Mac Miller -- On and On and Beyond

Yes, yes y'all and it don't stop! Mac Miller has put out his second installment of music within two weeks. There is no denying this kid is working hard. Finally, the buzz he's getting is matching the level of work he continuously puts in. Soon, we'll all know his name!

Unfortunately, there are only two new songs on the six song EP, On and On and Beyond. "Put It On" and "On and On" are still great additions to his catalog of music, though. On and On and Beyond boasts several of my favorite older Mac Miller songs, particularly "Live Free" and "Another Night." Recently, "In the Air", also featured on the EP, made a great impression on the Best Day Ever mixtape Those songs have some of THE highest play counts in my iTunes and I'm very proud to say so.

Miller described the EP on his twitter (@MacMiller) as "more for people who haven't heard anything from me, and any fans out there that wanna support." This is definitely a fitting introduction to the Pittsburgh rapper. If you're a fan make sure to purchase it on iTunes. If you aren't a fan just remember fun is for everyone, and you're missing some serious fun. "Thumbs Up!"

Tracklist:
1. Put It On
2. Live Free
3. On and On
4. Life Ain't Easy
5. In the Air
6. Another Night

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Mac Miller -- Best Day Ever

Fresh off of being a part of XXL's 2011 Freshman Class, Mac Miller has released the mixtape/free album entitled Best Day Ever. All original tracks, all very worthy of multiple listens. I was a fan of it from the jump.

Best Day Ever starts off with the reflective title track and goes into a couple songs which are catchy themselves, but definitely not the shining stars on the mixtape. I love the fact that he did two version of the title track. One starting the album off; the other ending it. The first melody reminds you of a music box with a synth rap twist, whereas the second version is more percussion driven. After the mother honoring "I'll Be There," the music is solid gold.

He includes production from ID Labs, Chuck Inglish, a couple randoms, and a surprising Just Blaze (for the song "All Around the World"). In typical Mac Miller fashion the features are almost nonexistent. The only guest appearances made are by singer Phonte and Miller's Pittsburgh kin, Wiz Khalifa. My personal favorites are "In The Air," "Life Ain't Easy," and possibly the best song: "Snooze."

I hope he does some more music videos to accompany the songs. I'm sure the visuals would be crazy. But that's just my opinion. Check it out for yourself!

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