He was signed to Pittsburgh-based Rostrum Records and released his debut album Blue Slide Park on November 8, 2011, which debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 despite being released completely independently. He released five studio albums in his lifetime, which all peaked in the top 5, along with a posthumous album titled "Circles" with help from producer Jon Brion and Miller's family.
In 2013, Miller released his second studio album, "Watching Movies With the Sound Off". The album featured artists such as Earl Sweatshirt, Tyler the Creator, Ab-Soul, and long-time friend Schoolboy Q. The album took a more personal approach compared to his previous works.
In 2014, Miller released the 24-track mixtape "Faces". Considered by many to be one of his best works, he explores themes of drug use, employing and featuring collaborators of Mac from his previous album, including Schoolboy Q and Earl Sweatshirt, but also sees new faces such as Rick Ross.
In 2015, Mac released his third studio album, "GO:OD AM", his first with new label Warner Records. The album featured a more energetic and vibrant theme than "Faces" and "Watching Movies With The Sound Off", reflecting a more optimistic, redemptive angle on his personal life, while maintaining elements of his introspective and thought-provoking style from earlier works.
In 2016, Miller released his fourth studio album, titled "The Divine Feminine". He explores themes of love and femininity, largely influenced by his relationship with Ariana Grande at the time and featuring appearances from the likes of Kendrick Lamar and Anderson Paak.
In August 2018, following major events in Miller's life, including his breakup with Ariana Grande, with Miller's drug addiction alleged to be a contributing factor, as well as a car crash incident in which McCormick was charged with a DUI, Miller released his fifth and final studio album during his lifetime titled "Swimming". Continuing the dive into his personal life, Miller explores his heartfelt struggles and grief in the past, but remains optimistic for the future. Swimming was nominated for Best Rap Album posthumously at the 2019 Grammy Awards.
Miller had struggled with substance abuse for a long time before his death. On September 7, 2018, he was found dead in his home in Los Angeles, California from an accidental overdose of fentanyl, cocaine, and alcohol, only a little over a month after the release of "Swimming". He was only 26 years old. McCormick was buried in his hometown of Pittsburgh. Miller's passing was largely unexpected and had a large impact on the hip-hop community as a whole, with many paying their respects to Miller. On October 31, 2018, a tribute concert, titled "Mac Miller: A Celebration of Life", featured renowned artists and many longtime collaborators of Miller including Travis Scott, Schoolboy Q, SZA, Chance the Rapper, and Earl Sweatshirt. The concert was a celebration of the late rapper's life and musical achievements, and all profits were donated to the Mac Miller Circles Fund, which provides young people from underprivileged backgrounds with opportunities to explore arts and music.
In January 2020, Miller's posthumous album titled "Circles", worked on in companionship with his album "Swimming", was announced on January 8 along with the single "Good News" and released later that month. Every track on the album was accompanied by a video of the same name, often with psychedelic imagery and images of Mac before his passing and throughout his life. With a more melancholic theme compared to his previous works, the album was well-received by fans and critics alike, renowned for the care placed in continuing Mac's artistic vision.
And, he did it all without a Drake feature.
America
Mac Miller Lyrics
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Path is limitless, death, well that's ridiculous
I'm a live forever, cause a legend never die
See the world as simple, but complex in the design
I spent some time just thinkin'
Where did that get me? High, more drinkin'
Now my head empty, so can it last a couple minutes more?
Pain a funny thing when you can't figure out the source
Try to understand the fuckin' message I encrypted
Ancient, halucinatin' visions of utopia
Until I figure out that the perfect world a lonely one
Never hold my tongue, vocal as a loaded gun
And I'ma shoot somebody in the face if they too slow to run
Mac Miller, I'm the only one
But I'm the coldest one, this is pandemonium
Got my middle finger up with a cup and a dutch split
Hand on my nuts when I'm wilin' out in public
Welcome to America
Motherfucker, welcome to America
My middle finger up with a cup and a dutch split
Hand on my nuts when I'm wilin' out in public
Welcome to America
Motherfucker, welcome to America
Still, in a room filled with holographic images
Crushin' information into powder, then I'm sniffin' it
Directly to my head, never sleep or use my bed
Iller than the future death of you ingestin' Sudafed
Might head to Budapest just to get a Gucci vest
Hop into a jet, get some rest to diffuse the stress
See, this is what I do the best
Nothin' that you got except the bullet gettin' through my chest
Save hard, a Braveheart, a warrior
I take part to stay far from coroners
I heard some corny words said about my music though
Talkin' all that shit, sound exactly like a groupie ho
Most Dope, got you hooked, yellin' Ruffio
First you lose your mind, then you lose your soul
So what you talkin' about? Thinkin' you're out of options
American born, impeccable form above and beyond, never the norm
Got my middle finger up with a cup and a dutch split
Hand on my nuts when I'm wilin' out in public
Welcome to America
Motherfucker, welcome to America
My middle finger up with a cup and a dutch split
Hand on my nuts when I'm wilin' out in public
Welcome to America
Motherfucker, welcome to America
Yo chick live in Pittsburgh? Bet I steal her
Shout out my wigga Mac Miller, comin' up in a world full of killers
I'll be shaded up at the villa
With a girl that know what the deal is
They don't know I come from the illest
City on the map, we don't know how to act, ahh!
