Mac Miller “Circles” vinyl is his first posthumous album which reflects his emotions before his untimely passing. On this LP, he says goodbye to his family, friends, and fans. Along the way, a plan for a trilogy comes to light.
Malcolm James McCormick was born on January 19, 1992, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. At an early age, he became surrounded by instruments such as the piano and the guitar. Therefore, he dreamt of becoming a singer.
However, that changed once he discovered Hip-Hop, a genre about competitiveness and dedication, so, he knew he had to fully commit to becoming a rapper. But how do you succeed when you are not even signed to a label?
Well, he took the “50 Cent approach” and began flooding his high school with mixtapes such as “But My Mackin’ Ain’t Easy” (2007), “The Jukebox: Prelude to Class Clown” (2009), “The High Life” (2009), “K.I.D.S.” (2010) and “Best Day Ever” (2011).
Eventually, all that buzz paid off, and his name started to ringbells beyond the school premises. Hence, this opened the door for his major debut “Blue Side Park” (2011) and follow-ups “Watching Movies with the Sound Off” (2013) and “GO:OD AM” (2015).
On “The Divine Feminine” (2016), Mac used it as an open experiment to fuse rap with jazz. But more importantly, he became vulnerable singing about love. For his next endeavor, Miller flew to Hawaii, where he recorded two materials.
The first one called “Swimming,” was released in August 2018. Shockingly, on September 7, 2018, Mac Miller passed away and the second project was shelved. Finally, on January 17, 2020, his family released “Circles.”
Mac Miller “Circles” vinyl
The LP starts with a melancholic sound that makes its presence in its entirety. However, “Blue World” switches to a short-vivid uplifting tempo before cuts such as “Good News,” “Everybody,” and “Woods” resume the nostalgic feel.
Moreover, “Hand Me Down,” “That’s On Me,” and “Surf” bring to light a beautiful guitar that enriches the sound overall. “Once a Day” resonates with the open track and “Right” leaves fans eagerly asking for more.
Producer Jon Brion revealed Malcolm had a vision for a trilogy. Swimming in Circles would culminate with a full Hip-Hop-driven album. Sadly, the final piece of the puzzle will only exist in James’ mind.
Whereas other artists hide their addictions, Miller openly talked about his drug habits and depression, similar to Juice WRLD. Truth is, he never felt comfortable in rehab. Thus, music was his therapeutic outlet to cope with pain.
Rest in Peace Malcolm. An artist at the pinnacle of his career with so much more to live alongside his family, friends, and fans. He was only 26 years old.
Enjoy his last live performance and listen to Mac Miller “Circles” vinyl in the link below.
