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.
Put It On
Mac Miller Lyrics
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Butterflies all up in my stomach, like a first kiss
Just a word smith, using poetry and more but,
Distracted by these girls who want their juicy couture
Yeah, this life is all about material things
I got kids tricks, bitch I'm the cereal king
And everything better if you relax and and chill
So my seat back for weed naps, we need that, for real
You now riockin with the bees knees, I'm the cats pajamas, the coolest of the cool
The kid that got em' gas tappin usin' up they fuel
When they first heard em spit they didnt think it would be shit
M-o-s-t to the d-o-p-e kids
C u f'in h's now you hanging with a g bitch but they say you need jesus
All my peoples
All of my peoples
Everything is a-okay
We been waitin way too long
So tell the DJ he can play my song
[2x]
Ay, yo I'm half man half amazin
Flyer than a penguin, you dryer than a raisin
Hot like causan, bringing all the girls to the days inn, ready for a little love makin
Yeah, I want it now but they tell me have some patience
Feelin' on top of the world since graduation
Now I do music all day cause there ain't no other option
Drivin' to Conneticut, then flyin' up to Boston
I put it on for my city, always showin' love
An overdose of drugs, how the people throwin' up?
They say waddup when I drop in
I'm just chillin back in my seat, Joe Swanson
Yeah I used to steal iPods and pawn them
Now I take my girl shoppin', no problem
Live it up every second, life don't got a sequel
It's all good, thumbs up to my people
All my peoples
All of my peoples
Everything is a-okay
We been waitin way too long
So tell the DJ he can play my song
[2x]
Put It On.
In "Put It On," Mac Miller speaks to his success in the music industry and how he feels like he deserves his spot. He also discusses his creative technique, calling himself a wordsmith and using poetry in his music. However, he acknowledges the distractions that come with fame and fortune, particularly girls who want him for his money and material possessions. Despite this, he recognizes the importance of taking a break and relaxing.
Mac Miller boasts about his talent and success, saying that he is the "bees knees" and "coolest of the cool." However, he also acknowledges that people didn't take him seriously at first, but now he's "got em' gas tappin usin' up they fuel." Despite his fame and fortune, he remains humble and shows appreciation for his hometown of Pittsburgh. He also acknowledges the struggles he's faced, such as stealing iPods to make money, but now he can afford to take his girlfriend shopping. In the end, he wants to celebrate his success with his people and hopes that his music can bring everyone together.
Overall, "Put It On" is a confident yet reflective song that shows Mac Miller's growth as an artist and individual.
Line by Line Meaning
I kinda feel like I deserve this
I feel like I've earned this success and recognition.
Butterflies all up in my stomach, like a first kiss
I'm excited and nervous, like the feeling of a first kiss.
Just a word smith, using poetry and more but,
I'm skilled with words and use poetry and other creative techniques in my music.
Distracted by these girls who want their juicy couture
I get distracted by girls who are only interested in material possessions.
Yeah, this life is all about material things
People seem to care more about material possessions than anything else.
I got kids tricks, bitch I'm the cereal king
I have a lot of tricks up my sleeve, and I'm very skilled at what I do.
And everything better if you relax and and chill
Things are always better when you take a relaxed and laid-back approach.
So my seat back for weed naps, we need that, for real
I like to lean my seat back and take a nap after smoking weed, it's a necessary break for me.
I took my heart and put it all out on a CD
I poured my heart and soul into my music and released it on a CD for people to hear.
You now rockin with the bees knees, I'm the cats pajamas, the coolest of the cool
You're listening to the best of the best, the coolest artist around.
The kid that got em' gas tappin usin' up they fuel
My music gets people excited and hyped up, using up all their energy.
When they first heard em spit they didnt think it would be shit
People didn't have high expectations for my music when they first heard it.
M-o-s-t to the d-o-p-e kids
I'm one of the most dope kids in the game.
C u f'in h's now you hanging with a g bitch but they say you need jesus
Now that I'm hanging with some hard-partying people, others think I need to change my ways.
All my peoples
All of my friends and supporters.
Everything is a-okay
Everything is going well and there are no worries.
We been waitin way too long
We've been waiting for this moment to come for a while.
So tell the DJ he can play my song
Let the DJ know to play my track and get the party going.
Ay, yo I'm half man half amazin
I'm incredibly talented and impressive, almost superhuman.
Flyer than a penguin, you dryer than a raisin
I'm looking fresh and amazing, while my haters are looking dry and unimpressive.
Hot like causan, bringing all the girls to the days inn, ready for a little love makin
I'm so attractive that I bring all the girls to the hotel, ready to get intimate with me.
Yeah, I want it now but they tell me have some patience
I'm eager to get what I want, but people advise me to be patient and wait for things to come naturally.
Feelin' on top of the world since graduation
I've been feeling amazing and unstoppable since graduating.
Now I do music all day cause there ain't no other option
I focus solely on music because it's what I love and it's my only real option for success.
Drivin' to Conneticut, then flyin' up to Boston
I'm always on the move, traveling to different places to perform and work on my craft.
I put it on for my city, always showin' love
I represent and show love for my hometown in my music.
An overdose of drugs, how the people throwin' up?
People are getting too crazy with drugs and partying, leading to bad consequences like vomit.
They say waddup when I drop in
People give me respect and acknowledgement when I arrive somewhere.
I'm just chillin back in my seat, Joe Swanson
I'm sitting back and relaxing, like the character Joe Swanson from Family Guy.
Yeah I used to steal iPods and pawn them
I used to struggle and do illegal things to make money, like stealing and selling iPods.
Now I take my girl shoppin', no problem
Now I'm in a better place financially and able to treat my girlfriend to shopping trips.
Live it up every second, life don't got a sequel
I try to live life to the fullest every moment, because there's no second chance or repeat.
It's all good, thumbs up to my people
Everything is great and I give a thumbs up to my fans and supporters.
Contributed by Henry N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.