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*Often … Read Full Bio ↴*Maceo Parker released his solo album as Maceo
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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.
Let Me Be
Maceo Lyrics
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I ain't worried about you,
Don't worry 'bout me.
Do your own thang,
Just let me be.
I ain't gotta speak to you.
You ain't gotta speak to me.
I call it how I see it,
You ain't gotta see me,
I ain't gotta see you.
Do what you do,
Just let me be.
You will respect me,
I will respect you
And we'll be cool.
Don't worry about me,
Worry about yourself,
Look out for your kids
Don't they need your help?
Get up out my business, let me handle mines.
Worry 'bout yourself then you'll be fine.
You will have a benz, you will have a house,
As long as you keep a nigga name out yo mouth.
Fifty got a boat, diddy got a crib,
They do their young thing, I don't worry 'bout them
You ain't gotta speak, you ain't gotta talk,
Throw them deuces up,
Continue with yo walk.
I feel the jealousy,
It's all in yo eyes,
Mad that I made it, Now you look surprised,
Don't give me that, I know that shit fate,
Talk behind my back,
Then smile in my face.
Just let me be,
I ain't worried about you,
Don't worry 'bout me.
Do your own thang
Just let me be.
I ain't gotta speak to you.
You ain't gotta speak to me
I call it how I see it
Just let me be
You ain't gotta see me,
I ain't gotta see you.
Do what you do
Just let me be
You will respect me,
I will respect you.
And we'll be cool.
You ain't gotta see me,
I ain't gotta see you.
I focus on my raps, you do what you do.
You ain't gotta like me,
Don't buy my c.d,
Don't show up at my shows,
Lookin' for some beef,
Quit acting like my brawls, pitchin' attitudes,
Rollin' yo eyes, what that 'spose to do?
You tryna mean more, but you ain't said a word.
Come tellin' me, shit that you heard.
You ain't here for my love,
So what you talkin' bout?
Find out the truth before you open your mouth.
Just respect me and I'll respect you,
And shit will be aiight,
And we'll keep it cool.
Yeah tell the truth,
You ain't gotta lie,
You ain't gotta impress me,
Shit, why try?
Fake ass nigga,
Flexin' ass nigga.
Just let me be,
I ain't worried about you,
Don't worry 'bout me.
Do your own thang
Just let me be.
I ain't gotta speak to you.
You ain't gotta speak to me
I call it how I see it
Just let me be
You ain't gotta see me,
I ain't gotta see you.
Do what you do
Just let me be
You will respect me,
I will respect you.
And we'll be cool.
The song "Let Me Be" by Maceo is a strong message to those who meddle in his business. The lyrics are a declaration of independence, freedom, and self-respect. Maceo says that he doesn't care about what others think or say about him, and he wants them to let him be. He doesn't want to engage in meaningless arguments or confrontations; he just wants to live his life on his terms. He knows that if others respect him, he will respect them, and everything will be cool between them.
The lyrics also suggest that it is essential to focus on oneself and not worry about others' lives. Maceo advises his listeners to concentrate on their goals, take care of their families, and not be envious of others' success. He stresses the importance of honesty, truthfulness, and mutual respect. He doesn't want people to pretend to be something they're not, and he doesn't want people to judge him without facts.
In summary, "Let Me Be" is a message of self-reliance, self-respect, and self-direction. Maceo wants people to respect his privacy and his individuality. The song encourages listeners to stop worrying about others and to focus on themselves and their families.
Line by Line Meaning
Just let me be,
Maceo asks everyone to leave him alone and not interfere with his life.
I ain't worried about you,
Maceo does not care about the opinion or actions of other people.
Don't worry 'bout me.
Maceo tells people not to worry about his life and its consequences.
Do your own thang,
Maceo is suggesting others choose to focus on their own life.
Just let me be.
Reiterating the request not to interfere with Maceo's life.
I ain't gotta speak to you.
Maceo asserts that it is not necessary to hold a conversation with someone he doesn't want to engage with.
You ain't gotta speak to me.
Maceo suggests that others are not required to speak with him.
I call it how I see it,
Maceo interprets a situation or behavior as he perceives and clarifies it the way he sees it.
Just let me be
Maceo repeats his request to be left alone.
