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*Often times called the new Motown of the South, the city of Atlanta has played an instrumental role in igniting today’s southern rap explosion. Making party people move their feet for almost two decades with booty shake anthems from pioneers like DJ Smurf, Tag Team, and Success-N-Effect, the A-town has produced their own batch of underground kings as well as platinum-backed chart toppers like Outkast, Lil Jon and Ludacris.

Following in the same footsteps of his homegrown heroes is 21-year-old newcomer Maceo. Already have sizzled down south clubs and radio with his rowdy, angst-filled single “Hoe Sit Down,” the gravel-voiced game spitter has quickly made a regional name for himself. Geared up to set his own mark in the rap world with heavy radio play for the riot-inciting single, the emerging emcee proves that he is definitely on the fast track to superstardom with the independent release of his Quick Flip Records debut Straight Out The Pot, which has current Sound Scans of 29,000.

Clearly defining his lyrical prowess on the backbreaking second single Outta Here, Maceo perfectly melds complex street commentary with thunderous 808 drums and snares. He puts chumps to shame while solidifying his own mainstay status in the rap game. And on the semi-autobiographical testament “The Struggle,” the chameleon-like rapper switches styles once again to gaze at the man in the mirror. Weaving sincere sentiments atop soulful, mid-tempo production, Maceo shares his experiences from surviving the trap to trapping in the vocal booth.

“But I describe it like T.I., Jadakiss and Jay-Z how I come off the mind. I got a crunk side, but all of it is mixed. I give a little bit of everything,” tells Maceo.

Born the fourth of six children, Maceo was reared in eastside Atlanta’s Zone 6 (Kirkwood). Caught up dead in the middle of his family tree, he was raised by an older brother. Still just a baby himself, the young man with the wisdom of an old soul had two younger siblings to bring up himself. Because his pops was a no-show and his mother was battling a crack addiction, the youngsters were forced to fend for themselves and rarely saw either of their parents.

“We really raised ourselves. My momma smoked, and my daddy did whatever he did,” he remembers. “My brother Mario was the backbone of the family. My momma straight now. That was back then. She was smoking in the 90s. I was 10. It was 10 years ago.”

But trouble always seems to follow the ghetto youth. After picking up the pieces and attempting to patch up their lives, the family was dealt another staggering setback. Both of Maceo brothers were indicted for drug trafficking and sentenced to five years in prison. With his eyes squarely fixated on his goals of taking over rap, he never let his bleak situation overpower him.

People go through shit like that everyday. Its plenty more people like me that’s been through the same thing,” he says. “I just tried to come up out of it. I’m blessed with the talent to do something else besides messing up.”
The talent was first tapped just three years ago when Quick Flip CEO Fatts heard the juvenile rhyme slinger freestyle with friends. Impressed by Maceo’s impromptu performance on the mic, Fatts suggested that he take his craft more seriously and pursue a rap career. After months of convincing, the teenage verbal titan finally decided to give it a go.

Since then, he has been killing the streets with three underground projects—Bussin on Them Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, and DJ Burn One’s Street Certified. He has performed in various venues across the Midwest and Southern region. He has interview articles in several magazines. He has won an award for the single “Hoe Sit Down.” All of this without every being on television and that is only the beginning. “Everybody gets their chance. I’m trying to capitalize to the fullest extent, Maceo expresses. “I have been through so much shit. I look at it like success must have been meant.” True Indeed.

GOD
Maceo Lyrics

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Can you feel me ? I keep it real in these streets
Until they kill me, 'cause you can go anyday.
I don't know, life's cold, looking over my shoulder
Everywhere I go, I'm God's soldier
You gotta feel me ! I keep it real in these streets
Until they kill me, 'cause you can go anyday
I don't know, life's cold, looking over my shoulder
Everywhere I go, I'm God's soldier

My life means too much, I just can't let it slip away
I ain't ready to go, so look it's no time to play
Don't nobody know when you leavin, it comes unexpected
I wish somebody would tell me, when it's right next to me
You know it's gonna happen dawg, you can't stop it
God said it will, shit you can't knock it
I wonder how it feels when you know you leavin here
I ain't scared of shit, but death is my biggest fear
Sometimes I question God, and ask him why I gotta go
But if it's up to me dawg, I'd never go
And to my folks gone, I meet you at the crossroads
Until then I'm gettin paper till I'm grey and old
Man you gotta understand that this shit is real
You was put here to die, so how you really feel ?
Heaven or hell, think about it where you goin
Death is like winter time, man it's all goin

