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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Beef done started nigga, ain`t no checking out now
I`ma bring it everyday til` I X ya out now
See with that guerrilla reppin got ya in two
Some shit you can`t handle so nigga fuck you
Want to be gangsta? killer type nigga?
Betcha money you gonna die tonight nigga
Lil Turk young and thuggin` and that nigga Mack 10
I`ll put your family in it - yeah I plays it raw
You`d do it to me so I don`t give a fuck
I`m a young nigga don`t let the age fool ya
Two-double-O-one that's the ones that`ll lose ya
Nigga find you, I`m on the phone with him
What he coming this way?
Whatch how quick I will split him
And when I shoot nigga look shoot to kill
Call it a murder cause you ain`t gonna live
[Chorus]
MURDER Bloody Bloody MURDER
MURDER nothing but the killer
[Mack 10]
I`ll make you disappear as if you dissolved
My problems solved - its the 44 revolve
I squize nigga please nigga shit
Ya`ll could never fuck with none of these niggas
You know what's best for you homie?
I feel you, I know you want to be hard
But just know I`m gonna kill you
Ya`ll on that rah-rah shit
Fuck around and let me hit that la-la shit
Now I`m full of that (?) they call angel dust
And I ain`t the one to be trusting
'Cause I feel like busting
I got hot hollows that`ll run right throw ya
(?) runaway and Turk gonna do you
So do the right thing homie ya understood?
Keep ya flasks tucked in when you come to my hood
You would get a pass but I`m over set trippin`
Got a dome lil daddy cause you shouldn`t been slippin`
[Chorus]
MURDER Bloody Bloody MURDER
MURDER nothing but the killer
[Turk]
Nigga I got big nuts and I`ll drop em` quick
You can be big or small you`ll still get split
I got two nines and I never get stuck
Sixteen a piece we don`t beef it fuck
[Mack 10]
Shit and I`ma let loose nigga til ya cold and num
I got a AK for ya and it came with a drum
That's a hundred rounds spitting so please don`t tempt me
It keep busta-busting til this bitch get empty
[Turk]
I`ma rap this shit - I`m living it nigga
And where I`m from they always a killin` my nigga
Get it twisted if ya want dog watch what happen
Won`t live another day cause lil Turk gone nab em`
[Mack 10]
Say mother fuck him Turk and that's all I gotta say
If you don`t get him in New Orleans than I`ll got him in LA
This Mack 10 nigga and I`m all about killing
Whether gang related, beefing, or over drug dealing
[Chorus]
MURDER Bloody Bloody MURDER
MURDER nothing but the killer
MURDER Bloody Bloody MURDER
MURDER nothing but the killer
The lyrics of Mack 10's song 'Murder' explore the themes of gang violence and the thirst for revenge in retaliation for previous killings. The chorus repeats the word murder, emphasizing the violent nature of the lyrics, while Mack 10 and Turk trade bars about their willingness to commit acts of violence. Turk vividly describes the brutality of his retaliation and how nothing will stop him from "X-ing" out his enemies. In contrast, Mack 10 boasts about his weapons, including an AK-47 with a hundred rounds, setting up his own willingness to take the law into his own hands.
The lyrics in 'Murder' reflect the harsh reality of gang violence in urban areas, where revenge is often the driving force behind violent acts. The song's raw and violent lyrics remind listeners of the risks involved in participating in gang life, where forgetting your weapon could result in you being targeted and killed. Mack 10 and Turk's lyrics shed light on the reality of gang violence and the need to stem the tide of violence.
Line by Line Meaning
Beef done started nigga, ain`t no checking out now
The conflict is already underway and cannot be avoided now
I`ma bring it everyday til` I X ya out now
I will continue to come after you until you are eliminated
See with that guerrilla reppin got ya in two
My intimidating reputation has rendered you weak and vulnerable
Some shit you can`t handle so nigga fuck you
You are not capable of dealing with what I am capable of, so I have no respect for you
Want to be gangsta? killer type nigga?
Are you trying to act tough and come across as a dangerous individual?
