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.
Thizzle Dance
Mac Dre Lyrics
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id like to introduce you to the thizzle dance(thizzle dance?)
thizzle dance i said
can ya do the thizzle dance
first i do it like this
i put a look on my face like i smell some piss
bounce to the beat till it starts to hurt
dip to the ground as i catch the base
then i wipe all the sweat off me face
pop back up then i start to slide
popping my collar, as i glide
then i break the thang down and do the bird
dust my self off like i just stole third
come on everybody,nows the chance
fuck the harlem shake,its the thizzle dance
dance,thizz dance
thizz dance
thizz dance
thizz dance till the sun dont shine
can ya do the thizzle dance, pants?
thizz dance
thizz dance
thizz dance
can ya do the thizzle dance
first of all,
i hope u got u a juice
a thizzle becauce its time to pop u a few
then u gas,break start to dip
bounce wit the core as it starts to shift
open up the door there goes the whole damn car load
hop out and follow,while you let the car roll
ghost ride the whip while u ride the strip
heres your chance to do your dance on the side of it
while u at it, the passenger and driver switch
then hurry up and jump back inside this shit
hangin out the rooftop,
do not get oo-op by them foo cops
that tryin to have u got
other than that u and your boys cloon big
u wanna learn boom,stay tune to thizz
hoochie mama freaks,get yo man
and show them niggas how to do the thizzle dance
dance,thizz dance
thizz dance
thizz dance
can ya do the thizzle dance
thizz dance
thizz dance
thizz dance
can ya do the thizzle dance
ah,what,thizz
ah,thizz,what
ah,what,thizz
ah,thizz,what
when i do it,they say im killin it
the look on my face mean im feelin it
just like the niggas that im chillin wit
u cant do the thizz unless you killin it
this the last verse then im sellin it
after this,niggas gon be stealin it
this is hip hop wit no johnny gil in it
yo we new edition or principals spillin it
im 12 years strong and im still in it
now im slugged up and ive been grillin it
i dont care who im in the buildin wit
i do the dance wit nancy von chilinwich
dance,thizz dance
thizz dance
thizz dance
can ya do the thizzle dance
thizz dance
thizz dance
thizz dance
can ya do the thizzle dance
The lyrics of Mac Dre's song "Thizzle Dance" are an invitation to everyone to join in on his signature dance move, the "thizzle dance." Mac Dre explains that the dance involves making a face like you smell some piss, bouncing to the beat, and wiping off the smirk on your shirt. He then dips to the ground, wipes the sweat off his face, and pops back up to slide and pop his collar. Mac Dre breaks down the move further and includes the "bird" before dusting himself off and inviting everyone to join in on the dance.
The song is a representation of the hyphy movement, which originated in the Bay Area of California during the late 1990s and early 2000s. The hyphy movement is characterized by its energetic and frenetic style, often featuring fast-paced beats and aggressive lyrics. Mac Dre was a prominent figure in the hyphy movement, and the "Thizzle Dance" is one of its most iconic dance moves.
The lyrics of the song also suggest that thizz, a slang term for the drug ecstasy, is an essential component of the thizzle dance. Mac Dre references thizz several times throughout the song, and the dance seems to be intrinsically linked to the drug. The lyrical content of the song is controversial, as it appears to promote drug use, and the thizzle dance has been associated with drug culture.
Line by Line Meaning
hello everybody(hi)
Mac Dre greets his listeners before introducing them to the Thizzle Dance.
id like to introduce you to the thizzle dance(thizzle dance?)
Mac Dre informs his listeners he's going to teach them the Thizzle Dance.
thizzle dance i said
Mac Dre emphasizes again that he's talking about the Thizzle Dance.
can ya do the thizzle dance
Mac Dre asks his listeners if they're able to perform the Thizzle Dance.
first i do it like this
Mac Dre proceeds to explain the steps of the Thizzle Dance.
i put a look on my face like i smell some piss
Mac Dre describes the facial expression he makes while performing the Thizzle Dance.
bounce to the beat till it starts to hurt
Mac Dre tells his listeners to move with the rhythm of the music until it becomes physically demanding.
then i dust all the smirk off me shirt
Mac Dre shakes off any arrogance or cockiness while doing the Thizzle Dance.
dip to the ground as i catch the base
Mac Dre explains a move where he dips down to the ground while keeping pace with the bass of the music.
