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.
Red Dot Music
Mac Miller Lyrics
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About to meet my maker
Brought a double cup of Drano
Some Soda for the flavor uncontrollable behavior
With some psychopathic tendencies
Lonely as your neighbors with the bitches, he got special needs
Word to my denim fiends, I'm Kennedy on ecstasy
My flavor from the nature, need an acre for my recipe
My melody, a little like Kenny G's, it's heavenly
And my denim tailored, me and Action rapping
I'll be fucking with the fader, sipping mind eraser
Actually, we rapping for the fuck of it
Taking money from you, gonna smack you out in public
We the republican government, abundance of substance
Having consumption to fuck a bitch
You're Banana Republic fit, go suck a dick
And your bitch looking like Cousin Itt, the ugliest
I said it must be the drugs that got us thinking crazy shit
Groupie bitches wild enough to suck a baby's dick
Cadillacs is gettin' whipped a hundred eighty fifth
Just for that sizzle, gore-tex in case of drizzle
I said it must be the drugs that got us thinking crazy shit
Looking up into the clouds where the angels sit
They looking down, keeping watch 'til I'm dead
So how'd I get this red dot on my head?
Yo, I don't perform unless the money's in my pocket first
After rapping take my people out for octopus
We all deserve a dedication to the fandom
Hold your hand out for nothing if you claim to be my man, damn
You see me peeling off a whip like when your mother strip
Blow the dice, roll them shits, hit another trip
Shit, I'm on some shit
Hand's fucking hotter than a leather in the six in the summertime
Understand I'm only rhyming for this son of mine
And so my daughter can be a lawyer and reap the spoils
We ate the tuna, it's suede puma, my look is Jay Buhner
Dawggie cause some of us just age sooner
I'm still twisted, rocking lizards from a strange river
Forbidden jungle in the joint paper, point shaver
Check the bio, I fixed the game between Kentucky and Miami of Ohio
I been wild
I said it must be the drugs that got us thinking crazy shit
Groupie bitches wild enough to suck a baby's dick
Cadillacs is gettin' whipped a hundred eighty fifth
Just for that sizzle, gore-tex in case of drizzle
I said it must be the drugs that got us thinking crazy shit
Looking up into the clouds where the angels sit
They looking down, keeping watch 'til I'm dead
So how'd I get this red dot on my head?
Bitch I'm nodding off, I'm hot as wassabi sauce
And constantly giving y'all a bit of this ambiance
I was a minor, chasing after vagina
None of my friends were fake, but none of
My clothes designer
Went from posted on stoops to smoking on roofs
I came from that basement now look at this view
Making this money, blowing it all
Fuck what you did, just show me results
Yo I'm a 635, dip or fly motherfucker
Leather to the foot, horses I lead them to the brook
If you locked, then keep the chisel in the book
I see a lion in the mirror when I look
Look, I lose money but I make it back
I keep it true and ain't no motherfucking faking that
I get a fade and then I fade to black
Bet on the Razorbacks, I hold the multi-colored flavored gat
Blat
I said it must be the drugs
I said it must be the drugs
I said it must be the drugs
I said it must be the drugs
I said it must be the drugs
I said it must be the drugs
I said it must be the drugs
I said it must be the drugs
You was Easy Mac with the cheesy raps
Who the fuck is Mac Miller?
This name say "crack dealing trap nigga
Slash cap peeler, back with a black stripper
Ass thicker than a snack wrap snicker
Too fat to snap zippers"
And half is what I'll do to Mac Miller
Now my minds first track figured
A nigga who treats his yak richer than elixer
Taps slicker than past tiller
Goes around the room like his cats get finna
Oh you Mac Miller?
The fact's filtered in the snapped picture
My man Jack ripped over Google like Jack the Ripper
Yoohoo, I'm finna murder this brunette bitch
Get pumped like a flat fixed to become a flat fixture
A rap figure to look like you hacked Twitter
I'll show you Beastie Boy
You can't match your killer with that wigger
I'd rather attack Tigger or Jack Triller
He got track fillers for a album
If he had Jigga on an ad-sticker
Wouldn't go cat litter where I'm from
Malcolm, I knock the thoughts off your balcony
King, you're from a home of funny bones
Not like quite the one I've known
You look like, before you punched in flows
You were struckin' blows, bloody nose for your honey row
In the lunchroom gettin' yo money stole
You're a bully's Best Day Ever
With them Nike's on your feet
Coming through Blue Slide Park
I'm gon' rob this chump
On a party on Fifth Ave like he Donald Trump
Nigga give me that shit
I liked you better when you was Easy Mac
With the cheesy raps
Who the fuck is Mac Miller?
