Malcolm McCormick, also known by his stage name Mac Miller, was an American… Read Full Bio ↴Malcolm McCormick, also known by his stage name Mac Miller, was an American rapper, singer-songwriter and record producer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was also a noted record producer under the pseudonym Larry Fisherman. Raised Jewish and teaching himself music from a young age, McCormick defied the stereotypes of hip-hop and released his first mixtape under the name EZ Mac, titled "But My Mackin' Ain't Easy" in 2007, when McCormick was only fifteen. He released many more in his lifetime, including "K.I.D.S." in 2010, which earned Mac widespread attention in the hip-hop scene, and "Best Day Ever" in 2011, which featured the hit single "Donald Trump".
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.
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.
I'm Ready
Mac Miller Lyrics
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A-yo! I'm ready for whatever this world brings to me
I'm ready for the night, I'm ready for tomorrow
Whatever's after that you know what im saying, lets go
We stay fly new clothes on soakin on that drake till
im so far gone i'm ready, i'm ready, i'm ready, i'm ready
baby girl you fly but we got away lets take a drive
by need to get away i'm ready, i'm ready, i'm ready, i'm ready
Ain't a damn thing change i'm happy to get away shawty's
in the morning she's grabbing on me to stay
i'm ready for the next day,
just text me, she said i hit it out the park like feinway
aye its just one nights work after stay up late and sleeping in my shirt
girl i gotta leave now i need to get to work im a young
heart breaker believe me its a curse
hey i stay focused cause the money comes first,
but my real life situations i throw em in the verse
that's the formula of the truth its more than what
i do im exploring it for the truth
Who am i? Mother fucker who are you?
Don't be asking questions you should know the answer to,
you should know my name don't forget me bout to take
over the game i'm ready
We stay fly new clothes on soakin on that drake till
im so far gone i'm ready, i'm ready, i'm ready, i'm ready
baby girl you fly but we got away lets take a drive
by need to get away i'm ready, i'm ready, i'm ready, i'm ready
Uh yeah i'm ready to have the glory i'm ready to have
the name, i'm ready to have the fortune, i'm ready to have the fame
when i get up in the game it's never gon be the same,
those to dumb to notice tell em to use their brain
I spend a whole day on the cloud firetrucks comin through
tryin to get me down
mom say she proud cause im stickin to my dreams,
get myself out to big and better things
it's the high life boy i live the fly life honey's
want my number cause i rhyme nice,
aint that some shit she gave her girl the camera sayin
can we have a pic, click so let us speak a thousand
words shawty says she want me cause im down to earth,
aha tell gravy you won't forget me cause im headed to the top, i'm ready
We stay fly new clothes on soakin on that drake till
im so far gone i'm ready, i'm ready, i'm ready, i'm ready
baby girl you fly but we got away lets take a drive
by need to get away i'm ready, i'm ready, i'm ready, i'm ready
I'm ready for the night, I'm ready for tomorrow
Whatever's after that you know what im saying, lets go
We stay fly new clothes on soakin on that drake till
im so far gone i'm ready, i'm ready, i'm ready, i'm ready
baby girl you fly but we got away lets take a drive
by need to get away i'm ready, i'm ready, i'm ready, i'm ready
Ain't a damn thing change i'm happy to get away shawty's
i'm ready for the next day,
just text me, she said i hit it out the park like feinway
aye its just one nights work after stay up late and sleeping in my shirt
girl i gotta leave now i need to get to work im a young
heart breaker believe me its a curse
hey i stay focused cause the money comes first,
but my real life situations i throw em in the verse
that's the formula of the truth its more than what
i do im exploring it for the truth
Who am i? Mother fucker who are you?
Don't be asking questions you should know the answer to,
you should know my name don't forget me bout to take
over the game i'm ready
We stay fly new clothes on soakin on that drake till
im so far gone i'm ready, i'm ready, i'm ready, i'm ready
baby girl you fly but we got away lets take a drive
by need to get away i'm ready, i'm ready, i'm ready, i'm ready
Uh yeah i'm ready to have the glory i'm ready to have
the name, i'm ready to have the fortune, i'm ready to have the fame
when i get up in the game it's never gon be the same,
those to dumb to notice tell em to use their brain
I spend a whole day on the cloud firetrucks comin through
tryin to get me down
mom say she proud cause im stickin to my dreams,
get myself out to big and better things
it's the high life boy i live the fly life honey's
want my number cause i rhyme nice,
aint that some shit she gave her girl the camera sayin
can we have a pic, click so let us speak a thousand
words shawty says she want me cause im down to earth,
aha tell gravy you won't forget me cause im headed to the top, i'm ready
We stay fly new clothes on soakin on that drake till
im so far gone i'm ready, i'm ready, i'm ready, i'm ready
baby girl you fly but we got away lets take a drive
by need to get away i'm ready, i'm ready, i'm ready, i'm ready
The lyrics to Mac Miller's song "I'm Ready" convey a sense of confidence and readiness to face whatever challenges the world brings. The opening lines establish a willingness to embrace the night and the future, indicating a fearless attitude towards the unknown. The repetition of the phrase "I'm ready" throughout the song emphasizes this readiness and determination.
The following lines mention staying fly with new clothes and referencing Drake's song "So Far Gone," suggesting a sense of self-assuredness and staying on top of trends. The mention of taking a drive to get away and escaping with a partner showcases the desire for adventure and freedom. The lyrics also touch upon the struggle of balancing personal relationships with the demands of work and success. The reference to being a young heartbreaker carries a sense of both pride and acknowledge the toll it may take.
The lyrics also reflect a focus on money and success, but Mac Miller acknowledges that his music is more than just a means for financial gain. He mentions incorporating his real-life situations into his music, suggesting that they hold deeper meaning and serve as a form of personal expression. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm ready" once again, solidifying the theme of readiness and determination to take over the game.
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rdotrck7
this is that GRIND till you SHINE music. Mac was a motivator.. Mac had dreams.. Mac was all of us. RIP
Dee Nirro TV
RIP Mac Miller we love you forever
Sesh Hill
The transition from this to fly in her Nike's my Lawd easy top ten transitions I've ever heard, I remember hearing this when I was like 13 and it blew my fuckn dome piece
david dijk
Yea, its so fucking beautiful
Chris Bonilla
We miss you mac
JFRANK Music
Chilliest. Song. Ever
Jakese Colson
This is dope
sean glover
my childhood (12-14)
Juan Pablo Ruelas Arana
Miss you genius
MrAVGNdude v2
Nostalgia