Mac Miller Balloonism Vinyl: Buy Online

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Amazon has released special vinyl and merch to celebrate the release Mac MillerPosthumous album “balloonism“Out on Friday.

“BalloonismThe album is the late rapper’s second posthumous album following his death in 2018, accompanied by a short film directed by Samuel Jerome Mason. Prime Video.

The album, which has been the subject of lore over the years, featured a more experimental and genre-bending version of Miller, ranging from loose-jazz songs like “5 Dollar Pony Rides” to the serpentine 12-minute “Tomorrow Will Never No” is included. ,

In a social media post last November, Miller’s estate described the project as “very important to Malcolm – to the extent that he created artwork for it and regularly discussed when it should be released. , although eventually ‘GO:OD’AM’ and subsequent albums came to be preferred.

The post further stated, “We believe this project showcases both the breadth and fearlessness of his musical talent as an artist.” “Given that unofficial versions of the album have been circulating online for years and that releasing ‘Balloonism’ was something Malcolm often stated was important to him, we felt it was most appropriate to present an official version of the project to the world.”

Amazon is celebrating the long-awaited release with special vinyl and merchandise designed with the album artwork. The album cover features an image of Miller painted by artist Aleem Smith, who posted it on her Instagram page in September 2018. A month earlier, Smith had posted an image in the same style on Instagram where Miller commented, “Need this.”

Apart from vinyl, which is now a No. 1 bestseller at the retailer, Amazon’s lineup includes crewneck sweatshirts, graphic tees, CDs, cassettes, and posters with abstract illustrations.