Alan Daniel Maman (born October 25, 1977), better known as The Alchemist, i… Read Full Bio ↴Alan Daniel Maman (born October 25, 1977), better known as The Alchemist, is a hip-hop producer and MC. The Alchemist has been an active producer since 1991. He hails from affluent Beverly Hills, California. After rising to prominence in the late 1990s as a close associate of Dilated Peoples, he went on to produce for many of hip-hop's leading artists in the 2000s.
As a teen, Al began to identify strongly with the rebellious lyrics and urban sounds of hip-hop, and he began writing his own lyrics as a creative outlet. He joined up with other like-minded artists who wrote lyrics and rebelled strongly against their "uptight" suburban surroundings, among whom were Shifty Shellshock of Crazy Town, Evidence of Dilated Peoples and Scott Caan, son of James Caan. They would often hang out in urban areas of Los Angeles and participated in typical teenage rebellious activities like partying, smoking marijuana, and general mischief.
Al and Scott decided to become a duo named The Whooliganz. While rhyming at a party in L.A., they attracted the attention of B-Real of Cypress Hill. He invited the teens to join his crew, The Soul Assassins, which also included the groups House of Pain and Funkdoobiest. In 1993, the Whooliganz released their first single, "Put Your Handz Up." The song received little radio airplay and their record label, Tommy Boy Records, decided to shelve their album. Rejected, Scott focused his creative energy on acting while Al became interested in process of making hip-hop beats.
DJ Muggs took Al under his wing and taught him how to use a sampler and mixing board. After helping to produce a few tracks for Cypress Hill, Al became the main producer for his childhood friend, Evidence and his group Dilated Peoples. When Dilated debuted in 1998, they were an underground sensation creating a huge buzz about the man behind those incredible beats.
In 1999, Muggs introduced Al to his good friends, the popular hip-hop group Mobb Deep. Al produced two songs for their Murda Muzik album. Impressed by his production skills and street smarts, Mobb Deep took him under their wing, using his beats on all their subsequent albums. As Alchemist's profile increased, he went on to produce for many of hip hop's most successful and prominent artists, such as Nas, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Ghostface Killah and Snoop Dogg. He has also remixed songs for bands and artists in other genres such as Linkin Park and Morcheeba. Al stayed loyal to his old friends, continuing to produce for Dilated, Cypress Hill, Everlast (formerly of House of Pain) and Crazy Town. He also enjoys producing for lesser-known underground rappers, often giving them some of his best beats. In 2004, 11 years after his rapping career folded, The Alchemist returned with his long-awaited debut album, "1st Infantry." The album yielded the hit single "Hold You Down" (featuring Prodigy, Illa Ghee, and Nina Sky), which hit number ninety-five on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2005.
Alchemist was the official tour DJ for Eminem on his 2005 Anger Management 3 Tour, replacing the recently-ousted DJ Green Lantern. However on July 13, 2005, the tour bus carrying Eminem's entourage (including rapper Stat Quo as well as Alchemist) swerved off the road and turned over. Alchemist was treated for broken ribs and a collapsed lung.
The Alchemist is one of the music producers behind the video game Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars released by Rockstar Games. He was also on Tim Westwood TV, when Eminem, Royce Da 5'9" and Mr. Porter freestyled. During an interview with Worldwide Conspiracy Radio, The Alchemist revealed he would be dropping a 2-part project with fellow West Coast producer Oh No entitled Gangrene, the first to be released in July, the second in November, both on Decon. Alchemist was also the DJ for the Eminem set on the BBC1 chat-show Jonathan Ross on June 4, 2010.
Alchemist is Eminem's official DJ, since DJ Green Lantern departed from Shady Records in 2005 because of a dispute related to the feud of 50 Cent and Jadakiss. In 2006, Eminem released a collaboration album with Shady Records called Eminem Presents: The Re-Up. Since the Alchemist is his official DJ, he produced some of the tracks on the mixtape, as well as compiling the album in a mixtape fashion. On December 18, 2013, he was named the runner-up for Producer of the Year by HipHopDX.
As a teen, Al began to identify strongly with the rebellious lyrics and urban sounds of hip-hop, and he began writing his own lyrics as a creative outlet. He joined up with other like-minded artists who wrote lyrics and rebelled strongly against their "uptight" suburban surroundings, among whom were Shifty Shellshock of Crazy Town, Evidence of Dilated Peoples and Scott Caan, son of James Caan. They would often hang out in urban areas of Los Angeles and participated in typical teenage rebellious activities like partying, smoking marijuana, and general mischief.
Al and Scott decided to become a duo named The Whooliganz. While rhyming at a party in L.A., they attracted the attention of B-Real of Cypress Hill. He invited the teens to join his crew, The Soul Assassins, which also included the groups House of Pain and Funkdoobiest. In 1993, the Whooliganz released their first single, "Put Your Handz Up." The song received little radio airplay and their record label, Tommy Boy Records, decided to shelve their album. Rejected, Scott focused his creative energy on acting while Al became interested in process of making hip-hop beats.
