Mac Miller dead at 26

[58-4ever]

https://people.com/music/mac-miller-dead-apparent-overdose/

Sad deal. I know most of you will say "I'm too cool to know who that is"...

[The Franchise]

That's crazy.

[ROYC75]

https://people.com/music/mac-miller-dead-apparent-overdose/

Sad deal. I know most of you will say "I'm too cool to know who that is"...

WHO?

[58-4ever]

WHO?

here is the first "I am too cool to know who"... why even post this?

[58-4ever]

That's crazy.

Sad, really.. I mean, you don't get Ariana Grande, but I'm sure you can get several 10s throughout the land...

[kccrow]

Actually had to Google who the fuck he was...

[bigjosh]

Damn, Eminem and machine gun Kelly going so hard other white rappers are dying.

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[ModSocks]

Damn, Eminem and machine gun Kelly going so hard other white rappers are dying.

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LMAO

[ModSocks]

But seriously though....dafuq?

[sedated]

Sad deal. I know most of you will say "I'm too cool to know who that is"...

If it happened after 1995, it's just silly kid stuff.

[FAX]

Damn, I thought he'd gotten his act together drug-wise. This is very sad.

To All Interested Planeteers:

If you can find his "Tiny Desk" performance of the song, "2009", it's well worth a listen ... an intriguing combination of strings, jazz, and "rap".

FAX

[Reerun_KC]

?

[iDeaL]

This dudes music definitely helped me get thru some low points in my life... I'm shook. Don't know what to say. TBH i saw this coming after the whole ordeal with Arianna Grande... RIP Mac.

[Reerun_KC]

Return of the Mac?

[Prison Bitch]

RIP whoever u are

[MahiMike]

A dead rapper? That's a good start.

[FAX]

Okay ... does anyone have a link to the Tiny Desk performance of "2009"? (I can't find a discreet version.)

If so, could you share it? There are a lot of Planeteers who would enjoy that, I'm certain.

FAX

[FAX]

A dead rapper? That's a good start.

He actually had taste, Mr. MahiMike. Unique guy.

FAX

[58-4ever]

Damn, I thought he'd gotten his act together drug-wise. This is very sad.

To All Interested Planeteers:

If you can find his "Tiny Desk" performance of the song, "2009", it's well worth a listen ... an intriguing combination of strings, jazz, and "rap".

FAX

Or “Best Day Ever” on YouTube around the same time

[58-4ever]

A dead rapper? That's a good start.

Whoa! Talk about a modification of a super racist joke...

[58-4ever]

He actually had taste, Mr. MahiMike. Unique guy.

FAX

Agree. Flow and substance to his lyrics (mostly)

[The Franchise]

Okay ... does anyone have a link to the Tiny Desk performance of "2009"? (I can't find a discreet version.)

If so, could you share it? There are a lot of Planeteers who would enjoy that, I'm certain.

FAX

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[The Franchise]

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[FAX]

Thanks, Mr. The Pest.

"2009" begins at 11:40 (or so). (Referring to Post #22 in this post parade.)

A very intriguing piece of work that I wish I'd written. The poetry is significant (IMHO).

FAX

[ModSocks]

September: The month of the white rapper.

[Iconic]

Feels like it was just yesterday when I was jamming to Nikes On My Feet. It's a shame man, people just don't take mental health very seriously in this country, or really anywhere especially when you're a man.

[Rain Man]

A rapper, eh?

I guess it's worse than a terrorist dying.

[eDave]

Hardly worthy of a RIP thread.

[MMXcalibur]

I'm not trying to be cool.
I legitimately don't know who Mac Miller is.
After Googling him, I still don't know who he is.

EDIT: RIP in any case. Sounds like he had a decent following.

[Fish]

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Man, I don't know. When he holds that note for 3-4 seconds in the first song it honestly makes me cringe. And he's off beat at times. He looks like he's about 25 bong hits into his day. His eyes never open enough to expose his pupils. Not once.

[ROYC75]

here is the first "I am too cool to know who"... why even post this?

I don't know, why did you ?

[58-4ever]

Man, I don't know. When he holds that note for 3-4 seconds in the first song it honestly makes me cringe. And he's off beat at times. He looks like he's about 25 bong hits into his day. His eyes never open enough to expose his pupils. Not once.

