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.
Paper Route
Mac Miller Lyrics
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Hellz ya Im fucking dehydrated
You got any money
Three pennies and a bar of lint kid
Chevy please let me roll this weed up
The the main event so watch people pull they seats up
Bottle of some gin lets just hit a couple freaks up Ima take one home and have her singing like the glee club
Never on no cheap stuff
Here we got expensive taste
Green lights never press the breaks
You can look at us roll all the kush that we blow
So you know im at the show looking good for theses hoes
Got they man on patrol
Shawty wanna live it up
Playin hard to get but she wanna give it up
Yeah you smokin good but we probably smokin better
151 takin shots with no barretta
Know me homie im the king you could watch me do my thing
With a drink getting drunk havin one night flings
This is Pittsburgh home of the six rings
We getting money now all we here Cha Ching
And we do anything to get this paper so they follow everywhere we go
So for the bullshit we aint got later cuz we down here on this road
And we do anything to get this paper so they follow everywhere we go
So for the bullshit we aint got later cuz we down here on this road
Cool ass, fly around chillen young fool
Gin cups sippen thats me, thats what I do
I got the gang in my bloodstream, strong how im livin
And Im G'd up so now they just throwin away the kitten (it's real)
But we cool if you stuck up we could go without you
We on the money we schooling you know we be the block
I swear the homie gotta gift so he dont need the block
Zig Zag papers, king size
Smoking chillin in angery cars, mean rides
Pops was a hustler and moms ran track
So tell me what you get in me when you mix that
I just sit back light minds
And middle finger you suckers with my nice rhymes
So whether home or the road
We gettin dough it follow us everywhere that we go
And we do anything to get this paper so they follow everywhere we go
So for the bullshit we aint got later cuz we down here on this road
And we do anything to get this paper so they follow everywhere we go
So for the bullshit we aint got later cuz we down here on this road
In Mac Miller's song "Paper Route," he portrays his life as a struggling artist trying to make ends meet. The song highlights the challenges of being broke, but also the opportunities that come with being an up-and-coming artist in the music industry. Miller gives insight into his financial struggles, such as only having "three pennies and a bar of lint." He also mentions the pleasures of success and making money, such as being able to "hit a couple of freaks up" and "smoking good" with his friends.
Throughout the lyrics, Miller emphasizes his commitment to getting money and the lengths he and his crew will go to achieve their goals. He conveys a sense of perseverance, even when things seem hopeless. Miller's lyrics show that he and his crew are making sacrifices now to ensure they can live the good life later.
Overall, "Paper Route" is a tribute to the hustle and grind of being an aspiring artist. It’s a song that conveys the determination and focus required to succeed in the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Ay Yo you thirsty?
Are you in need of something?
Hellz ya Im fucking dehydrated
Yes, I am very thirsty.
You got any money
Do you possess any currency?
Three pennies and a bar of lint kid
I only have a trifling amount of currency and some useless debris.
Chevy please let me roll this weed up
May I have the privilege of rolling this cannabis?
The the main event so watch people pull they seats up
This is the main attraction, so people will engage and be attentive.
Bottle of some gin lets just hit a couple freaks up
Let's find some interesting individuals while drinking gin.
Ima take one home and have her singing like the glee club
I intend to bring a companion home and make her very happy.
Never on no cheap stuff
We only seek high quality products or experiences.
Here we got expensive taste
We have expensive preferences.
Green lights never press the breaks
We always move forward without hesitation.
You can look at us roll all the kush that we blow
Observe us while we roll and smoke our cannabis.
So you know im at the show looking good for theses hoes
I am present at the event and looking attractive to potential female companions.
Got they man on patrol
They have someone keeping watch over them for safety.
Shawty wanna live it up
The woman desires to have fun and enjoy herself.
Playin hard to get but she wanna give it up
She is pretending to be uninterested, but secretly is interested in intimacy.
Yeah you smokin good but we probably smokin better
Your cannabis is good, but ours is likely superior.
151 takin shots with no barretta
We are consuming hard liquor without a firearm present.
Know me homie im the king you could watch me do my thing
You know me, I am the leader and you may observe my actions.
With a drink getting drunk havin one night flings
While intoxicated, we engage in short-term romantic encounters.
This is Pittsburgh home of the six rings
This place is Pittsburgh, where a sports team has won six championships.
We getting money now all we here Cha Ching
We are now making money and hear the sound of it being added.
And we do anything to get this paper so they follow everywhere we go
We will do whatever it takes to obtain currency, and people will accompany us wherever we are.