The lyrics of Mac Miller's song "Red Dot Music" depict the rapper's excessive and uncontrollable drug use, leading him to think "crazy shit." He compares himself to a psychopath, willing to take dangerous risks with his life by consuming a double cup of Drano mixed with soda. Miller further explains that although he may have lost his soul, he won't let anyone take the rest of him, and continues to create heavenly music that's "a little like Kenny G's." The second verse introduces a new voice, Action Bronson, who brags about making money by rapping for fun and harming others who disagree with them.
Later, Miller urges that he only cares about performing when the money is in his pocket, and he can take out his friends for octopus. He stresses that only those who hold a hand out for nothing are true friends. The next verse opens with Miller talking about his humble beginnings as a minor, chasing after girls while his peers had expensive clothes. However, he has now come a long way with immense wealth, but sometimes blows it all, not caring about what others think; all that matters is the result. The final verse reveals a diss to Miller himself, where the rapper claims he liked Miller better when he was "Easy Mac with the cheesy raps," mocking his early career and belittling him.
Line by Line Meaning
Think I can see a fucking halo
I feel like I'm in a heightened state of being
About to meet my maker
I'm on the verge of facing the consequences of my actions
Brought a double cup of Drano
I have a flask filled with a dangerous mixture of substances
Some Soda for the flavor uncontrollable behavior
I mix the dangerous substances with soda to make it more enjoyable, even though it leads to reckless behavior
With some psychopathic tendencies
I exhibit traits of mental instability and lack of empathy
Lonely as your neighbors with the bitches, he got special needs
I feel isolated despite having numerous sexual partners, as they are not emotionally fulfilling
Word to my denim fiends, I'm Kennedy on ecstasy
I appeal to denim fashion enthusiasts, and metaphorically compare myself to John F. Kennedy when he was under the influence of ecstasy
My flavor from the nature, need an acre for my recipe
My style and artistic essence are derived from the natural world, and I require a large space to fully express myself
They got my soul, but I don't let them take the rest of me
External forces may have control over certain aspects of my life, but I refuse to let them influence my entire being
My melody, a little like Kenny G's, it's heavenly
The musicality of my flow is reminiscent of Kenny G's smooth jazz, creating a heavenly atmosphere
And my denim tailored, me and Action rapping
I have my denim clothing custom-fitted, and I collaborate with Action Bronson in the rap industry
I'll be fucking with the fader, sipping mind eraser
I manipulate the DJ's fader during performances and consume beverages known for their strong effects on the mind
Actually, we rapping for the fuck of it
We engage in rap solely for the enjoyment and thrill of it, without any ulterior motive
Taking money from you, gonna smack you out in public
I am skilled at persuading others to give me their money, and I am not afraid to resort to violence if necessary
We the republican government, abundance of substance
We are akin to a ruling political party, exerting influence and power, and we possess a large quantity of various substances
Having consumption to fuck a bitch
We partake in substance use to enhance sexual experiences
You're Banana Republic fit, go suck a dick
Your fashion style is generic and unremarkable, so go engage in a degrading act
And your bitch looking like Cousin Itt, the ugliest
Your female companion is extremely unattractive, resembling the fictional character Cousin Itt
I said it must be the drugs that got us thinking crazy shit
The effects of drugs are altering our perception and leading us to have irrational thoughts
Groupie bitches wild enough to suck a baby's dick
The female admirers are so desperate for attention that they would engage in inappropriate and disturbing actions
Cadillacs is gettin' whipped a hundred eighty fifth
Luxury cars are being driven recklessly at high speeds
Just for that sizzle, gore-tex in case of drizzle
The flashy appearance and materialistic possessions are purely for show, and we are prepared for any unfavorable circumstances
Looking up into the clouds where the angels sit
We gaze upward, hoping for guidance or protection from celestial beings
They looking down, keeping watch 'til I'm dead
The angels are observing me, providing vigilance until my death
So how'd I get this red dot on my head?