Watch the 2nd video

[MTG#10]

The only "Mac" white rapper with talent is Mac Lethal.

Seriously though, I think I've heard of him but not sure...based on the videos posted I can see how some might enjoy him but not at all my cup of tea.

[-King-]

Damn that sucks. The experimental rap he's been doing lately has been really interesting and I was just listening to Watching Movies With The Sound Off a few days. RIP
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[srvy]

Well I suspect this was Mac Millers worst day ever.

RIP

[Rain Man]

Man, I don't know. When he holds that note for 3-4 seconds in the first song it honestly makes me cringe. And he's off beat at times. He looks like he's about 25 bong hits into his day. His eyes never open enough to expose his pupils. Not once.

Holy cow. I don't wish to speak ill of the dead, but any sound out of his mouth for more than a half beat wandered off key. Was he seriously considered a legitimate performer? And if so, why?

[TLO]

The only "Mac" white rapper with talent is Mac Lethal.

Seriously though, I think I've heard of him but not sure...based on the videos posted I can see how some might enjoy him but not at all my cup of tea.

I read "Mac" ant first and was terrified that it was Mac Lethal.

Very sad news

[FAX]

Art is subjective and of all the genres, music is probably the most subjective.

I accept that. No problem. But this is all I'd ask, before you hate on the dude, listen to "2009". I think it's found at 11:40 (or so) in the video included on post #22. It's a very unusual and worthy piece of work, IMO.

FAX

[vailpass]

Apparently he used to knock boots with that spinner who got her side boob squeezed by Pastor Feely at Aretha’s funeral. He couldn’t have been all bad. RIP.

[COchief]

Jesus Christ, his lyrics may have offered some depth but he literally looks and sounds retarded. WTF, this is a "star" in 2018? I watched both videos in full FYI, this shit is garbage.

As a person RIP and I certainly understand anyone who can no longer deal with the world around us at this point, the centric viewpoint and absolute selfishness and lack of any consideration outside of anyone's own personal experience is sickening.

[ROYC75]

Well I suspect this was Mac Millers worst day ever.

RIP

If not, has to be Top 5.:hmmm:

[58-4ever]

The only "Mac" white rapper with talent is Mac Lethal.

Seriously though, I think I've heard of him but not sure...based on the videos posted I can see how some might enjoy him but not at all my cup of tea.

I like Mac Lethal but he doesn’t really hold a candle

[hometeam]

yep saw that this afternoon..

just listened to Donald Trump in my truck on the way to work this morning

[COchief]

For anyone else that is trying to draw any connection between this "celeb" and why, the trump song is his best work by a mile if you are going to torture yourself with his "art".

Again RIP to the human, but for the love of christ this shit is garbage!

[-King-]

For anyone else that is trying to draw any connection between this "celeb" and why, the trump song is his best work by a mile if you are going to torture yourself with his "art".

No it's not.
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[COchief]

No it's not.
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Please educate me then? I have listened to 4 songs now including everything in this thread, point me towards the "talent"?

[Buehler445]

26 is too young. No matter who it is.

[Chief Roundup]

I had to google him to see who he was. As soon as I seen rapper I knew why I didn't know who he was. 95% of rap sucks.

[notorious]

That just about raps it up.

[-King-]

Please educate me then? I have listened to 4 songs now including everything in this thread, point me towards the "talent"?

Wow 4 whole songs?!?
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[staylor26]

September: The month of the white rapper.

LMAO

[Rain Man]

Probably the only good thing about the Scott Pioli era is that you didn't have to worry about these guys being in stairwells.

[KCUnited]

I’m new to heroin hop, but I kind of dig it. RIP.

[Eleazar]

He screwed up that 27 club thing, didn't he

[srvy]

On a side note Rapper Post Malones had a bad couple of weeks. Now he crashed his Rolls. They say the third is the charm.
Watch your cornhole bud!
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[R8RFAN]

Another Doper taking the Room Temperature Challenge

[rabblerouser]

Damn. I hate drugs.

[MTG#10]

I like Mac Lethal but he doesn’t really hold a candle

ROFL

Seriously?

Ok

[MTG#10]

Art is subjective and of all the genres, music is probably the most subjective.

