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Throwback Thizz: Mac Mall

For any Bay Area native, Mac Dre and his cohort of dope rhyme spitters make up a huge portion of the essential rap canon. From the strange, engaging deliver of P.S.D tha Driver to the energetic lyricism of Da Unda Dogg, Mac Dre put on a variety of rappers that, while never getting major radio play, spit fire: remaining completely under-rated and under-recognized. 

This blog post series, “Throwback Thizz,” is an effort to explore and reveal some of the rappers that, while doing numbers within the Bay Area, have yet to reach a wider audience.

In this series, I’ll outline two projects from each rapper; this week, I start with Mac Mall.

Hailing from the CCC, or Country Club Crest, Mac Mall proudly represents the North Side of Vallejo, sometimes called the North Pole. With a confident delivery and a boisterous style, harnessing the dialect of the pimpalistic player, Young Mac Mall paved a lane for himself, first spreading his beat slaying wings on Illegal Business? which dropped in ‘93. Rapping over beats entirely composed by Vallejo’s Khayree, Mall asserted himself as a prominent force within the burgeoning underground Bay rap scene. 

To me, Sick Wit Tis is a clear-cut savage track from Mall’s freshman record. As Khayree sprinkles the beat with synthesized horns and a tenacious drum pattern, Mall acknowledges his own obscurity, taunting the females that try to get with him for some clout:

Turn up the beat and let me come wit’ some game, mane Talkin’ about these hoes who be tryna claim to fame, mane But it’s a waste of time, because Mac Mall ain’t no celebrity I’m just a playa wit’ some G-A-M-E 

The beat switch on this record, using a jazzy sample, highlights the clever way that Mall lures women in with his pimpin’:

But when we first meet, I give ya full respect I’d be the sweetest muthafucka that ya ever met But don't think I’mma stop doin’ scandalous shit I’m takin’ mail, food stamps, check, even WIC, bitch

Jumping back into the aggressive synth-loop orchestrated by Khayree. This is just one slap of many on the record, so check it out on Spotify or buy the physical.

Untouchable is the only project that Mall released on a major label, and it remains a palpable project that hits hard on relevant political issues, most notably on songs like Ghetto Stardom. 

Over a wavy beat produced 2Pac and E-40 collaborators Femi Ojetunde, Rick Rock, and Mike Mosley, Mall questions the representation of the black constituency, asserting:

And I doubt a republican or democrat Gives a fuck about us young inner city blacks It's a trap, Uncle Sam keeps cursing me Rather have me in the pen than the university

With the discussion of black lives in the Black Lives Matter movement, the suppression of black voices continues to be a problem in the political sphere. After 8 years with a black president, has anything come to change? Over two decades ago, Mall was asking the same questions that we are now, a haunting reminder that change happens now, not later. Mall doubles down on the conscious message in his hook:

They try to tell us in the verses and the scriptures But I guess the real message must have missed us In '96 all my brothers and my sisters Is on a mission, we're trippin' livin' senseless Tell me, will I see the sun in days to come Will blacks be the victors instead of victims Or will my people keep killing over fuckin' crumbs Pushin' dope just to reach ghetto stardom

I encourage all my readers to check this man out. Dig into this Bay rap shit, because it delivers more and more as you dig deeper and deeper. The Bay Area scene is one of the last to be thoroughly tainted by the record industry, and this is prime music for the hip-hop head. Check him out, and give me your thoughts.

Peace

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In Memoriam: The Jacka

Born in Pittsburg, CA, an area a little in-land from Bay Area major, The Jacka was one of the bay areas biggest movers and shakers, creating a feeling of collaboration and teamwork that was unfamiliar to the sectarian culture of bay rap. Similarly to Mac Dre, the Jack was cut down in his prime, silenced before his music could have reached the general public. An incredible lyricist and musical mind, the Jacka created a legendary body of work before his unfortunate passing, and this post will commemorate some of the hallmarks of this incredible discography.

The Demolition Men: Animal Planet mixtape is a project which will bring back warm memories of California crusin’ for any bay area local. Jammin’ this CD/mixtape in the deck, its easy to listen to this tape from start to finish. A collaborative effort between Jacka and his close-friend Husalah, both guys bring an original style which can only be imitated, never recreated. Both rappers have such a unique, dynamic style that every song has different feel and aesthetic. Truly a great project:

The Jack Artist is the Jacka’s second official album release (after his self-titled mixtape/album), a project which solidified the Jacka as an immense musical force in the bay area. Countless artists have been inspired to rap as a result of listening to and appreciating this album. Features amazing cuts, such as: Never Blink, Barney, and Girls Say.

A project which features the rapping talent of Mob Figaz members Jacka, AP. 9, and Husalah, the project doesn’t slack from start to finish. The opening track is one of the Jacka’s most memorable singles, Sicilian Breeze. This project is really great because of the production, which goes from hyper self-aware (Boom Clack) to slappin’ orchestral samples (Hott Head). 

Honestly one of my favorite projects by the Jacka, hands down. The album is at times self-aware critique of the headstrong gangster identity, at times a slapper for the trunk, all heat, all the time. A collaboration with Ampichino, a rapper from Akron, Ohio, both rappers work incredibly well together. I Try is one of my favorite songs by the Jacka, period. The hook is incredibly memorable and catchy, while the verses bombard the listener with incredible word play, tragic narratives, and amazing production. The insane cutting of the vocal sample on Family First, the unparalleled wordplay and self-criticism, this album is a must listen. 

Another collaboration with Ampichino, the sequel to 36 Zipz, House of the Dead is one of the Jacka’s most consistent releases. The song above is a track I come back to over and over again. Similar to the first project, the production lays the foundation for some incredible verses and hooks. This song turned me on to Lil Rue in a big way, another highly under-rated rapper put on by the Jack. Some of the most conscious trap-rap that’s ever been composed, and it has held up so well in the 7 years since it was released. The Jacka has a weird talent of sounding contemporary even when his music is over a decade old. Jack was so far ahead of the curve, and, while sometimes his music takes a minute to fully appreciate, it stick to you like a haunting memory. It’s hard to forget about, it’s addicting to remember, addicting to appreciate.

The Jacka has had a profound affect on the Bay Area’s rap culture, but, guaranteed, people appreciate the Jacka globally. He was an undeniable emcee, an undeniably positive figure for urban youth. That’s why it’s so hard to remember that there won’t be any more work by the Jacka. It seems like every time an artist is coming up in the Bay, jealousy and resentment takes them away from us. Today, I’ll be slappin’ Jack. Today, I’m going to appreciate him the only way I can: with a pair of headphones and a stuffed wood with 3 g’s of top shelf. Show some love to the Jacka, and never let his memory fade.

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(Apps and Slaps: Mixed By Sly) Bay Rap, Hiero, The Jacka, B-Legit, Dubb 20, Balance, Evenodds, San Quinn, Disko Boogie, Hoodstarz, Kool John, Mistah Fab, AKA Frank, Rich Tycoon + More

Hieroglyphics – You Never Know

The Jacka ft. Husalah – Blind World

B-Legit ft. Levitti – City To City

Messy Marv – Wanna Be Yours

Dubb 20 – When U Come Up

Trak D ft. Too Short, Problem, & Hot Dollar – Skate On ‘Em

San Quinn – Shock The Party (

Turf Talk ft. Mike Marshall & E-40 – Lets Celebrate

Messy Marv – Welcome 2 The Bay ft. The Luniz & Mac Dre

Balance – He’s Fly

Even Odds ft. Symba – Not Like You (Dirty Intro) (4:18)