Realest young rappin go getters in America
Bad chick get tossed around like the merry go
Cv and Mac meezy takin' off on PJ's
We the future so every night is a new day
Sittin' in the studio, chain on and my hat low
Young visionaries and we sellin' out the rap show
I can trigger the wave in my sleep
Name paved, I feel like I am engraved on the beat
Wake up shower, get paid and repeat
Spit one flow and got made on the streets
Welcome to the land where you never stay for free
Swag worth a mill, drop cast let it deal
Veggies
Got my middle finger up with a cup and a dutch split
Hand on my nuts when I'm wilin' out in public
Welcome to America
Motherfucker, welcome to America
My middle finger up with a cup and a dutch split
Hand on my nuts when I'm wilin' out in public
Welcome to America
Motherfucker, welcome to America
Bout to drop hot shit, runnin' out of patience, niggas not sick
Rollin' up the dankest loud, plane goin' mach 6
Rise to the top, the topics change
The Glocks in the Stock Exchange
Now watch the price of life on the block drop, insane
You can't stop this reign, don't name drop in vain
Inhale toxic flames from tropic strains, it's awkward strange
Last week he was nothin', boxers stain
Now everybody love him and chicks offer top for fame
To the top I aim, testin' waters so I've been afloat
No deal but flow so real, he been in the scopes
Sun got shine, now they say he shady but he never dippin' though
Still facing L's, you would think a nigga's wins was low
What you think I'm in this for?
Won't stop 'til the nigga who invented dope
End the flow or behind bars droppin' prison soap
Begging for forgiveness, but it's business though
I'm record spittin' Guinness flows
Got it up in sources now he in the store
People are just uptight because the kids are having fun and they didn't have the same freedom
Because they didn't take it
They just followed the lines laid down by their parents
In Mac Miller's song "America," the rapper starts with a description of being in a room that is filled with holographic images, an indication of his interest in futuristic and alternative views. Miller believes that the path of life is limitless and that death is something that he may never encounter. He has a perception that the world itself is simple, but the design is complex. The rapper admits to having problems that he cannot identify the source of, which has led him to think about life deeply. He tries to understand the message that is encrypted within himself and hear ancient, hallucinatory visions of utopia, an ideal society or world. Mac Miller is vocal and denotes how he speaks his mind when he says, "Never hold my tongue, vocal as a loaded gun. And I'ma shoot somebody in the face if they too slow to run." He considers himself the coldest one in the hip-hop industry which is already in pandemonium.
In verse two, Mac Miller describes how he connects with his music and considers himself iller than the future death that you would experience after ingesting Sudafed. He compares himself to a Braveheart and a warrior who never wants to come near death while taking his part in the industry. In the midst of his success, he confesses that he heard some corny words said about his music, but he also acknowledges that it sounds exactly like a groupie ho. He shows gratitude to his city and says that he is proud to be an American hip-hop artist who is impeccable above and beyond, never the norm. Towards the end of the song, he describes how people limit themselves because they are afraid of new experiences and the freedom that it may bring about for future generations.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm, in a room filled with holographic images
I find myself surrounded by illusions and distractions
Path is limitless, death, well that's ridiculous
There are endless possibilities for me, and the idea of death seems far-fetched
I'm a live forever, cause a legend never die
I believe that by leaving a lasting impact, I can achieve a form of immortality
See the world as simple, but complex in the design
I perceive the world as straightforward, yet intricately layered and intricate
I spent some time just thinkin'
I've dedicated moments to deep reflection and contemplation
Where did that get me? High, more drinkin'
Despite my contemplation, I only ended up feeling more intoxicated
Now my head empty, so can it last a couple minutes more?