I accept that. No problem. But this is all I'd ask, before you hate on the dude, listen to "2009". I think it's found at 11:40 (or so) in the video included on post #22. It's a very unusual and worthy piece of work, IMO.

FAX

I did based on your previous recommendation...it was awful...honestly one of the worst things I've ever heard. To each their own I guess.

[iDeaL]

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[rabblerouser]

OK guys, I get it if it's not your cup of tea, but I'm a MUSIC fan, and I find stuff in just about every genre (except nü-cuntry) to enjoy.

Mac Miller was interesting - not your average mumble rapper, guy had vision, something to say, and a cleverly unique style about him when he said it.

If you don't know who he is, look him up. And if you don't like it, go on about your day, please.

I really, really, REALLY don't like drugs.

[rabblerouser]

Art is subjective and of all the genres, music is probably the most subjective.

I accept that. No problem. But this is all I'd ask, before you hate on the dude, listen to "2009". I think it's found at 11:40 (or so) in the video included on post #22. It's a very unusual and worthy piece of work, IMO.

FAX
I STAND WITH THE FAX.

rab

[MTG#10]

I really, really, REALLY don't like drugs.

So you're blaming an inanimate object for his dumbassery? And is praising him for being better than mumble rap really a compliment? My dog's bowel movements are more impressive than mumble rap.

[iDeaL]

So you're blaming an inanimate object for his dumbassery? And is praising him for being better than mumble rap really a compliment? My dog's bowel movements are more impressive than mumble rap.

Would you the fuck up already? Just forget it and move on from this thread if you don't like it. Some people do. I bet I'd think most of the things you like are dog shit too. Dude's art had an impact on many people's lives including mine. He is a human being, a son, a brother, a friend, and was actually a good person. Sometimes people struggle with mental health issues and addiction. You don't have to understand it.

[rabblerouser]

So you're blaming an inanimate object for his dumbassery? And is praising him for being better than mumble rap really a compliment? My dog's bowel movements are more impressive than mumble rap.

Obviously, you missed the entire point of my post.

[1COOLDOG]

The way he look...loaded with tats and skinny as a rail...it's just as likely he OD'd on tattoo ink.

[BigCatDaddy]

I always loved "Its Hard To Be Humble".

[rabblerouser]

Jesus, it's like I'm back in Jr High, with all the dumbest, lowest rent redneck dipshits with doubledigit IQs who 'set the curve'

[Coochie liquor]

People knew who this guy is, but nobody’s heard of Vybz Kartel... got it!

[FAX]

I did based on your previous recommendation...it was awful...honestly one of the worst things I've ever heard. To each their own I guess.

Did i say 11:40? I meant 21:40.

(LOL ... just a little Planet humor, there, Mr. MTG#10.)

There are tons of people who do don't like stuff I like. Heck, I even like Celene Dion's song "Ashes" from Deadpool 2 which many of my compadres think is overproduced crap (which it probably is, in all honesty). I also like Alfie Boe's version of "Bring Him Home" the best, Ginger Baker's drumming, Miles Davis' smooth jazz, some "pop" (not a ton), a whole lot of rock of all sorts, and a few country songs. In my entire life so far, I've liked maybe 2 "rap" songs and "2009" is one of them.

Mostly (I suppose if I were to analyze my playlists), I guess I don't conflate wallpaper as art. Most of the time (like in the case of "2009"), there is some unique fusion of genres or exploration that affects my sensibilities in a positive way. The effect of combining a string quartet, jazz motifs, and rap lyrics caught me off-guard and it stuck.

Still, it isn't a 1-size-fits-all world, nor would I probably enjoy that world very much if it was. Thanks for taking my word on it ... even if it didn't work out.

FAX

[GloryDayz]

http://www.macforbeginners.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/broken-mac.jpg

[Fish]

Thanks, Mr. The Pest.

"2009" begins at 11:40 (or so). (Referring to Post #22 in this post parade.)

A very intriguing piece of work that I wish I'd written. The poetry is significant (IMHO).

FAX

OK, that was much better for sure. But still, it grates on me how the rhythm of his actual rapping doesn't sync well with the beat of the rest of the band. Like at the point 16:16 in that song, I thought he almost forgot the words or something it was so noticeable. The rest of the band is playing so beautifully, and he's just doing his own thing to his own beat. It comes off like he's too messed up to perform properly.

