The Loss Of A Legend: On Mac Miller's Passing
Start writing a post
Entertainment

The Loss Of A Legend: On Mac Miller's Passing

Some people claim to hear God speak. I heard Mac Miller.

219
https://www.thecurrent.org/feature/2018/09/10/remembering-hiphop-s-most-underrated-rapper-mac-miller
@macmiller

The world has lost another musical legend, another creative genius, another beautiful soul.

When I first heard the name Mac Miller, I was a hater. I slept on his music for so long. In my head, he was just a goofy college-rap dude, and I didn't think he had anything profound to say.

After experiencing my first serious break-up with my high school girlfriend, I felt incredibly lost. I had nowhere to place the pain; I was left clinging to something that wasn't there anymore.

Have you ever heard people describe their sadness or depression as slowly drowning while everyone around them effortlessly kept their head above water? That's exactly how I felt.

Instead of clinging to something that technically no longer existed, my relationship, I thought about what I still had. Of course, I had my family, but I wasn't fully out of the closet to all of them, so I didn't know who to turn to. I had friends, but I was so depressed that I didn't want to talk to anyone.

The one thing that I had was music.

For some reason, I began to download a bunch of hip-hop and rap mixtapes. I'd always been a fan of rap music, but this was my first real trip down the rabbit hole.

And, you probably guessed it, but one of those rappers that I eventually tried out that summer was Mac Miller.

At the time, he'd only released three albums. My first favorite song that I listened to on repeat was "Blue Slide Park" off of the album by the same name. Mac's music still gave off a fun vibe, but I ditched the haterade and listened closer. His wordplay and flow instantly appealed to me, and I did an incredibly mediocre job of attempting to emulate him.

Further down along the track list I found "Of The Soul". I remember being swept away by the opening melody, and instantly hitting repeat when I heard the lush lo-fi synth in the background. I couldn't describe what was happening in my head. This is going to sound dramatic, but what I was hearing was some kind of sonic divinity.

Some people claim to hear God speak. I heard Mac Miller.

His music came into my life at just the right time, when I needed it the most.

To this day, he's one of my biggest influences as an artist and creative person. His music gave me a sense of freedom to be myself, the confidence to pull myself back up off of the floor, and someone to relate to.

I could go on and on, listing all of my favorite Mac songs and why I love them. But that's not really important. I highly recommend listening through his entire discography; this world has truly lost a creative genius.

You'll be able to tell that he wore his heart on his sleeve, yet he still felt misunderstood. That's probably why I connect with his music so much.

His latest album, "Swimming"(2018), blatantly hints at his sadness and addiction. There's been obsessive media coverage over his break-up with Ariana Grande and how she left him because she couldn't handle his behavior anymore. Another source cited that Mac's last Instagram story included morbid lyrics about passing away.

He's been talking about life and death forever.

"Never scared of death, but I ain't ready for that day to come

A million people in the world, I don't hate one." - One Last Thing

It's clear that people leave signs when they're in emotional distress. As much as he denied his problems, Mac Miller was calling out for help. He needed to be comforted.

"And I'm a pro when it come to my job

But really, I'm just tryna start believin' in God." - 2009


Dear Mac,

I really hope that you've been comforted by God or whoever's up there.

This weekend and forever, I'll be bumping your music.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
houses under green sky
Photo by Alev Takil on Unsplash

Small towns certainly have their pros and cons. Many people who grow up in small towns find themselves counting the days until they get to escape their roots and plant new ones in bigger, "better" places. And that's fine. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought those same thoughts before too. We all have, but they say it's important to remember where you came from. When I think about where I come from, I can't help having an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for my roots. Being from a small town has taught me so many important lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Keep Reading...Show less
​a woman sitting at a table having a coffee
nappy.co

I can't say "thank you" enough to express how grateful I am for you coming into my life. You have made such a huge impact on my life. I would not be the person I am today without you and I know that you will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

91713
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

69056
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments