The Ultimate Dirty South Rap Collection
Mac
Mac
Biography
McKinley Phipps (born July 30, 1977), better know by his stage name Mac, is rapper from New Orleans' 3rd Ward, and would grow to be one of the most critically acclaimed on Master P's No Limit Records, both as a solo rapper and as a member of the 504 Boyz rap group.
He released his first album under the name Lil’ Mac in 1989 at the age of 12, the Lyrical Midget, receiving production from the then unknown producer Mannie Fresh. Mac would later join the Psychoward, a New Orleans group consisting (at the time) of more than 25 MCs. Psychoward is known (especially in the city) for having a sound that separates itself from the usual Bounce music and gangster/hustler lyrics that typifies most of the New Orleans rap scene, rather focusing on lyricism and a sound which could be described as a New Orleans Wu-Tang Clan. This made them favorites of local “hip hop heads” who often prefer this style to other local acts.
Mac’s own debut on No Limit came with Shell Shocked, an album considered by many to be one of No Limit’s best. Mac gained a reputation as one of the south’s best lyricists. His lyrics display the somber realism and maturity that is a mainstay in much of Southern Rap as well as the lyrical dexterity of his East Coast counterparts. This album also followed the typical No Limit album formula: the deep, introspective tracks mixed in with up-tempo tracks, and a heavy presence of guest features from No Limit labelmates. His next album, World War III, came on the “downslope” of No Limit’s fame. It came after Beats By the Pound, No Limit’s in-house production team who are often credited with making No Limit the empire it was, left the label over purported money disputes, along with much of No Limit’s roster. This may have been a blessing in disguise though, as Mac’s lyrical skill was allowed to shine through on production more suited to his style. This album is also more introspective than his previous effort.
On September 21, 2001, Mac was convicted of manslaughter charges for the death of 22-year-old Barron C. Victor Jr. Though Mac maintains his claim of innocence, he is currently serving a 30-year prison term.
Discography |
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Lil' Mac - The Lyrical Midget |
Yo! Records | 1989 |
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Mac - Shell Shocked |
No Limit Records, Priority Records | 1998 |
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Mac - World War III |
No Limit Records, Priority Records | 1999 |
Guest Appearances |
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B.G. - Chopper City |
Cash Money Records | 1996 |
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Master P - Ghetto D |
No Limit Records, Priority Records | 1997 |
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Mystikal - Unpredictable |
No Limit Records, Jive | 1997 |
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Mr. Serv-On - Life Insurance |
No Limit Records, Priority Records | 1997 |
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Mia X - Unlady Like |
No Limit Records, Priority Records | 1997 |
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Steady Mobb'n - Pre-Meditated Drama |
No Limit Records, Priority Records | 1997 |
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Silkk The Shocker - Charge It 2 Da Game |
No Limit Records, Priority Records | 1998 |
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Mystikal - Ghetto Fabulous |
Zomba Records | 1998 |
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Mia X - Mama Drama |
No Limit Records | 1998 |
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Magic - Skys The Limit |
No Limit Records, Priority Records | 1998 |
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Kane & Abel - Am I My Brothers Keeper |
No Limit Records | 1998 |
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Snoop Dogg - Da Game Is To Be Sold, Not To Be Told |
No Limit Records, Priority Records | 1998 |
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C-Murder - Life Or Death |
No Limit Records | 1998 |
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Big Ed - The Assassin |
No Limit Records, Priority Records | 1998 |
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Soulja Slim - Give It 2 'Em Raw |
No Limit Records, Priority Records | 1998 |
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Steady Mobb'n - Black Mafia |
No Limit Records, Priority Records | 1998 |
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Master P - MP Da Last Don |
No Limit Records, Priority Records | 1998 |
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Fiend - There's One In Every Family |
No Limit Records, Priority Records | 1998 |
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Gambino Family - Ghetto Organized |
No Limit Records, Priority Records | 1998 |
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Ghetto Commission - Wise Guys |
No Limit Records, Priority Records | 1998 |
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Prime Suspects - Guilty Til Proven Innocent |
No Limit Records, Priority Records | 1998 |
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Master P - Only God Can Judge Me |
Priority Records | 1999 |
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Mo B. Dick - Gangsta Harmony |
No Limit Records, Priority Records | 1999 |
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Mercedes - Rear End |
No Limit Records | 1999 |
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Tru - Da Crime Family |
No Limit Records, Priority Records | 1999 |
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C-Murder - Bossalinie |
No Limit Records, Priority Records | 1999 |
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Magic - Thuggin' |
No Limit Records, Priority Records | 1999 |
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C-Murder - Trapped In Crime |
No Limit Records, Priority Records, TRU Records | 2000 |
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Silkk The Shocker - My World, My Way |
No Limit Records, Priority Records | 2000 |
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Mr. Marcelo - Brick Livin |
No Limit Records, Priority Records | 2000 |
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504 Boyz - Goodfellas |
No Limit Records, Priority Records | 2000 |
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C-Murder - Tru Dawgs |
C3 Entertainment, CNR Records | 2002 |
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C-Murder - The Truest S#!@ I Ever Said |
Koch Records, TRU Records | 2005 |
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C-Murder - The Tru Story... Continued |
Koch Records | 2006 |
Compilations |
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Various - I'm Bout It (The Soundtrack) |
No Limit Records, Priority Records | 1997 |
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Million Dollar Dream - The High Powered Double Album |
Dogday Records | 1997 |
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Various - Ride (Music From The Dimension Motion Picture) |
Tommy Boy Music | 1998 |
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Mean Green - Major Players Compilation |
No Limit Records, Priority Records | 1998 |
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Various - We Can't Be Stopped |
No Limit Records | 1998 |
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Various - I Got The Hook-Up! (The Soundtrack) |
No Limit Records, Priority Records | 1998 |
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No Limit All Stars - Who U Wit? |
No Limit Records, Priority Records | 1999 |
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C-Murder - The Best Of |
Priority Records | 2005 |
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Silkk The Shocker - The Best Of |
Priority Records | 2005 |
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Various - No Limit Greatest Hits |
Priority Records | 2006 |
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Fiend - Mr. Whomp Whomp: The Best Of Fiend |
Priority Records | 2007 |
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Master P - Greatest Hitz |
Priority Records | 2007 |
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Various - Snoop Dogg Presents My #1 Priority |
Priority Records | 2010 |
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C-Murder - The Hits |
Bossalinie | 2016 |