[rabblerouser]

People knew who this guy is, but nobody’s heard of Vybz Kartel... got it!

I know who Vybz Kartel is.

You ever do any Guru''s Jazzmatazz, or Kid Cuddi?

Atmosphere?

How about Mickey Avalon.

[MTG#10]

Would you the **** up already? Just forget it and move on from this thread if you don't like it. Some people do. I bet I'd think most of the things you like are dog shit too. Dude's art had an impact on many people's lives including mine. He is a human being, a son, a brother, a friend, and was actually a good person. Sometimes people struggle with mental health issues and addiction. You don't have to understand it.

Meh, fuck off...no sympathy for junkies...especially junkies who OD. Darwinism at its finest.

[rabblerouser]

Meh, **** off...no sympathy for junkies...especially junkies who OD. Darwinism at its finest.

Wow. You're enlightened.

No, really.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

I prefer Country Mac

[rabblerouser]

I prefer Country Mac

I love Mac & Cheese, but I can't eat that shit anymore.

[rocknrolla]

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Never heard of the guy, but damn I'm impressed. That is a true shame, his band is so unique. Day late, dollar short. Story of my life. Thank you Pest.

[Easy 6]

Didnt know the first thing about him until this thread made me google it

He somehow lost Ariana Grande to O talent hack, Pete Davidson

It'd be enough to drive anyone over the edge

[notorious]

The band is fantastic. I could listen to just their instrumentals and LOVE it.


His lyrics are fine, but he is an atrocious performer. Just one man’s opinion, not slamming the guy, but damn.

[jjjayb]

Art is subjective and of all the genres, music is probably the most subjective.

I accept that. No problem. But this is all I'd ask, before you hate on the dude, listen to "2009". I think it's found at 11:40 (or so) in the video included on post #22. It's a very unusual and worthy piece of work, IMO.

FAX

It sounded great! Until he opened his mouth.

[COchief]

Wow 4 whole songs?!?
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I was asking for you to educate me on his supposed genius, so please provide and I will absolutely acquiesce if proven wrong. I clearly and emphatically stated I would love to be proven wrong. His music is garbage regardless of the end result. Please, prove me wrong...

Lifetime fan of #eazytupacbiggie

Please (again) show me what I am missing in this mumble rap bullshit of his. Death does not guarantee greatness homie, talent does.

[Strongside]

Sucks.

[notorious]

It sounded great! Until he opened his mouth.

Bingo.

[COchief]

The two biggest lies of the 20th century: Mac has talent. Chiefs could win a SB against all odds (aka NFL gambling machine).

[FAX]

It sounded great! Until he opened his mouth.

LOL I know how you feel, Mr. jjjayb.

Even though I don't expect others to join me in sympatheia, here's how it strikes me (from a musical appreciation perspective, anyhow).

I get the fact that Mac has a crap voice. It's weak, his intonation sucks ass, and his tempo is all over the damn place. The band, however, is solid and tight and talented as hell.

Then I remember that Mac wrote this stuff. Since he's the writer, he can perform it however he chooses and, as an observer, I can either choose to see past his limitations or not.

Personally, I can see past them ... in limited servings. I could not and have not listened to a full album of Mac Miller. It is not pleasing to my ear. That one song though (2009) is, IMHO, remarkable.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

FAX

[srvy]

Never heard of the guy, but damn I'm impressed. That is a true shame, his band is so unique. Day late, dollar short. Story of my life. Thank you Pest.

The band is really good and I really like any music but rap but hey I am at that age where kids on my lawn get me riled.

[SAUTO]

LOL I know how you feel, Mr. jjjayb.

Even though I don't expect others to join me in sympatheia, here's how it strikes me (from a musical appreciation perspective, anyhow).

I get the fact that Mac has a crap voice. It's weak, his intonation sucks ass, and his tempo is all over the damn place. The band, however, is solid and tight and talented as hell.

Then I remember that Mac wrote this stuff. Since he's the writer, he can perform it however he chooses and, as an observer, I can either choose to see past his limitations or not.

Personally, I can see past them ... in limited servings. I could not and have not listened to a full album of Mac Miller. It is not pleasing to my ear. That one song though (2009) is, IMHO, remarkable.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

FAX
Great explanation.

