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
Together
Mac Mall Lyrics
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Feels good to me
The way that we get down
[ VERSE 1: Mac Mall ]
I appreciate sacrifices you made
And chances you took and all the love that you gave
Mama made a Mac, laced me with boss game
But [Name] is a soldier, a African queen
Taught me 'bout self-respect, self-reliance, self-esteem
Told me to be a man, you stand on your own feet
Only the strong survive, streets prey on the weak
But I thought I could beat it, swore I had masterplan
Had it all mapped out till the rollers cuffed my hand
Damn, musta hurt you more than it hurt me
And me bein a knucklehead didn't make it easy
So mama, I'ma make you proud as possible
I conquer this whole world to make your dreams come true
And mother dearest, when you hear this I just want you to know
That this mama boy love ya fa sho
[ CHORUS: Young Haskell ]
I like
How you come through down for whatever
Stay clever
I like
Cause you know we gotta get this cheddar
Together
I like
How you stay true no matter what the weather
I like
Cause if we gon' ball or fall we gon' do it all
Together
[ VERSE 2: Mac Mall ]
Since we speakin on bein true I can't forget my boo
My right-hand lady, baby, thank you for bein you
Chassies came and went, lot of cats tried to holler
With me you found the real, with you I found a show-stopper
Superbad, can't even flash when the fools jock her
They just wishin that they wifeys was this proper
And you ain't trippin on the chickens that want to peck my scratch
So secure in your position, never worried of rats
The way you do your thing just can't be matched
Got me wide open, yeah baby, believe that
Imagine one day me and you jumpin the broom
I put a baby in your womb, a house in the boons
Now I ain't proposin, just statin that you the kind
I'm feelin bein next to your shine
This thing that we got, some search they whole life to find
And I'm sayin much love, you stood the test of time
[ CHORUS: Young Haskell ]
[ Young Haskell (& Mac Mall) ]
No matter what it's gonna take
(No matter, man)
We gon' hang in there anyway
(Anyway)
We gon' do it real big for real
(Real big for real!)
So we gon' look back, laugh and chill
(Chill, that's right)
No matter what you're goin through
(No matter what you're goin through)
Always be here for you
(I'ma be right here for you)
I'ma be right by your side
(By your side)
Every day and every night
We got to get it
(You know we gotta get it)
I know you're with it
(That's right
I'm knowin you're with it)
I know you're with it
We got to get it, get it, get it, get it, get it
(That's right, that's right
Anytime
What about the cuddies?)
[ VERSE 3: Mac Mall ]
What they say is true, ain't no place like home
And Crestside Valley-Jo is where I call my own
Stayin Sesed Out, one love for all my kinfolks
From the top of G Block to King's liquor sto'
Peace to the triple OG's and all the young guns
Even the homegirls gettin gully where I'm from
535 Crew Thang and Romper Room
F... the small change, let's focus on this long loot
[ CHORUS: Young Haskell ]
[ Mac Mall (& Young Haskell) ]
That's right
Had to take some time out to say
One love to all my peoples
You feel?
Like the saying goes: without you there is no me
(I like the way we get down, down, down)
That's right
Mac Mall and Young Haskell
Doin that damn thang
Fa sho
The song Together by Mac Mall featuring Young Haskell is a tribute to and expression of gratitude for the people who have supported and stood by the artists through thick and thin. Throughout the song, Mac Mall gives credit to Mama, an African Queen, who taught him self-respect, self-reliance, and self-esteem. He promises to make her proud by conquering the world, thanking her for all her love and sacrifices.
In the chorus, Young Haskell voices her appreciation for the people who stay true no matter what the situation- whether they are balling or falling, they are in it together. Moreover, Mac Mall gives a shout-out to his right-hand lady who has been with him through thick and thin, through storms and sunshine, and who has never wavered in her position. Mac Mall praises her for her loyalty and assures her that together, they will rise to the top and settle for nothing but the best.
Line by Line Meaning
I appreciate sacrifices you made
I am grateful for the sacrifices you made
And chances you took and all the love that you gave
Thank you for taking chances and giving me unconditional love
Mama made a Mac, laced me with boss game
My mother raised me to be a strong, capable person
Birth father wasn't sh..., don't even remember his face
My biological father was not present in my life
But [Name] is a soldier, a African queen
My mother is a strong woman who taught me important values
Taught me 'bout self-respect, self-reliance, self-esteem
My mother taught me to value myself and be independent
Told me to be a man, you stand on your own feet
My mother instilled in me the idea of being a responsible adult
Only the strong survive, streets prey on the weak
The world can be a harsh and unforgiving place
But I thought I could beat it, swore I had masterplan
I had confidence in myself and my abilities
Had it all mapped out till the rollers cuffed my hand
My plans were disrupted when I was arrested
Damn, musta hurt you more than it hurt me
My mother was probably more hurt than I was by my arrest
And me bein a knucklehead didn't make it easy
My reckless behavior made things harder for my mother
So mama, I'ma make you proud as possible
I will do my best to make my mother proud
I conquer this whole world to make your dreams come true
I will work hard to fulfill my mother's hopes and dreams
Since we speakin on bein true I can't forget my boo
I can't forget my girlfriend, who is always there for me
My right-hand lady, baby, thank you for bein you
Thank you for being the perfect partner for me
Chassies came and went, lot of cats tried to holler
Other women have come and gone, but my girlfriend is the one for me
With me you found the real, with you I found a show-stopper
My girlfriend is amazing and makes me feel complete
The way you do your thing just can't be matched
My girlfriend is unique and special in her own way
Got me wide open, yeah baby, believe that
I am deeply in love with my girlfriend
Now I ain't proposin, just statin that you the kind
I'm not proposing right now, but you are the kind of woman I want to marry
This thing that we got, some search they whole life to find
Our relationship is special and rare
What they say is true, ain't no place like home
There's no place like my hometown
Stayin Sesed Out, one love for all my kinfolks
I love and respect all my friends and family from my neighborhood
From the top of G Block to King's liquor sto'
I have love for everyone in my community
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER LE FRIANT, STEVE EDWARDS
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