Jammer of the Month for February 2009 is A Mac.
A MAC BIOGRAPHY
A Mac is a positive hip-hop artist that has been performing live on stage for over 8 years now. A Mac’s current production is by Da Midwest Clique, a Dr. Dre like production duo, who also has very strong classical music and classic jazz influences. A Mac has been writing poems, lyrics, songs, and music since 2002, having written over 90 songs, performing in a band and as a solo artist as well as performing on stage in 4 different plays with Eastside High School.
A Mac has performed on The Night Shift at Snickers Comedy Club on October 16th, 2008 and it aired on NBC33 on November 3rd, 2008. A Mac was the first hip hop performer to perform on the Night Shift as well as The Dekalb County Fair and The Auburn Cord Duesenburg Days. A Mac put on a music festival where he performed and hosted 16 other acts on June 14th, 2008. A Mac has performed with 58 different performers. A Mac has also been played on Wild 96.3.
A Mac’s dreams are to become an international performer reaching fans across the world and being able to travel doing something he loves. A Mac also dreams that his album "Behold the Light" and his extensive volunteer work will help make a difference. A Mac’s goals are to gain a wider fan base through plenty of promotion and performing a steady schedule at multiple venues in the area as well as making the contacts to travel farther. A Mac’s plans are to release his album, Behold the Light, perform the shows that he currently has booked, contact venues to book shows, and find other great acts to perform with, as well as future widen his promotion.
Local Hip-Hop artist strives to be positive
A Mac will present show at fair Friday
By Kathryn Bassett
AUBURN - Dekalb County musician Alex MacDonald wants to brin a positive messege to his audience when he performs at the Dekalb County Fair Friday.
MacDonald, who goes by the stage name A Mac, will present a show on the fair's downtown stage beginning at 4:30 p.m.
MacDonald categorizes his music as positive hip-hop. "It's very dance friendly and very lyrical," he said.
MacDonald, of Butler is a 2005 graduate of Eastside High School. He has been performing as a musician for four years and branched out as a soloist about two years ago, he said.
MacDonald said that while his music contains heavy bass and piano sounds typical of hip-hop, the lyrics convey a positive messege.
"I'm rapping about stuff that i hope will make a difference. It's about hope and positivity and perseverance and hoping thay people will be themselves," said MacDonald.
MacDonald made his Dekalb County Fair debut last year when he was invited to perform by the Drug Free Dekalb County.
"I got the idea that i should fully go with the positive songs," said MacDonald. I believe in positive thinking and that creates positive outcomes."
Joining MacDonald in Friday's show will be Alexa Stitt and Sarah Banks, along with Third Frame. MacDonald said Third Frame works with Mr. Mixx, the DJ for 2LiveCrew. Third Frame is made up of Dd-Lux, Ry Guy and DJ Spot.
MacDonald hopes to release a C.D., "Behold the Light" in October. Samples of his work will be available at the fair, he added.
MacDonald said he hopes to attract an audience of "anyone who likes music at all."
He said, "I think people who aren't necessarily fans of hip-hop will enjoy my music because it has a positive messege. I'm really prepared to put on a great show.