‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage Rap Album Getting Vinyl Release

While best known for his work in professional wrestling, “Macho Man” Randy Savage delved into hip-hop with the release of his rap album Be a Man in 2003. The venture into music came Savage’s career as a pro wrestler was winding down, and this was another way continuing to entertain the fans. Its titular song, “Be a Man,” had gotten a lot of attention at the time. The Hulk Hogan diss track refers to the two wrestlers’ real-life issues with Savage heavily criticizing his former ring rival.

Another song on the album, “Perfect Friend,” features a softer side of Savage. The song was written by Lanny “The Genius” Poffo, Savage’s brother, who passed away earlier this month. It’s a tribute song for Curt Hennig, aka Mr. Perfect, who had died in 2003, months before the album’s release. Savage and Hennig had been particularly close, a contrast to the relationship that the former had with Hogan at the time. Although, before his own passing in 2011, Savage had ultimately buried the hatchet with Hogan.

Additional press materials for the album state, “This rap album includes DJ Kool on the very club-like vibe, ‘Hit The Floor,’ the second single which would have been amazing to see live. It also includes Big K, Brian O, Da Raskulls, Inc., Eliott Harris, Shianna Raymona,  Mo Blaze and Smokke.”

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Originally printed on CD by Big3 Records, the Be a Man album has never before been released on vinyl. That changes with the album getting released with a limited edition vinyl LP pressing, though quantities will be limited with around 1,000 total getting made. Its release is for Record Store Day, a special day designed to help bring shoppers back to brick-and-mortar record stores. The new release includes a 2-sided full color insert with photos and album history, and comes in a black sleeve with hype-sticker on purple vinyl.

Be a Man by “Macho Man” Randy Savage will be on sale in participating record stores on April 22, 2023.