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
People Ever Ask You
Mac Mall Lyrics
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(Uh)
Check check one two.
Hot shit.
(Oh yea)
(Uh)
Young Black Brotha hot shit.
(What?)
Confident One
(Representin'!)
(Wha what?)
(Spit this shit for me than man)
(This Mac Mall in here)
(You feel me playa?)
(Check this out)
(I'm gon' let these niggas know what's really goin' on though)
[Chorus: x2]
Do people ever ask you why you smoke so much weed?
Why yo pants saggin' while you sippin' Hennessy?
Smashin a V-12 doin' one-sixty
Tryin' to get this money so we in this bitch deep.
Here's the reason why TC-1 don't give a fuck
'Cause niggas won't lend you a dime when you down on yo luck
plus they buck
when you up these hooligan niggas 'll leave you stuck
an if you as cold as starvin'
nobody put a nickle in your cup
reprehensible attitudes is what we dealin' wit
an in this Millennium we die
from one stroke of our dick
what a world
when you ain't got nothin' they say "He ain't bout shit."
An when you ball to often these niggas they want you to quit
(stop, stop!)
We up against all odds as we sippin' Hennessy
avoidin' shady niggas
quick to blast at racist police
an to you money hungry bitches
I won't even waste my time
I give a fuck how fine
I won't spend a fuckin' dime
I'm tired of you niggas an yo repetitious talk
how you's a killa that stalks
a pimp wit that walk
let me shake my ashes as this THC ignites
Khayree turn the beat up an pass the weed to fix your sight
beware of them niggas who won't look you in yo eye
smilin' all the time
but in they heart is despise
check the blueprints
study the (sclumatics??)
learn the lesson
an as you roll four deep in your whip my niggas here's the question.
[Chorus]
I wrote this fo' them inquiring minds
who need to worry bout they own an stay the fuck outta mine
punk niggas always whinin' an lyin'
all on my mutha fuckin' nuts
juss like them chickens in the beauty salon, choppin' me up
suckas get so emotional
when you ridin' they hoe
or when you ballin' an they out there broke
but I'd a seen niggas wit loot hatin' on me too
'Cause I done
treated they boo juss like a prostitute
let her slide on my dick
an she gave me ya whole script
how much mail you workin' wit
an where ya hide them kicks
but I ain't trippin off you trick, I'd rather spark me a spliff
the white widow wit the Afghan-hashish mix
bitches get so passionate
when a nigga fuck the pussy
steal the heart
an take the chips an then dip
an when you tell all your friends they like, "No he didn't!"
an in yo face they might tell ya that Mac Mall ain't shit
but that was one big mistake that was made by this chick
see she told 'em how I fucked now her cousins my new bitch
real mackin' hear me
go on an crack the Henny
go on an spark the Philly
we goin' straight to the land
now if I dropped ya on the track
hit the block in a Lac
when I see you later
you besta have me a grand
call me more than a playa
fool I'm more like the coach
runnin' plays on the bench
"Go deep young hoe!!"
[Chorus]
I show the world no mercy
shall let no nigga serve me
shall let no bitch disturb me
she juss ain't worthy
born in the game, forced to get my hands dirty
an life is like a house party an I'm strapped
plus perkin'
always off the Roper
you always see me loaded
I always stay paid punk an all you marks can quote it
I spit that true game
an you been fiendin' fo' it
like every line is heir-on coated
hip-hop an you own it!
[Chorus]
Deep, deep, deep!
Fa sho.
Let 'em know about it.
Let 'em know about it, Mac Mall in this bitch nigga.
Fa all my mutha fuckin' folks
What's up to my niggas out in Oakland.
What's up to my mutha fuckas in Frisco.
Fa sho.
Uh-huh.
My niggas out there in South Central.
Watts!! What's up!!
(Keep it poppin' man)
Yeah mutha fucka.
Always, always keep it poppin'. (Mac Mall)
(Get that money so we in this bitch)
Vallejo.
I ain't forget you baby.
I ain't forget you.
Yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo.
Uh. (Tryin' to get this money)
We in here.
Ferg!
What's up baby!
I'm comin' off a cold man.
Hit these suckas wit some of this super simple funk, one time ya know.
Yeah sumpthin' for that trunk.
Mac Mall's song "Do people ever ask you" is a song that speaks to the issues young black men face in communities plagued by poverty and gang violence. In the chorus Mac Mall asks a series of questions about why people question the actions and choices of those living in these communities. He highlights the pressure faced by these young men and the reasons why they engage in actions such as smoking weed, sagging their pants, driving fast cars and trying to make money. He explains that they do these things as a form of escapism from the harsh realities they face every day, including racial profiling and police brutality.
The verses of the song delve deeper into these issues, with Mac Mall describing how these young men often have no one to turn to when they are down on their luck, as people turn away when they cannot profit from them. He also speaks about the predatory attitudes of some women who are only interested in men when they have money. He warns listeners to be wary of fake friends and people who have hidden agendas.
Overall, the song provides a picture of the struggles and realities of life for many young men in marginalized communities, while simultaneously highlighting the need for understanding, empathy and support.
Line by Line Meaning
Do people ever ask you why you smoke so much weed?
Have you ever been questioned about your excessive smoking habits?
