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Mac Miller's "Balloonerism" Album Explores Loss and Addiction

1/18/2025

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Mac Miller's estate has unveiled "Balloonerism," his poignant second posthumous album, five years after "Circles." This collection, recorded in 2014, boasts 14 tracks, including collaborations with SZA and Thundercat. Delving into themes of loss and addiction, it’s complemented by a moving short film directed by Samuel Jerome Mason, now streaming on Prime Video.

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Mac Miller's estate has unveiled "Balloonerism," his poignant second posthumous album, five years after "Circles." This collection, recorded in 2014, boasts 14 tracks, including collaborations with SZA and Thundercat. Delving into themes of loss and addiction, it’s complemented by a moving short film directed by Samuel Jerome Mason, now streaming on Prime Video.