Balloonerism

Recorded in 2014 but never released, Mac Miller’s second posthumous album is the missing link between the earnest rapper he was and the evocative songwriter he would become.

Released seven years after his death, Balloonerism is an emotive and plaintive testament to Mac Miller’s lasting legacy and reminds us of the profound impact he’s had on shaping rap

The posthumous release from Mac Miller’s estate of a 2014 album is nowhere near Miller’s best, but isn’t that the point?

Mac Miller's 'Balloonerism' Review

Unlike your typical bucket-scraping rattlebag of audio oddities thrown together to con extra cash from grieving fans, this record feels complete and cohesive

Mac Miller worked at an incredible pace. An artist who made dramatic stylistic leaps with each project, fans were left gasping at the rate of creative

Made during a difficult time in the late rapper’s life, this abandoned work captures the musicianship and introspection of his fertile mid-career