Mac (rapper)
Encyclopedia
McKinley Phipps better know by his stage name
Mac, is an American
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.
. It was not very successful though and Lil Mac would not be heard from for another 7 years.
In 1997 he changed his stage name from Lil Mac to just Mac and signed with Master P
's No Limit Records
. He made guest appearances on many other artists' albums before releasing his own. He was featured on Master P
's Ghetto D
, Mystikal
's Unpredictable
, and Mia X
's Unlady Like
, among others. The next year, 1998, Mac released his second solo album and first with No Limit, Shell Shocked
. The album is Mac's most commercially successful to date, reaching #11 on the Billboard 200
. Mac again was featured on many other No Limit releases that year. In 1999 he released his second album on the label, World War III. While it was still on the label, this release differed from usual No Limit releases in that it was not exclusively produced by the production team Beats by the Pound
, and featured only three guest spots from major No Limit names Master P
, C-Murder, and Silkk the Shocker. The album did not fare as well commercially as his first No Limit release, peaking at #44 on the Billboard 200
.
World War III would be Mac's last album released on No Limit and his last solo album to date, as he would be sentenced to a 30 year prison term in 2001. In 2000 he did join the group 504 Boyz
, whose name was a reference to the area code 504
. The group was a collective of other No Limit rappers such as Master P
, Silkk the Shocker, and C-Murder. Mac was with their group for one album, 2000's Goodfellas
, which went gold and reached #2 on the Billboard 200
. He was featured prominently on the group's hit single "Wobble Wobble", rapping the first verse and the chorus. The song reached #17 on the Billboard Hot 100
.
In 2007, while Mac was still serving his prison term, No Limit released the album The Lost Tapes, which consisted of unreleased material Mac recorded with the label.
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
Mac, is an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
rapper from New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population...
' 3rd Ward
3rd Ward of New Orleans
The 3rd Ward or Third Ward is one of the 17 Wards of New Orleans, a division of the city of New Orleans, Louisiana.-Boundaries:The Ward touches the Mississippi River as its front. The down-river boundary is Canal Street, below which is the city's 4th Ward. The upper boundary is Julia Street,...
, and would grow to be one of the most critically acclaimed on Master P
Master P
Percy Robert Miller , better known by his stage name Master P or his business name P. Miller, is an American rapper, actor, entrepreneur, investor, and producer. He is the founder of the popular label No Limit Records, which went bankrupt and was relaunched as New No Limit Records through Koch...
's No Limit Records
No Limit Records
No Limit Records was an American hip-hop record label that was founded in 1990 by hip-hop artist, Percy "Master P" Miller. It was distributed by Priority Records.-No Limit Early years:...
, both as a solo rapper and as a member of the 504 Boyz
504 Boyz
504 Boyz is a hip hop group led by Percy Miller, aka Master P. The group's name is a reference to the area code 504. Originally the group consisted of Master P, Mystikal and Silkk The Shocker . Right before the release of their first album C-Murder & Krazy were added to the lineup...
rap group.
Music career
Mac started his music career as a kid rapper in the year 1990. He then went by the stage name Lil Mac, and at 13 years old he released his debut album The Lyrical Midget. The album was one of the earliest commercial hip-hop albums to come out of New Orleans, and featured some production from New Orleans producer Mannie FreshMannie Fresh
Byron O. Thomas, better known by his stage name Mannie Fresh, is currently an artist and hip-hop producer who records for Def Jam South and his own division Chubby Boy Records...
. It was not very successful though and Lil Mac would not be heard from for another 7 years.
In 1997 he changed his stage name from Lil Mac to just Mac and signed with Master P
Master P
Percy Robert Miller , better known by his stage name Master P or his business name P. Miller, is an American rapper, actor, entrepreneur, investor, and producer. He is the founder of the popular label No Limit Records, which went bankrupt and was relaunched as New No Limit Records through Koch...
's No Limit Records
No Limit Records
No Limit Records was an American hip-hop record label that was founded in 1990 by hip-hop artist, Percy "Master P" Miller. It was distributed by Priority Records.-No Limit Early years:...
. He made guest appearances on many other artists' albums before releasing his own. He was featured on Master P
Master P
Percy Robert Miller , better known by his stage name Master P or his business name P. Miller, is an American rapper, actor, entrepreneur, investor, and producer. He is the founder of the popular label No Limit Records, which went bankrupt and was relaunched as New No Limit Records through Koch...
's Ghetto D
Ghetto D
Ghetto D is the sixth studio album by rapper Master P. One of the songs in Ghetto D, "Make 'Em Say Uhh!", is ranked at #36 on Blender's list of the "50 Worst Songs Ever", and at #60 on the list of the 100 Worst Songs Ever by Matthew Wilkening of AOL Radio. In 2008, it ranked #94 on VH1's 100...
, Mystikal
Mystikal
Michael Lawrence Tyler , better known by his stage name Mystikal, is an American rapper, and actor from New Orleans.-1993-1994: Early career:...
's Unpredictable
Unpredictable (Mystikal album)
Unpredictable is the second album released by rapper, Mystikal. It was released on November 11, 1997 through No Limit Records. It is his second solo album, and is also his first album with No Limit Records and featured production from the label's production team Beats By the Pound...
, and Mia X
Mia X
Mia Young , better known by her stage name Mia X, was the first female emcee to sign with No Limit Records. In 1992, she released a single titled “Ask Them Niggas.” From 1995 to 1998, Mia X released three albums for No Limit: Good Girl Gone Bad, Unlady Like, and Mama Drama...
