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.
Claymation
Mac Miller Lyrics
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This is Claymation
Fucked up, get away
That's a vacation
Want to get paid, who doesn't though?
I'ma be a ghost, take a polaroid
Bitches stay hating
Fucked up, get away
That's a vacation
Want to get paid, who doesn't though?
I'ma be a ghost, take a polaroid picture
Fresh off a steroid swisher
Pistol at the people that's a paranoid nigga
One of a kind though
Ain't nobody close to me
Your answers straight over G
I'll bag you like groceries
It's whatever though
Whatever cross my mind
Haters got no watch
I ain't got the time
Vinny got more flow than a box of wine
Rare as a copper dime
I got an awkward mind
But it's beautiful, like Russel Crowe
Fire at the fingertips can't extinguish it
Shorty gave me tight head without shrinkin' it
Coolest kid out, on my Chuck Inglish shit
Mac and Vinny, always get the people loose
Fall back, strike back
Just like evil do
The birds prey on us like eagles do
It's like claymation the way they bend and move
Bitches stay hating
This is Claymation
Fucked up, get away
That's a vacation
Want to get paid, who doesn't though?
I'ma be a ghost, take a polaroid
Bitches stay hating
This is Claymation
Fucked up, get away
That's a vacation
Want to get paid, who doesn't though?
I'ma be a ghost, take a polaroid picture
Monster and Michael Keaton
And I'm off'in you while you sleep
And you talking but it's so cheap
And I'm popular for a reason
I got a pool but it's sharks swimmin in the deep end
Don't get much sleep, two minutes and get a dream in
Is all you need
It's crazy
The colony was lost at sea getting wavy
The rawest rapper
Baby forehead autographer
On top of Saturn
I'm sending shots from a rocket blaster
Believe me this is where geniuses live
It's Most Dope
We holier than all of Jesus' kids
But we speaking in heathens
And all of these Even Stevens
Who don't need a reason
Just want a bitch they can feed with semen
No need for sleepin
Cheeba gon' keep me dreaming
I'm faded
Been in Cali a lil too long it got me jaded
Hit Japan and I'm instagram camera shy
Samurais
Fucking up a Jerm beat
Teach you how to vandalize
The bandana Santana tied
The sound amplified screams on Kennywood's Steel Phantom ride
My pockets fat I'm still looking for some pants my size
They over-analyze everything I fantasize
We could have a conversation we could pantomime
Girl you could come a little closer put your hand in mine
This life a prison it's time to set you free
Watching movies in silence describing what I see
Bitches stay hating
This is Claymation
Fucked up, get away
That's a vacation
Want to get paid, who doesn't though?
I'ma be a ghost, take a polaroid
Bitches stay hating
This is Claymation
Fucked up, get away
That's a vacation
Want to get paid, who doesn't though?
I'ma be a ghost, take a polaroid picture
The song "Claymation" by Mac Miller featuring Vinny Radio is a fast-paced and energetic track that talks about the haters and the dream of being successful. The opening line "Bitches stay hating, This is Claymation" sets the mood of the song, with the artist comparing his success to claymation characters that can be molded and manipulated just like the way haters perceive him. The chorus repeats the line "Bitches stay hating, This is Claymation" emphasizing the overall message of the song, the need to escape the negativity and haters and realize your dream.
The song depicts the struggle of aspiring artists and the fear of becoming irrelevant in the music industry. The lyrics "Want to get paid, who doesn't though? I'ma be a ghost, take a polaroid" suggests that the artist is not only focusing on making money but also on preserving his memory even after his death, just like a polaroid picture. Mac Miller also talks about how he is one of a kind, "Ain't nobody close to me, Your answers straight over G." He reinforces this by suggesting that his talent is so unique that he cannot be compared to anyone in the industry, "Vinny got more flow than a box of wine, Rare as a copper dime."
Overall, the lyrics to "Claymation" suggest that the artist is determined to succeed despite the haters and the negativity. The song has a deeper meaning, emphasizing the need to keep moving forward even in the darkest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
Bitches stay hating
There are always people who dislike me and my lifestyle
This is Claymation
Life can seem like an animated film with ups and downs
Fucked up, get away
When things get tough, it's important to take a break and escape
That's a vacation
Taking time off from reality can be a much-needed break
Want to get paid, who doesn't though?
