Mac Dre has come back stronger than ever, and was re-elected with a force that cannot be held down, showing how he sees himself as coming back from adversity and surviving through hardship.

Haters get ejected I'm nothing to be corrected
Mac Dre rejects people who hate him and doesn't take any correction, implying that he knows and respects himself, and is not bothered by other's opinions on him.

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