Dedrick Rolison, (born August 9, 1971), better known by his stage name Mack… Read Full Bio ↴Dedrick Rolison, (born August 9, 1971), better known by his stage name Mack 10 is an American rapper and actor. He was a member of hip hop trio Westside Connection, along with Ice Cube and WC. When the West Coast first rose atop the rap industry in the mid-'90s, Mack 10 emerged as one of the coast's most promising talents alongside his longtime associate Ice Cube. The two Los Angeles rappers co-wrote "Foe Life," Mack 10's 1995 breakthrough hit, and united a year later with WC to form the trio Westside Connection, a West Coast gangsta rap supergroup. The Westside Connection album became a sizable hit, rocketing to number two on the Billboard album chart and boasting the anthemic "Bow Down." Mack 10 continued his affiliation with Ice Cube on each successive album while at the same time launching a label of his own, Hoo Bangin' Records. As the '90s came to a close, the rapper's popularity dipped a bit, and he signed with leading Dirty South label Cash Money Records in 2001, where his career underwent some unlikely twists.

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

So Sharp
Mack 10 Lyrics

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I stay sharp yeah mack diamond so sharp that's me I mean you kno my money grown but I stay sharp I pull up lookin like new money still so crisp so fly hoppin outta the latest whatever you kno what it is lets go

I got the hottest cars I rock the flyest clothes I keep the baddest hoes they fresh from head to toe sharp yeen kno sharp hell ya sharp yeen kno sharp hell ya
I got the hottest cars I rock the flyest clothes I keep the baddest hoes they fresh from head to toe sharp yeen kno sharp hell ya sharp yeen kno sharp hell ya

now check my pedigree my bloodline is purebred my champagne is rose 'cause the color is more red my pockets like skin when I whip they swell up (money) those 26 inches fill the wheel well up (fresh) you can catch me in the winter with a mink on my shoulders I like everything big so my diamonds like boulders and yea I had every kinda roadster or rover 'cause I love the fast lane like a supercharged motor and I'm so damn hood like gold datons on a regal but in '09 I gotta dime on the back of a screamin eagle big chicken hard make it hard spin it in the pot and now its millions every year whether albums drop or not

I got the hottest cars I rock the flyest clothes I keep the baddest hoes they fresh from head to toe sharp yeen kno sharp hell ya sharp yeen kno sharp hell ya

I got the hottest cars I rock the flyest clothes I keep the baddest hoes they fresh from head to toe sharp yeen kno sharp hell ya sharp yeen kno sharp hell ya

Jim Jones

I got the hottest cars I rock the flyest clothes I keep the baddest hoes they fresh from head to toe sharp yeen kno sharp hell ya sharp yeen kno sharp hell ya
I got the hottest cars I rock the flyest clothes I keep the baddest hoes they fresh from head to toe sharp yeen kno sharp hell ya sharp yeen kno sharp hell ya

I pass up in it and be like what it do all red to my feet but my diamonds clear blue nuttin like the police in a porsche 911 stuntin up that stairway to heaven and I'm evidently not you and nuttin like ya if I as a dog I wouldn't bite ya nor I'm not beside ya boy I'm way in front of ya you ain't even see me ya I'm way gone but you ain't even leavin drugs beatin me up I'm fightin for my life and if you want that pussy beat then I'm mike tyson for tonite suck me up and don't you bite I don't need mike tyson here tonite my blood type is like a knife motha fucka I'm sharp

I got the hottest cars I rock the flyest clothes I keep the baddest hoes they fresh from head to toe sharp yeen kno sharp hell ya sharp yeen kno sharp hell ya
I got the hottest cars I rock the flyest clothes I keep the baddest hoes they fresh from head to toe sharp yeen kno sharp hell ya sharp yeen kno sharp hell ya

Overall Meaning

In Mack 10's song "So Sharp," the rapper boasts about his wealth and status. He introduces himself as a "diamond," emphasizing his unique and valuable qualities. The lyrics describe his flashy lifestyle, including his cars, clothing, and women, all of which he deems "fresh from head to toe." Mack 10 also references his love of luxury items, such as champagne and diamonds. He raps about being ahead of the game and leaving others in the dust, boasting about his sharpness and toughness.

Mack 10's lyrics portray a braggadocious character who revels in his opulence and success. His lyrics celebrate the materialistic aspects of his life, highlighting his possessions and achievements as a symbol of his power and influence. While the song may be seen as shallow or superficial, it sheds light on the culture of bling and extravagance that has become synonymous with hip hop.