Betcha money you gonna die tonight nigga
I am so sure of my abilities that I am willing to bet that you won't survive the night
Ya must don`t know who you fucking with
You clearly do not understand the level of danger you are getting into
Lil Turk young and thuggin` and that nigga Mack 10
Turk and I are both young and dangerous individuals
I`ll put your family in it - yeah I plays it raw
I am willing to involve innocent people, such as your family, in order to get what I want
You`d do it to me so I don`t give a fuck
If the roles were reversed, you would do the same to me so I don't care about your well-being
I`m a young nigga don`t let the age fool ya
Despite my young age, do not underestimate my abilities
Two-double-O-one that's the ones that`ll lose ya
You will be a victim of the new year, 2001
Nigga find you, I`m on the phone with him
If someone finds you, I will be on the phone with that person to give them instructions on what to do next
What he coming this way?
Is he approaching me or coming towards me?
Whatch how quick I will split him
Watch how fast I eliminate him
And when I shoot nigga look shoot to kill
When I shoot, I aim to take you out permanently
Call it a murder cause you ain`t gonna live
I am going to kill you and there's no escaping it
I`ll make you disappear as if you dissolved
I will eliminate you in such a way that it will seem like you never existed
My problems solved - its the 44 revolve
My issues are resolved with the help of my .44 caliber revolver
I squize nigga please nigga shit
I can easily kill you, so don't try anything
Ya`ll could never fuck with none of these niggas
None of you are capable of competing with me or my associates
You know what's best for you homie?
Do you know what decision would be best for your safety?
I feel you, I know you want to be hard
I understand that you are trying to come across as tough
But just know I`m gonna kill you
Despite your efforts, I am still going to eliminate you
Ya`ll on that rah-rah shit
You are acting tough and trying to provoke me
Fuck around and let me hit that la-la shit
If you keep messing around, I will hurt you
Now I`m full of that (?) they call angel dust
I am heavily under the influence of the drug angel dust
And I ain`t the one to be trusting
Do not trust me under any circumstances
'Cause I feel like busting
I have a strong desire to harm someone
I got hot hollows that`ll run right throw ya
I have bullets that will easily penetrate you
(?) runaway and Turk gonna do you
Even if you attempt to flee, Turk and I will catch up to you and eliminate you
So do the right thing homie ya understood?
Do what is best for your safety, do you understand?
Keep ya flasks tucked in when you come to my hood
When you are in my neighborhood, keep your weapons hidden
You would get a pass but I`m over set trippin`
I might have let you go in the past, but now I am over being lenient
Got a dome lil daddy cause you shouldn't been slippin`
You made a mistake and now you are going to pay the price
Nigga I got big nuts and I`ll drop em` quick
I am confident in my abilities to harm you and will do so quickly
You can be big or small you`ll still get split
Whether you are physically large or small, I am capable of taking you down
I got two nines and I never get stuck
I am well-equipped and can handle any situation
Sixteen a piece we don`t beef it fuck
I have sixteen bullets in each of my guns and I am not afraid to use them
Shit and I`ma let loose nigga til ya cold and num
I will continue firing my weapon until you are lifeless and numb
I got a AK for ya and it came with a drum
I have an AK-47 and it is equipped with a drum magazine, meaning it can hold many bullets
That's a hundred rounds spitting so please don`t tempt me
I have the ability to fire 100 rounds without stopping, so do not provoke me
It keep busta-busting til this bitch get empty
I will keep firing until my weapon is out of ammunition
I`ma rap this shit - I`m living it nigga
I am rapping about my real life experiences
And where I`m from they always a killin` my nigga
In my hometown, people are frequently killing each other
Get it twisted if ya want dog watch what happen
Do not misunderstand or underestimate me, or you will suffer the consequences
Won`t live another day cause lil Turk gone nab em`
You will not live to see another day because Turk will eliminate you
Say mother fuck him Turk and that's all I gotta say
Turk and I both want you dead and we will stop at nothing to make that happen
If you don`t get him in New Orleans than I`ll got him in LA
If you are unable to eliminate him in New Orleans, I will take care of him in Los Angeles
This Mack 10 nigga and I`m all about killing
I am Mack 10 and I am focused on eliminating my enemies
Whether gang related, beefing, or over drug dealing
No matter what the reason for the conflict is, I am willing to kill my opponents
MURDER Bloody Bloody MURDER
The song is about killing and violence
MURDER nothing but the killer
The only thing that matters in this song is who is capable of taking out their opponent
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: B. THOMAS, DEDRICK D'MON ROLISON
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