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I am Mac Miller, head of the department of aristocratic research in space (and amateur musician). ama
hi reddit. i was created at a research facility in Nevada as part of an electron experiment using only positive isotopes mixed with manipulated molecules. now i'm trying to pursue my dream of singing on broadway. my album is called watching movies with the sound off and i'm going to be touring from now until august 10th. ask.
proof: https://twitter.com/MacMiller/status/356837125557207040
thank you everyone for coming and hanging out. unfortunately i have been up for the past 24 hours watching "orange is the new black" and i'm going to fall asleep any second now. i have to go but i'll be back on /r/hiphopheads.
FlyersFan11707 karma
My name is also Mac Miller so thanks for giving me the easiest pickup line ever.
Anyway, I have one question: What has been your favorite place to perform and why? Keep up the good work.
Edit: a word
Mac_Miller_867 karma
you're welcome
my favorite place to perform is pittsburgh, always. there is a special energy there.
TrepidaciousFatGuy626 karma
Yo mac, I was the fat dude killing dance circles in you "Party on 5th Ave" video, remember me?. Anyways, I just wanted to say that whole video shoot was fun as hell and I always tell people how I was surprised how down to earth you were. Anyways, keep reppin' for Pittsburgh brotha.
EDIT: Also, I remember what song put me on to you, back in 09 this was my shit party in the USA remix, you should put out a mixtape doing more remixes like this
iMyth392 karma
Hey Mac, big fan and long time listener. Who is your favorite artist to work with?
Also, have you ever checked out /r/hiphopheads? You have a pretty big fan base growing over there thanks to WMWTSO.
Mac_Miller_697 karma
rembrandt.
yea, i've checked out /r/hiphopheads...i have noticed, my friend from colorado actually put me on that. i think it's cool, i like open discussions.
K3ViNPwNz268 karma
What was it like working with Schoolboy Q? The guy's energy seems to be off the walls.
zeebs758266 karma
If Biggie and Tupac were hosting two separate parties on the same night, whose would you attend? Why?
Mr_marres256 karma
Been a fan for a couple years and I've noticed your music style become more mature in a sense. Was there a specific event that caused that?
agehayoshina233 karma
Hey Mac!
Big fan of your stuff.
'Watching Movies With The Sound Off' is a fucking HUGE change from 'Blue Slide Park' and I love it.The music has gone from well produced happy-go-lucky college rap to brilliantly produced rap that is veering straight into leftfield. When Blue Slide Park came out I was 15, and I thought 'that shit's dope' but then I started moving into different areas of electronic music, more specifically the L.A and Glasgow Beat Scenes (Hudson Mohawke, Lunice, Flying Lotus etc.). From what I can tell you have donesomething similar on a much grander scale than me and most of my questions are regarding that.
1.) The track S.D.S. is produced by FlyLo, what was it like working with him? Did he just send you the beat or did you guys sit down together?
2.) What made you change from the happy-go-lucky college rap 'genre' to the somewhat darker L.A beats area?
3.) Of the beats you produced on WMWTSF, which ones are you most proud of?
4.) On 'Red Dot Music' one of the opening lines is 'who the fuck is Mac Miller', so in your own words who the fuck is Mac Miller at the moment?
5.) In one of your videos (can't remember which one) one can see the young Mac rapping 'Rapper's Delight' by the Sugarhill Gang. That made me wonder what aspects of the old school influenced you in both your older and your more recent work?
6.) What do you think are the best hip hop albums of the last year? The most overlooked? What rapper is really tearing it up that almost no-one has heard of? What's your favourite non-rap song at the moment?
7.) aaaaaand finally who are your favourite electronic producers at the moment?
I know this is quite longwinded so just answer what you want.
Thanks for doing this man, really appreciate it!
Mac_Miller_342 karma
1 it's a good experience, he's a good friend and it's fun to work with people who are excited about creating music and just creating something. we did it at his house.
