Showing posts with label 3rd Ward. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 3rd Ward. Show all posts

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Mac & Storm - Mad Or Jealous

Mac is a rapper who represents from the 3rd Ward of New Orleans, LA. Mad Or Jealous is an EP he released while collaborating with the female emcee, Storm. It is also Mac's first release after his 1989 debut on Yo! Records as Lil' Mac, "The Lyrical Midget." Six long years had passed and Lil' Mac had fully evolved into an astonishing lyricist with an untouchable rhyme pattern. He dropped his old moniker and re-entered the industry. Mad Or Jealous was released in 1996 on Ionique Records. Production is done by the one and only DJ Wop and it certainly exceeds expectations. Both artists take advantage of the platform laid out for them. Mac is well known throughout the South for being a top notch lyricist. He brought the profound rhymes to the table while Storm provided her unique style with a solid vibe. Their chemistry together is unmatched on the microphone and they seem to compliment each other very well. Although this was only released as a 12" EP  and also as a cassette single, there were plans for a full length album. That did not happen due to Mac devoting his time towards the then newly developed crew known as the Psycho Ward. Around this time Mac was also making appearances on local records from the city. The most noteworthy one being on B.G.'s "Chopper City." Those two infamous verses from that Cash Money record came across the ears of Master P which led to Mac ultimately joining the No Limit empire. Storm also went on to make a hand few guest appearances and eventually retired from the industry. One can only imagine how amazing this project would have been if only the duo had completed it. All in all this was a sufficient release from the Camouflage Assassin and it certainly etched itself as a valuable piece of New Orleans' rich, rap history.

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Sunday, October 26, 2008

Mac - The Lost Tapes

Mac - The Lost Tapes
Mac also known as the Camouflage Assassin is a rapper from the 3rd Ward of New Orleans, LA. His first album called the Lyrical Midget was recorded at the age of only 11 under the name Lil' Mac and was released in 1989. He would later grow up to be a very lyrical emcee and would join the Psycho Ward and also Master P's phenomenal empire known as No Limit. Mac quickly gained the reputation as one of the South's best lyricist. His rhymes portray a lot of realism and and are very lyrical. Similar to the artists found on the East Coast. The Lost Tapes is his last record to date and it was released in 2007 on CamFam Music. It contains various unreleased material from the Psycho Ward years to the No Limit ones. Featuring on the album is Nas, C-Murder, Storm, Ms. Peaches, Cutlass, Samm and Kane & Abel. In 2001, Mac was convicted of manslaughter for the death of a 22 year old. Although Mac claims he is innocent, he is currently serving a 30 year prison sentence.

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