Almost explained my feelings to a T

[rabblerouser]

I get that musical taste is entirely subjective and absolutely subject to an endless examination on an intellectual level. However, this douche at most if he is lyrically gifted is extremely limited in his end product. I am shocked that an advanced mind is stimulated by this utter tripe, seriously what are you taking from this simpleton's thoughts and ideas that you deem so profound. He is,undoubtedly and emphatically, a talent-less moron.

Feel free to amicably defend your position to the contrary, again I ask...please show me the talent...
The talent is in the wordplay.

Bob Dylan was not viewed as a 'great singer'; it was all about his inflection, the wordplay and how he strung those words together that formed these tapestries...

Don't get me wrong - I'm not comparing Mac Miller to Bob Dylan, but there IS some symmetry there.

Neil Young, Jerry Garcia, Mark E. Smith...

All of them had a 'different' way of working around the limitations of their voice, and by doing so, transcending those limitations...

Mac Miller was like that - that limitaton in his voice is what made it so 'human', so 'everyman', so 'REAL'...and THAT is the symmetry between all of those artists I mentioned.

Besides, music is about feelings. I like music that makes me feel. Usually, the grittier and rougher around the edges, the more appealing I find it. Polished 'perfect' music isn't for me.

[BigCatDaddy]

Jesus, it's like I'm back in Jr High, with all the dumbest, lowest rent redneck dipshits with doubledigit IQs who 'set the curve'

Or at the DNC.

[BigRichard]

LOL I know how you feel, Mr. jjjayb.

Even though I don't expect others to join me in sympatheia, here's how it strikes me (from a musical appreciation perspective, anyhow).

I get the fact that Mac has a crap voice. It's weak, his intonation sucks ass, and his tempo is all over the damn place. The band, however, is solid and tight and talented as hell.

Then I remember that Mac wrote this stuff. Since he's the writer, he can perform it however he chooses and, as an observer, I can either choose to see past his limitations or not.

Personally, I can see past them ... in limited servings. I could not and have not listened to a full album of Mac Miller. It is not pleasing to my ear. That one song though (2009) is, IMHO, remarkable.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

FAX

I don't want to risk running FAX off again so yeah, loved every second of that song. It was the best ever.

[rabblerouser]

Or at the DNC.

Same exact thing I just described?

[notorious]

That band.....that’s some good stuff!

Does anyone have suggestions on something similar?

[rabblerouser]

I don't want to risk running FAX off again so yeah, loved every second of that song. It was the best ever.

YOU ARE NOT CAPABLE OF RUNNING OFF FAX THE MUSICALLY INCLINED.

(But glad you dug the Mac Miller! ;))

[Molitoth]

Probably the only good thing about the Scott Pioli era is that you didn't have to worry about these guys being in stairwells.

Under rated post. ROFL

[Bufkin]

Just listened to the song posted on the 2nd page. This guy’s death rattle had to have been wayyyyy more pleasing than that abomination.

[notorious]

The talent is in the wordplay.

Bob Dylan was not viewed as a 'great singer'; it was all about his inflection, the wordplay and how he strung those words together that formed these tapestries...

Don't get me wrong - I'm not comparing Mac Miller to Bob Dylan, but there IS some symmetry there.

Neil Young, Jerry Garcia, Mark E. Smith...

All of them had a 'different' way of working around the limitations of their voice, and by doing so, transcending those limitations...

Mac Miller was like that - that limitaton in his voice is what made it so 'human', so 'everyman', so 'REAL'...and THAT is the symmetry between all of those artists I mentioned.

Besides, music is about feelings. I like music that makes me feel. Usually, the grittier and rougher around the edges, the more appealing I find it. Polished 'perfect' music isn't for me.

Put some real talent on the mic and you have something generationally special.

[rabblerouser]

That band.....that’s some good stuff!

Does anyone have suggestions on something similar?

The Meters/Funky Meters, The Roots, Guru's Jazzamatazz, Richard Groove Holmes, Jimmy Smith, Grant Green, and, in a 'fractured fairy tale' kind of way, Beastie Boys when they play their instruments.

[Bufkin]

“In May 2018, Miller was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and hit and run after allegedly crashing into and knocking down a power pole and fleeing the scene with two passengers. Police arrived at the scene, ran Miller's license plate number, and obtained his address. Miller confessed to the crash when police arrived at his home. Miller was taken into custody and released on $15,000 bail.”

