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.
J's On My Feet
Mac Miller Lyrics
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(hook)
walkin thru this world with js on my feet,
j js on my feet, j js on my feet,
walking thru this world with js on my feet,
j js on my feet, jjjjs on my feet,
walking thru this world with js on my feet,
babes on my piece, slave on these beats walkin thru
(verse 1)
cuz its a banger 2 banger 2,
type of shit on pay per view butt naked she layin layin
cuz she cant tame a zoo she wild she want my child
dont touch that dial, i whisper in her ear it makes
her smile, loud as im fuckin her,
smooth like im in love with her,
tingles up my spine everytime that im touchin her,
i love her like pussy, money,
weed, when im hungry i will feed,
so for dinner she cooks food with 4 different types
of cheese, in the sheets we have dessert until it hurts,
feeling on her curves, i pet up on that pussy til it
purrs, touch me touch me, im sure its her that loves
me, cuz i could make the virgin mary fuck me.
.. trust me, mac like bernie,
having sex like will, fuck a freaky circus bitch while
she still wearin stilts, these js on my feet and these
babes on my piece, see i have a different girl for every day of the week.
(hook x1)
girl mapquest my address to access my mattress,
i get girls straight outta the pageant,
no doubt that im smashin, im askin her name,
you a masterpiece girl and that ass is just flame,
she knows that im a rapper and her daddys ashamed,
wont let her out the crib boy hes actin insane,
she got that cute smile and she laugh at my name,
but wanna roll with my people let mac get that brain,
yeah mac has that game so see how he plays it,
i face piff rap to a girl and leave her anxious,
girls wanted me when i was chubby with some braces,
i bet they like me now cuz i got money and im famous,
the taste is delicious her lips give me kisses,
throw her in the kitchen and she making me some dishes,
her dinner aint right, ill admit its smellin awful,
that girl can make a batch of belgian waffles a jawful.
(hook)
grab a ounce or bigger then i bounce like tigger,
count 3 dollars up and grab a pack of some swishers
, im feeli stoned got my cigarillo rolled
Mac Miller's "J's On My Feet" is a song about indulgence in materialism, drugs, and promiscuity. The hook repeats the line "walking through this world with j's on my feet" as a reference to the popular brand of sneakers, Jordans. The shoes become a symbol of Mac Miller's lifestyle and his attitude towards the world around him. By constantly showcasing his wealth and indulgences, Mac has come to view himself as above the rest of society, walking on a higher plane of existence.
The first verse revolves around Mac's sexual escapades, where he boasts about his charm and ability to seduce any girl he desires. He talks about how he satisfies both his physical and emotional needs, treating women as objects that he can use for pleasure. He uses strong and explicit language to describe his sexual activity, which he perceives as a sign of his power over the opposite sex. The second verse delves deeper into materialism as Mac talks about his fame and fortune. He describes his musical success as a means to attract and keep women, and his contempt for those who judge him for his lifestyle. He sees himself as an artist who is entitled to live a hedonistic lifestyle without being criticized or judged.
Overall, "J's On My Feet" is a song that portrays Mac Miller as a young man who is restless and craving experiences that are both rebellious and self-destructive. His obsession with clothes, drugs, and women is a way for him to escape the mundanity of everyday life, to feel alive and powerful.
Line by Line Meaning
yeh, uh, uh one time one time one time for your goddamn mind
Setting the tone for the song, the artist announces himself with enthusiasm.
walkin thru this world with js on my feet,
The artist describes his daily process of moving through the world, while wearing his favorite pair of sneakers, commonly referred to as Js.
j js on my feet, j js on my feet,
The artist repeats the imagery of his Js on his feet, emphasizing their importance by doing so multiple times.
babes on my piece, slave on these beats walkin thru
The artist describes his personal and professional lives, respectively, by referencing women and his music production.
this world with js on my feet, j js on my feet, j js on my feet
The artist repeats the hook to lead back into the verse.
cuz its a banger 2 banger 2,
The artist acknowledges the entertaining nature of his music and his ability to make hit songs.
type of shit on pay per view butt naked she layin layin
The artist describes the sexual content of his music while painting a vivid picture of a woman.
cuz she can't tame a zoo she wild she want my child
The artist characterizes the woman in the song as being both uncontrollable and having a strong desire for him.
dont touch that dial, i whisper in her ear it makes her smile,
The artist portrays himself as a desirable partner with the capability to satisfy his partner's desires.