My mind feels vacant, and I wonder if this state can be prolonged a little longer
Pain a funny thing when you can't figure out the source
It's ironic how pain can be puzzling when its origin remains unknown
Bear witness while I'm checkin' bitches off my hit list
Observe as I eliminate those who have wronged me, one by one
Try to understand the fuckin' message I encrypted
Attempt to decipher the explicit and cryptic message I've conveyed
Ancient, halucinatin' visions of utopia
I often experience vivid hallucinations of an ideal and perfect world
Until I figure out that the perfect world a lonely one
However, I've come to realize that this perfect world would be isolating
Never hold my tongue, vocal as a loaded gun
I never shy away from speaking my mind, as assertive as a weapon ready to fire
And I'ma shoot somebody in the face if they too slow to run
I'm willing to confront anyone directly if they cannot escape my wrath
Mac Miller, I'm the only one
I am distinct and unmatched, the only Mac Miller
But I'm the coldest one, this is pandemonium
Yet I am the most talented and influential, causing chaos and frenzy
Got my middle finger up with a cup and a dutch split
I rebelliously raise my middle finger while holding a drink and a split blunt
Hand on my nuts when I'm wilin' out in public
I display a bold and audacious attitude, even in public
Welcome to America
This is an introduction to the reality of America
Motherfucker, welcome to America
Addressing anyone who enters America with a confrontational tone
Still, in a room filled with holographic images
Despite everything, I remain surrounded by illusions and distractions
Crushin' information into powder, then I'm sniffin' it
I process information and knowledge intensely, absorbing it like snorting powdered substances
Directly to my head, never sleep or use my bed
I constantly feed my mind and stay awake, neglecting sleep or rest
Iller than the future death of you ingestin' Sudafed
I'm more formidable and skilled than a hypothetical scenario where taking Sudafed leads to death
Might head to Budapest just to get a Gucci vest
I might casually travel to Budapest solely to acquire a luxury Gucci vest
Hop into a jet, get some rest to diffuse the stress
I would board a private jet to find solace and alleviate my stress
See, this is what I do the best
Engaging in these extravagant experiences is where my expertise lies
Nothin' that you got except the bullet gettin' through my chest
I don't envy or desire anything you have, except for the impact of a bullet piercing my chest
Save hard, a Braveheart, a warrior
I strive to save diligently like the artist of Braveheart, embodying warrior-like qualities
I take part to stay far from coroners
I actively engage in activities to ensure I distance myself from death and avoid encounters with coroners
I heard some corny words said about my music though
I've come across some unimpressive and uninsightful comments made about my music
Talkin' all that shit, sound exactly like a groupie ho
The individuals criticizing me sound no different than overzealous fans
Most Dope, got you hooked, yellin' Ruffio
My label, Most Dope, has captivated and captivated you, leading you to shout my name like a fan
First you lose your mind, then you lose your soul
The journey of admiration begins with losing one's sanity and eventually losing touch with one's essence
So what you talkin' about? Thinkin' you're out of options
What are you discussing? Believing that you're out of alternatives
American born, impeccable form above and beyond, never the norm
I was born in America, with flawless skills that surpass expectations, never conforming to the usual
Yo chick live in Pittsburgh? Bet I steal her
Does your romantic partner reside in Pittsburgh? I confidently bet that I can win her over
Shout out my wigga Mac Miller, comin' up in a world full of killers
I acknowledge and give credit to myself, Mac Miller, who has risen in a world filled with malicious individuals
I'll be shaded up at the villa
I will enjoy a luxurious and secluded getaway at the villa
With a girl that know what the deal is
Accompanied by a woman who comprehends the nature of our arrangement
They don't know I come from the illest
They are unaware that I originate from the most exceptional and formidable background
City on the map, we don't know how to act, ahh!