's Unlady Like
Unlady Like
Unlady Like is the second album by Mia X. It was released on June 24, 1997, on No Limit Records, distributed by Priority/EMI Records, and featured production from Master P and Beats By the Pound. The album proved to be a success for Mia as it made it to #21 on the Billboard 200 and #2 on the Top...
, among others. The next year, 1998, Mac released his second solo album and first with No Limit, Shell Shocked
Shell Shocked (album)
Shell Shocked is the second album by rapper, Mac. It was released on July 21, 1998 through No Limit Records and was almost entirely produced by Beats By the Pound. Like most of No Limit's releases in the late 90's, Shell Shocked peaked high on the Billboard charts, making it to #11 on the Billboard...
. The album is Mac's most commercially successful to date, reaching #11 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
. Mac again was featured on many other No Limit releases that year. In 1999 he released his second album on the label, World War III. While it was still on the label, this release differed from usual No Limit releases in that it was not exclusively produced by the production team Beats by the Pound
The Medicine Men
The Medicine Men, formerly known as Beats by the Pound, is a four-man hip hop and R&B platinum-selling remix and production team.The group is composed of the former In-house production team The Medicine Men, formerly known as Beats by the Pound, is a four-man hip hop and R&B platinum-selling remix...
, and featured only three guest spots from major No Limit names Master P
Master P
Percy Robert Miller , better known by his stage name Master P or his business name P. Miller, is an American rapper, actor, entrepreneur, investor, and producer. He is the founder of the popular label No Limit Records, which went bankrupt and was relaunched as New No Limit Records through Koch...
, C-Murder, and Silkk the Shocker. The album did not fare as well commercially as his first No Limit release, peaking at #44 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
.
World War III would be Mac's last album released on No Limit and his last solo album to date, as he would be sentenced to a 30 year prison term in 2001. In 2000 he did join the group 504 Boyz
504 Boyz
504 Boyz is a hip hop group led by Percy Miller, aka Master P. The group's name is a reference to the area code 504. Originally the group consisted of Master P, Mystikal and Silkk The Shocker . Right before the release of their first album C-Murder & Krazy were added to the lineup...
, whose name was a reference to the area code 504
Area code 504
Area code 504 is a telephone area code that covers the greater New Orleans, Louisiana, area. 504 originally served all of Louisiana, which now has five area codes...
. The group was a collective of other No Limit rappers such as Master P
Master P
Percy Robert Miller , better known by his stage name Master P or his business name P. Miller, is an American rapper, actor, entrepreneur, investor, and producer. He is the founder of the popular label No Limit Records, which went bankrupt and was relaunched as New No Limit Records through Koch...
, Silkk the Shocker, and C-Murder. Mac was with their group for one album, 2000's Goodfellas
Goodfellas (504 Boyz album)
Goodfellas is the debut album by rap group, 504 Boyz. It was released on May 2, 2000 through No Limit Records and featured production from Carlos Stephens and Donald XL Robertson. Goodfellas was a huge success peaking at #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #2 on the Billboard 200, behind only 'N...
, which went gold and reached #2 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
. He was featured prominently on the group's hit single "Wobble Wobble", rapping the first verse and the chorus. The song reached #17 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
.
In 2007, while Mac was still serving his prison term, No Limit released the album The Lost Tapes, which consisted of unreleased material Mac recorded with the label.
Legal Issues
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 to life prison term.Solo albums
| Year | Title | Chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
U.S. R&B Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999... |
||
| 1990 | The Lyrical Midget
|
- | - |
| 1998 | Shell Shocked Shell Shocked (album) Shell Shocked is the second album by rapper, Mac. It was released on July 21, 1998 through No Limit Records and was almost entirely produced by Beats By the Pound. Like most of No Limit's releases in the late 90's, Shell Shocked peaked high on the Billboard charts, making it to #11 on the Billboard... No Limit Records No Limit Records was an American hip-hop record label that was founded in 1990 by hip-hop artist, Percy "Master P" Miller. It was distributed by Priority Records.-No Limit Early years:... / Priority Priority Records Priority Records is an American record label, owned and operated by EMI, which has made a name for itself dealing primarily in hip hop, pop and world... |
11 | 4 |
| 1999 | World War III
|
44 | 6 |
Collaboration albums
- 2000: GoodfellasGoodfellas (504 Boyz album)Goodfellas is the debut album by rap group, 504 Boyz. It was released on May 2, 2000 through No Limit Records and featured production from Carlos Stephens and Donald XL Robertson. Goodfellas was a huge success peaking at #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #2 on the Billboard 200, behind only 'N...
(With the 504 Boyz504 Boyz504 Boyz is a hip hop group led by Percy Miller, aka Master P. The group's name is a reference to the area code 504. Originally the group consisted of Master P, Mystikal and Silkk The Shocker . Right before the release of their first album C-Murder & Krazy were added to the lineup...
)
Singles
| Year | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | I Need Wheels | The Lyrical Midget |
| 1996 | Mad or Jealous (featuring Storm) | Non-Album Single |
| 1998 | Boss Chick (feat. Mia X) | Shell Shocked Shell Shocked (album) Shell Shocked is the second album by rapper, Mac. It was released on July 21, 1998 through No Limit Records and was almost entirely produced by Beats By the Pound. Like most of No Limit's releases in the late 90's, Shell Shocked peaked high on the Billboard charts, making it to #11 on the Billboard... |
| 1999 | War Party (feat. Magic & D.I.G.) | World War III |