Why yo pants saggin' while you sippin' Hennessy?
Why are you wearing pants that barely stay up while drinking Hennessy?
Smashin a V-12 doin' one-sixty
Driving a high-speed V-12 car recklessly
Tryin' to get this money so we in this bitch deep.
Attempting to make money by putting in a lot of effort.
Here's the reason why TC-1 don't give a fuck
This is why TC-1 doesn't care about anything
'Cause niggas won't lend you a dime when you down on yo luck
People won't lend money when you are in need
plus they buck
In fact, they may even go against you
when you up these hooligan niggas 'll leave you stuck
When you are successful, these criminals will betray you
an if you as cold as starvin', nobody put a nickle in your cup
Despite being broke and hungry, people won't help you out financially
reprehensible attitudes is what we dealin' wit
Dealing with negative attitudes
an in this Millennium we die from one stroke of our dick
In this era, we can die from sexually transmitted diseases
what a world when you ain't got nothin' they say 'He ain't bout shit.'
A situation where someone with nothing is viewed as useless
An when you ball to often these niggas they want you to quit
When you are too successful, people may want you to stop or give up
We up against all odds as we sippin' Hennessy
Drinking Hennessy while facing extreme challenges
avoidin' shady niggas quick to blast at racist police
Staying away from negative people and avoiding police brutality
an to you money hungry bitches I won't even waste my time
Not willing to spend time or money on greedy women
I give a fuck how fine I won't spend a fuckin' dime
Not willing to spend money regardless of the woman's looks
I'm tired of you niggas an yo repetitious talk
Tired of hearing repetitive conversations from certain people
how you's a killa that stalks
People who claim to be killers and stalk their prey
a pimp wit that walk
People who act like pimps and walk with confidence
let me shake my ashes as this THC ignites
Getting high on marijuana while shaking off the ashes
Khayree turn the beat up an pass the weed to fix your sight
Turning up the music and sharing marijuana to enhance the experience
beware of them niggas who won't look you in yo eye
Being cautious around people who avoid eye contact
smilin' all the time but in they heart is despise
People who may act friendly but have negative feelings towards you
check the blueprints study the (sclumatics??)
Examining the details and schematics of something
learn the lesson an as you roll four deep in your whip my niggas here's the question.
As you ride with four of your friends, think about the following question
I wrote this fo' them inquiring minds who need to worry bout they own an stay the fuck outta mine
This song is for people who should mind their own business and stay out of mine
punk niggas always whinin' an lyin' all on my mutha fuckin' nuts
People who are constantly complaining, lying, and bothering someone
juss like them chickens in the beauty salon, choppin' me up
Like the gossiping people in a beauty salon
suckas get so emotional when you ridin' they hoe
People get jealous when you are with someone they consider their own
or when you ballin' an they out there broke
People who are broke get jealous when they see someone with wealth
but I'd a seen niggas wit loot hatin' on me too
Even people with money may be envious of someone else's success
Cause I done treated they boo juss like a prostitute
People got upset because he treated their significant other like a prostitute
let her slide on my dick an she gave me ya whole script
Having sex with someone's partner and getting information about them in return
how much mail you workin' wit an where ya hide them kicks
Finding out how much money someone has and where they are hiding their valuables
but I ain't trippin off you trick, I'd rather spark me a spliff
Not caring about the person he wronged and would rather smoke marijuana
the white widow wit the Afghan-hashish mix
Smoking a combination of two types of marijuana
bitches get so passionate when a nigga fuck the pussy
Women get very emotional when someone they like has sex with them
steal the heart an take the chips an then dip
Stealing someone's heart and money before leaving them
an when you tell all your friends they like, 'No he didn't!'
Friends won't believe someone when they hear about their heart and money being stolen
an in yo face they might tell ya that Mac Mall ain't shit
People may insult the artist's name in front of him
but that was one big mistake that was made by this chick
The person who wronged Mac Mall made a big mistake
see she told 'em how I fucked now her cousins my new bitch
Telling people about having sex with Mac Mall lead to him being with her cousin now
real mackin' hear me go on an crack the Henny go on an spark the Philly we goin' straight to the land
Being a real player by drinking Hennessy and smoking marijuana before heading out
now if I dropped ya on the track hit the block in a Lac
If he left someone behind, they should get rich and look good
when I see you later you besta have me a grand
Giving an ultimatum for someone to have a significant amount of money when they see him again
call me more than a playa fool I'm more like the coach
Considering himself more than a player but a coach as well
runnin' plays on the bench 'Go deep young hoe!!'
Making calls and decisions from the sidelines
I show the world no mercy shall let no nigga serve me
Not allowing anyone to take control or take advantage of him
shall let no bitch disturb me she juss ain't worthy
Women should not affect him and they must be worthy to be in his life
born in the game, forced to get my hands dirty an life is like a house party an I'm strapped plus perkin'
Having to play dirty in life that is full of ups and downs and being ready for anything
always off the Roper you always see me loaded
Always enjoying alcohol and being intoxicated in public
I always stay paid punk an all you marks can quote it
Always making money and proving his success
I spit that true game an you been fiendin' fo' it
Providing real knowledge and insights that people are craving
like every line is heir-on coated hip-hop an you own it!
Every word is valuable and people need to appreciate and understand the value of hip-hop
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