I am questioning how I ended up in a dangerous or threatening situation
Yo, I don't perform unless the money's in my pocket first
I refuse to give a live performance unless I receive payment upfront
After rapping take my people out for octopus
Following a rap session, I treat my friends to a meal featuring octopus as a delicacy
We all deserve a dedication to the fandom
We, as artists, owe our fans a heartfelt dedication for their unwavering support
Hold your hand out for nothing if you claim to be my man, damn
If you consider yourself my friend, you shouldn't expect to receive anything without offering something in return
You see me peeling off a whip like when your mother strip
You witness me swiftly leaving in a luxurious car, much like how your mother undresses seductively
Blow the dice, roll them shits, hit another trip
I take risks and engage in unpredictable behavior, leading to unexpected experiences
Shit, I'm on some shit
I am currently under the influence of drugs or engaging in reckless behavior
Hand's fucking hotter than a leather in the six in the summertime
My hands are incredibly busy and productive, as if they are hotter than leather on a car's steering wheel during a scorching summer
Understand I'm only rhyming for this son of mine
I rap and create music solely for the betterment of my child's future
And so my daughter can be a lawyer and reap the spoils
I strive to provide financial success for my daughter, enabling her to pursue a career in law and enjoy the benefits that come with it
We ate the tuna, it's suede puma, my look is Jay Buhner
We indulged in luxurious meals, I wear stylish Puma shoes made of suede material, and my appearance resembles Jay Buhner, a former baseball player
Dawggie cause some of us just age sooner
My friend, some of us experience the effects of aging earlier in life
I'm still twisted, rocking lizards from a strange river
I remain mentally distorted and wear high-end designer clothing, symbolized by 'lizards', that I obtained from unconventional means
Forbidden jungle in the joint paper, point shaver
I engage in illicit activities, such as using marijuana wrapped in rolling papers, and I am involved in gambling with the intention of manipulating the outcome
Check the bio, I fixed the game between Kentucky and Miami of Ohio
Take a look at my personal history, I orchestrated a rigged match between the University of Kentucky and Miami University of Ohio
I been wild
I have been living a reckless and unpredictable lifestyle
Yo I'm a 635, dip or fly motherfucker
I am a high-performance vehicle, capable of smoothly maneuvering or rapidly ascending
Leather to the foot, horses I lead them to the brook
I wear premium leather shoes, taking control and guiding powerful horses to a watering hole
If you locked, then keep the chisel in the book
If you are incarcerated, it is best to keep any tools for escape hidden in a book
I see a lion in the mirror when I look
When I look at my reflection, I see a confident and powerful figure, like a lion
Look, I lose money but I make it back
I may experience financial losses, but I always manage to recover and regain my wealth
I keep it true and ain't no motherfucking faking that
I remain authentic and genuine, refusing to fake any aspect of my character
I get a fade and then I fade to black
I receive a fresh haircut and then retreat into darkness or obscurity
Bet on the Razorbacks, I hold the multi-colored flavored gat
I place wagers on the University of Arkansas athletic teams, and I possess a uniquely designed and flavored firearm
Blat
The sound effect of a gunshot
You was Easy Mac with the cheesy raps
You used to be a rapper with simplistic and unoriginal lyrics
Who the fuck is Mac Miller?
I am questioning the relevance and importance of Mac Miller as an artist
This name say 'crack dealing trap nigga
My current persona suggests that I am involved in the drug trade and come from a rough background
Slash cap peeler, back with a black stripper
In addition to my questionable activities, I am also associated with violence and a seductive woman
Ass thicker than a snack wrap snicker
The woman's buttocks are voluptuous and more substantial than a snack food wrapper
Too fat to snap zippers
Her body is larger than average, making it difficult to close clothing zippers
And half is what I'll do to Mac Miller
I will harm or intimidate Mac Miller to a significant extent
Now my minds first track figured
My thoughts and intentions are focused on this initial idea or plan
A nigga who treats his yak richer than elixer
I prioritize and value my alcoholic beverage (liquor) more than any other substance
Taps slicker than past tiller
My technique and style on the microphone are smoother and more polished than other artists
Goes around the room like his cats get finna
I move and navigate within a space with confidence and ease, similar to how a cat explores its environment
Oh you Mac Miller?
