Circles by Mac Miller The hip-hop artist’s posthumous album dropped on January 17 words Tai Ali
Mac Miller’s death in 2018 sent shockwaves throughout the entire rap and music industry. Before his accidental overdose at age 26, he collaborated and befriended some of this generations’ greatest artists like Kendrick Lamar, Ariana Grande, and Lil Wayne. Many artists including J. Cole, G-Eazy, Anderson Paak, Halsey, and various others paid tribute in concert and on Twitter for the Pittsburgh native. Everyone who worked with him concluded his friendship and talent were genuine. From his first studio album, Blue Slide Park, to Circles, Miller’s musical growth was evident. He went from a 19 year-old kid making music for his age demographic, to a 26 year-old musical legend with an everlasting legacy. Miller’s family announced the posthumous album one week prior to its release and shared a track, "Good News," on all streaming platforms.
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Circles is meant to be a companion to his 2018 album, Swimming. On Swimming, Miller provides a perfect mixture of rapping and occasional singing, professing his mental state and heartbreak, following his split with Ariana Grande.
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