loud as im fuckin her, smooth like im in love with her,
The artist continues to describe his sexual prowess and how well he pleases his partners.
tingles up my spine everytime that im touchin her,
The artist describes the physical sensations he feels while engaging in sexual acts.
i love her like pussy, money, weed, when im hungry i will feed,
The artist compares his love for a woman with his basic needs for survival and pleasure.
so for dinner she cooks food with 4 different types of cheese,
The artist describes a luxurious meal cooked by his partner, further emphasizing his lavish lifestyle.
in the sheets we have dessert until it hurts, feeling on her curves,
The artist describes his sexual experiences with his partner as a pleasurable and indulgent dessert.
i pet up on that pussy til it purrs, touch me touch me,
The artist makes a sexual reference, describing his partner's arousal as being akin to a content and happy cat.
im sure its her that loves me, cuz i could make the virgin mary fuck me.
The artist boasts about his sexual prowess and his ability to attract partners.
trust me, mac like bernie,
The artist compares himself to another popular figure Bernie Mac in terms of his humor and confidence.
having sex like will, fuck a freaky circus bitch while she still wearin stilts,
The artist compares himself to Will Smith in terms of his ability to attract and please partners, and then goes on to describe a wild sexual fantasy.
these js on my feet and these babes on my piece,
The artist brings back the hook to emphasize the importance of his shoes and women in his life.
see i have a different girl for every day of the week.
The artist boasts about his sexual relationships, indicating that he has a different partner for each day of the week.
girl mapquest my address to access my mattress,
The artist gives instructions to a woman about how to come and find him.
i get girls straight outta the pageant,
The artist describes how he attracts not only everyday women but also women from beauty pageant circuits.
no doubt that im smashin, im askin her name,
The artist emphasizes his confidence in his sexual encounters, as well as his lack of interest in knowing the names of his sexual partners.
you a masterpiece girl and that ass is just flame,
The artist compliments the appearance of his sexual partner.
she knows that im a rapper and her daddys ashamed,
The artist describes a situation where a woman's father disapproves of his profession as a rapper.
wont let her out the crib boy hes actin insane,
The artist paints a picture of a possessive and controlling father.
but wanna roll with my people let mac get that brain,
The artist encourages the woman to choose him over her father and join his social circle.
yeah mac has that game so see how he plays it,
The artist brags about his ability to attract and satisfy women through his game or conversational ability.
i face piff rap to a girl and leave her anxious,
The artist further describes his game or conversational ability and its effect on women.
girls wanted me when i was chubby with some braces,
The artist describes how, despite his physical appearance or social status in the past, women have always been attracted to him.
i bet they like me now cuz i got money and im famous,
The artist attributes his increased desirability to his newfound wealth and fame.
the taste is delicious her lips give me kisses,
The artist describes the physical sensations and pleasures of kissing his partner.
throw her in the kitchen and she making me some dishes,
The artist describes how his partner enjoys cooking for him.
her dinner aint right, ill admit its smellin awful,
The artist acknowledges that his partner may not always cook well.
that girl can make a batch of belgian waffles a jawful.
The artist concludes the verse with a compliment towards his partner's cooking ability.
(hook)
The artist repeats the hook to bring the song to a close.
grab a ounce or bigger then i bounce like tigger,
The artist describes leaving a situation quickly, like the character Tigger from Winnie the Pooh.
count 3 dollars up and grab a pack of some swishers,
The artist describes purchasing rolling papers for his tobacco.
im feeli stoned got my cigarillo rolled
The artist describes his state of mind after smoking.
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Insignificunt
Knowing this man lost the battle of addiction doesn't give me much hope, but listening to his music gives me hope that I'll be alright, no matter whether I beat these addictions or not
240sx95
You will be fine. I believe in you. Gota do it for you dont be a statistic you are loved
Jordan K
I believe in you too man, you got this!
Casey Creel
I feel this comment far too much.
stefo
you got it bro
Battles Of Antiquity
Hope ur doing well man, keep finding the beauty in life.
Steven Salazar
First Mac song I’ve ever heard. RIP Mac. What a loss. People will never know his talent. He chose not to sell out and kept it original.
dubs4life 420
In my opinion this is one his best songs RIP MAC
Black Boi Slim
RIP Mac Miller! Shit is so sad! Gotta put this on repeat
xInsiqht Insight
Such an underrated song by Mac . Rip 😔for those struggling with addictions and depression stay strong life gets better ❤️