Oh, so you're Mac Miller?
The fact's filtered in the snapped picture
The truth or reality is reflected in the captured image
My man Jack ripped over Google like Jack the Ripper
My friend Jack received extensive media coverage, similar to the infamous Jack the Ripper, after an incident involving Google
Yoohoo, I'm finna murder this brunette bitch
Hey, I am about to violently assault or kill this dark-haired woman
Get pumped like a flat fixed to become a flat fixture
I become energized or excited, like a tire being inflated, in order to establish myself as a permanent presence
A rap figure to look like you hacked Twitter
I am an influential figure in the world of rap, with a similar appearance and style to someone who successfully hacked Twitter
I'll show you Beastie Boy
I will exhibit my talent and skill, comparable to the Beastie Boys' impact in the music industry
You can't match your killer with that wigger
You cannot compete with me, as your style and persona are inauthentic and borrowed from another culture
I'd rather attack Tigger or Jack Triller
I would prefer to engage in a conflict or confrontation with a fictional character like Tigger or a comedian like Jack Triller
He got track fillers for a album
He includes mediocre songs on his album to fill space
If he had Jigga on an ad-sticker
If he managed to feature Jay-Z on a promotional sticker or advertisement
Wouldn't go cat litter where I'm from
They wouldn't survive or succeed in the environment I come from
Malcolm, I knock the thoughts off your balcony
Malcolm, I disrupt or challenge your intellectual ideas or perspectives
King, you're from a home of funny bones
King, your hometown is known for its comedic talent or humorous culture
Not like quite the one I've known
However, it's not comparable to the unique humor that I am familiar with
You look like, before you punched in flows
You appear as if you were physically beaten or bruised before entering the world of rap
You were struckin' blows, bloody nose for your honey row
You endured physical altercations and suffered a bloody nose as a result of protecting your love interest
In the lunchroom gettin' yo money stole
You were in a vulnerable position, having your lunch money stolen by others
You're a bully's Best Day Ever
You personify the ideal target or victim for a bully, making their day exceptionally enjoyable
With them Nike's on your feet
Wearing Nike shoes
Coming through Blue Slide Park
Arriving or making an appearance at Blue Slide Park (a reference to Mac Miller's album of the same name)
I'm gon' rob this chump
I am going to deceive or exploit this fool
On a party on Fifth Ave like he Donald Trump
At a party or event on Fifth Avenue, similar to how Donald Trump would attend such gatherings
Nigga give me that shit
Hey, give me that possession or item
I liked you better when you was Easy Mac
I preferred your music when you had a simpler and less polished sound
With the cheesy raps
When you had basic and unoriginal lyrics
Who the fuck is Mac Miller?
Again, I am questioning the relevance and importance of Mac Miller as an artist
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Malcolm James McCormick, Susan Lynn Hoover-Latimer, Ariyan Arslani, Andrew Gordon Latimer, John Joseph Lucks, Alan Maman, SUSAN LYNN HOOVER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jorge Aguirre
[Verse 1: Mac Miller]
Think I can see a fucking halo
About to meet my maker
Brought a double cup of Drano
Some Soda for the flavor uncontrollable behavior
With some psychopathic tendencies
Lonely as your neighbors with the bitches, he got special needs
Word to my denim fiends, I'm Kennedy on ecstasy
My flavor from the nature, need an acre for my recipe
They got my soul, but I don't let them take the rest of me
My melody, a little like Kenny G's, it's heavenly
And my denim tailored, me and Action rapping
I'll be fucking with the fader, sipping mind eraser
Actually, we rapping for the fuck of it
Taking money from you, gonna smack you out in public
We the republican government, abundance of substance
Having consumption to fuck a bitch
You're Banana Republic fit, go suck a dick
And your bitch looking like Cousin It, the ugliest
[Hook: Action Bronson]
I said it must be the drugs that got us thinking crazy shit
Groupie bitches wild enough to suck a baby's dick
Cadillacs is gettin' whipped a hundred eighty fifth
Just for that sizzle, gore-tex in case of drizzle
[Mac Miller]
I said it must be the drugs that got us thinking crazy shit
Looking up into the clouds where the angels sit
They looking down, keeping watch 'til I'm dead
So how'd I get this red dot on my head?
