Born Dedrick D'Mon Rolison in 1971, Mack 10 perpetually represented Inglewood, California throughout his career, the Los Angeles neighborhood he called home. His professional rap career began in 1995 when he signed with Priority, the premier label for West Coast rap at the time, and released his self-titled album. The West Coast gangsta movement was peaking around this time, and Mack 10 capitalized on the trend with "Foe Life," a song he wrote with Ice Cube, one of the West Coast's reigning talents. The partnership struck gold, and the song became a coastal anthem, opening the door for a successive single, "On Them Thangs." Mack 10 then partnered with Ice Cube again a year later to form the West Coast supergroup Westside Connection along with another Los Angeles rapper, WC. The three had united for a standout song on Mack 10's debut album, "Westside Slaughterhouse," and hoped to reprise their camaraderie for the Westside Connection album. They certainly did so, recording the boastful lead single "Bow Down," which taunted the East Coast, along with several other songs discussing the East-West tension that dominated rap at the time.
Mack 10 followed the number two-charting Westside Connection album with his second album, Based on a True Story, and its lead single, "Backyard Boogie," in 1997. The album became his most successful, peaking at number 14 on the Billboard album chart, and confirmed his quick ascendance to fame. Moreover, the album is generally considered to be Mack 10's career highlight: it features a modest number of guests (Snoop Dogg, E-40, Ice Cube), top-notch G-funk-era producers (Ant Banks, Soopafly), and little of the filler that would begin to populate his successive releases. Mack 10 returned a year later with another Top 20 album, Recipe, which is notable for its abundance of guests. In fact, only one song featured Mack 10 alone; every other song featured at least one guest, if not more; everyone from Master P and Mystikal to Jermaine Dupri and Ol' Dirty Bastard. Following the extravagencies of Recipe in 1997, Mack 10's career began to slowly spiral downward, much like the West Coast gangsta rap scene he rode to fame. His only release in 1998 was Hoo Bangin': Mix Tape, more of a showcase for the many up-and-coming rappers on his Hoo Bangin' label than for himself, and listeners weren't very interested. When Mack 10 finally did return with another full-length of his own, The Paper Route, in 2000, three years after Recipe, listeners similarly weren't very interested.
The relative disappointment of The Paper Route brought Mack 10's souring relationship with Priority Records to an end, and along came Cash Money Records, who happily signed the rapper to a contract. The partnership seemed somewhat unlikely. Cash Money was a leading Dirty South label with a small roster of in-house rappers such as Juvenile and Lil Wayne; however, the label was looking to expand its roster as well as its reach, and Mack 10 offered it a great opportunity to unite the West Coast and Dirty South. The resulting album, Bang or Ball (2001), neither topped the charts nor garnered substantial attention despite boasting "Hate in Yo Eyes," a Dr. Dre production that interpolated the Bee Gees' "Stayin' Alive." The album nonetheless signaled a new direction for Mack 10, who sounded surprisingly comfortable working with one of the Dirty South's premier producers, Manny Fresh. Less than a year later in summer 2002 came Mack 10 Presents da Hood, a Hoo Bangin' release prominently featuring numerous up-and-coming West Coast rappers: K-Mac, Deviossi, Skoop, Cousteau, and Techniec. More importantly, though, the album featured "L.A. for Ya," an anthemic song that was customized for the West Coast's leading radio stations as well as for Lakers and Clippers home games. The customized versions worked, and the song garnered quite a bit of airplay on the West Coast, making it one of Mack 10's biggest hits in years. Ghetto, Gutter and Gangster appeared in 2003 followed by Hustla's Handbook two years later
Automatic
Mack 10 Lyrics
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Geah
Hoo-Bangin in the house c'mon
Geah
Eihthype in the house c'mon
Geah
And I'm representin
Real Compton City G's on this one
We gon set it off like this
(Verse 1)
y'all niggas want to toss on me
Throw sum
Get ready for the hot one here it come
y'all scream like bitches scheme my riches
Too suspicious my Glock rocks to your jaw
Nigga just too vicious land of the lost
Who's the boss get tossed have you seen her
My Nina, she's catchin a misdemeanor
My rep gets bigger my finger on the trigger
I cocks the hammer back like 'fucks you nigga!'
I let loose shells fly like the [?spruise-goose?]
Push weight protects mine, much juice
I hoo-bangs with a gang and slangs caine
Fuck what you tryin to get nigga, it's my thang!
