Mac Miller's posthumous album, Circles [1], dropped on Jan. 17, and fans are reflecting on the thoughtful tracks [2]. On the LP, the late rapper — who died from an apparent overdose at age 26 [3] in September 2018 — talks about some of his biggest struggles with fame and mental illness. "I need somebody to save me before I drive myself crazy," he softly croons in the fifth track, "I Can See [4]." Still, the musician offers hope for anyone dealing with similar issues. "Hey, one of these days we'll all get by / Don't be afraid, don't fall," he says in "Blue World [5]."
According to Miller's family, who first announced Circles on Jan. 8 [6], the project serves as a follow-up companion to the musician's 2018 LP, Swimming [7]. "Two different styles complementing each other, completing a circle — Swimming in Circles was the concept," they explained in an Instagram post [8]. Shortly after, they dropped the single "Good News," as well as its music video [9] — Miller's first solo release since his death. There are now visuals for every track on the album [10].
Miller's new collection of tunes is sure to touch a lot of people. In fact, it already has. Look ahead to read some of the emotional reactions to Circles.
