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.
Valley Joe
Mac Dre Lyrics
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They say pimpin' aint easy
And nigga, they aint neva lie
We ride back to back thru the track faul on suicide
Watch me glide on twenties
Get money
Smokin' backwoods on pills
Breakin' bitches that will
Only special women
Livin' up and down the blocks slangin' rocks slangin' cock
Pimp til I die
Im so fly
Thats where I am and thats where Im not
Im Lil Bruce baby, I come from the V
The home of iternaroles but MD
-=- PSD -=-
== Headline text ==
You think I can about schan or snatch
And Im runnin' scams to get my hands on scratch
Understand that
Woman romance without financeamie
Stands no chance with my man of my pedigree
Call my hoggish if you would
Shoulda been a part of Sick Wid It Records
Wit a pig on my necklace
What ya dig my possesions is the gaz my gift
Why should it matter if its turf shit werent for shit
Nigga we hurt shit
That is rebirth wit it
Thats what it the gaz shit
Man we curse wit it
As for us we did it
So nigga name it I done it
And love to hit it while she on her stomach
Money and hundreds
-=- Chorus -=-
Im from the V-A double L E-J-O
Where sellin' narcotics is all I know
Im from the valley with sally silly dank biiitch
What it is what it is what it is
-=- B-Legit -=-
A boss up
Never fuck its red lights with a toss up
A tangle where we crossed up
Its big shit
V town affiliates
Just watch us rip shit
The ganster or the pimp shit
No simp shit
Bitch I must I mean
Out the ricks
Wit kicks
And gun machines
You know the green
The thing we was dieing to get
Its a reason why my niggas came so damn sick
When I represent
Bitch I put it on dubbs
Park it by the club and let the rat heads rub
Im out to get the cheddar
If she fight
Nigga let her
It dont matter
I stay fatter
-=- Mac Dre -=-
It dont matter
As long as my pockets get fatter
I dont give a fuck if savilians got scatter
Im the last batter
Better hit a homerun
When I stick my dick in I watch how fast she cum
Up the block sideways when I shift I turnt quick
And after that first dick
Im all in your purse bitch
Mac Drizae
Off the hizzae
Goin' off hennihizae
And a half of thizel (thizel)
Romper Roomin'
No cartoonin'
Makin' it scrill
Keepin' it real
Bitch the mill
-=- Chorus -=-
(4x)
The lyrics of the song "Valley Joe" by Mac Dre showcases the life of a pimp who is proud of his profession and has no qualms about his way of earning money through the exploitation of women. Lil Bruce in the first verse glorifies pimping and indicates that it's a difficult but profitable job, which he is not afraid to do. He mentions his status as being from Vallejo, where he is surrounded by drugs and has no other choice but to be a pimp. PSD's verse mentions that women without finances have no chance with men like him, and he doesn't care about anything else but money. B-Legit's verse speaks of his lifestyle as a gangster and a pimp, with no room for sentimentality or simplicity.
The chorus repeats the phrase 'Im from the V-A double L E-J-O', where drug-dealing is the only way of life that people know, and selling narcotics is the norm. It emphasizes the fact that the place is a breeding ground for crime and illegal trade.
Overall, the lyrics personify the sentiments of people who come from impoverished backgrounds and have no other way to earn a living but to engage in illegal and immoral activities, with pimping being one of them.
Line by Line Meaning
They say pimpin' aint easy
Pimping is a difficult and challenging profession as people have been saying for a long time.
And nigga, they aint neva lie
Indeed, people were not lying when they said that pimping is not an easy job.
We ride back to back thru the track faul on suicide
We ride back to back on the street as if we are about to commit suicide, which shows how fearless we are.
Watch me glide on twenties
Watch me drive smoothly on 20-inch rims of my car.
Get money
Making money is my top priority.
Smokin' backwoods on pills
I smoke backwoods rolled with codeine pills, which puts me in a euphoric state.
Breakin' bitches that will
Controlling and manipulating women to do my bidding is one of my strengths.
Cause its pimpin'
This is what being a pimp is all about.
Only special women
I only work with women who are special and can handle the pimping game.
Livin' up and down the blocks slangin' rocks slangin' cock
I live my life on the streets, selling drugs and pimping women.
Pimp til I die
I will continue to pimp until the day I die.
Im so fly
I am very stylish and fashionable.
Thats where I am and thats where Im not
I am always present in the moment and never look back in regret or forward in worry.
You think I can about schan or snatch
I do not care about small and insignificant things like gossip or women.
And Im runnin' scams to get my hands on scratch
I run scams and schemes to make money quickly and easily.
Understand that
This is the reality of my life.
Woman romance without financeamie
If a woman wants a romantic relationship with me, she must contribute financially.
Stands no chance with my man of my pedigree
A woman who cannot support me financially has no chance with me as I come from a family of high social standing.
Call my hoggish if you would
You could describe me as greedy or selfish if you wanted to.