Our city has gained recognition, but our behavior may not conform to societal norms
Realest young rappin go getters in America
We are the most authentic and ambitious young rappers in America
Bad chick get tossed around like the merry go
We casually engage with attractive women, treating them like disposable objects
Cv and Mac meezy takin' off on PJ's
My companions CV and Mac Meezy are rapidly ascending on private jets
We the future so every night is a new day
We represent the future, where each night signifies a fresh start
Sittin' in the studio, chain on and my hat low
I find myself in the recording studio, wearing a chain and keeping my hat low
Young visionaries and we sellin' out the rap show
We are young individuals with visionary ideas, successfully selling out rap concerts
I can trigger the wave in my sleep
I effortlessly initiate and control popular trends even when I'm asleep
Name paved, I feel like I am engraved on the beat
My reputation is well-established, and it feels as if my presence is permanently etched into the music
Wake up shower, get paid and repeat
I wake up, shower, collect my earnings, and repeat the process
Spit one flow and got made on the streets
By delivering a single rap verse, I gained recognition and success in the streets
Welcome to the land where you never stay for free
In this place, you must always pay or give something in return, as nothing comes without a cost
Swag worth a mill, drop cast let it deal
My style and presence are valued at a million, dropping a cast for an opportunity to negotiate
Bout to drop hot shit, runnin' out of patience, niggas not sick
I'm on the verge of releasing exceptional music, growing impatient with others who lack talent
Rollin' up the dankest loud, plane goin' mach 6
Rolling the highest quality marijuana, our plane is soaring at supersonic speed
Rise to the top, the topics change
I ascend to the pinnacle of success, causing the subjects of conversation to shift
The Glocks in the Stock Exchange
Our firearms are traded and used within the realm of the Stock Exchange
Now watch the price of life on the block drop, insane
Observe as the value of life in the neighborhood drastically decreases, becoming absurd
You can't stop this reign, don't name drop in vain
You cannot halt my dominance, so don't mention names aimlessly
Inhale toxic flames from tropic strains, it's awkward strange
I inhale harmful smoke from potent strains of marijuana, leading to a peculiar and uncomfortable experience
Last week he was nothin', boxers stain
Just a week ago, he had no significance, but now his undergarments carry a sense of influence
Now everybody love him and chicks offer top for fame
Suddenly, everyone admires him, and women willingly engage in sexual acts for the sake of his fame
To the top I aim, testin' waters so I've been afloat
I strive to reach the highest position, carefully navigating uncertain circumstances to remain afloat
No deal but flow so real, he been in the scopes
Despite not having a record deal, his flow is authentic and highly regarded by those who keep an eye on the industry
Sun got shine, now they say he shady but he never dippin' though
His success and influence are evident, but people criticize him for being deceitful despite never wavering
Still facing L's, you would think a nigga's wins was low
Despite encountering losses, one might assume that his victories were infrequent
What you think I'm in this for?
Why do you assume I'm involved in this endeavor?
Won't stop 'til the nigga who invented dope
I won't cease my efforts until I surpass even the individual who originated the concept of drugs
End the flow or behind bars droppin' prison soap
Either I conclude my rap career or I end up in prison, dealing with the harsh realities of incarceration
Begging for forgiveness, but it's business though
Despite pleading for forgiveness, the situation is merely business-oriented
I'm record spittin' Guinness flows
I deliver remarkable rap lyrics, comparable to those that hold records in the Guinness World Records
Got it up in sources now he in the store
Now that my music is recognized by reputable sources, it is available for purchase in stores
People are just uptight because the kids are having fun and they didn't have the same freedom
Individuals are simply resentful because the younger generation is enjoying themselves and experiencing a level of freedom that they never had
Because they didn't take it
This resentment arises from the fact that they didn't seize the opportunity for freedom
They just followed the lines laid down by their parents
They blindly adhered to the guidelines and expectations imposed upon them by their parents
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Clarence Jr. Burke, Curtis Mayfield, Gregory Fowler, Malcolm James McCormick
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@trevorfuller2608
R.I.P Mac. “Ima live forever cuz a legend never dies.”
@undertaker9991
See the World as Simple but complex in Design.
@undertaker9991
Same
@frenchonion3359
Trevor Fuller where did that get me “High, more drinking” so sad.. it was all there
@maxomaxwell7003
Yes sir salute from the burgh.
@stevendavis9485
💪🇺🇸
@95szn
This era of music could never by replicated. Everybody had their unique flow and hunger
@MontTheBeatMaker
felt like every new artist i found had their own style back then
@mbcudatree
blog era was magical.
@sword743
Mont The Beat Maker lol look at these niggas now smh bunch of dick riders and closed minds