Foe Life

Mack 10

About Foe Life

"Foe Life" is the first single from Mack 10's 1995 self-titled album. It is one of Mack 10's most well known songs and was very popular at the time of its release, reaching #6 on the Hot Rap Singles Charts. "Foe Life" is Mack 10's first single.


Year:
1999
1:29
40 
#1

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Verse 1

Mack 10 nutty as they come 
leave 'em face down
and numb from the waist down
It's a Sunday a gun day
rollin' down a one way
in my 'lac front and back
over train tracks
On yak and herb nigga swerve
it get's on my nerves
banked my Danas on the curb
In the gutta lane
I'm butta man
Foot to the flo'
what you want from the sto'
I'm broke as a muthafucka nigga buy my single
comin' from Ingle (Foe Life) is my jingle
Seen yo' bitch at the sto' coulda took her
but niggas start to handcuff they hoes like T.J. Hooker
Fool I'ma vet you can bet
that I can dance underwater and not get wet
It's the nappy headed nigga that can kill and rap
everybody run when I bust a cap
puttin' Inglewood up on the map
look at what I do when I pull my strap
Bust 2 rounds nigga about to clown
bitch hit the silent alarm it's goin' down

Chorus

Foe life foe life
Mack 10 comin' through the hood with stripes
(Repeat)

Verse 2

Khacki suit ski mask is my attire
with my luck cut my chucks on the barbed wire
Fool where ya keep the rims and tires
'fo yo' life expires I'm as nutty as Michael Myers
Didn't think about the Rottweiler
a lot of stiches in the ass
blood in the Impala
Sittin' in the County with a gold record
Ice Cube send me pictures of bitches naked
caught with a contraband in my hand
Mack 10 take the stand
your Honor I'ma changed man
so please let me go so I can flow
Got a show had to ask my P.O. can I go
and if he say no I'ma have to say
bitch get out the car slow
and leave ya fuckin' dough
'cause a nigga gotta eat f*ck the world
let the bullets hurl and feed my baby girl

Chorus

Verse 3

Call 911 there's a son of a bitch on the roof
yarned up in his birthday suit
(Mack 10 to the rescue)
my momma want to know why I do what I do
'cause I'm superman superbad supermad superfly
fool you can die
There's gonna be a lot of cars with they lights on
and I'm at home sewing stripes on
Cause I'm the General and you's a stowaway
'bout to buck you down with this throw away
with no serial number it's the summer
where niggas die
It's hotter than July
You better stay low fo' you get a halo
plus wings and a gown when I come around
So take 10 paces
and try to guess the color of my shoelaces

Chorus with ad libs 'til end

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Mack 10

Dedrick Rolison, (born August 9, 1971), better known by his stage name Mack 10 is an American rapper and actor. He was a member of hip hop trio Westside Connection, along with Ice Cube and WC. He is of African American descent though often confused as being of Mexican descent. He gets his nickname from the MAC-10 submachine gun. more »

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Written by: O'SHEA JACKSON, DEDRICK ROLISON

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Foe Life" is a song by American rapper Mack 10. His real name is Dedrick Rolison, and Mack 10 was his stage name derived from the Ingram MAC-10 subcompact machine pistol.
Track Insight
"Foe Life" was the debut single from his 1995 self-titled album. It peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart.
Album Success
The album, "Mack 10," was certified Gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America).
Collaboration
The song "Foe Life" features additional vocals by guest artist Ice Cube, a renowned American rapper and actor.
Record Label
Mack 10 was signed to the Priority and Ruthless Records when he released "Foe Life."
Genre
The song falls under the genre of Gangsta Rap, a subgenre of Hip-Hop that became popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It is known for its explicit lyrics about urban life and crime.
Lyrics
The song, like many of Mack 10's tracks, tells Mack's experiences and views of street life in Los Angeles.
Legacy
"Foe Life" is considered one of Mack 10's most popular songs. It has been a rap anthem for many years and aided in establishing Mack 10's career in the rap industry.
Song Sampling
The song samples Bootsy's Rubber Band's "Id Rather Be With You" and Zapp and Roger’s “Be Alright.”
Music Video
The music video for "Foe Life" features Mack 10 and Ice Cube rapping on the streets of Los Angeles. It showcases the everyday street life that Mack 10 raps about in his lyrics.
Westside Connection
After the successful release of "Foe Life," Mack 10 went on to form Westside Connection with rappers Ice Cube and fellow rapper WC. The trio released several successful singles and albums.
Influence
The song "Foe Life" gave Mack 10 the platform to influence the 90s west coast hip-hop scene, contributing to the rise of gangsta rap.

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