Andre Hicks

Biography

Andre Hicks, known professionally as Mac Dre, was a pioneering Bay Area rapper, record label owner, and producer who became a central figure in the region's hip-hop scene. As founder of Romp Records, he was instrumental in developing and promoting the distinctive sound of Bay Area rap during the 1990s and 2000s. Mac Dre's innovative production style and prolific output influenced generations of West Coast artists.