music_note LyroVerse Lyrics, artists, photos, and community curation.
search
menu_bookGuides forumCommunity leaderboard lyricsSubmit lyrics artistSuggest artist login person_add
Live listeners 14
search
Papoose
Artist profile

Papoose

Papoose is a rapper from the Bronx whose real name is Shamele Mackie. He started writing rhymes early, drawing from his experiences in the neighborhood. In...

album56 lyric pages photo_library2 photos groups14 listeners here now Editor's note live
person Curated by Ethan Walker LyroVerse team
Start here

The pages that open this catalog up fastest

These picks surface the stronger lyric pages first instead of dropping you into one endless list.

Chess Video on page · 25 visits arrow_forward Drop it (Ft. Busta Rhymes) Video on page · 20 visits arrow_forward Talkin Sizzurp Video on page · 20 visits arrow_forward Flashback Video on page · 19 visits arrow_forward Make A Difference (feat. Michael Jackson) Video on page · 19 visits arrow_forward A Fair One Video on page · 18 visits arrow_forward
Editor's note

Papoose, the Bronx rapper with a technical pen

A dense, confrontational lyricist who built a following with tracks like 'Across the Track' and 'Alphabetical Slaughter.'

For his technical side, 'Alphabetical Slaughter' says it all. The recent 'Make A Difference' shows he's still putting out music with that same direct voice.

Papoose's writing draws directly from his Bronx neighborhood experiences, giving his rhymes a specific, lived-in quality. Tracks like 'Alphabetical Slaughter' showcase his technical, dense style that's earned both fans and critics. He's kept that direct approach even in recent work like 'Make A Difference' featuring Michael Jackson.

He started writing rhymes early, then had a breakout in 2006 with 'Across the Track.' Since then he's put out albums like 'The Nacirema Dream' in 2006 and 'Underrated' in 2016, working with rappers like Jadakiss and Remy Ma, who's also his wife.

edit_note Ethan Walker · LyroVerse team · Apr 19
verified

LyroVerse editor's notes are short interpretation guides, not final verdicts. If something needs a correction, visit About or Contact.

Artist at a glance

The fast read

56 lyric pages live 2 photos available Editor's note live Video on page
Photos

Visual archive

Real photos only. No placeholder gallery promo.

Open gallery
Papoose Papoose
Background notes

Archive material and source history

Papoose is a rapper from the Bronx whose real name is Shamele Mackie. He started writing rhymes early, drawing from his experiences in the neighborhood. In 2006, he had a breakout with the single "Across the Track," which helped build his following.

His catalog includes tracks like "Alphabetical Slaughter" and "Class Dismissed," where his dense, technical style comes through. He's worked with other rappers like Jadakiss and Remy Ma, who is also his wife. Papoose put out albums such as "The Nacirema Dream" in 2006 and "Underrated" in 2016.

Some of his lyrics have drawn criticism for being explicit or confrontational, but he's kept a base of listeners who connect with that directness. He's still putting out music, with songs like "Make A Difference" featuring Michael Jackson showing up in his recent work.

Quick answers

What this artist page can answer fast

Where should I start with Papoose on LyroVerse?

The Start here section opens with Chess, Drop it (Ft. Busta Rhymes), and Talkin Sizzurp so you can move through the artist's stronger lyric pages first.

How many lyric pages are live for Papoose?

LyroVerse currently has 56 visible lyric pages for Papoose.

Does Papoose have photos on LyroVerse?

Yes. There are 2 photos available, and the preview gallery on this page links to the full photos section.

Does LyroVerse have an editor's note for Papoose?

Yes. The editor's note on this page is a short LyroVerse team guide, not a final verdict on the artist.

Artist Community

Not just lyrics. The conversation around them.

Follow the artist, compare interpretations across songs, and leave corrections that help the catalog stay sharp.

Open artist hub
0 followers Artist hub stays noindex until the conversations are proven strong
Listener comments

What people are saying

0 comments
Share a short memory or first impression

Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.

Sign in to post the first listener note. Reporting stays open to everyone.

Sign in person_add

No listener comments on Papoose yet.