We lost us a good’n!

[notorious]

The Meters/Funky Meters, The Roots, Guru's Jazzamatazz, Richard Groove Holmes, Jimmy Smith, Grant Green, and, in a 'fractured fairy tale' kind of way, Beastie Boys when they play their instruments.

Thanks!

[rabblerouser]

Put some real talent on the mic and you have something generationally special.

I dig it, and that's what matters to me.

[notorious]

I dig it, and that's what matters to me.

Absolutely.

[rabblerouser]

Thanks!

You're welcome!

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Never was a fan. Went from a cornball rapper to a wannabe soundcloud rapper. All his music sucks. 2009....terrible.

[notorious]

You're welcome!

Just ran into Al Green while digging in the rabbit hole....

[sully1983]

So freaking sad . RIP He gave us the bop called "Donald Trump" waaay back in the day in 2011 . That was my joint for the longest time.

I'll pour some Miller High Life out on the pavement in his honor tonight.

[FAX]

I get that musical taste is entirely subjective and absolutely subject to an endless examination on an intellectual level. However, this douche at most if he is lyrically gifted is extremely limited in his end product. I am shocked that an advanced mind is stimulated by this utter tripe, seriously what are you taking from this simpleton's thoughts and ideas that you deem so profound. He is,undoubtedly and emphatically, a talent-less moron.

Feel free to amicably defend your position to the contrary, again I ask...please show me the talent...

Dude, you're pouring cold water all over my dream to form a Mac Miller cover band.

FAX

[sully1983]

Mac Miller was a national treasure. He gave us the "Donald Trump" bop that is catchy as hell.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74TFS8r_SMI

[Titty Meat]

He was good but that lean catches up with you eventually

[Titty Meat]

So freaking sad . RIP He gave us the bop called "Donald Trump" waaay back in the day in 2011 . That was my joint for the longest time.

I'll pour some Miller High Life out on the pavement in his honor tonight.

He also dated Ariana Grande

[kcxiv]

So you're blaming an inanimate object for his dumbassery? And is praising him for being better than mumble rap really a compliment? My dog's bowel movements are more impressive than mumble rap.

He suffered from depression. Im going to be willing to guess it was some kind of pills and alcohol and well they dont mix.

[patteeu]

At first I thought you were talking about the other Mac, but then I saw the age.

https://cps-static.rovicorp.com/3/JPG_500/MI0004/039/MI0004039507.jpg?partner=allrovi.com

[bdj23]

He sucks

[Demonpenz]

Has anyone checked on Ashter Roth lately?

[Titty Meat]

He sucks

You probably think tech9ne is dope

[patteeu]

You probably think tech9ne is dope

Isn’t he?

[MTG#10]

You probably think tech9ne is dope

He has more talent in his pinky than this fool did

[58-4ever]

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[Kidd Lex]

The band is fantastic. I could listen to just their instrumentals and LOVE it.


His lyrics are fine, but he is an atrocious performer. Just one man’s opinion, not slamming the guy, but damn.

Exactly my experience. Incredible band, some good lyrics. Rip.

[jspchief]

Genuinely didn't know who he was when I heard the news, and I'm not entirely out of touch with current music. Although current rap is not my thing at all so I guess it's not surprising i hadn't heard of him.

I listened to some of his stuff last night with some friends. Personally thought it sucked. Lyrics that were nonsense for the sake of rhyming and all low brow subject matter.

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[Marcellus]

Art is subjective and of all the genres, music is probably the most subjective.

I accept that. No problem. But this is all I'd ask, before you hate on the dude, listen to "2009". I think it's found at 11:40 (or so) in the video included on post #22. It's a very unusual and worthy piece of work, IMO.

FAX

I enjoyed it FAX, I like the combination of instruments used etc...he has a nice little hook in the song as well which is often missing from rap these days (As far as I can tell I dont listen to much).

[Marcellus]

I still shed a tear every May 4th for Adam Yauch. :deevee:

[COchief]

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I've been a huge critic in this thread, but damn that was impressive. I can never understand how rappers can freestyle and he just went on forever there.

[MTG#10]

Mac Miller was a national treasure.

:facepalm:

[FAX]

I enjoyed it FAX, I like the combination of instruments used etc...he has a nice little hook in the song as well which is often missing from rap these days (As far as I can tell I dont listen to much).