[Verse 2: Action Bronson]
Yo, I don't perform unless the money's in my pocket first
After rapping take my people out for octopus
We all deserve a dedication to the fandom
Hold your hand out for nothing if you claim to be my man, damn
You see me peeling off a whip like when your mother strip
Blow the dice, roll them chips, hit another trip
Shit, I'm on some shit
Hand's fucking hotter than a leather in the six in the summertime
Understand I'm only rhyming for this son of mine
And so my daughter can be a lawyer and reap the spoils
We ate the tuna, it's suede puma, my look is Jay Buhner
Dawggie cause some of us just age sooner
I'm still twisted, rocking lizards from a strange river
Forbidden jungle in the joint paper, point shaver
Check the bio, I fixed the game between Kentucky and Miami of Ohio
I been wild
[Hook]
[Verse 3: Mac Miller]
Bitch I'm nodding off, I'm hot as wasabi sauce
And constantly giving y'all a bit of this ambiance
I was a minor, chasing after vagina
None of my friends were fake, but none of
My clothes designer
Went from posted on stoops to smoking on roofs
I came from that basement now look at this view
Making this money, blowing it all
Fuck what you did, just show me results
[Verse 4: Action Bronson]
Yo I'm a 635 dipper, fly motherfucker
Leather to the foot, horses I lead them to the brook
If you locked, then keep the chisel in the book
I see a lion in the mirror when I look
Look, I lose money but I make it back
I keep it true and ain't no motherfucking faking that
I get a fade and then I fade to black
Bet on the Razorbacks, I hold the multi-colored flavored gat
Blat
[Refrain]
I said it must be the drugs
I said it must be the drugs
I said it must be the drugs
I said it must be the drugs
I said it must be the drugs
I said it must be the drugs
I said it must be the drugs
I said it must be the drugs
I said it must be the drugs
[Outro: Loaded Lux]
You was Easy Mac with the cheesy raps
Who the fuck is Mac Miller?
This name say "crack dealing trap nigga
Slash cap peeler, back with a black stripper
Ass thicker than a snack wrap snicker
Too fat to snap zippers"
And half is what I'll do to Mac Miller
Now my minds first track figured
A nigga who treats his yak richer than elixir
Taps liquor the pass till it
Goes around the room like his casket finna
Oh you Mac Miller?
The fact's filtered in the snapped picture
My man Jack ripped over Google like Jack the Ripper
Yoohoo, I'm finna murder this brunette bitch
Get pumped like a flat fixed to become a flat fixture
A rap figure to look like you hacked Twitter
I'll show you Beastie Boy
You can't match your killer with that wigger
I'd rather attack Tigger or Jack Thriller
He got track fillers for a album
If he had Jigga on an ad-sticker
Wouldn't go cat litter where I'm from
Malcolm, I knock the thoughts off your balcony
King, you're from a home of funny bones
Not like quite the one I've known
You look like, before you punched in flows
You were strucking blows, bloody nose for your honey rolls
In the lunchroom gettin' yo money stole
You're a bully's Best Day Ever
With those Nike's on your feet
Coming through Blue Slide Park
I'm gon' rob this chump
On a party on Fifth Ave like he Donald Trump
Nigga give me that shit
I liked you better when you was Easy Mac
With the cheesy raps
Who the fuck is Mac Miller?
HMBRICH89
Gonna admit this is the most slept on album of '13.
Cole Lawrence
not even lyin man
Tyler Sauls
Facts this is a classic I came back to it today
Sergio Munoz
He went from blue side park to this in like 2 years, how? Lmao
Smokey One
Rip mac
Gabriel L.
@Sergio Munoz it must be the drugs
Sean O.
Not a big Mac Miller fan, but he murders this shit, then action bronson comes through and makes sure there's no survivors ...so dope.
Brendzz
Dude was a lyrical beast and great human being Rest in Paradise Mac I know you’re in paradise now.
Israel Duarte
@Meatwad hope you doing well man. as a mac miller fan i know u feeling some type of way about this comment, shows u have some deeper issues.
Meatwad
@Israel Duarte damn don't even know what I commented but hope you're doing good as well. 👍