One of Mac Mall’s first singles was a song called “Ghetto Theme”, and the music video directed by Tupac Shakur in 1993. He was also longtime friends with the Mac Dre, who was his mentor early on in his career/ repairing their friendship a couple of years before Dre’s death.[clarification needed] He is one of the premier artists on Dre’s Thizz Entertainment label. He is also cousins to E-40 and B-Legit.
In 1993 Mac Mall released his debut album Illegal Business? on the Young Black Brotha label. He was just 15 years old at the time his debut album was released. Khayree Shaheed worked as the producer and the album featured Ray Luv, Mac Dre and The Mac. In 1995 he contributed a verse to E-40’s “Dusted and Disgusted”, and in 1996 he signed a record deal with Relativity Records, which released his second, and most successful album, Untouchable.
In 1999, he started his own Sessed Out label, the first release being the compilation Mac Mall Presents the Mallennium, followed by his first solo album on the label, Illegal Business? 2000 a year later, although his popularity of a few years earlier had waned. Immaculate followed in 2001, on which he mixed gangster rap with religious themes, with Mackin’ Speaks Louder Than Words in 2002 and Illegal Game in 2004. He also contributed to the first “Boss Ballin” compilation record produced by D-Shot, cousin of Mac Mall and brother of E-40 and former member of the Bay Area Group “The Click”.
Discography:
* 1993: Illegal Business?
* 1996: Untouchable
* 1999: Illegal Business? 2000
* 1999: Mallennium
* 2000: Beware of Those (With JT the Bigga Figga)
* 2001: Immaculate
* 2002: Mackin Speaks Louder Than Words
* 2004: Illegal Game (With JT the Bigga Figga)
* 2004: The Macuscripts, Vol. 1
* 2005: The Macuscripts, Vol. 2
* 2005: The Macuscripts, Vol. 3
* 2005: The Macuscripts, Vol. 4
* 2005: Da U.S. Open (With Mac Dre)
* 2006: Thizziana Stoned And The Temple of Shrooms
Crack Da 40
Mac Mall Lyrics
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Yeah man, cracking that forty
It's young Mac Mall
What up hoes
[Verse 1]
Crack the forty, and then I take a big swig
They play the beat, so you know I gots to get
Because my cutties and my money's what it's all about
That forty ounce got me buzzed so I'm acting kind of funny
Reach into my pockets then I pull out some money
That I spend on the brew
Rush to the liquor store then go get burnt with my crew
I take the top off and poor some on the concrete
For my cutties that's in jail or deceased
I take a swig then I pass it to my partner
And I'm sipping on a forty got no time for a tall can
Because I need some of that real shit
And sixteen ounces just won't get me lit
See I'm a young nigga but I drink a forty quick
I don't drink cisco cause that shit make me sick
Instead, I'm sipping up on a forty-O
I'm feeling cool, so let me talk to a ho
And I ain't tripping even though I took a forty to the head
Breath cool, cause I'm chewing on some Big Red
Fuck talking, let's rush to the motel
Because the forty, dog, got my dick hard as steel
That's how it is when your hooked with the cess and me
Because my cutty, just love to crack the forty
[Break]
That's right, that's right
Just love to crack the forty
Love to crack the forty
[Verse 2]
And at the shows, keep the forty in the stash box
Because you know, its guaranteed, to get the hoes hot
I take a swig before I get up on the microphone
I'm feeling kind of tipsy so I won't leave the hoes alone
They ruined this moment to pour my brew up on the sidewalk
I say 'Fuck naw' and a lot of shy talk
They want to chase me but I'm just too fast
But I'm black and white all those punk fools in the task
And I'm gone when I hit a bitch real quick
With the forty ounce still in my grip
And it's one cause I smoked ya peep
But you probably would have caught me
If you would've took a swig of the forty
[Break]
The motherfucking forty
[Verse 3]
I sip on OE, St. Ides, or Magnum
Cause when it come to forty dog you know I got to have one
To start my day off right
But if I drink two it might keep me cool until the night, yeah
And then I gots to get real ripped
Crack the forty, take a sip cause you know I'm on that cess tip
Look at the bottle, man, it might hypnotize ya
True blue mack never drink Budweiser
Back in the days, a cutty of mine passed the brew
I took a little sip; it tasted kind of cool
But as I got older, the sips got much bigger
Now I'm a hard-ass, bad-ass young nigga
That's how it is, partner if you know me
Cause everybody in the motherfucking hood love to crack the forty
[Shout-outs and talking to fade]
"Crack Da 40" by Mac Mall is a rap song that is all about drinking a forty-ounce bottle of malt liquor. The song's lyrics describe the process of drinking a forty and how it affects the rapper's behavior. In the first verse, Mac Mall talks about pulling out money to buy a forty and pouring some of it out for his friends who are in jail or have passed away. He also mentions how a forty gets him buzzed and acting funny. In the second verse, he talks about how he drinks a forty before shows and how it helps him interact with women. He also talks about how he's become more accustomed to drinking malt liquor over time and how it's a popular drink in his neighborhood.
