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
Versatile
Mac Mall Lyrics
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I comin sick with these my cutty I'm confusin
Spittin all this shit that my patnas say is loco
But when I do a ruthless switch them fools just don't know
I might get on my knees and break these fools on the docs
Or should I get my gat and go pull a heist
But everything is fair when a young nigga shoots it
And after all is done all the bullshit is proven
That all niggaz die no matter how much shit they might talk
I'll leave a nigga dead wit his head on the sidewalk
Cause when you in this game the shit is settled 2 rounds
So somehow rob a bank to get that dollars on
And some still ask me why I keep my gang mentality
How could I not with 23 in back a me?
At first we was a posse now we is a faculty
I'm stickin to my cutties cause I love em like a family
So when I'm in this shit you don't understand me pal
So shut it down when Mac Mall is comin versatile
Versatile
Versatile many ways I do ya
I'm never ever frontin so I guess I gotta future
In this rap game a nigga gotta set his goals
And to dump me for these hoes and the ghet' for my foes
Cause niggaz ain't real and only time will tell
So I sticks to my bitch and be about my mail
I havin no time to rap about blue cheese
Just a wackish nigga in yo hood gettin G's
And shit gets sick when ya hit the dope cut
Fiends get beat down and most niggaz come up
When I was young I was told to be about yo money man
But now I'm comin up, these niggaz be actin funny man
I guess its just the jealousy they feel for me I suppose
Man its the shit that make these niggaz act like straight hoes
And you can shut it down, sit back, and think awhile
And stop playa hatin because I'm comin versatile
Versatile
In 93 Mac Mall ain't trippin off these fellas
Stickin to my raps keepin these mothafuckas jealous
And fools want to know what I'ma say in the next song
Bitches on my dick cause now I gotta microphone in my hand
So now its time for Mall to get his flow on
Kick back, relax, and let this shit go on
Verse after verse I'm makin the suckas weary
And still sessin the most but playa you don't hear me
Shuttin fools down breakin em off somethin vicious
Khayree and D-are-E producin all my pimp shit
The brothas gettin at me cause a nigga don't sell rock
I'm rappin and stackin and stickin dick the fat cop
The nigga that ya love comin at ya with the dope rap
The shit a love ta zap might even busta cap
On a fool if he don't want to stand on what I'm speakin
On the mic every hour, everyday, every weekend
Haha! Its like that doe
Versatile!
You know what I'm sayin? what's up doobie
Versatile
He be fuckin them hoochie know what I'm sayin?
Versatile
PDG whassup playa? versatile
You know you in there haha versatile
Stricky T yeah whassup? Versatile
And T Love whassup? Versatile
All my sess cutties and we at this doe
Ha keepin it goin on in 9-3 versatile
Versatile Versatile Versatile
Ha yeah straight game...
Thinkin about the time I sold the rap game
And he was on the blocks slangin them rocks tryin ta maintain
My composure cause life is hella hard for a soldier
Be slippin up on the pocket and theya foldya
Somethin like a blanket cause see I'm tryin ta make it
And on the gangsta scene its about the green and niggaz hate it
Cause all I wanted to be was a hustla
I'm tryin ta get rich so fuck a bitch I never trust her
Mac Mall's song "Versatile" is a reflection on his life and experiences as a rapper in the early 90s. The chorus proclaims his ability to switch up his style and flow, adapting to any situation with ease. The verses touch on various themes such as gang mentality, the rapper's struggle to stay true to his goals against the temptations of women and fame, and the harsh realities of life as a hustler on the streets.
In the first verse, the rapper boasts about his versatility in both style and action. He can switch up his flow easily and even contemplate robbery without hesitation. He highlights the inevitability of death in the game, but also the importance of his connections with his "cutties" or friends. In the second verse, Mac Mall continues to emphasize his focus on goals and money, not letting women or enemies distract him. He proclaims his superiority over other "wackish" rappers in the game and stresses the importance of loyalty and jealousy as fuel for his success. The outro features a shout-out to his collaborators and friends, emphasizing their versatility and importance in the game.
Line by Line Meaning
Versatile the style that I'm usin
I use various styles in my music
I comin sick with these my cutty I'm confusin
My music is so good that it confuses people
Spittin all this shit that my patnas say is loco
I rap about things that my friends think are crazy
But when I do a ruthless switch them fools just don't know
When I change up my style, people are surprised
I might get on my knees and break these fools on the docs
I might physically fight my enemies
Or should I get my gat and go pull a heist
I might commit a crime to get money
But everything is fair when a young nigga shoots it
I think it's justified to use violence when necessary
And after all is done all the bullshit is proven
In the end, everything is revealed
That all niggaz die no matter how much shit they might talk
Everyone dies, regardless of their talk or reputation
I'll leave a nigga dead wit his head on the sidewalk
I am willing to kill people to protect myself and gain respect
Cause when you in this game the shit is settled 2 rounds
In the rap game, conflicts are often resolved violently
So somehow rob a bank to get that dollars on
I might resort to robbing a bank to get money
And some still ask me why I keep my gang mentality
People wonder why I am still involved with gangs
How could I not with 23 in back a me?
I have so many gang members backing me up, it's hard to leave
At first we was a posse now we is a faculty
We started off as a group of friends, but now we are like a family
I'm stickin to my cutties cause I love em like a family
I am loyal to my friends, who are like family to me
So when I'm in this shit you don't understand me pal
When I am dealing with gang activity, it's hard for others to understand me
In this rap game a nigga gotta set his goals
To succeed in rap, I need to have clear goals
And to dump me for these hoes and the ghet' for my foes
I can't get distracted by women and enemies trying to bring me down
Cause niggaz ain't real and only time will tell
People are fake and time will reveal their true colors
So I sticks to my bitch and be about my mail
I focus on my money and my girlfriend
And shit gets sick when ya hit the dope cut
Drug use leads to dangerous situations
Fiends get beat down and most niggaz come up
Drug addicts are often taken advantage of by dealers
When I was young I was told to be about yo money man
I was taught to prioritize making money above anything else
But now I'm comin up, these niggaz be actin funny man
People are treating me differently now that I am successful
I guess its just the jealousy they feel for me I suppose
They envy my success and accomplishments
The brothas gettin at me cause a nigga don't sell rock
People criticize me for not selling drugs
I'm rappin and stackin and stickin dick the fat cop
I am pursuing my rap career and avoiding the police
The nigga that ya love comin at ya with the dope rap
People love my music and style
The shit a love ta zap might even busta cap
I enjoy drama and am willing to use violence
On a fool if he don't want to stand on what I'm speakin
I am willing to physically confront those who do not agree with me
I'm never ever frontin so I guess I gotta future
I am honest and genuine, and have a bright future ahead of me
In 93 Mac Mall ain't trippin off these fellas
I am not worried about what other people think of me
Stickin to my raps keepin these mothafuckas jealous
I focus on my music and ignore the jealousy of others
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MICHAEL ROBERT JAKSZYK, JERMAINE STEWART
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