He emerged onto the scene with a throwback style that betrayed his years. A multitalented musician who is self taught and can play numerous instruments, Mac has been paving his way to superstardom in his blue-collar hometown for years. Influenced by the styles of artists such as Big L, Lauryn Hill, Outkast, and A Tribe Called Quest, Mac developed a reputation for delivering jaw-dropping freestyles in Pittsburgh. Eighteen year old Mac gained the attention of Rostrum Records by creating mix tapes and sharing them through video websites, which had already created legitimate buzz both in the streets and online.