So for the bullshit we aint got later cuz we down here on this road
We do not have time for nonsense since we are currently traveling.
Cool ass, fly around chillen young fool
I am a cool and fashionable young person relaxing.
Gin cups sippen thats me, thats what I do
I am drinking gin from a cup, which is my usual behavior.
I got the gang in my bloodstream, strong how im livin
I am strongly associated with my clique or group, which is reflected in my lifestyle.
And Im G'd up so now they just throwin away the kitten (it's real)
I am well-prepared and confident that potential competition is intimidated.
I swear you hella bad the younger mac tell me bout you
I assure you that you are very attractive and known to my younger associate.
But we cool if you stuck up we could go without you
We are indifferent to you if you are arrogant and may leave without you.
We on the money we schooling you know we be the block
We obtain money and educate you about how we run our area.
I swear the homie gotta gift so he dont need the block
My friend has a natural talent and does not require the aid of others.
Zig Zag papers, king size
We use specific high-quality rolling papers for our cannabis.
Smoking chillin in angery cars, mean rides
We smoke and relax in extravagant, impressive vehicles.
Pops was a hustler and moms ran track
My father was a successful businessman and my mother was athletically gifted.
So tell me what you get in me when you mix that
Determine what qualities I possess when you combine them.
I just sit back light minds
I relax and inspire others to be carefree as well.
And middle finger you suckers with my nice rhymes
I insult inferior individuals with my exceptional lyrics.
So whether home or the road
Regardless of our location,
We gettin dough it follow us everywhere that we go
We obtain currency and it accompanies us no matter where we are.
And we do anything to get this paper so they follow everywhere we go
We will do whatever it takes to obtain currency, and people will accompany us wherever we are.
So for the bullshit we aint got later cuz we down here on this road
We do not have time for nonsense since we are currently traveling.
Contributed by Brooklyn N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@2point.0
You thirsty?
I'm fuckin' dehydrated, yo
Chevy, please let me roll this weed up
This the main event so watch the people pull they seats up
Bottle of some gin, let's just hit a couple freaks up
I'ma take one home and have her singing like the Glee Club
Never on no cheap stuff
Here we got expensive taste
Green lights, never press the brakes
You can look at us roll
All the kush that we blow
So you know I'm at the shows looking good for these hoes
Got they man on patrol
Shorty wanna live it up
Playing hard to get but she wanna give it up
Yeah, you smoking good, but we probably smoking better
151, taking shots with no Beretta
Know me homie, I'm the king
You could watch me do my thing
With a drink getting drunk, having one night flings
This is Pittsburgh, home of the six rings
We getting money now, all we hear is, "Chi-ching"
And we do anything to get this paper
So they follow everywhere we go
So for the bullshit, we ain't got later
'Cause we out here on this road
And we do anything to get this paper
So they follow everywhere we go
So for the bullshit, we ain't got later
'Cause we out here on this road
Cool ass, fly around, chillin', young fool
Gin cup sipping, that's me, that's what I do
I got the gang in my bloodstream, strong how I'm living
And I'm G'd up, so now they just throw away the kitten, it's real
I swear you hella bad, the youngin Mac told me about you
But we cool, if you stuck up, we can go without you
We on this money, he schoolin', you know I be the block
I swear the homie got a gift so he don't need the block
Zig Zag papers, kingsize
Smoking, chilling, in angry cars, mean rides
Pops was a hustler and Moms ran track
So tell me what you get in me when you mix that?
I just sit back, light mines
And middle finger you suckers with my nice rhymes
So whether home or on the road
We getting dough, it follows us everywhere that we go
And we do anything to get this paper
So they follow everywhere we go
So for the bullshit, we ain't got later
'Cause we out here on this road
And we do anything to get this paper
So they follow everywhere we go
So for the bullshit, we ain't got later
'Cause we out here on this road
@anthonyferracioli9833
Chevy did this tonight at the wiz concert in memory of Mac!!! Such an amazing surprise. RIP young legend and idol
@numberzthegreat
R.I.P man. Back to the paper route
@jamesflores9751
Flash back to summer 2012 riding my fixie to the beach. BLASTING this joint.
Timeless. PRICELESS
@prodirector11
Why do I do this to myself. Every single time, doesn’t matter which song from this tape it is, first I see the memory montage then come the tears.
@coop_dogg
Too chill and very underrated..
@reset287
damn dude I feel so damn old
@dvmn1
Tell me about it 😰
@mobiuspantherao2784
I miss him so much...I literally cried when I got the news..
@jesse4884
same
@Osirisxoffline47
same brotha and im only 23