The song is an example of early 90s West Coast gangsta rap, which often featured explicit lyrics about alcohol, drugs, and violence. In this case, the focus is on the drinking of forty-ounce bottles of malt liquor, which were popular in urban areas at the time. The song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of what it's like to drink a forty and how it affects one's behavior and outlook.
Despite its controversial subject matter, "Crack Da 40" was a hit when it was released in 1993. It features a catchy beat and memorable lyrics that helped establish Mac Mall as a rising star in the Bay Area rap scene. Today, the song is considered a classic of the genre and is often cited as an example of how West Coast rap evolved in the early 90s.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah man, cracking that forty
Starting to drink a forty-ounce bottle of alcohol
Crack the forty, and then I take a big swig
Opening the bottle and drinking a large amount of its contents
They play the beat, so you know I gots to get
Hearing the music and feeling the need to start drinking
I'm in the middle of the street getting cessed out
Being under the influence of cannabis while outside
Because my cutties and my money's what it's all about
Prioritizing friends and money above all else
That forty ounce got me buzzed so I'm acting kind of funny
Feeling intoxicated and exhibiting unusual behavior
Reach into my pockets then I pull out some money
Taking cash from pockets and using it to buy more alcohol
That I spend on the brew
Using the money to purchase alcohol
Rush to the liquor store then go get burnt with my crew
Quickly going to buy alcohol and then drinking with friends
I take the top off and pour some on the concrete
Pouring some of the alcohol on the ground as a tribute to absent friends
For my cutties that's in jail or deceased
Dedicating the alcohol to friends who are imprisoned or died
I take a swig then I pass it to my partner
Drinking from the bottle and then sharing it with a friend
And I'm sipping on a forty got no time for a tall can
Preferring to drink a forty-ounce bottle instead of a different size
Because I need some of that real shit
Wanting a strong alcoholic beverage
And sixteen ounces just won't get me lit
Considering sixteen-ounce cans insufficient for getting drunk
See I'm a young nigga but I drink a forty quick
Being young, but able to drink a forty-ounce bottle fast
I don't drink cisco cause that shit make me sick
Avoiding a particular type of alcohol
Instead, I'm sipping up on a forty-O
Drinking a forty-ounce bottle of alcohol
I'm feeling cool, so let me talk to a ho
Feeling confident and initiating conversation with a female
And I ain't tripping even though I took a forty to the head
Not feeling affected by drinking a large amount of alcohol
Breath cool, cause I'm chewing on some Big Red
Freshening breath by chewing mint-flavored gum
Fuck talking, let's rush to the motel
Choosing to have sex instead of talk
Because the forty, dog, got my dick hard as steel
Feeling sexually aroused due to drinking alcohol
And at the shows, keep the forty in the stash box
Hiding the alcohol at concerts
Because you know, it's guaranteed, to get the hoes hot
Expecting women to be attracted to someone who drinks a forty-ounce bottle
I take a swig before I get up on the microphone
Drinking alcohol before performing on stage
I'm feeling kind of tipsy so I won't leave the hoes alone
Being slightly drunk and flirting with women
They ruined this moment to pour my brew up on the sidewalk
Disturbing the experience by spilling the alcohol on the ground
But I'm black and white all those punk fools in the task
Being confident and unafraid of law enforcement
And I'm gone when I hit a bitch real quick
Leaving quickly after interacting with someone in a negative way
With the forty ounce still in my grip
Holding onto the bottle of alcohol while leaving the scene
And it's one cause I smoked ya peep
Winning the confrontation because of past exploits with cannabis
But you probably would have caught me
Acknowledging that he could have been caught
If you would've took a swig of the forty
Implying that the bottle of alcohol provides a certain invincibility
Cause when it come to forty dog you know I got to have one
Preferring forty-ounce bottles of alcohol above others
To start my day off right
Drinking alcohol early in the day
But if I drink two it might keep me cool until the night, yeah
Maybe continuing to drink throughout the day to stay buzzed
And then I gots to get real ripped
Choosing to get significantly more drunk later in the day
Crack the forty, take a sip cause you know I'm on that cess tip
Drinking alcohol and smoking cannabis together
Look at the bottle, man, it might hypnotize ya
Marveling at the large bottle of alcohol
True blue mack never drink Budweiser
Preferring certain types of alcohol
Back in the days, a cutty of mine passed the brew
Having friends share alcohol in the past
I took a little sip; it tasted kind of cool
Trying a new type of alcohol and enjoying it
But as I got older, the sips got much bigger
Drinking larger amounts of alcohol over time
Now I'm a hard-ass, bad-ass young nigga
Being confident and tough
That's how it is, partner if you know me
Being recognizable by one's heavy drinking
Cause everybody in the motherfucking hood love to crack the forty
The prevalence of drinking forty-ounce bottles of alcohol in this particular community
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