2 i wouldn't have ever put that specific of a title on any period of musical career, i just think that the things i wanted to focus on have changed and grown and it's just all about me progressing forward in life.
3 aquarium.
4 that's a good question. i don't have an answer.
5 i couldn't call specific aspects, but i just think that all music that you listen to is going to influence and come through in some form in whatever you create.
6 kendrick's album. ab-soul's album. vince staples - i think that he just started, he's still at the building stage of his career. my favorite nonrap song - radiohead's "all i need."
7 i really don't even know what makes someone an electronic producer, is flylo considered electronic? i guess him.
Buzzarda333221 karma
Who has influenced you the most throughout your career and helped you get to where you are now?
Mac_Miller_302 karma
very spiritual. and enlightening. he's a very intelligent human being.
utahinneed176 karma
Mr. Miller, I am the head of security for the Nevada Electron Experiment facility you have until 21:00 hours to report back to the facility peacefully. Please Mac you remember what happened last time we had to use force. If you need a reminder just think about the Larry Dollaz faze.
KyleCole90167 karma
Mac thank you for staying independent. What made you want to stay independent?
bitethecrust165 karma
Hey Mac! Thanks for taking the time to do an AMA, I'm a fan of your work.
1) What was your life like during the filming of your t.v show?
2) What's your favorite food?
3) What are the ups and downs of being on tour?
Mac_Miller_300 karma
1 it's like living in an aquarium.
2 broccoli
3 the ups = performances and memories. the downs = constant motion.
slater912144 karma
How did you get Jay Elec on a track? Came out of nowhere but I loved it.
WhiteDeanSpreck139 karma
Hey Mac Miller! I have recently been listening to you a lot because of your work with Odd Future. I have some Odd Future related questions..
Has your bike gang and Earl's gang done any crazy stuff yet?
Are you friends with the none-performers of Odd Future such as Taco, Jasper, and Lionel?
Was Jay-Z alright with you and Earl smoking weed on his lawn?
How did you discover Tyler? Did you approach him or did he approach you?
Thanks for your time :)
Mac_Miller_223 karma
1 we are working on a united bunny hop
2 yes.
3 i think he might have been a little creeped out.
4 i heard about him from 2010 when he dropped the french video.
Seekerofthetruth126 karma
First off i would like to say I'm a big fan, watching movies is mega dope. For my questions, how do you deal with people who see you as nothing more than frat rap?
therealslimmshady109 karma
local pittsburgher here, and huge fan! my questions are:
1) how much do you smoke a week?
2) Whats your favorite place to hang out in the city?
3) What is one cool thing that many people don't know about you?
4) What is your relationship with Wiz Khalifa if any?
5) Want to hang out sometime or go to a concert ;D
Mac_Miller_523 karma
1 smoke? what are you referring to?
2 id labs
3 i can do a 1-handed cartwheel
4 he's a friend
5 definitely. hit me up. 281-330-8004
Musicmantobes93 karma
Thank you for doing this. I'm a huge fan and it's great to have you here. I'll be seeing you soon in St. Louis.
What advice could you give to an aspiring rapper/producer?
Do you agree with people's claims that you have changed since Macadelic?
How did you quit lean?
Once again, thanks for coming. Be sure to check out /r/hiphopheads. We love you over there.
Mac_Miller_249 karma
if you are an aspiring rapper / producer, don't listen to anybody but yourself.
yes, i've changed, you can't wear the same clothes every day. you gotta change.
i quit with jesus.
thanks.
FlySociety1980 karma
Yo Mac, a huge fan here. Not looking for a question answered just wanted a chance to let you know how talented and how much power you have behind what you do. It would only be a pleasure meeting you but until then ill be listening to what you have to say. Keep doing what you're doing. You're on path to go down as one of the greatest. Keep it up and I look forward to seeing what's to come. See you soon at northern lights in NY. MOST DOPE!