[??] cops more white and hit claims
I serves everything from white to mary jane
I'm hittin the one times with a fake last thing
Just to keep my ass on the streets, in the game, it's automatic
(Chorus)
I represent the hoodrats and the B.G's
The niggas on the corner whop white to make cheese
If you want some then niggas bring static
It's automatic
(Verse 2)
You need to get at me, I'm the G
Locin and provokin dips blocks with cavi
Search a ki' cross the street and smash out
The '63 bounce back to the same route
You fools best get the fuck off my cold tales
Gang tales of how the fuckin dead body smells
Late night horror shows in jail cells
Represent where you from no one to tell
Life ain't nuthin but the hood and snaps
Hoodrats carry work with straps in they laps
Quarter niggas with nicknames play craps
Enemies tryin to cross the front line
Get capped nuthin but escape, uh
Second flat my gat let loose like 'Rat-a-tat-tat'
The underground hero guess y'all is back
My custom, my khaki suit and a blue cap, automatic
(Chorus)
(Verse 3)
I make it difficult for a nigga to find me
Crazy-ass Hoo-Bangin G's behind me
You're fucked up for that last time fo' sho'
Now you know, two in your door, four to the floor
Any nigga want to bring it-bring
I guarantee your ass will hear the glock sing
Quick to hit out like [name] the street king
Shells ricochet up your body, ping ping
Eazy don't come to [??] pound
West to the chest
Is the best get-coast
On the contrary I shots down your post
You're gettin next to me, uh, too close
Close down your whole block froze down
Infiltrators end up-no sound
You sorry muthafuckas here's your showdown
Eiht caught a hot one now I'm county-bound, automatic
(Chorus)
(Outro)
Geah
Eihtype in the house c'mon
Geah
Hoo-Bang in the house c'mon
y'all know how the fuck we do it
y'all know how the fuck we're livin
Real Compton G's
I said them real Compton G's
My nigga 'Fredwreck' and 'Julio G' on the beat
y'all know how the fuck we do this
Hoo-Bangin affiliates till we die nigga
Compton till we rest
You know we're the best
The WEST (westside)
YES!
WESTSIDE!
Geah
The lyrics for Mack 10's song "Automatic" are centered around gang violence and drug dealing. The first verse talks about the singer's intentions to use violence to protect their possessions, as they are too suspicious of others to trust them. They continue to brag about their power and reputation, claiming that they can get away with serving drugs and committing crimes because they are an integral part of the gang lifestyle. The chorus reinforces the idea that the singer represents the hoodrats and BGs (baby gangsters), who will use any means necessary to make money and protect themselves.
The second verse is filled with more violent imagery, as the singer describes their willingness to kill anyone who crosses them. They lament the fact that life is nothing but hood life and that they are always at risk of being caught by the police. They represent the gang culture by mentioning nicknames and describe the escape of enemies who try to cross them.
The final verse is about the singer being difficult to find and threatening anyone who dares to come after them. They describe their power and intimidation by portraying the street king and emphasize their ability to bring hell with just one pull of the trigger. The outro is a final message of the strength and dominance of the Hoo-Bangin affiliates and how they rule the Westside with their power.
Line by Line Meaning
Geah
Expression used to indicate agreement or excitement
Hoo-Bangin in the house c'mon
Proudly representing the Hoo-Bangin record label
Eihthype in the house c'mon
Representing Eihthype records, a record label founded by MC Eiht
And I'm representin
Acknowledging that he is representing something or someone
Real Compton City G's on this one
Being a genuine gangster from Compton
My nigga [??] in the house
Referring to a friend or associate who is also present
We gon set it off like this
Starting the song with energy and enthusiasm
y'all niggas want to toss on me
Addressing haters or rivals who want to confront him
Throw sum
Encouraging his opponents to start a fight
Get ready for the hot one here it come
Announcing that he is about to attack with gunfire
y'all scream like bitches scheme my riches
Mocking his haters for being cowardly and greedy
Too suspicious my Glock rocks to your jaw
Implying that he is quick to pull out his gun and shoot
Nigga just too vicious land of the lost
Being ruthless and dangerous, taking no prisoners
Who's the boss get tossed have you seen her
Being in charge, making others submit or suffer
My Nina, she's catchin a misdemeanor
Referring to his gun as 'Nina', and stating that he is committing a minor crime
My rep gets bigger my finger on the trigger
Gaining more notoriety and becoming more feared, ready to shoot again
I cocks the hammer back like 'fucks you nigga!'
Showing aggression and disrespect to his enemies
I let loose shells fly like the [?spruise-goose?]
Referring to bullets as 'shells', and comparing them to a game bird called 'spruce goose'
Push weight protects mine, much juice
Selling drugs to make a living and protect himself, making a lot of money
I hoo-bangs with a gang and slangs caine
Being affiliated with the Hoo-Bangin gang and selling cocaine
Fuck what you tryin to get nigga, it's my thang!