DJ Muggs took Al under his wing and taught him how to use a sampler and mixing board. After helping to produce a few tracks for Cypress Hill, Al became the main producer for his childhood friend, Evidence and his group Dilated Peoples. When Dilated debuted in 1998, they were an underground sensation creating a huge buzz about the man behind those incredible beats.
In 1999, Muggs introduced Al to his good friends, the popular hip-hop group Mobb Deep. Al produced two songs for their Murda Muzik album. Impressed by his production skills and street smarts, Mobb Deep took him under their wing, using his beats on all their subsequent albums. As Alchemist's profile increased, he went on to produce for many of hip hop's most successful and prominent artists, such as Nas, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Ghostface Killah and Snoop Dogg. He has also remixed songs for bands and artists in other genres such as Linkin Park and Morcheeba. Al stayed loyal to his old friends, continuing to produce for Dilated, Cypress Hill, Everlast (formerly of House of Pain) and Crazy Town. He also enjoys producing for lesser-known underground rappers, often giving them some of his best beats. In 2004, 11 years after his rapping career folded, The Alchemist returned with his long-awaited debut album, "1st Infantry." The album yielded the hit single "Hold You Down" (featuring Prodigy, Illa Ghee, and Nina Sky), which hit number ninety-five on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2005.
Alchemist was the official tour DJ for Eminem on his 2005 Anger Management 3 Tour, replacing the recently-ousted DJ Green Lantern. However on July 13, 2005, the tour bus carrying Eminem's entourage (including rapper Stat Quo as well as Alchemist) swerved off the road and turned over. Alchemist was treated for broken ribs and a collapsed lung.
The Alchemist is one of the music producers behind the video game Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars released by Rockstar Games. He was also on Tim Westwood TV, when Eminem, Royce Da 5'9" and Mr. Porter freestyled. During an interview with Worldwide Conspiracy Radio, The Alchemist revealed he would be dropping a 2-part project with fellow West Coast producer Oh No entitled Gangrene, the first to be released in July, the second in November, both on Decon. Alchemist was also the DJ for the Eminem set on the BBC1 chat-show Jonathan Ross on June 4, 2010.
Alchemist is Eminem's official DJ, since DJ Green Lantern departed from Shady Records in 2005 because of a dispute related to the feud of 50 Cent and Jadakiss. In 2006, Eminem released a collaboration album with Shady Records called Eminem Presents: The Re-Up. Since the Alchemist is his official DJ, he produced some of the tracks on the mixtape, as well as compiling the album in a mixtape fashion. On December 18, 2013, he was named the runner-up for Producer of the Year by HipHopDX.
Jabroni
The Alchemist Lyrics
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I growed up lookin' up to wrestlin'
I found out it was fake and started hustlin'
Momma told me if you put the muscle in
You gonna make a lot of fuckin' millions
Call it M&Ms, M&M, M&Ms, M&M
You gonna make a lot of fuckin' millions
Call it M&Ms, M&M
Chinchilla on, it's a hundred degrees
All this ice on, body on freeze
Came up runnin' from the police
Now I got the M&Ms, I tell the pig freeze
Remember bad bitch used to want me spendin' cheese
Now I'm on TV, I get the pussy just for free
And I like my money straight no perm just for me
If you try to catch up with me, yeah I'm out your league
Went and copped the Lambo just for the speed
I took your hoe and had to put her on her knees
Row your boat, her mouth is water like the sea
The pussy got me seasick, I need some Dramamine
Offset
My dreams was drivin' the Phantom
In reality I was just trappin', all the robberies and the kidnappin'
It's a dirty game, you need napkin
When you got millions, they try to assassin
When it come to music, got a passion
We legendary, not the average
Takeoff
All of my niggas had dreams, to put on my Louboutins, red-carpet scene
All about tryna make something work, had to serve a fien, had to beat the pipe Billy Jean
I was a regular nigga now people call me a celebrity nigga
Walkin' around with the M&M, M&M niggas, they call me a decimal nigga
Feeling like Petey Pipper walkin' around with 'em peppers I might go and pet me a nigga
Pull up in the Bentley with bullet proof windows
Migos sellin' out the Staple Center
My homies told me stop being modest and stunt a little
'Cause most of these rappers just rap, they never touch a mil
I'm just being honest, this God he done made us prophets to profit
No other option, my pockets is on Uncle Phil
Bitches audition for me, I keep her runnin' drills
Ain't no controllin' these hoes, the dome is mentally ill
Death to the enemy, ain't no rest 'til the death of me
Got a lock, penitentiary
Money mountains, Beverly Hills
Woah, it's Mac of all trades
Anything you need, shit, I have it all day
It's big cash small change, goin' fast in all lanes
They was sleepin' on me, but I got 'em Adderall awake now