Everyone wants to make money and have financial security
I'ma be a ghost, take a polaroid picture
I want to disappear and capture that moment in time
Fresh off a steroid swisher
Just finished smoking a powerful blunt
Pistol at the people that's a paranoid nigga
Feeling anxious and wary of people with bad intentions
One of a kind though
Unique and special
Ain't nobody close to me
I'm incomparable to anyone else
Your answers straight over G
Your explanation is too basic and unsatisfactory
I'll bag you like groceries
I'll treat you like an easily attainable object
It's whatever though
I'm indifferent to the situation
Whatever cross my mind
I speak my thoughts freely without hesitation
Haters got no watch
People who dislike me have too much time on their hands
I ain't got the time
I won't waste my time on negative people
Vinny got more flow than a box of wine
Vinny has a lot of rhythm and style
Rare as a copper dime
Uncommon and valuable
I got an awkward mind
I think and act differently than most people
But it's beautiful, like Russel Crowe
My unique perspective is like the actor's talent
Fire at the fingertips can't extinguish it
My creativity and passion can't be suppressed
Shorty gave me tight head without shrinkin' it
Sexual encounter was satisfying and enjoyable
Coolest kid out, on my Chuck Inglish shit
I'm trendy and stylish like the rapper Chuck Inglish
Mac and Vinny, always get the people loose
My music and collaborations make people feel relaxed and free
Fall back, strike back
Lay low then come back powerfully
Just like evil do
Similar to how villains operate
The birds prey on us like eagles do
People take advantage of our vulnerabilities
It's like claymation the way they bend and move
People's actions and reactions can seem exaggerated and unrealistic
Monster and Michael Keaton
Referencing a movie and actor
And I'm off'in you while you sleep
I'm plotting and planning against you without your knowledge
And you talking but it's so cheap
Your words are meaningless and shallow
And I'm popular for a reason
I have a fan base and appeal for a specific reason
I got a pool but it's sharks swimmin in the deep end
I have wealth and material possessions, but danger lurks beneath the surface
Don't get much sleep, two minutes and get a dream in
I have a busy schedule and still find moments to dream
Is all you need
Only a little bit of something can go a long way
It's crazy
Life can be unpredictable and nonsensical
The colony was lost at sea getting wavy
A group of people were lost and inebriated
The rawest rapper
The most authentic and real MC
Baby forehead autographer
Signing autographs on a fan's forehead
On top of Saturn
In a euphoric and surreal state
I'm sending shots from a rocket blaster
My music and words have an explosive impact
Believe me this is where geniuses live
I'm in a creative and innovative circle
It's Most Dope
Referring to the artist collective and record label
We holier than all of Jesus' kids
We're superior and more righteous than even the most devout religious followers
But we speaking in heathens
My language and message isn't always conventional or religious
And all of these Even Stevens
Everyone is equal and the same
Who don't need a reason
People sometimes act without logic or rationale
Just want a bitch they can feed with semen
People want a sexual partner they can use and control
No need for sleepin
I don't need rest, I'm always working or creating
Cheeba gon' keep me dreaming
Marijuana will keep me relaxed and imaginative
I'm faded
I'm under the influence of drugs
Been in Cali a lil too long it got me jaded
My time in California has made me unimpressed and uninterested
Hit Japan and I'm instagram camera shy
I'm hesitant and nervous to document my experiences in Japan on social media
Samurais
Referencing Japanese culture and warriors
Fucking up a Jerm beat
I'm rapping and struggling on a beat produced by Jerm
Teach you how to vandalize
I'm showing and teaching others how to rebel and cause destruction
The bandana Santana tied
Wearing a bandana in the style of musician Carlos Santana
The sound amplified screams on Kennywood's Steel Phantom ride
The screams and excitement on an amusement park ride are amplified and intense
My pockets fat I'm still looking for some pants my size
I have a lot of money, but still struggle to find clothes that fit
They over-analyze everything I fantasize
People scrutinize and critique my dreams and aspirations
We could have a conversation we could pantomime
We could communicate through spoken or nonverbal means
Girl you could come a little closer put your hand in mine
I'm inviting a woman to get closer and connect with me emotionally
This life a prison it's time to set you free
Life can feel restrictive and oppressive, and it's time to offer liberation and freedom
Watching movies in silence describing what I see
Enjoying films quietly and sharing observations and interpretations
Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Eric Allan Dan, Jeremy Kulousek, Malcolm James McCormick, Zachary Raymond Vaughan, Leonard Moore
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