Line by Line Meaning

I stay sharp yeah mack diamond so sharp that's me
I always stay fresh and sharp, like a diamond. It's just who I am.

I mean you kno my money grown but I stay sharp
Sure, my money has grown, but I don't let that make me complacent when it comes to my style or appearance. I stay sharp.

I pull up lookin like new money still so crisp so fly hoppin outta the latest whatever you kno what it is lets go
When I pull up, I'm always looking fresh like new money, hopping out of the latest and greatest car or fashion. I'm ready to go and show off what I've got.

now check my pedigree my bloodline is purebred my champagne is rose 'cause the color is more red my pockets like skin when I whip they swell up (money) those 26 inches fill the wheel well up (fresh) you can catch me in the winter with a mink on my shoulders I like everything big so my diamonds like boulders and yea I had every kinda roadster or rover 'cause I love the fast lane like a supercharged motor and I'm so damn hood like gold datons on a regal but in '09 I gotta dime on the back of a screamin eagle big chicken hard make it hard spin it in the pot and now its millions every year whether albums drop or not
My lineage is purebred, just like my champagne is a deep, rich rose color. When I whip out my money, it's like my pockets are expanding along with it: a sensation. Speaking of big things, my diamonds are massive boulders. I've owned every type of luxury car you can imagine, because I thrive on speed and power. I'm not afraid to show my hood roots or how much money I'm making, whether it be from music or other ventures - I'm always on top.

I pass up in it and be like what it do all red to my feet but my diamonds clear blue nuttin like the police in a porsche 911 stuntin up that stairway to heaven and I'm evidently not you and nuttin like ya if I as a dog I wouldn't bite ya nor I'm not beside ya boy I'm way in front of ya you ain't even see me ya I'm way gone but you ain't even leavin drugs beatin me up I'm fightin for my life and if you want that pussy beat then I'm mike tyson for tonite suck me up and don't you bite I don't need mike tyson here tonite my blood type is like a knife motha fucka I'm sharp
When I'm cruising around in my red car with clear blue diamonds, I'm on a whole different level than anyone else. I'm driving like a Porsche 911 racecar driver, making my way up the stairs to heaven with style and confidence. Even if I were a dog, I wouldn't bother biting you or being near you - I'm way ahead of you. I've got the strength to fight against anything, including drugs that try to bring me down. And if you want someone to satisfy you in bed, I'm your guy - but no biting allowed. I don't need anyone else's strength since I'm sharp enough on my own.

Jim Jones
This line does not have a specific meaning as it is just a shoutout to the rapper Jim Jones.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WILLIAM ROBERTS, DEDRICK ROLISON, PHALON ALEXANDER, RODNEY RICHARDS, DWAYNE CARTER

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I remember this 2009 sleeper hit

I still like this song a lot, great producers like Timbaland & Jazze Pha built the jungle gym & the playground that great producers like P'ierre Bourne, Mike Will Made-iT, Metro Boomin, Tay Keith, Ronnie J, LondonOnDaTrack, Wheezy, JetsonMade, Jahlil Beats, Sonny Digital, DJ Khaled, Drumma Boy, Young Chop, Murda Beatz, AxL Beats, 808 Melo, Ron-Ron, Hitmaka, 30 Roc, Buddah Bless, LilJuMadeDaBeat, Dj Durel & so many more play on.

(Side-note) This is when Cash Money turned bloods

Before 2009, CMR wore every color(blue,orange, purple, patriotic, army fatigue/Soulja rag) bandanna you could ever think of, I remember wobble dee wobble dee drop drop drop it like it’s hot Lil Wayne, Tha Block is Hot lil Wayne.

I was in elementary school(1994-1999) when Tha Block is Hot came out in 1999( I was 10, in 5th grade) I had braids just like Wayne’s were in The Block is Hot video when i was in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th grade, I have braids (like lil Wayne’s 1999 braids) now in 2023 at age 33( a lot
more hangtime now, & my same hairline from birth🙏🏿 it’s a very low hairline(thanks ma!)

I was told that back in those days, way before the 2000s, years like 1940-2010, from what I was told from a few New Orleans natives & my relatives(old & young) that were around that time & before, was that Louisiana didn’t claim or represent gangs from the West Coast, The East Coast or The Mid-West, they represented what WARD/Project the were from, I was also told that all that gang stuff came much later in the 2000s to Mid 2000s.

I remember Mack 10 briefly joining Cash Money in 2009 is what influenced Cash Money’s representation of the color RED from 2009 til now.

it’s HEAViLY documented through music videos, interviews & much more that, after this point, everything in CMR/CMB/YMCMB was RED til the wheels fall off.