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.
In The Bag
Mac Miller Lyrics
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Yeah, this the shit to blow your speakers out
This the shit you dream about
You can have the world, it's up for grabs
Leave with everything 'cause everything is in the bag
When I was younger, I was just a little wild motherfucker
Tryna be like all the people on television
Anything money could buy, they was spending millions
I was tryna get to pimping, I was tryna blow up talking demolition
That boy got the devil in him, swear he need a exorcism
I'm all by myself, got no competition
Keep it real in a world that's filled with politicians
You want to talk about your problems
Don't you wish the life you lived was motherfucking awesome
Don't you wish you had all the pussy, too much money you could spend
You could get away and never see your shitty life again
So this the music that made white people mad
Yeah, this the shit to blow your speakers out
This the shit you dream about
You can have the world, it's up for grabs
Leave with everything 'cause everything is in the bag
We never done with this shit
Here we come with that shit
I ain't stressing, I ain't worried 'bout nothing, don't trip
It's amazing all the shit that I be coming out with
Shit is real, tell 'em chill
Keep on bumping my shit
All my life I been a fuck up, never did anything right
That's why everyday I'm fucked up
My mom pray to Jesus Christ
Asking somebody to save me (Somebody save that boy)
But I'm way too motherfucking crazy (No one can save that boy)
All the kids is doing drugs (Drugs)
They just want to break the law and find someone to fuck
(They wanna find someone to fuck)
Nobody doing as they told (Little bad ass kids)
Everyone out of control (Fuck it, that's just how it is)
I'm self made, dream came true, I'm a miracle
Every time I put my dick inside a bitch, it's spiritual
Got the whip that say wealthy on my steering wheel
Brand new model bitch made me waffles and some cereal
That's what I call a good morning
Your mom work an extra job just to get you Jordans
Just so you could show up at your school looking fresh and
I don't know 'bout you, but me, I'm important (I'm so gorgeous)
You got money in your pocket, you the shit
You got everything you want and bitches on your dick
A couple grand got you feeling like the man
Everybody walking tall til they trip
They just cut the check, you had to go and cop the whip
Drive up to your ex's crib and tell her she ain't shit
There's just something about the money, make a motherfucker crazy
When I die, bury me in my Mercedes, god damn
So this the music that made white people mad
Yeah, this the shit to blow your speakers out
This the shit you dream about
You can have the world, it's up for grabs
Leave with everything 'cause everything is in the bag
We never done with this shit
Here we come with that shit
I ain't stressing, I ain't worried bout nothing, don't trip
It's amazing all the shit that I be coming out with
Shit is real, tell 'em chill
Keep on bumping my shit
Bumping my shit
Bumping my shit
Bumping my shit
Bumping my shit
Mac Miller's song "In The Bag" starts with the lyrics, "So this the music that made white people mad, Yeah, this the shit to blow your speakers out, This the shit you dream about, You can have the world, it's up for grabs, Leave with everything 'cause everything is in the bag." The song talks about the influence of money, fame, and material possessions on society, the ups and downs of life, and the struggles of being successful.
The lyrics of the song show how Miller is reflecting on his life and his pursuit of success. He talks about when he was younger, he was wild and wanted to be like the people he saw on television, who had everything he ever wanted. But he also acknowledges that this is a flawed way of thinking and that it comes with its consequences. Despite this, he remains self-assured and focuses on his own creativity, something that he suggests is his way of dealing with the world that's "filled with politicians."
The chorus repeats "this the music that made white people mad," which could mean that this is the type of music that is different, edgier, and may ruffle some feathers. Miller also touches on issues like drug abuse, the struggle for individuality, and the allure of money and fame. The final lines of the song, "Bumping my shit," are a proclamation that he knows he’s created something great and that he's confident that people will enjoy it.
Line by Line Meaning
So this the music that made white people mad
This music is controversial and goes against the norm, specifically about how white people perceive it.
Yeah, this the shit to blow your speakers out
This music is so powerful that it can blow out your speakers, indicating its strength and significance.
This the shit you dream about
The content of this music is what people yearn for and fantasize about having.
You can have the world, it's up for grabs
Anything is possible and within reach for those who work hard enough to get it.
Leave with everything 'cause everything is in the bag
The bag is a metaphor for success, and once everything is achieved, one can leave with it all.
All my life I been a fuck up, never did anything right
The singer has struggled with failure throughout their entire life and has made mistakes at every turn.
That's why everyday I'm fucked up
The singer's past mistakes have caused them to be irreparably damaged, leading to a sense of hopelessness.
My mom pray to Jesus Christ, Asking somebody to save me
The artist's mother is desperately seeking help from a higher power to try and save her child from themselves.
But I'm way too motherfucking crazy
The artist recognizes that they are deeply troubled and that their problems go beyond what can be easily fixed.
I'm self made, dream came true, I'm a miracle
The artist takes pride in the fact that they have achieved success on their own, considering it a miracle.
You got money in your pocket, you the shit
Having money is empowering and makes one feel important and powerful.
A couple grand got you feeling like the man
Even a small amount of money can make one feel dominant and on top of the world.
When I die, bury me in my Mercedes, god damn
The singer associates their wealth and success with their luxury car to the point where they want to be buried in it after death.
Keep on bumping my shit
The singer wants their music to continue playing and making an impact on listeners.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bernice Williams, Brett Anthony Bouldin, Earl Edwards, Eugene Dixon, Lawrence Muggerud, Louis Freeze, Malcolm McCormick, Rupert Thomas
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