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
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Mack 10 Lyrics
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It go M A see to the K one to the O
Bitches scream ho
Hoo bangin with nothin but the cavi
Stepin out the smog like a hog with my family
Squeak, are you and Mack dime on the fade
Been lacen up our stars and stealin cars Since the 8th grade,
quick to pull your lid
Mack the Inglewood maniac, who's got the biggest sack
Niggas that get large get put on contract,
and that's a fact He's all about big bucks
when he's saggin with his motherfuckin khakis and chucks
Chicken hawkin, swoop down low my nigga stalkin
AllFrumTha i When we mob we ain't talkin
Binky, Mack once again it's on foe life
Presence is felt, before we takin yo life
Chorus
Mack 10, Mack 10, can't you understand
Mack 10, Mack 10, Bitch I'm the motherfuckin man
Mack 10, Mack 10, can't you understand
Mack 10, Mack 10, Bitch I'm the motherfuckin man
[Comrads]
Hey Comrad, we keep pushin this crack
Niggas gettin washed up, and we can't have that
Niggas makin all these snaps with these wack ass raps
So we went to Inglewood when we finished our sack
It was back in January or was it February
I have to do some time, Mack Dime told me not to worry
The scene was kinda scary he sent me commisary
I did my time and touched down with a flurry
Told me not to worry, signed a deal in a hurry
No more slangin dope to those niggas in Missouri
Bagets on our jewlry, futures no longer blurry
And if you see a bitch with us fo sho she's temporary
And you know we got it like that
Rolexed out the game spotin croca sacks
Nigga that's what you get when you fucks with me
The Comrads and Mack D.I.M.E.
Chorus
[Mack 10]
I can leap tall buildings twist on them thangs
I made nothing but the Cavi hits an Hoo Banged
I set traps to make snaps from coast to coast
And now I'm up to seven figures and I'm doin the most
I watch niggas cause they shady, I pack a lil 380
Look out for my peoples everything is all gravy
Is Mack a cool nigga? Yeap, i guess, maybe
Bought a bubble eyes benz for my bitch and my baby
Always talk about the hood, cause they say that I'm a bragger
and if yous ain't a true blue, then yous a red dager
If your girl want a thug then you know that I'm a tag her
But if she set me up then imma have to body bag her
lay the back down on the Chevy so the ass is a dragger
If a bitch is at the house while I'm jackin Imma gag her
Wear my clothes like a banger, so of course Imma sagger
Plus a young nigga rollin' more stones than Mick Jagger
Chorus
The lyrics to Mack 10's song "Mack 10" is a representation of the rapper's confidence and authority. AllFrumThai opens the song by spelling out Mack 10's name in the chorus, emphasizing his presence and power. The lyrics are a combination of Mack 10's boastful verses and Comrads' story of their experiences in the rap game. Mack 10's verses focus on his success and wealth, while also addressing his readiness to defend himself and his crew. He speaks on his dominant position in the game, boasting about rising to the top with his unique Cavi hits and Hoo Banged style. The song is an expression of their pride in their success and a warning to those who would cross them.
Line by Line Meaning
It go M A see to the K one to the O
I introduce myself with my name, Mack 10.
Bitches scream ho
Women call out for me in admiration.
Hoo bangin with nothin but the cavi
I am successful in the rap game with my hits and have expensive tastes.
Stepin out the smog like a hog with my family
I come out of the fog with my entourage, feeling powerful and in control.
Squeak, are you and Mack dime on the fade
Asking a friend if they are also skilled at basketball.
Been lacen up our stars and stealin cars Since the 8th grade,
I have been lacing up my basketball shoes and stealing cars since I was in middle school.
quick to pull your lid
I am not afraid to use violence against my enemies.
You can call us Butch Cassady and the Sundance Kid
Comparing my crew to legendary outlaws.
Mack the Inglewood maniac, who's got the biggest sack
I am the craziest and most dangerous man in Inglewood with a lot of money.