Being possessive and territorial about his drug dealing business
[??] cops more white and hit claims
Selling drugs to the police, and avoiding getting arrested
I serves everything from white to mary jane
Selling different types of drugs
I'm hittin the one times with a fake last thing
Bribing the police with a fake ID, to avoid getting arrested
Just to keep my ass on the streets, in the game, it's automatic
Doing whatever it takes to stay free and keep selling drugs
I represent the hoodrats and the B.G's
Identifying with the underprivileged and the gangsters of his neighborhood
The niggas on the corner whop white to make cheese
Referring to drug dealers who sell cocaine to make money
If you want some then niggas bring static
Challenging anyone who wants to start a fight
It's automatic
Implying that shooting and violence are a natural response to aggression
You need to get at me, I'm the G
Asserting his dominance as a gangster
Locin and provokin dips blocks with cavi
Riding around and causing trouble by flashing his car and jewelry
Search a ki' cross the street and smash out
Looking for drugs to buy or sell, being quick and efficient
The '63 bounce back to the same route
Driving his car around the block repeatedly
You fools best get the fuck off my cold tales
Warning others to stay away from him and his business
Gang tales of how the fuckin dead body smells
Bringing up the violent and dangerous side of gang life
Late night horror shows in jail cells
Portraying jail as a scary place to be
Represent where you from no one to tell
Sticking with your own people, not snitching or betraying your gang
Life ain't nuthin but the hood and snaps
Saying that life is all about living in the ghetto and taking risks
Hoodrats carry work with straps in they laps
Saying that young women in the hood sell drugs and carry guns
Quarter niggas with nicknames play craps
Referring to his associates who have street names and gamble
Enemies tryin to cross the front line
Being aware of rival gangs who may attack
Get capped nuthin but escape, uh
Being prepared to shoot back and run away if necessary
Second flat my gat let loose like 'Rat-a-tat-tat'
Referencing a famous rap song by Ice-T, and threatening to shoot rapidly
The underground hero guess y'all is back
Feeling like a hero or a martyr for being a successful gangster
My custom, my khaki suit and a blue cap, automatic
Describing his gangster style and persona, and calling it 'automatic'
I make it difficult for a nigga to find me
Being elusive and hard to catch, avoiding the police
Crazy-ass Hoo-Bangin G's behind me
Having the support and protection of his gang
You're fucked up for that last time fo' sho'
Being angry or disappointed with someone for a previous incident
Now you know, two in your door, four to the floor
Threatening to shoot someone's car and kill them
Any nigga want to bring it-bring
Challenging anyone who wants to fight or compete
I guarantee your ass will hear the glock sing
Promising violence and gunshots
Quick to hit out like [name] the street king
Comparing himself to a notorious criminal who is quick to shoot
Shells ricochet up your body, ping ping
Describing the sound of bullets bouncing off a hard surface
Eazy don't come to [??] pound
Referring to Eazy-E, a famous rapper from Compton
West to the chest
Being loyal to the West Coast and proud of it
Is the best get-coast
Making a rhyme and emphasizing the superiority of the West Coast
On the contrary I shots down your post
Disagreeing with someone and attacking them with gunfire
You're gettin next to me, uh, too close
Feeling uncomfortable or threatened by someone's proximity
Close down your whole block froze down
Shutting down your rivals' business and intimidating them with your presence
Infiltrators end up-no sound
Refusing to tolerate traitors or snitches
You sorry muthafuckas here's your showdown
Challenging his opponents to a final fight or confrontation
Eiht caught a hot one now I'm county-bound, automatic
Saying that MC Eiht has been arrested or shot, and implying that he himself might be next
y'all know how the fuck we do it
Asserting his pride and confidence in his lifestyle
y'all know how the fuck we're livin
Acknowledging his reputation and notoriety
Real Compton G's
Emphasizing his status as a genuine gangster from Compton
I said them real Compton G's
Repeating his previous statement
My nigga 'Fredwreck' and 'Julio G' on the beat
Giving credit to his friends and collaborators who produced the song
Hoo-Bangin affiliates till we die nigga
Expressing his loyalty and brotherhood with the Hoo-Bangin gang
Compton till we rest
Being proud of his hometown and the gang culture there
You know we're the best
Claiming superiority and dominance in the gang world
The WEST (westside)
Referring to the West Coast as the center of gangsterism and rap music
YES!
Expressing agreement, pride, or exuberance
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN D. RICH, COWBOY TROY, SHOENFIELD, ADAM
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Bruh
Love the video quality difference from the old videos, between the resolution, and editing I'm impressed and that much happier to be watching you guys!
Jordan Mason
RIP Barry. Thank you for all the knowledge you bestowed upon us.
bubblefish17
Does anyone think the suppressed full auto sounds like a money counter? ^^
Diesel Ramcharger
+bubblefish17 It IS a money counter, just in reverse. Might as well be spraying dollars out the ejection port with todays ammo prices.
bubblefish17
Diesel Ramcharger Haha
iron grip 455
me I do
Just Another person
bubblefish17 it counts the money that you're losing
Beyond Meat Stock Down 85%
Money down the drain...
CartoonsCreations
RIP barry! We will all miss you!
lovingmyglock21
CartoonsCreations
Is Dead Barry?. i am sad :(