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.

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Throw that ass in a circle, throw that ass in a circle (empi--re)
Want with that shit, what would i want with that shit
Im trying turn up, uh now listen

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Throw That Ass in a Circle" by Mac Dre, talks about the artist's desire to turn up and have a good time. He implores his listeners to get wild and "throw that ass in a circle," an idiomatic phrase often used to encourage dancing and letting loose. Mac Dre's commanding tone conjures up images of a party atmosphere and encourages the audience to embrace their wild side. The line "Want with that shit, what would I want with that shit" appears to be a dismissal of any negativity or criticism aimed at the song or the artist's message. Mac Dre is solely focused on having fun and does not care about the opinions of others. The repetition of the phrase throughout the song emphasizes the celebratory tone and encourages the audience to keep dancing.

Overall, the lyrics to "Throw That Ass in a Circle" are meant to be fun and carefree. The song aligns with Mac Dre's signature style of party music and encourages listeners to let loose and have fun. The tone and repetition of the chorus encourage the audience to embrace their wild side and let go of inhibitions.

Line by Line Meaning

Throw that ass in a circle, throw that ass in a circle (empi--re)
Shake your buttocks in a circular motion repeatedly, as requested in the song title, accompanied by the sound of the Empire beat.

Want with that shit, what would i want with that shit
What purpose would I have for any negative energy or drama, I am solely focused on having a good time and enjoying the music.

Im trying turn up, uh now listen
I am attempting to increase the level of excitement and energy in this gathering, so please pay attention and join in the fun.

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