E-40 – MONEY SACK

Young Dru ft Keak Da Sneak & Messy Marv – Yadida Wha Wha

Iamsu Feat Juvenile and Kool Jon – 100 Grand

JAVI PICAZO – TALKING HUSTLE

The Jacka – Hey Girl (Remix) ft. Husalah

San Quinn ft. E-40 – The Hardway

Disko Boogie ft. Ty Dolla S & E-40 – Choosey

E-40 – My Beat Bang

Mugzi – To the Ceiling

Jay Tee ft. Baby Bash, B-Legit – I Don’t Know No Algebra

AKA Frank & Iamsu – I Know You See Me

Kool John & Iamsu! ft. P-Lo – Every Night

C Major ft. Cashis,Mistah FAB,San Quinn & Beeda Weeda – So Hood

Keak Da Sneak – Get That Doe

The Hoodstarz ft. Clyde Carson – Contagious

CUTTHROAT COMMITTEE FT. HUSALAH – There Is A Song For You

San Quinn ft. Mike Marshall – So Young So Sweet

B-Legit ft Jadakiss & Styles P – Block 4 Life

Mistah FAB – Still Feelin It

Clyde Carson – Slow Down

Russ Coson ft. IamSu – Right Now

E-A-Ski – My Bad

Baby Bash ft. E-40 & Marty Obey – No Time Outs

Too Short – Money In The Ghetto

Turf Talk ft The Hoodstars – Wake Up

Hoodstarz – Video Vixen

Black Bizness ft. San Quinn – We From Kalifornia

Clyde Carson – Hyphy Juice

Bailey ft J.Valentine – U C It

Ya Boy – Turf To The Club

Hoodstarz ft. Mistah Fab,San Quinn,Turf Talk – Grown Man On Remix

Kinsmoke ft The Federation & Rick Roc – Do The On One

The Federation – Get Naked You Beezie

Dubee ft. Suga Free & Mac Dre – ABCP

(Apps and Slaps: Mixed By Sly) Bay Rap, Hiero, The Jacka, B-Legit, Dubb 20, Balance, Evenodds, San Quinn, Disko Boogie, Hoodstarz, Kool John, Mistah Fab, AKA Frank, Rich Tycoon + More was originally published on TheSlyShow.com - Comedy, Music, DJ Mixes, Sports, Podcasts

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(B-Legit - Hillside Savage: Mixed By DJ Motive) Themed Mix paying homage to Bay Area Rapper B-Legit

  B LEGIT FT. LITTLE BRUCE – RAP STAR B LEGIT FT. E40, KURUPT – CHECK IT OUT B LEGIT FT. THE CLICK – CAPTAIN SAVE A HO B LEGIT – BOUT YOUR PAPER B LEGIT FT. THE MOSSIE – NEVA BITE B LEGIT FT. THE CLICK – WE DON’T FUCK WIT DAT B LEGIT FT. CELLY CELL – NIGGAS GET THEY WIG SPLIT B LEGIT FT. THE CLICK – HURRICANE B LEGIT FT. THE CLICK – LET’S GET DRUNK B LEGIT – WHAT THEY TALKIN ABOUT B LEGIT FT. MAC SHAWN – KEEP IT P.I. B LEGIT FT. LEVITTI – CITY TO CITY B LEGIT FT. SNOOP DOGG – THE GAME IS COLD B LEGIT FT. E40, 2PAC – MILLION DOLLAR SPOT B LEGIT FT. E40 – LET’S SIDE B LEGIT FT. TOO SHORT – SO INTERNATIONAL B LEGIT – ROUND MY WAY B LEGIT – THE HEMP MUSEUM B LEGIT FT. E40 – SIDEWAYS B LEGIT – SICK WID IT B LEGIT FT. C-BO, LITTLE BRUCE – GOTTA BUY DOPE FROM US B LEGIT FT. THE CLICK – OUT MY BODY B LEGIT FT. HARM – 1 DAME B LEGIT FT. E A SKI – NORTHSIDE RIDERS B LEGIT FT. CLYDE CARSON, JADAKISS – BLOCK FOR LIFE B LEGIT – D BOYE B LEGIT – LIKE THAT B LEGIT FT. LEVITTI – ALL I NEED B LEGIT FT. E A SKI E40 – GANGSTA FUNK

(B-Legit – Hillside Savage: Mixed By DJ Motive) Themed Mix paying homage to Bay Area Rapper B-Legit was originally published on TheSlyShow.com - Comedy, Music, DJ Mixes, Sports, Podcasts

