Mac Miller
Pittsburgh rapper and producer who grew from party raps to some of the most honest, musical albums of his generation.
Who is Mac Miller?
Mac Miller (Malcolm McCormick) was a rapper, singer and producer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He died in 2018, at 26.
Known for
His debut Blue Slide Park (2011) was the first independently distributed album to reach number one on the Billboard 200 since 1995. Later albums like Watching Movies with the Sound Off, Swimming (2018) and the posthumous Circles (2020) showed huge growth. He also produced under the name Larry Fisherman.
Style
From carefree frat-rap to jazzy, introspective songs about addiction, mental health and love. He sang more and more and loved working with live musicians like Thundercat.
Impact
Mac Miller is remembered as an artist who kept growing in public, and his openness about his struggles still resonates with many young listeners.
Influences
- OutKast
- Nas
- Big L