If I'd leave right now, how the hell would my momma feel
Would she go in shock, die to? ,this shit is real
I wonder how you feel when you know it's right by
And if you do, does your soul go sky high ?
Does your soul see your body layin on the ground
And if it does, how would you feel if you're happy now?
See in the split second dawg, you can fall out
Heaven or hell was near, so nigga ball out
Life is too short to be trippin over bullshit
People tell you that, but y'all you gotta feel this
Sit back and reminisce and think how your folks died
This shit is a everyday thing, it happens worldwide
If you was put here to die, what was you here for?
And all I'm sayin is the discover what you here for
And that's some real shit dawg, for me and you
And I'm just speakin of some shit, that's really true.

Picture life as a game of chess
'cause every move is critical in this life of stress
I came from a long road to a hard time
My momma full of stress, I can see it in her eyes
And even though my popps never ever did a thing
I still kept my head up and my nuts let 'em hang, cause I'm a grown man
I kept it real in the streets 24/7, 365 blood sweat and tears and still steppin
A soldier deep in the gangs feelin this pain
For many years stackin some change, hopin for fame
Been plenty nights, askin God why my uncle Jack
I know I can't, but if I could I'd bring you back
My cousin killed hisself, God what you thinkin of ?
Got two kids and a wife and just turned out the door

I prayed to Christ every night asked him ease the pain
And help me keep my head straight before I go insane

Overall Meaning

The song "God's Soldier" by Maceo is a powerful reflection on mortality and the fragility of life. The lyrics express a sense of constant vigilance and awareness that life could be taken at any moment. The repetition of the phrase "I'm God's soldier" reinforces the idea that the individual is living their life for a higher purpose and is ultimately in God's hands.

The song also touches on the fear of death and the unknown that it brings. The lyric "death is my biggest fear" shows a vulnerability and humanity to the tough exterior of a soldier. Furthermore, the song urges the listener to reflect on their own mortality and to understand that life is short and could end at any moment.

Overall, "God's Soldier" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that raises important questions about life, death, and purpose.

Line by Line Meaning

Can you feel me ? I keep it real in these streets
I am asking if you can relate to my experiences of living life honestly and vulnerably in the dangers of the streets.

Until they kill me, 'cause you can go anyday
I live every day with the knowledge that I could die at any moment and therefore work hard to make the most of every moment of my life.

I don't know, life's cold, looking over my shoulder
Life is unpredictable and often scary, and I am constantly vigilant of my surroundings and the possibility of danger lurking around the corner.

Everywhere I go, I'm God's soldier
In everything I do, I am guided by my faith in God, and feel that I am doing His work by being honest and true to myself.

My life means too much, I just can't let it slip away
I value my life greatly and will do anything to protect it and make sure that I live my life to its fullest potential.

I ain't ready to go, so look it's no time to play
I am not prepared to die, so I take life seriously and do not waste time on trivial things.

Don't nobody know when you leavin, it comes unexpected
No one knows when their life will end, and death can strike at any moment, so it is important to live each day to the fullest.

I wish somebody would tell me, when it's right next to me
I sometimes wish that I knew when I would die so that I could live my life accordingly and make the most of the time I have left.

You know it's gonna happen dawg, you can't stop it
Death is inevitable and no one can prevent it from happening to them or anyone else.

God said it will, shit you can't knock it
God has predetermined the time of our deaths, so it is futile to try to resist it.

I wonder how it feels when you know you leavin here
I am curious about what it feels like to know that you are about to die and how one might cope with that knowledge.

I ain't scared of shit, but death is my biggest fear
I am fearless in most situations but am afraid of dying because of all the unknowns associated with it.

Sometimes I question God, and ask him why I gotta go
There are times when I doubt God's plan and wonder why I have to die.

But if it's up to me dawg, I'd never go
If it were up to me, I would live forever and never have to face the inevitability of death.

And to my folks gone, I meet you at the crossroads
I know that my loved ones who have passed away are waiting for me in the afterlife and I will reunite with them one day.

Until then I'm gettin paper till I'm grey and old
Until that day comes, I will continue to work hard and make a living for myself.

Man you gotta understand that this shit is real
You need to acknowledge and accept the reality of death and live your life accordingly.