then i wipe all the sweat off me face
Mac Dre wipes the sweat off his face from dancing before continuing with the Thizzle Dance.
pop back up then i start to slide
Mac Dre quickly stands back up and slides to the beat of the music.
popping my collar, as i glide
Mac Dre accentuates his movements by popping his collar while gliding across the dance floor.
then i break the thang down and do the bird
Mac Dre does a move called 'the bird' while breaking down the Thizzle Dance.
dust my self off like i just stole third
Mac Dre brushes himself off after performing the Thizzle Dance and compares it to the feeling of stealing a base in baseball.
come on everybody,nows the chance
Mac Dre encourages his listeners to join him in the Thizzle Dance.
fuck the harlem shake,its the thizzle dance
Mac Dre promotes the Thizzle Dance as a superior alternative to the popular Harlem Shake dance.
when i do it,they say im killin it
Mac Dre boasts about his ability to perform the Thizzle Dance.
the look on my face mean im feelin it
Mac Dre references the facial expression he makes during the Thizzle Dance as a sign that he's truly enjoying himself.
just like the niggas that im chillin wit
Mac Dre claims that everyone he's dancing with is also having fun doing the Thizzle Dance.
u cant do the thizz unless you killin it
Mac Dre implies that the Thizzle Dance requires skill and confidence to perform properly.
this the last verse then im sellin it
Mac Dre states that this is the final verse of the song and he's concluding the Thizzle Dance lesson.
after this,niggas gon be stealin it
Mac Dre predicts that people will be copying and imitating the Thizzle Dance after hearing his song.
this is hip hop wit no johnny gil in it
Mac Dre insists that the Thizzle Dance is authentic hip-hop and not influenced by R&B singer Johnny Gill.
yo we new edition or principals spillin it
Mac Dre compares himself and his crew to New Edition and school principals who share knowledge with their students.
im 12 years strong and im still in it
Mac Dre boasts about his longevity in the hip-hop game and how he's still relevant after 12 years.
now im slugged up and ive been grillin it
Mac Dre is describing his expensive accessories and jewelry while continuing to perform the Thizzle Dance.
i dont care who im in the buildin wit
Mac Dre says he doesn't care who's around while he's doing the Thizzle Dance because he's confident and having a good time.
i do the dance wit nancy von chilinwich
Mac Dre makes a reference to a fictitious person named Nancy von Chilinwich who he wants to teach the Thizzle Dance.
ah,what,thizz
Mac Dre encourages his listeners to join him in saying 'thizz'.
ah,thizz,what
Mac Dre continues to encourage his listeners to shout 'thizz' with him.
thizz dance till the sun dont shine
Mac Dre emphasizes that the Thizzle Dance can go on all day and night.
can ya do the thizzle dance, pants?
Mac Dre playfully asks if listeners can perform the Thizzle Dance as well as he can.
dance,thizz dance
Mac Dre repeats the name of the dance.
can ya do the thizzle dance
Mac Dre continues to ask if anyone can perform the Thizzle Dance.
thizz dance
Mac Dre repeats the name of the dance again.
thizz dance
Mac Dre repeats the name of the dance for the final time.
can ya do the thizzle dance
Mac Dre ends the song by asking the listeners one more time if they can perform the Thizzle Dance.
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@boz2094
what the fuck's up with that coffin picture?! i'm trying to thizzle here.
@MariaLopez-gi6yx
seriously! -__-
@NotQuiteLucid
Mac Dre's just showin you he's thizzin in the afterlife don't get depressed
@boz2094
NotQuiteLucid Thanks man.
@NotQuiteLucid
*****
Death is just another path to thizz. One which we all must take.
@KPad87
Dat nigga got that thizz face
@monicagrado8848
This will forever slap💯🔥Even played in the skating rinks when I was a kid and everybody would be doing this dance❤️ R.I.P Mac Dre
Much Love from Kansas City, Missouri
@mr.haynes965
I'm from Virginia Beach...I was a big fan of Bay Area hip hip in High School...Still am...When Dre got killed it fucked me up...keep poppin them collars...Love from the EAST to the WEST!
Thizz In Peace Mac
@claypoxon4452
Who still doin the thizzle dance in 2022 🔥🔥🔥
@AdrianGomez-xg1zy
Clay Poxon yo , skin tight, I’m teaching my 8 year old daughter how to do it!