This 2004 compilation collects singles and compilation tracks from Mac Dre, showcasing his influential Hyphy sound. It highlights his prolific output and the independent spirit of his Thizz Entertainment label.
- "The Genie of the Lamp" was released on July 20, 2004, by Sumo/Thizz Entertainment.
- The album compiles tracks that had appeared on various mixtapes and compilation albums prior to its release.
- The release is representative of Mac Dre's prolific output during the early 2000s, a period of significant influence for the Hyphy movement.
Mac Dre was a rapper from Vallejo, California, and a pioneer of the Hyphy movement. At the time of "The Genie of the Lamp," he was solidifying his influence on the Bay Area hip-hop scene with his distinctive flow and independent hustle.
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