You was put here to die, so how you really feel ?
We were all put on this earth to eventually die, so it is important to ask yourself how you want to spend the time you have left.

Heaven or hell, think about it where you goin
One's soul will either go to heaven or hell after death, so it is important to live a life that will lead to the desired destination.

Death is like winter time, man it's all goin
Death is a natural part of life, just like the changing of the seasons.

If I'd leave right now, how the hell would my momma feel
I am concerned about how my death would affect my mother and how devastated she would be.

Would she go in shock, die to? ,this shit is real
My mother's grief could be so severe that it might even kill her, underscoring the harsh reality of death and its aftermath.

I wonder how you feel when you know it's right by
I am curious about how one feels when they know death is imminent and how they cope with the knowledge.

And if you do, does your soul go sky high ?
I wonder if one's soul floats up into the sky when they pass away.

Does your soul see your body layin on the ground
I am curious if one's soul is able to witness their own physical body after they die.

And if it does, how would you feel if you're happy now?
If one's soul is able to witness their own dead body, I wonder how they would feel if they were content with their life at the time of their death.

See in the split second dawg, you can fall out
In just a moment's notice, one's life can end suddenly and unexpectedly.

Heaven or hell was near, so nigga ball out
Given the possibility of one dying at any moment, it is important to live life fully and to the best of their ability.

Life is too short to be trippin over bullshit
Life is too brief to waste time and energy on trivial matters that do not contribute to one's happiness or personal fulfillment.

People tell you that, but y'all you gotta feel this
People often try to tell you to live life to the fullest, but you really have to experience the reality of how short life is for yourself in order to truly understand.

Sit back and reminisce and think how your folks died
Reflect on how your loved ones passed away and use that to motivate yourself to make the most of the time you have left.

This shit is a everyday thing, it happens worldwide
Death is an unfortunate reality that occurs on a daily basis all around the world.

If you was put here to die, what was you here for?
If our lives are predetermined to end in death, then what is the point of living? It forces one to reflect on the purpose of their existence.

And all I'm sayin is the discover what you here for
The key to fulfillment is to discover the reason why you were put on this earth and to live your life accordingly.

And that's some real shit dawg, for me and you
This is real talk for everyone, and it is important that we all try to find our purpose in life and fulfill it to the best of our abilities.

Picture life as a game of chess
Life can be thought of as a strategic game with every move being critical and having consequences.

'cause every move is critical in this life of stress
Every decision that we make in life can have significant consequences, especially in today's stressful and challenging world.

I came from a long road to a hard time
I have faced difficult challenges and setbacks throughout my life that have made me the person I am today.

My momma full of stress, I can see it in her eyes
My mother has also faced her own stresses and difficulties, which I can see in how she carries herself and interacts with me.

And even though my popps never ever did a thing
Even though my father was not present in my life, I still managed to grow and thrive despite that absence.

I still kept my head up and my nuts let 'em hang, cause I'm a grown man
I have taken responsibility for my own actions and become a strong, independent adult who is capable of handling anything that comes my way.

I kept it real in the streets 24/7, 365 blood sweat and tears and still steppin
I have lived my life honestly and boldly in the streets, working hard every day and putting in everything I have to make a living and succeed.

A soldier deep in the gangs feelin this pain
Being a member of a gang is like being a soldier, always living with the knowledge that danger is nearby and that pain and loss are frequent occurrences.

For many years stackin some change, hopin for fame
I have been working hard for years, saving as much money as I can and hoping for a big break that will bring me fame and success.

Been plenty nights, askin God why my uncle Jack
There have been countless nights when I have questioned God and why some of my loved ones were taken from me, such as my uncle Jack.

I know I can't, but if I could I'd bring you back
Even though I know it is impossible, I still wish that I could bring back my loved ones who have passed away and stay with them forever.

My cousin killed hisself, God what you thinkin of ?
One of my cousins committed suicide, and I am left wondering what God was thinking when that happened and why it had to go down that way.

Got two kids and a wife and just turned out the door
Another one of my loved ones walked out on their family, leaving behind a wife and two children, and I am left wondering why or how they could do that.

I prayed to Christ every night asked him ease the pain
I turn to prayer and faith in God to help me cope with the pain and loss that I have experienced throughout my life.

And help me keep my head straight before I go insane
Prayer helps me keep my perspective and stay grounded so that I do not lose my mind in difficult times.

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