“Get To Know Mac”

 
What motivated you to pursue a career in hip hop?
 It was really my love for music. I have been involved in music for as long as i can remember. Once i hit high school though, all we did was smoke blunts drink 40s and freestyle. I never thought i’d have a career in hip hop, until i sat down and recorded something. I fell in love with making songs after the first one, and from there i haven’t slowed down. 
Although your young, you’ve grown in the industry, with the talent you possess now do you know the path your going to take musically? 

 To be honest, i have no idea where i am headed musically. I know i will continue to spit, and i will continue to make good music, but who knows what i will be making in 3 years. 

Has it been hard balancing school and your career as an artist?

Its been damn near impossible for real. My grades have fallen off, and it’s not because it’s challenging. I have this itch at all times to make music and grind, being stuck in school kind of just kills me inside. I end up leaving to go to the studio or writing verses instead of taking notes. I plan on graduating though.
 
 
What would you say has been the most pivitol moment(s) in your rise to major success?
 I would have to say the release of The High Life. Seeing how big my fanbase really has grown with this mixtape has been one of the best feelings of my life thus far. 35,000 downloads with just the help of my team for promotion. That’s something i never thought possible, and i am so greatful that the response was as good as it was.
Can you name some artists that influenced you?
 Big L was my number one influence of all time. Your boy’s wittyness still astonishes me to this day. Outkast was always my favorite growing up, i used to bang their albums and try to rap as fast as i could along side them. However, i also listen to all types of music. I’m a big fan of Bob Marley, John Lennon, and my homie Big Jerm stays puttin me down with all types of soul music.
Your last project [The Jukebox] featured some very well put together songs – What was your goal with that project and did you achieve [your goal]?
 My goal with that project was to just get something out. I didn’t have a concept with the tape other than my lane was wide open. I just wanted to prove i could spit and i was out here doing things. Because, at that point i had nothing to show for myself.
 
So for all the people that haven’t been able to keep up with you, what have you been doing lately?
 I have been making a lot of music. I’ve been building with a lot of cats around me trying to do the same thing i am, which is be successful. I don’t like to name drop, but if you follow me you know who has been fucking with me. I’ve also been working hard on creating a lot of visuals to keep buzz up and just to give fans and new listeners a better view on who i am.
Do you plan to release a [street] album or any more mixtapes before the summer?
 Well, i have a project i’m working on. I’m not sure what the release date is, but it is going to be called K.I.D.S. (Kickin’ Incredibly Dope Shit) based off of the old nineties movie.
Your most recent video ‘Live Free’ has reached over 30,000 views in 2 months, first of all congrads on the success, but can you speak on how that makes you feel and what this means when creating your next video?
 Well it makes me feel great to be blunt…haha blunt…anyways, it’s just cool to see that there is really a following checking for me, and they enjoy watching my music videos. All that means is that the next videos have to be better than the last one. It’s a hard video to follow, but we got somethin crazy comin.
Besides music is there anything else that your working on?
 I’m trying to get a lot of things together with my team (MostDope) We want to do clothing, we want to do benefit concerts under the charity name MostHope, and there has been some movie talks. There’s also been a lot of shows, traveling, and a documentary coming.
What’s a Mac Miller recording session like (consist of)?
 A lot of weed, a lot of henny, and a lot of cuttin up…Once i start writing though, i lock myself in a room and get in my zone.
Tell us 2 things your fans do not know about Mac Miller…
if i could, i would never leave ID Labs and i’ve most likely been with your girl.
When it’s all said and done, where do you see yourself at in hiphop?
 I think my possibilities are endless. The sky is the limit for myself, i believe in myself 100 percent, and in the right hands you very well might see me accepting a grammy.
How can people get in touch with you for booking?
www.twitter.com/macmiller
www.myspace.com/macmiller1
www.facebook.com/macmiller