Mack Maine

Jermaine Anthony Preyan (born July 28, 1982), better known by his stage name Mack Maine, is an American record executive, songwriter, and rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. A longtime collaborator of fellow New Orleans-rapper Lil Wayne, Preyan has served as president of Young Money Entertainment since 2009 and has co-written several of Wayne's singles — including "How to Love", "Got Money", "No Worries" and "It's Good", among others.

As a recording artist, Preyan performed on Young Money's 2009 single "Every Girl" and Rich Gang's 2013 single "Tapout", which peaked at numbers 10 and 44 on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively. He released two compilation albums with the former—We Are Young Money (2009) and Young Money: Rise of an Empire (2014)—and one with the latter—Rich Gang (2013). His 2009 debut single, "Throw It Back" (featuring Lil Wayne), failed to chart. His guest appearance on Wayne's 2018 song "Start This Shit Off Right" remains his sole entry on the chart as a recording act. He founded his own record label, Soothe Your Soul Records in 2008.

In 2009, he performed with Lil Wayne on his "I Am Music" tour, performing every night in his own set, as well as mtvU's Spring Break 2009 concert. He also released a mixtape presented by Don Cannon entitled This Is Just a Mixtape, featuring appearances from Lil Wayne, Mistah Fab, Gorilla Zoe, Pleasure P, Rick Ross, Mystikal, and Soulja Slim. Along with Birdman, Slim, Cortez Bryant, and other past and present Cash Money artists, he starred in Lil Wayne's Behind the Music episode, which premiered September 11, 2009.

In March 2010, Mack Maine appeared with Snoop Dogg on T-Pain's single, "Ghetto Commandments." He also voiced one of Trap Jesus' gangsters in the Adult Swim special Freaknik: The Musical. Maine was also featured on the music video of Playaz Circle's Hit song with Lil Wayne, "Duffle Bag Boy". On March 17, 2013 Mack Maine released the music video for "Celebrate" featuring Lil Wayne and Talib Kweli.

As of 2020, he’s executive produced Funeral and also is the booker for Wayne’s new show on Apple Music, Young Money Radio.

Legal issues

In 2014, Mack expanded his role and joined Lil Wayne’s management team. With that move his goal was to immediately expand Wayne’s business portfolio. First deal he helped close was Wayne’s partnership with Bumbu. The next deal he brought to the table was Wayne’s sports agency, Young Money APAA sports.

In 2018, a settlement was reached in which Wayne would be able to release music accordingly. Mack executive produced Tha Carter V and continued to add to the portfolio by securing an American Eagle collab and a partnership with cannabis brand GKUA.

Discography

Compilation albums + List of compilation albums, with selected chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positions US USR&B USRap We Are Young Money Released: December 21, 2009 (US) Released: July 23, 2013 (US) Released: March 11, 2014 (US) 2010: DJ Rockstar Presents: The Laxative 2011: Billionaire Minds (with Birdman) 2013: Food for Thought''

Miscellaneous + List of miscellaneous albums, with selected information Title Album details Notes Maine 4 PresidentReleased: Unknown Label: Soothe Your Soul, Young Money, Cash Money, Republic

Singles

As lead artist + List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Album US US R&B/HH USRap "Throw It Back"(featuring Lil Wayne)2009 — — — Maine 4 President "Every Girl"1022We are Young Money "All in One Swipe"(featuring Rick Ross and Birdman)2010 — — — Maine 4 President/Bigga Than Life "Celebrate"(featuring Lil Wayne and Talib Kweli)2013 — — — Maine 4 President "—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

As featured artist + List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positionsCertifications Album US US R&B/HH USRap "I Get Money"(Birdman featuring Lil Wayne, Mack Maine and T-Pain) 2011 — — — "B-Boyz" (Birdman featuring Mack Maine, Kendrick Lamar, Ace Hood and DJ Khaled) 2012 — — — "Dark Shades" (Birdman featuring Lil Wayne and Mack Maine) — — — "Tapout"201344108 RIAA: Gold Rich Gang "—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

Guest appearances + List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name Title Year Other artist(s) Album "Shovlin' Snow" 2005 Birdman, Currensy, Lil Wayne Fast Money "Poppin them Bottles" 2006 Currensy, Lil Wayne Dedication 2 "Ridin wit the AK" "I Know The Future" 2007 Lil Wayne The Drought Is Over 2 (The Carter 3 Sessions) "Zoo" "Dedication 3" 2008 Lil Wayne, Gudda Gudda, Willie the Kid Dedication 3 "Written on Her" (Remix) 2009 Birdman, Jay Sean, Flo Rida Priceless "A Million Lights" 2011 DJ Khaled, Kevin Rudolf, Tyga, Jae Millz, Cory Gunz We the Best Forever "As Da World Turns" 2012 Gudda Gudda, Lil Wayne Guddaville 3 "Don't Pay 4 It" DJ Khaled, Wale, Tyga, Kirko Bangz Kiss the Ring "Money to Make" 2013 Birdman, Rick Ross The H "Feelat"Cory GunzDatz WTF I'm Talkin Bout

Awards and nominations

BET Awards