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
Mac Jesus
Mac Mall Lyrics
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... Halleuah!
I want you to show right now how much you love God! (yeah!)
I want you to show it's your time!
I want you to open up your hearts!
...And open up your wallets! (yeah!)
...And open up your purses! (yeah!)
...And open up your pockets!
Praise the Lord!
[Mac Mall]
There it go
(One more time)
See they didn't think I was gonna come back
Ya' know
(One more time)
Foolish mortal
[Verse 1]
Hundred-carat mouthpiece, boss game
Crowned prince of the street
Hustlers love me like I'm dope money clean
I'm God's gift to pimp shit
There is no other than me
A prophet, a Mac Messiah
Turn water to Hennessey
With disciples that protect my title
With assault rifles
And rain ammo, 40 nights if I go
And I can see the Holy Ghost
When I light green dope
I am the son
The Father put me here to save square souls
Let he who is without sin
Cast the first stone
False prophets fuck you mind
And tell you ballin is wrong
If you want to get bread
Gon' and get ya paper on
But give thanks
I'll be your guidance in the world so cold
Break bread wit my niggaz
Make sure we all eat
But I always knew that Judaist fool
Would double cross me
They didn't give the sucka 13 pieces of silver
They sold the maggot dreams of platinum
And he bit, Stupid-ass nigga!
[Chorus]
Can I get a witness, for Mac Jesus (I, I wanna)
Resurrected with the street Testament (I, I wanna)
So light the blunt and take a hit in my name
Now that I'm back, don't you want to be saved (I want to be saved)
Mac Jesus!
Can I get a witness, for Mac Jesus (I, I wanna)
Resurrected with the street Testament (I, I wanna)
So get 'cha loot and never show no shame
Now that I'm back, don't you want to be saved (I want to be saved)
Mac Jesus!
[Verse 2]
Now when the rollers came to get me
I was high as a kite
You see I knew this was my fate
I did not beg for my life
They stripped me naked
And made me wear rags
And murdered every man and woman
Who believed in Mackin-Ass
Told my followers I was phony
Mall don't come with the raw
He ain't the one and only son
Of Mac-Allah
Took off the rim I had on
Replaced it with a crown of thorns
Think they take me out the game
But man they really ain't knowin'
Now as I sit on the cross
My fate is sealed, or so the thought
Told my mother save her tears
Cause this is world is lost
There I am next to a killer and thief
All because I laced the land
With G-A-M-E (the thief said...)
The thief said "if you the shit
Jump off the crucifix
You ain't the kid of the Mac-God
How you be dissed like this?"
But the killer thought different
Knew my words was true
Said "I'm a sinner but I'm willing to change
If I could come with you"
I told him "Soldier don't worry
I promise when ya pass
You'll meet the King of All Mackin
And live life lav"
As I felt myself going a light hit my face
It was my father
Told me the struggles that I been through
Wasn't a waste
Then I smiled and said " Pops
I'm ready to come home"
After I died they wrapped me up
And my friends and fans mourned
But Allah, motherfucker!
Cause seven days later
I'm resurrected to the game
To bless young playas!
Mac Jesus!
[Chorus]
[Preacher]
...And open up your wallets! (yeah!)
...And open up your purses! (yeah!)
...And open up your pockets!
...And give it up!
Praise the Lord!
Somebody's been talking about me, talking about
I've been riding around in a Cadillac! (What??)
If you love me, and you want to give to me
Then I should be in a Rolls- Royce!! (Yeah!!)
[Chorus]
I, I want to
I, I want to
I, I want to be saved
The lyrics in Mac Mall's song "Mac Jesus" refer to the rapper's own persona as a savior of the streets, a messiah of sorts. The preacher's call for the audience to open up their hearts and wallets is a satirical comment on the tendency of some preachers to exploit their congregations financially. Mac Mall describes himself as a "Mac Messiah" who can turn water into Hennessy, and who has disciples that protect his title with assault rifles. He considers himself to be the Father's gift to pimp shit, a prophet who guides the wayward souls of the square world. He cautions against false prophets who mislead people, telling them that ballin' is wrong.
In the second verse, Mac Mall refers to the crucifixion of Mac Jesus. He tells the story in first person point of view, describing how he was stripped naked and made to wear rags, murdered every man and woman who believed in him, and told his followers he was phony. But as he sits on the cross, he shares his wisdom with a killer and thief who are crucified next to him. The thief taunts him, telling him to jump off the crucifix if he's really the son of the Mac-God. But the killer is moved by his words and asks to come with him. Mac Jesus promises to take him to the King of All Mackin after he passes. As he dies, Mac Mall's father tells him that the struggles he's been through weren't for nothing, and he is resurrected seven days later to bless young players once again.