Yes! Yes! Exactly, Mr. Marcellus.

I am vindicated!!!

Honestly, that is the only song of his I really like ... and, IMO, the studio version (which I also checked out) isn't as strong as this live one, by a long shot.

So, one might ask, "Since you're not a big rap fan, how did you come across this rap dude in the first place, FAX?" To which I would quickly reply, "Good question! Thanks for asking."

And my answer is this; The Tiny Desk video of "2009" was liked by Patrick Mahomes II on Twitter. Seeing that, I thought to myself, "Hmmm ... what could this be? What kind of music does the Human Trebuchet like, I wonder? I'll bet it's a Texas Stomp or something."

That's when I clicked on the damn thing and heard the black girls fire up the string quartet and I thought, "Ah ... unexpected ... what is this strange music?" Then I heard the dude on the keys begin fiddling with the jazz motif and I thought, "Well ... I like smooth jazz. Cool." Then the rapper started rapping and I almost shut 'er down. Except I didn't.

I listened long enough to hear the lyrics ...

"She tell me that I get her high
'Cause an angel's s'posed to fly,
And I ain't askin', 'Why?'
no more."

And I thought, "Damn ... that's a clever (almost beautiful) lyric that fits really well with the piano part."

And that's when I first learned that there was at least one rap song that I could get behind. And so I did.

FAX

[MahiMike]

I don't know what's worse:

1. Rap
2. White boys trying to act gangsta
3. The fact my kid liked this Crap

Rap is an invention that should have never been.

Apologies to all da bitchas and ho's dat is offended...

[rabblerouser]

Just ran into Al Green while digging in the rabbit hole....

Can't ever go wrong with the Rev. Al Green...

[patteeu]

I don't know what's worse:

1. Rap
2. White boys trying to act gangsta
3. The fact my kid liked this Crap

Rap is an invention that should have never been.

Apologies to all da bitchas and ho's dat is offended...

I feel the same way about sauerkraut.

[rabblerouser]

Dude, you're pouring cold water all over my dream to form a Mac Miller cover band.

FAX

I'll play bass.

[rabblerouser]

I feel the same way about sauerkraut.
Well, sauerkraut is just plain nasty.

[rabblerouser]

Yes! Yes! Exactly, Mr. Marcellus.

I am vindicated!!!

Honestly, that is the only song of his I really like ... and, IMO, the studio version (which I also checked out) isn't as strong as this live one, by a long shot.

So, one might ask, "Since you're not a big rap fan, how did you come across this rap dude in the first place, FAX?" To which I would quickly reply, "Good question! Thanks for asking."

And my answer is this; The Tiny Desk video of "2009" was liked by Patrick Mahomes II on Twitter. Seeing that, I thought to myself, "Hmmm ... what could this be? What kind of music does the Human Trebuchet like, I wonder? I'll bet it's a Texas Stomp or something."

That's when I clicked on the damn thing and heard the black girls fire up the string quartet and I thought, "Ah ... unexpected ... what is this strange music?" Then I heard the dude on the keys begin fiddling with the jazz motif and I thought, "Well ... I like smooth jazz. Cool." Then the rapper started rapping and I almost shut 'er down. Except I didn't.

I listened long enough to hear the lyrics ...

"She tell me that I get her high
'Cause an angel's s'posed to fly,
And I ain't askin', 'Why?'
no more."

And I thought, "Damn ... that's a clever (almost beautiful) lyric that fits really well with the piano part."

And that's when I first learned that there was at least one rap song that I could get behind. And so I did.

FAX

He was funny on MTV's 'Ridiculousness', too.

No, seriously - cool story...but, even though I'm not a 'rap dude' by any stretch, I hear some things here and there that become earworms; Mac Miller had a couple more than most hip-hop artists, imho, and that Tiny Desk performance is definitely pretty damn dope.

[alpha_omega]

I'm not trying to be cool.
I legitimately don't know who Mac Miller is.
After Googling him, I still don't know who he is.

EDIT: RIP in any case. Sounds like he had a decent following.

This.

[seclark]

I don't know what's worse:

1. Rap
2. White boys trying to act gangsta
3. The fact my kid liked this Crap

Rap is an invention that should have never been.