PsychoEmpyre75 karma
Boxers or briefs? Pizza or Mac n cheese? Favorite tv show? And besides music what is something you've always wanted to do? Oh and favorite song ever?
Mac_Miller_139 karma
briefs. mac n cheese. boy meets world. i would want to discover artifacts. already answered my favorite song.
rigamaroll63 karma
I caught a white sweaty ass tshirt at your houston show a few weeks ago. I still don't know if its yours or not.is it?
GorGo7859 karma
Hey Mac just wanted to say thank you for all the great music you have put out! In songs like Youforia and Aquarium do you think about a girl you are with or is it just some of your amazing imagination?
RawrMeansFuckYou57 karma
Who is an artist/band that we wouldn't expect you to listen to?
And who was that artist/band that you listened to in your teenage years that you're now embarrassed of, or don't like them any more?
Loving Aquarium too.
Mac_Miller_195 karma
destiny's child.
i'm not embarrassed about any music, all music serves a purpose.
ajtothe54 karma
I don't mean to name drop but do you remember a kid Kyle Tarpley? I went to Slippery Rock with him for a semester, had nothing but good things to say about you.
Also wanted to say I loved WMWTSO and the direction you went with it. I'm excited to hear some of your production on Doris as well
jrizzly47 karma
How did you get into producing? What was it like working with ScHoolboy Q?
Mac_Miller_114 karma
i started producing before i started rapping. working with ScHoolboy Q was fun. and fuckin' isn't Q's favorite word. his favorite word is hello.
mordenumerounobrazil28 karma
If you wouldn't have become an artist, what do you think you would be doing?
Symz5821 karma
Mac, What is your favorite album that you have made? I love KIDS I rock out to it every single day I snowboard I start out with it. I can't possibly be in a bad mood when I heard that album.
Can't wait to see you in buffalo Sunday
elnomnom18 karma
As a fan and a Honda owner I have to ask, do you in fact own just a Honda?
Nyte918 karma
Hey Mac! Big fan, When was the first time you realised you made it big? Did it feel weird?
MLT314 karma
as a fellow pittsburgher, what's your favorite place to eat at when you come home?
randomguy24513 karma
When you were in high school, what made you want to decide to start rapping seriously rather than playing sports and partying all the time?
imakebadchoices8 karma
Yo brahj:
How did you feel about how people started labeling you as a coke head?
Will you release a song with Cudi?
Will you release a song with Chance the rapper? Also, what are your thoughts on touring with him and his recent success?
4.Are you gonna start making fun is 4 everyone's again?
Mac_Miller_4 karma
1 it was false but people are quick to make assumptions about things they don't understand.
2 yea, definitely.
3 yea, definitely. it was great touring with him, he puts on a great show and the energy of the tour was perfect.
4 yea, we have some in the archives.
JTdangerman7 karma
EAZY-MAC WITH THE CHEESEY RAPS ... NOT NO MORE THOUGH ;P
1) Wanted to say the London show last month in Brixton at Plan B was awesome, I know it is soon but surely you are coming back to London again this year?
2) Also, WMWTSO has a completely different sound with you and the Internet performing, any chance of a live studio album being produced? I would 100% buy it!
3) Do you play video games? If so which ones are your favourite?
Want to also say you are a huge inspiration, the lyrics which have seemed to stay with me since I heard them was "Never needed permission went a lived the life that I chose", so tight! very inspirational for people from all walks of life!!
Been tweeting you for years and have never got a reply (I know you are a very busy individual) but a response on here would be awesome!
p.s it was my birthday yesterday and I got WMWTSO, me, my girlfriend and my car love it!!! Keep it up Malcolm!!!
Mac_Miller_17 karma
1 yes, stay tuned for details.
2 yes once they release their album.
3 i like nba 2k13 because i am in it. you can play as me. and i like all story games.
thanks for letting me know i inspired you.
EasternFitz1015 karma
What does Ariana's hair smell like?
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