There's no denying me, bonafide fire every time I speak the champ
One man dynasty
Why you sensitive, feminine
I've arrived, let me in motherfucker
Got damn
I growed up lookin' up to wrestlin'
I found out it was fake and started hustlin'
Momma told me if you put the muscle in
You gonna make a lot of fuckin' millions
Call it M&Ms, M&M, M&Ms, M&M
You gonna make a lot of fuckin' millions
Call it M&Ms, M&M
I found out it was fake and started hustlin'
Momma told me if you put the muscle in
You gonna make a lot of fuckin' millions
Call it M&Ms, M&M, M&Ms, M&M
You gonna make a lot of fuckin' millions
Call it M&Ms, M&M
All this ice on, body on freeze
Came up runnin' from the police
Now I got the M&Ms, I tell the pig freeze
Remember bad bitch used to want me spendin' cheese
Now I'm on TV, I get the pussy just for free
And I like my money straight no perm just for me
If you try to catch up with me, yeah I'm out your league
Went and copped the Lambo just for the speed
I took your hoe and had to put her on her knees
Row your boat, her mouth is water like the sea
The pussy got me seasick, I need some Dramamine
Offset
My dreams was drivin' the Phantom
In reality I was just trappin', all the robberies and the kidnappin'
It's a dirty game, you need napkin
When you got millions, they try to assassin
When it come to music, got a passion
We legendary, not the average
Takeoff
All of my niggas had dreams, to put on my Louboutins, red-carpet scene
All about tryna make something work, had to serve a fien, had to beat the pipe Billy Jean
I was a regular nigga now people call me a celebrity nigga
Walkin' around with the M&M, M&M niggas, they call me a decimal nigga
Feeling like Petey Pipper walkin' around with 'em peppers I might go and pet me a nigga
Pull up in the Bentley with bullet proof windows
Migos sellin' out the Staple Center
My homies told me stop being modest and stunt a little
'Cause most of these rappers just rap, they never touch a mil
I'm just being honest, this God he done made us prophets to profit
No other option, my pockets is on Uncle Phil
Bitches audition for me, I keep her runnin' drills
Ain't no controllin' these hoes, the dome is mentally ill
Death to the enemy, ain't no rest 'til the death of me
Got a lock, penitentiary
Money mountains, Beverly Hills
Woah, it's Mac of all trades
Anything you need, shit, I have it all day
It's big cash small change, goin' fast in all lanes
They was sleepin' on me, but I got 'em Adderall awake now
There's no denying me, bonafide fire every time I speak the champ
One man dynasty
Why you sensitive, feminine
I've arrived, let me in motherfucker
Got damn
I growed up lookin' up to wrestlin'
I found out it was fake and started hustlin'
Momma told me if you put the muscle in
You gonna make a lot of fuckin' millions
Call it M&Ms, M&M, M&Ms, M&M
You gonna make a lot of fuckin' millions
Call it M&Ms, M&M
The lyrics to The Alchemist's song "Jabroni" reflect on the artist's journey from being a fan of professional wrestling to becoming successful in their own hustle. The line "I growed up lookin' up to wrestlin', I found out it was fake and started hustlin'" symbolizes the transition from idolizing a fake world to diving into the real world and working hard to make a lot of money. The mention of "M&Ms" throughout the song is a play on words, referencing both the candy and also using it as a symbol for making millions.
The lyrics also touch on themes of success and personal growth. The artist talks about coming from a place of running away from the police to now having "M&Ms" (a symbol of wealth) and telling the police to freeze. They also reflect on going from having to spend money on women to now being on TV and getting "pussy just for free." These lines depict the artist's evolution and rise to fame.
The verses from Offset and Takeoff, members of the rap group Migos, contribute to the overall theme of success and the hustle mentality. They discuss their dreams and aspirations, the grind of making it in the music industry, and their current high-profile status.
Overall, "Jabroni" is a song that pays tribute to the journey from humble beginnings to achieving financial success through hard work and hustle.
Lyrics Β© Royalty Network
Written by: Daniel Alan Maman, Kirshnik Ball, Malcolm McCormick, Quavious Marshall
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@MysticalRainbowKaci
Mac said, "They was sleepin' on me, but I
got 'em adderal awake now"....
Which is ALSO
'got 'em mad they're all awake now'
...fucking BARS, he went in here. ππΆβ―οΈπ
@rashardo
It's crazy how producers like Alchemist can bring two unlikely forces together
@JBSwishy
yeah this is definitely a result of Mac, we talking about the dude that did 2 songs with Chief Keef
@VivaLaZach
@JBSwishy and a song with riff raff lmao
@DillaMadeMeDoIT
Itβs a beautiful thing
@JD-bx7ob
πππ
@32Kc
β@JBSwishy 2 that we know of π
@maverikregime9888
RIP TAKEOFF RIP MAC!! IMMORTAL CLASSIC!!
@jvfr-
i never expected Alchemist, Migos & Mac Miller working together lol
@julzthahotspitta1130
expect the unexpected
@williamhesquire
Hip Hop has no boundaries unless the music is wack. I wish more stuff like this went down tho.