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Mac Miller's death tragically cut short one of hip-hop's most unique careers, but the rapper's rich library of unreleased music kept his music alive. His first posthumous album "Circles" was released in 2020, and his latest album "Circles" was released in 2020. Balloonismreleased today.

Most of the album's tracks date back to 2014, around the time his mixtape was released face was released. Rough cuts of the album have been circulating among Mac Miller fans for years, but this marks the first time many of the songs have been officially released. The album's release was first teased during Tyler, The Creator's Camp Flog Gnaw performance, and his estate confirmed the album's release in November. January 17 marks the fifth anniversary of the book's release. boundary.

To coincide with the album's release, Amazon will release an exclusive vinyl record pressed on green vinyl. The album has become a bestseller on Amazon’s vinyl and CD charts.

To coincide with the album's release, Prime Video released a 24-minute short film. According to the synopsis, the short film "follows a group of school friends who are transformed by the music of a polyphonic organ and transported into a shadow world." The film, directed by director and visual artist Samuel Jerome Mason, will also be released in select theaters in US cities including New York and Philadelphia.

exist the rolling stones Reviewing the album, Maya Georgi wrote: "Much of this album isn't linear enough to be infectious, but that's really not the point of Balloonerism. Its power lies in its ability to resurrect rice Le’s philosophical questions about life and death, almost as a way to find his own answers.” The album’s lead single, “5 Dollar Pony Rides,” was produced by Thundercat.

Merchandise for the album includes T-shirts and sweatshirts featuring the album cover, all-over printed T-shirts, and posters and albums inspired by the short film. You can view the series here , or check out the pieces below.