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(Mac Dre - Nov 1st 2004: Mixed By DJ Motive) Classic Mac Dre Anthems

Mac Dre – Hotta Den Steam Mac Dre – Genie Of The Lamp Mac Dre – Let’s All Get Down Mac Dre ft. Too Short – Out Of Range Mac Dre – What You Like Mac Dre – Livin The Life Mac Dre – Not My Job Mac Dre – Mafioso Mac Dre – Feelin Like The Nigga Mac Dre – Boss Tykoon Mac Dre ft. Big Lurch – Fire Mac Dre – Lame Saturated Mac Dre – Get Stupid (Remix) Mac Dre ft. Dubee – Hands Made For Holdin Grands Mac Dre – Make You Mine Mac Dre – She Neva Seen Mac Dre ft. PSD – It’s Nothin Mac Dre ft. Messy Marv – Welcome To The Bay Mac Dre – Get Chose Mac Dre ft. J.Diggs – Casual Mac Dre – Ride Wit Me Mac Dre – All I Wanna Do Mac Dre ft. Dru Down, Keak Da Sneak – I’m A Pimp Mac Dre – Wit Me Mac Dre – Rapper Gone Bad Mac Dre – Hold Off Mac Dre – Mac Dre’s The Name Mac Dre ft. J.Diggs – Don’t Snitch Mac Dre – Gangsta Mac Mac Dre – Grown Shit Mac Dre – Black Buck Rogers Mac Dre ft. Baby Beesh, Jay Tee – Chop That Hoe Mac Dre – That’s What’s Up Mac Dre – Dollalalala Lotsa Paypa

(Mac Dre – Nov 1st 2004: Mixed By DJ Motive) Classic Mac Dre Anthems was originally published on TheSlyShow.com - Comedy, Music, DJ Mixes, Sports, Podcasts

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DJ Motive w/ Bay Area Rap bangers!! Classics and New MUSIC!!! Too Short, Lexx, Mac Mall, Richie Rich, Messy Marv, SF, Oakland, San Jose THE WHOLE DAMN YAY AREA!!

1. Too $hort & Ice Cube – Big Thangs 2. Lexx – Never Be The One 3. Mac Mall – Sic Wid Tis 4. Cellski – In the Bay 5. E-40 ft. Lil Mo – Thick N Thin 6. Clyde Carson – 2 Step 7. Richie Rich – Aint Gon Do 8. Messy Marv, Yukmouth & Mac Dre – Welcome To The Bay 9. Cougnut – Shinin Star 10. Too $hort – Choosin 11. E-40 & San Quinn – Timin 12. E-40 ft. B-Legit – Sideways 13. Messy Marv & San Quinn ft. E-40 – Pop Ya Collar 14. E-A-Ski ft. Yukmouth – Ooh Ah 15. Zion I ft. Clyde Carson, Turf Talk, San Quinn & Casual – The Bay (Remix) 16. E-A-Ski ft. B-Legit – Northside Riders 17. Balance – Curtains 18. Bullys Wit Fullys ft. Keak Da Sneak – What It Do 19. E-40 ft. Turf Talk – Gasoline 20. E-A-Ski ft. San Quinn – Can’t Get Enough 21. E-A-Ski ft. Balance, Frontline, Clyde Carson, Left – New Bay 22. Mac Dre – Too Hard For The Radio 23. V-White – We At It Again 24. E-A-Ski – My Bad 25. Hoodstars – How We Do 26. Laroo ft. Matt Blaque – Put Me On 27. E-A-Ski – Ride 28. B-Legit – Like That 29. Iconz ft. Keak Da Sneak – She’s in the Buildin 30. E-A-Ski ft. E-40 & B-Legit

DJ Motive w/ Bay Area Rap bangers!! Classics and New MUSIC!!! Too Short, Lexx, Mac Mall, Richie Rich, Messy Marv, SF, Oakland, San Jose THE WHOLE DAMN YAY AREA!! was originally published on TheSlyShow.com - Comedy, Music, DJ Mixes, Sports, Podcasts