It's Not What You Say... It's How You Say It
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It's Not What You Say... It's How You Say It is a 2001 album by Hyphy
Bay Area rapper Mac Dre
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"Mac Dre's It's Not What You Say...It's How You Say It is another collection of hardcore rap from the underground. Guest stars include Richie Rich
, Keak da Sneak
, and several others. Fans of his previous work will probably enjoy this just fine, while new listeners can at least get a glimpse into the underground West Coast scene." ~ Bradley Torreano, Allmusic
Hyphy
The word hyphy is Conor Devlin's preferred short word meaning "hyperactive." It was created by Bay Area rapper Keak Da Sneak when he used the term on an album he recorded in 1994. From the USA Today article: "Every record label was getting at us at that time, but we fumbled the ball," says E-40,...
Bay Area rapper Mac Dre
Mac Dre
Andre Hicks , better known by his stage name Mac Dre, was an American rapper.-Biography:Andre Hicks was born in Oakland, California but moved to Vallejo while still a child...
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"Mac Dre's It's Not What You Say...It's How You Say It is another collection of hardcore rap from the underground. Guest stars include Richie Rich
Richie Rich (rapper)
Richard Serrell, better known by his stage name Richie Rich, is a rapper from Oakland, California.He is currently signed to Mack 10's Hoo-Bangin' Records.-Early years :His rapping style is an influence on Snoop Dogg. In Snoop's own words...
, Keak da Sneak
Keak da Sneak
Charles Toby Bowens , commonly known by his stage name Keak da Sneak, is a rapper from Oakland, California . At the age of 16 he was known as Z-Kush but became known as "Keak da Sneak" at 17, best known for his scratchy, gruff rapping voice and coining the term "hyphy" in 1994.-Career:Keak da Sneak...
, and several others. Fans of his previous work will probably enjoy this just fine, while new listeners can at least get a glimpse into the underground West Coast scene." ~ Bradley Torreano, Allmusic
Track listing
- "The Wolf Intro" (featuring Dubee)
- "Have You Eva" (featuring Dee and Little BruceLittle BruceLittle Bruce, is an American rapper from Vallejo, California, best known for this 1994 debut album released on Sick Wid It and Jive Records, XXXtra Manish.- Background :...
) - "Bleezies-n-Heem" Produced by Lev Berlak
- "Sex, Drugs, Rap?" (featuring Freak-O, Moe Jack and Nutt Briddle)
- "Livin' It"
- "So Hard" Produced by Lev Berlak
- "Iz Real" (featuring Messy MarvMessy MarvMarvin Watson, better known by his stage name Messy Marv, is an American rapper from Pittsburg, CA, but represents the Fillmore Area of San Francisco, CA.Messy Marv is affiliated with the blood gang...
) - "Mac Dammit & Friends" (featuring B.A., Keak da SneakKeak da SneakCharles Toby Bowens , commonly known by his stage name Keak da Sneak, is a rapper from Oakland, California . At the age of 16 he was known as Z-Kush but became known as "Keak da Sneak" at 17, best known for his scratchy, gruff rapping voice and coining the term "hyphy" in 1994.-Career:Keak da Sneak...
and PSDPSD (rapper)Steve Davison, better known as PSD, PSD Tha Drivah or Stevie Dee, is a rapper and producer from Vallejo, California who is closely associated with the late Mac Dre and his record label, Thizz Entertainment.-Biography:...
) - "Always Inta Somethin'" (featuring Da' Unda' Dogg, J-Diggs and Sleep Dank)
- "Chevs and Fords" (featuring Little Bruce)
- "Take Yo' Panties Off" (featuring Vital) Produced by Lev Berlak
- "Mac Dre'vious"
- "Hold Off" (featuring Richie RichRichie Rich (rapper)Richard Serrell, better known by his stage name Richie Rich, is a rapper from Oakland, California.He is currently signed to Mack 10's Hoo-Bangin' Records.-Early years :His rapping style is an influence on Snoop Dogg. In Snoop's own words...
) Produced by Lev Berlak - "Bonus Track" (featuring Shouman and Suga FreeSuga FreeDejuan Rice , better known by his stage name Suga Free, is an American rapper from Pomona, California.-Biography:Suga Free was born in Oakland and raised in Compton, later becoming based in Pomona, California....
)