Labs, Thundercat, Sounwave, Tyler, The Creator and Sha Money XL all lending a helping hand. That's what goes down on Go:od Am though as I counted 20 different producers getting credit for their work on various songs which notable beat-makers such as DJ Dahi, I.D. It's always a hard task to use a wide range of producers and their beats for an album and get it all sounding like a cohesive project. There's a party vibe, there's a sombre vibe and there's a 'I'm good with the mic' vibe as well so I'm sure you can find something to enjoy. The best hip hoppers are able to serve up albums like this which provide food for deep thought while also offering tunes to get you head nodding and trying to figure out what Mac's saying in his raps. You get the storytelling and reflection which comes via brutal honesty which is delivered in a highly entertaining and skillful way, commonly referred to as having 'bars'. Despite the borderline depressing lyrics that do tend to fly over your head the first time you listen - there's plenty of rewind factor here - there is an uplifting essence to the album which leaves a good taste in your mouth/ears.Ī large factor in my love for this album is how Mac juggles the various components of a good album. Trying to nail the overall vibe of Go:od AM is difficult because like all good albums it takes you on a journey through a variety of different vibes/emotions/feelings.
Little Dragon - Ah yes, my favourite song. Jump - Uplifting, it's like a happy death.Ascension - Wind it down and let's hope it's not as depressing as the last one.
Chief Keef - Rapper/businessman with the Keef feature.
R.O.S - Cute little love jam, or lack of love jam. Perfect Circle/God Speed - Not too many could spit on this minimalist beat. Break The Law - Play this and I'll be up off my feet, pretending to rap and shit. In The Bag - Turn up and peep the Schoolboy Q skit. Clubhouse - You're grinding while Mac is in the clubhouse. Miguel - Miguel!? Ya and it goes down nicely. Lil B - Buzzy bit of knowledge from Lil B, flexing over a funky beat. 100 Grandkids - Lyricism, use this as an example of why/how Mac can rap. Rush Hour - Slick reflection, a low key jam. Brand Name - Business Mac over a smooth beat, flow switches up constantly. Doors - Something different, I love it when albums start with a unique little sound. There's also the bigger budget of Warner Bros which has opened doors musically but it's also given Mac a shitload of money as well and there's various references to that throughout the album. I can't really see this as a negative, it's just that Go:od AM comes after that chapter and there's a strong sense of reflection as well as a chirpy hope. Mac has battled addiction which kind of led him to go into hibernation with there being many great yarns of how much unreleased music as he locked himself in his studio for a few years. Those are the two key influencing factors in this album. This album doesn't feel like there were any restrictions placed on it by the label, nor does it sound like the label had any real say in how they wanted the album to sound or the classic 'we need a single for radio' type of vibe. I was weary, but I see Go:od AM as the best example in hip hop right now of how major labels are doing things slightly differently as they try to compete with the ever-changing music business. Mac signed a pretty hefty deal with Warner Bros, leaving Rostrum Record who Mac came up with early in his career and it's usually at this point where the 'sell out' conversation starts up. Mac Miller is 23 years old and has been through the ups and downs of success in the music business which influenced various projects he has done leading up to 'Go:od AM' which is his debut album with major label Warner Brothers. Any young artists who encounters some success is going to also encounter a few troubles.
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