Line by Line Meaning
There it go
Here I am, ready to make my presence known
(One more time)
Once again, I prove my doubters wrong
See they didn't think I was gonna come back
People doubted my return
Ya' know
You understand
(One more time)
Once again, I prove my doubters wrong
Foolish mortal
Addressing those who underestimated me
Hundred-carat mouthpiece, boss game
I have a confident, influential presence
Crowned prince of the street
I am revered and respected in the streets
Hustlers love me like I'm dope money clean
The hustling community admires me as if I am pure wealth
I'm God's gift to pimp shit
I believe I am divinely appointed to excel in the pimping lifestyle
There is no other than me
No one else compares to me
A prophet, a Mac Messiah
I see myself as a messenger and savior of the Mac lifestyle
Turn water to Hennessey
I possess the power to transform ordinary circumstances into extravagant experiences
With disciples that protect my title
I have loyal followers who defend my reputation
With assault rifles
They are armed and ready to defend me
And rain ammo, 40 nights if I go
They are prepared to engage in intense conflict on my behalf
And I can see the Holy Ghost
I have a deep spiritual connection and insight
When I light green dope
When I smoke marijuana, I attain a higher level of spiritual awareness
I am the son
I believe I am the chosen one, sent by God
The Father put me here to save square souls
God has tasked me with redeeming those who lack street credibility
Let he who is without sin
Only those who are completely faultless
Cast the first stone
Have the right to judge others
False prophets fuck you mind
Dishonest leaders manipulate your thoughts
And tell you ballin is wrong
They discourage pursuing success and enjoying the finer things in life
If you want to get bread
If you desire financial wealth
Gon' and get ya paper on
Go out and hustle to earn money
But give thanks
Always express gratitude
I'll be your guidance in the world so cold
I will provide direction and support in a harsh world
Break bread wit my niggaz
Celebrate and share wealth with my friends
Make sure we all eat
Ensure that we all prosper
But I always knew that Judaist fool
I was aware of the betraying individual
Would double cross me
They would betray my trust
They didn't give the sucka 13 pieces of silver
They did not reward the betrayer as expected
They sold the maggot dreams of platinum
They deceived the betrayer with false promises of wealth and success
And he bit, Stupid-ass nigga!
And he foolishly fell for it
Can I get a witness, for Mac Jesus
Can I find someone who will testify to my divinity, as Mac Jesus?
Resurrected with the street Testament
Revived in the eyes of the streets, following my own gospel
So light the blunt and take a hit in my name
Smoke marijuana as a tribute to me
Now that I'm back, don't you want to be saved
Now that I have returned, don't you desire salvation like me?
Mac Jesus!
I am the Mac Jesus
Now when the rollers came to get me
When the police came to arrest or capture me
I was high as a kite
I was under the influence of drugs
You see I knew this was my fate
I was aware that this was destined to happen
I did not beg for my life
I did not plead for my survival
They stripped me naked
They humiliated me by removing my clothes
And made me wear rags
They made me wear old, torn clothing
And murdered every man and woman
They killed everyone who believed in me
Who believed in Mackin-Ass
Who had faith in my pimping persona
Told my followers I was phony
They spread lies about me to my loyal supporters
Mall don't come with the raw
They claimed I did not possess true greatness
He ain't the one and only son
They denied my unique and special status
Of Mac-Allah
Of the divine pimping power
Took off the rim I had on
They removed the precious jewelry I was wearing
Replaced it with a crown of thorns
They replaced it with a symbol of suffering and mockery
Think they take me out the game
They believed they could eliminate me from the pimping lifestyle
But man they really ain't knowin'
But they truly did not understand
Now as I sit on the cross
As I endure this painful situation
My fate is sealed, or so the thought
It seems like I am destined to face a tragic end
Told my mother save her tears
I urged my mother not to cry for me
Cause this is world is lost
Because this world is corrupted and beyond redemption
There I am next to a killer and thief
I am crucified alongside a criminal
All because I laced the land
Simply because I introduced my pimping lifestyle to the world
With G-A-M-E
With the knowledge and charisma to manipulate the streets
The thief said 'if you the shit
The criminal taunts me, saying if I am truly exceptional
Jump off the crucifix
I should be able to save myself from this suffering
You ain't the kid of the Mac-God
I cannot be the child of the divine pimp
How you be dissed like this?'
How could I be disrespected in this way?
But the killer thought different
However, the criminal formed a different opinion
Knew my words was true
He believed in the authenticity of my message
Said 'I'm a sinner but I'm willing to change
He admitted his sinful nature but expressed a desire to reform
If I could come with you'
If he could join me in the afterlife
I told him 'Soldier don't worry
I reassured him, saying not to fear
I promise when ya pass
I guarantee that when you die
You'll meet the King of All Mackin
You will encounter the supreme ruler of pimping
And live life lav'
And experience a luxurious existence
As I felt myself going a light hit my face
As I prepared to depart from this earthly realm, a divine presence enlightened me
It was my father
It was God, my divine parent
Told me the struggles that I been through
He elucidated the challenges I had faced
Wasn't a waste
They were not in vain
Then I smiled and said 'Pops
With a smile, I addressed God as my father
I'm ready to come home'
I am prepared to return to the heavens
After I died they wrapped me up
After my death, they wrapped my body in burial cloth
And my friends and fans mourned
My loved ones and supporters grieved for my loss
Cause seven days later
But after just seven days
I'm resurrected to the game
I am revived and back in the pimping lifestyle
To bless young playas!
To bring prosperity and success to young hustlers
...And open up your wallets! (yeah!)
Encouraging the audience to be generous with their money
...And open up your purses! (yeah!)
Encouraging the audience to be generous with their money
...And open up your pockets!
Encouraging the audience to be generous with their money
...And give it up!
Urging the audience to donate their money
Praise the Lord!
Expressing gratitude and reverence towards God
Somebody's been talking about me, talking about
Someone has been spreading rumors and discussing me
I've been riding around in a Cadillac! (What??)
They claim I have been driving a Cadillac
If you love me, and you want to give to me
If you truly love me and wish to contribute
Then I should be in a Rolls- Royce!! (Yeah!!)
Then I deserve to possess a luxurious Rolls-Royce
I, I want to
I desire to
I, I want to
I desire to
I, I want to be saved
I wish to achieve salvation
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