Shoulda been a part of Sick Wid It Records
I should have been signed to Sick Wid It Records, a popular record label, as I have a lot of talent.
Wit a pig on my necklace
I wear a necklace with a pig pendant on it, which symbolizes my wealth and success.
What ya dig my possesions is the gaz my gift
My possessions, including my pig necklace, represent my personal style and success.
Why should it matter if its turf shit werent for shit
It does not matter where I came from or what kind of work I do as long as I am successful.
Nigga we hurt shit
I cause damage and destruction wherever I go, which is a testament to my power and influence.
That is rebirth wit it
Through my actions, I am able to create something new and better for myself and those around me.
Thats what it the gaz shit
My unique style and possessions make me stand out and demand attention from others.
Man we curse wit it
Our success is often accompanied by negative consequences and bad luck, but we persevere.
As for us we did it
We have accomplished a lot and celebrate our success.
So nigga name it I done it
There is nothing that I have not done or accomplished in my life.
And love to hit it while she on her stomach
I enjoy having sex with a woman while she is lying on her stomach.
Money and hundreds
I am focused on making money and having hundred dollar bills in my possession.
Where sellin' narcotics is all I know
I have made a career selling drugs as it is the only thing I know how to do well.
Im from the valley with sally silly dank biiitch
I come from the Valley and enjoy smoking high-quality marijuana with my female acquaintances.
A boss up
I am a leader and in charge of my life and the lives of those around me.
Never fuck its red lights with a toss up
I do not allow anything to slow me down, including red lights on the road.
A tangle where we crossed up
We have had conflicts with others in the past, but we have crossed paths and made amends.
Its big shit
We are dealing with important and significant matters.
V town affiliates
I am associated with the people and community of Vallejo, California.
Just watch us rip shit
Witness our power and influence as we destroy everything in our path.
The ganster or the pimp shit
I am engaged in both gangster and pimping activities.
No simp shit
I do not engage in behavior that would be considered soft or weak, including being overly kind to women.
Bitch I must I mean
I am determined and will stop at nothing to achieve my goals.
Out the ricks
I am out of my usual environment and exploring new areas.
Wit kicks
I am wearing stylish shoes.
And gun machines
I am armed and dangerous with guns and other weapons.
You know the green
You know that I am focused on making money and having wealth.
The thing we was dieing to get
Money is the thing that we want and need more than anything else.
Its a reason why my niggas came so damn sick
There is a reason why my friends and associates are so confident and successful.
When I represent
When I am representing myself and my values.
Bitch I put it on dubbs
I put my style and personality on display and show them off to others.
Park it by the club and let the rat heads rub
I park my car by the club and allow people to admire it and show me respect.
Im out to get the cheddar
My goal is to make as much money as possible.
If she fight
If a woman resists my advances or attempts to leave, I let her go.
Nigga let her
I am not interested in forcing women to do things they do not want to do.
It dont matter
It does not matter what obstacles or challenges come my way, I will overcome them.
As long as my pockets get fatter
My main goal is to make money and become wealthier.
I dont give a fuck if savilians got scatter
I do not care about the chaos or destruction that may occur in my community or among my acquaintances.
Im the last batter
I am the final person who can make a difference and accomplish something significant.
Better hit a homerun
I must succeed and hit a home run before my time runs out and it is too late.
When I stick my dick in I watch how fast she cum
I am skilled at pleasing women sexually and take pride in it.
Up the block sideways when I shift I turnt quick
I drive recklessly and quickly in my car through the streets.
And after that first dick
After I have sex with a woman for the first time.
Im all in your purse bitch
I am in control of a woman's financial resources and personal possessions.
Mac Drizae
My stage name is Mac Drizae.
Off the hizzae
I am excited and energized.
Goin' off hennihizae
I am drinking Hennessy, which is making me more excited and enthusiastic.
And a half of thizel (thizel)
I am also smoking marijuana to amplify my high and euphoria.
Romper Roomin'
I am engaging in childish and immature behavior.
No cartoonin'
But I am still focused on my business and goals, not just childish behavior.
Makin' it scrill
I am making significant amounts of money and experiencing success.
Keepin' it real
I remain true to myself and my values even as I experience success and wealth.
Bitch the mill
Money is the most important thing to me.
Contributed by Isabella H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dewayne
Dre killed it on this 1 slapper!!
Ricky E
This song smashes, The bay always has the best slaps since the dre days
StanginNbangin YouTube Account
STILL BUMPIN IN DAMN NEAR 2022 YOU BEEZY! โ๏ธโน๏ธ๐ฏ
Stedman Holsey
Bumpin this in ATL
OWCH E.N.T. TV
In MY TOP 5 Mac Dre songs of all time
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@Jessie James any and every Mac dre song!!!!!
Jessie James
Wats your top 5?MAC DRE4LIFE
Mister Calisthenics
still slappin'......still a MAC DRE party this way....
Roberto Francisco Lopez
Dre snapped on this
TREE SAP
we still out here slumping this one