Apologies to all da bitchas and ho's dat is offended...

i know where you're coming from.
but, this kid pulled it off.
i didn't go looking for this kind of music. when i came across miller, i looked up his music and was suprised by his talent.
it's too bad he's left so young.
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[Halfcan]

So young and talented.

RIP

[Bowser]

Sad. 26 is just too young to die. RIP

[Sannyasi]

Mac was pretty cool and Faces was definitely his best album.

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[PunkinDrublic]

On a side note Rapper Post Malones had a bad couple of weeks. Now he crashed his Rolls. They say the third is the charm.
Watch your cornhole bud!
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Please let Post Malone be next. White kid from the suburbs of Dallas trying to be gangsta with his stupid ass face tattoos and diamond encrusted teeth.

[BlackOp]

Dont mean to take a dump on the guy on his death day...but his shit isn't good. Whomever thinks he's "gifted"...must have an extremely limited sample size of this genre.

His ex-girlfriend, in her genre. is exactly what he is to rap...shallow millennial garbage that doesn't dare venture into true existential chaos/loss. Sleeve tattoos dont make you talented "bro". Sucks he died...but god damn, he's barely a step above J-Roc from TPB.

Have to cleanse my soul and post something true.. "there will be no self-respecting savoir with completely comfortable skin... "I hate to sound cliche but can you feel the pain for real though"...this whole song is dedicated to calling fake dudes , like this, out.
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[Pasta Little Brioni]

I love Mac & Cheese, but I can't eat that shit anymore.

Country Mac was an expert at hand to hand combat and ocular patdowns.

[kcxiv]

I don't know what's worse:

1. Rap
2. White boys trying to act gangsta
3. The fact my kid liked this Crap

Rap is an invention that should have never been.

Apologies to all da bitchas and ho's dat is offended...you are just a grumpy ass fucking dude. Rap at one point in time was a great fucking outlet (still can be) for minorities to express the shit they see in the streets. As someone who came from the streets and has been shot at multiple times, it can get rough just because of where you live. Its all bastardized now. In its inception, it was pretty damned good. The art of storytelling is lost, but at one point in time, it was great! btw, there are a bunch of white dudes who grew up with nothing but minorities, so you will act like who you grew up with! Hell, im Mexican and we used to have a few black dudes that were hanging with us all the time. They used to get shit for me from the "afro americans" in my city, but like they used to say, i grew up with you dudes, thats my "loyalty" so to speak. Same with a few white guys. This was the 90's though! its been a while!

[bigjosh]

I don't know what's worse:

1. Rap
2. White boys trying to act gangsta
3. The fact my kid liked this Crap

Rap is an invention that should have never been.

Apologies to all da bitchas and ho's dat is offended...1. Rap is an artist and poetic form of expression.

2. There are as many white people growing up in the same ghettos and around the "gangster" lifestyles as any other race.

3. At least your child didn't inherit your simple mindedness.

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[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

1. Rap is an artist and poetic form of expression.

2. There are as many white people growing up in the same ghettos and around the "gangster" lifestyles as any other race.

3. At least your child didn't inherit your simple mindedness.

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Seems like meth country really embraces Mac Miller

[KCUnited]

https://i.imgur.com/whvPpYO.jpg?1

[ModSocks]

Dont mean to take a dump on the guy on his death day...but his shit isn't good. Whomever thinks he's "gifted"...must have an extremely limited sample size of this genre.

His ex-girlfriend, in her genre. is exactly what he is to rap...shallow millennial garbage that doesn't dare venture into true existential chaos/loss. Sleeve tattoos dont make you talented "bro". Sucks he died...but god damn, he's barely a step above J-Roc from TPB.

Have to cleanse my soul and post something true.. "there will be no self-respecting savoir with completely comfortable skin... "I hate to sound cliche but can you feel the pain for real though"...this whole song is dedicated to calling fake dudes , like this, out.
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Poorly produced, generic and can barely even understand wtf he's saying. The sound is dated. The 90's called, they want their generic rapper back.

[ModSocks]

LMAO just saw that album dropped in 2000. Makes sense now.

Hell, even for 2000 the sound is dated.

I'm no Mac Miller fan boy, i've heard maybe two of his song in my life time.

But get out of here with your wannabe music snobbery, Black op lol