Niggas that get large get put on contract,
Those who become successful in the rap game are signed to contracts.
and that's a fact He's all about big bucks
I am highly motivated by money and financial success.
when he's saggin with his motherfuckin khakis and chucks
I wear baggy pants and sneakers as a part of my style and image.
Chicken hawkin, swoop down low my nigga stalkin
I aggressively move in on my enemies like a predator.
AllFrumTha i When we mob we ain't talkin
When my crew rolls out, we do so with authority and action, not words.
Binky, Mack once again it's on foe life
I am ready for action and confrontation with my enemies.
Presence is felt, before we takin yo life
People can sense my power before I even take any action against them.
Mack 10, Mack 10, can't you understand
I am repeating my name for emphasis and recognition.
Mack 10, Mack 10, Bitch I'm the motherfuckin man
I am the best and most powerful in my field and am not afraid to assert my dominance.
Hey Comrad, we keep pushin this crack
I am talking to my friend and acknowledging our involvement in drug dealing.
Niggas gettin washed up, and we can't have that
I don't want my competition to get ahead of me.
Niggas makin all these snaps with these wack ass raps
Rappers who make it big with mediocre music are not a threat to me.
So we went to Inglewood when we finished our sack
We went to my hometown of Inglewood after we were done selling drugs.
It was back in January or was it February
I am unsure of the exact date when we went to Inglewood.
I have to do some time, Mack Dime told me not to worry
I had to serve some time in jail but my friend assured me everything would be okay.
The scene was kinda scary he sent me commisary
Jail was intimidating but my friend helped me out with supplies.
I did my time and touched down with a flurry
I served my time in jail and came out better than ever.
Told me not to worry, signed a deal in a hurry
My friend assured me I would bounce back and I quickly signed a record deal.
No more slangin dope to those niggas in Missouri
I am done with drug dealing and have moved on to music.
Bagets on our jewlry, futures no longer blurry
We are wearing expensive jewelry and our future is bright and in focus.
And if you see a bitch with us fo sho she's temporary
Women who accompany us are not long-term commitments.
And you know we got it like that
We are successful and financially well-off.
Rolexed out the game spotin croca sacks
We show off our wealth by wearing expensive watches and carrying crocodile skin bags.
Nigga that's what you get when you fucks with me
This is the result of going up against me and my crew.
The Comrads and Mack D.I.M.E.
I am referring to my group of friends and associates.
I can leap tall buildings twist on them thangs
I am confident and capable of doing anything.
I made nothing but the Cavi hits an Hoo Banged
My music has been successful and lucrative for me.
I set traps to make snaps from coast to coast
I am strategic and smart in creating successful music and making money from it.
And now I'm up to seven figures and I'm doin the most
I have made a lot of money and am doing extremely well financially.
I watch niggas cause they shady, I pack a lil 380
I am careful of those who might be deceitful and carry a small gun for protection.
Look out for my peoples everything is all gravy
I am protective of my friends and everything is going well for us.
Is Mack a cool nigga? Yeap, i guess, maybe
I am unsure if people think I am cool or not.
Bought a bubble eyes benz for my bitch and my baby
I bought an expensive car for my girlfriend and child.
Always talk about the hood, cause they say that I'm a bragger
I often mention my hometown of Inglewood and some people think I am bragging.
and if yous ain't a true blue, then yous a red dager
If you're not loyal to me and my crew, you are our enemy.
If your girl want a thug then you know that I'm a tag her
Women are attracted to me because of my tough-guy image.
But if she set me up then imma have to body bag her
If a woman tries to betray me, I will retaliate with violence.
lay the back down on the Chevy so the ass is a dragger
I am modifying my car to make it move and look cooler.
If a bitch is at the house while I'm jackin Imma gag her
If a woman is present while I masturbate, I will shut her up.
Wear my clothes like a banger, so of course Imma sagger
I wear clothing associated with gang members and intentionally let my pants sag low.
Plus a young nigga rollin' more stones than Mick Jagger
I am rolling in wealth and luxury, like the famous musician Mick Jagger.
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