You ain't gotta see me,
Maceo doesn't care if others 'see' him or not.
I ain't gotta see you.
Maceo suggests that he will not care if he sees others or not.
Do what you do,
Maceo advises others to follow their own path and do what makes them happy.
Just let me be.
Maceo repeats the plea to be left alone.
You will respect me,
Maceo demands respect from others.
I will respect you
Maceo promises to return the respect he is given.
And we'll be cool.
Maceo assures that everything will be alright.
Don't worry about me,
Maceo advises others not to be concerned about him.
Worry about yourself,
Maceo tells others to focus more on their own lives.
Look out for your kids
Maceo highlights the importance of taking care of one's children.
Don't they need your help?
Maceo questions if someone's children need help more than his life does.
Get up out my business, let me handle mines.
Maceo demands that others mind their own business and let him manage his own.
Worry 'bout yourself then you'll be fine.
Maceo suggests that life becomes easier if someone focuses on their own growth.
You will have a benz, you will have a house,
Maceo highlights that everyone can have nice things if they work hard and focus on their own growth.
As long as you keep a nigga name out yo mouth.
Maceo asserts that others should not speak negatively about him or gossip, and focus on their own life.
Fifty got a boat, diddy got a crib,
Maceo offers examples of successful people who remain focused on their life.
They do their young thing, I don't worry 'bout them
Maceo does not feel the need to concern himself with others' lives and how they live it.
You ain't gotta speak, you ain't gotta talk,
Maceo asserts that it is not necessary to speak or communicate with others if it is not desirable.
Throw them deuces up,
Maceo suggests that someone can choose to let go with a 'peace sign.'
Continue with yo walk.
Maceo asserts that someone can move forward with their life without getting bogged down in drama or negativity.
I feel the jealousy,
Maceo asserts that others may feel jealous of his success or life.
It's all in yo eyes,
Maceo highlights that others cannot hide their envy or jealousy.
Mad that I made it, Now you look surprised,
Maceo suggests that those who are envious are now surprised that he has become successful.
Don't give me that, I know that shit fate,
Maceo asserts that he doesn't believe in luck or fate and has worked hard to achieve success.
Talk behind my back,
Maceo highlights that others speak about him behind his back.
Then smile in my face.
Maceo suggests that some of his critics are not genuine and pretend to be friendly.
You ain't gotta see me,
Maceo doesn't care if he is seen or not by others.
I focus on my raps, you do what you do.
Maceo is focused on his music, and suggests others focus on their own lives.
You ain't gotta like me,
Maceo doesn't need others to like him.
Don't buy my c.d,
Maceo suggests to not buy his CD if someone doesn't support him.
Don't show up at my shows,
Maceo doesn't want those who don't like him to attend his shows.
Lookin' for some beef,
Maceo asserts that those who want to start drama or trouble should stay away from him.
Quit acting like my brawls, pitchin' attitudes,
Maceo doesn't want anyone to act like they are better or worse than him.
Rollin' yo eyes, what that 'spose to do?
Maceo doesn't want anyone to show they are not interested or listening to him and what he has to say.
You tryna mean more, but you ain't said a word.
Maceo highlights that people might try to be arrogant or cocky but may not have an opinion.
Come tellin' me, shit that you heard.
Maceo rebukes those who spread rumors or gossip without confirming it.
You ain't here for my love,
Maceo suggests that those who talk behind his back may not be his friends.
So what you talkin' 'bout?
Maceo questions why someone would waste time talking about him if they didn't genuinely care.
Find out the truth before you open your mouth.
Maceo suggests that before speaking, one should confirm the facts.
Just respect me and I'll respect you,
Maceo asserts that he will return the respect he is given.
And shit will be aiight,
Maceo assures that things will be fine if this mutual respect is practiced.
And we'll keep it cool.
Maceo wants a positive and non-dramatic relationship with others.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BROWNIE MCGHEE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TijasWorld
This album was so underrated. I played this everyday when I bought it.
@fr3shSwag
Thanks for upping this, this album a classic!
@broderickjames1502
that shit hot don't care what nobody say
@TijasWorld
Quit actin like my broads catching attitudes rolling yo eyes what that posed to do ?