Mac tha Knife

Mac L, also known as Mac tha Knife (born Malcolm D. Lockridge in 1988) was born in
Nashville, TN. He developed a love for music at a young age and began writing rhymes at
twelve, battling at fourteen, and making beats at sixteen. At the age of seventeen, he
released his introductory mixtape, The Great American Paper Chase. Immediately after graduating high school, Mac enrolled in Middle Tennessee State University to study the music industry in 2006. In 2007, he became a
featured artist in Cricket's Nashville Music Showcase. By the end of 2008, he became
featured in 10 mixtapes. In 2009, he joined Team Legacy and became nominated for a Southern Entertainment Award for "Mixtape Rookie of the Year". In 2010, after opening up for the GZA/Genius of the world renown Wu-Tang Clan, he linked up with M. Will the Shogun (son of legendary superproducer Marley Marl) to release a teaser EP "Another World: The Preview" shortly after attaining his bachelor of science degree.
His aim for success is focused on finding a balance between skillful wordplay, relevant
meanings, and overall appeal, striving to break away from negative stereotypes that has
plagued the current generation. With a college degree, a growing buzz and a strong presence
in the underground, MTK is continuously expanding to push the boundaries of Southern
Hip-Hop.