Kool Aid & Frozen Pizza - Mac Miller

           Kool Aid & Frozen Pizza this a work of art I ain't talking Mona Lisa

           Awesome rhyme and there is many more to come, according to Mac. On this track Mac explains his plans for becoming a better rapper, and his plan to succeed. Basically a nice little autobiography telling us all sorts of things, whether it be his dreams, his status as a rapper, and what he will do with that success. And a lot of it kinda leaves me interested and waiting to hear more. As for the quality of the rap, well damn, I absolutely love it. He flows great and has some pretty hot lines that are quite catchy.  The beat is very chilled and laid back produced by Lord Finesse. Let's see what this team did.
           Lord Finesse produced a hell of a track, and it sounds great. Hard to identify most of the sounds, but you can definitely hear those shouts in the background of the track, most likely sampled, but I can't be sure. Those voice and "you know what?" are actually a nice touch. The beat is quite catchy, going right along with those keys. The keys play nice and slow really easing your mind. It seems every other track on K.I.D.S. I review, I need to find the producers other beats. I am just amazed at all this unbelievable production from the K.I.D.S. mixtape. Fantastic job Lord Finesse. And if you didn't know it is actually an old beat called "Hip 2 da game". Check it out!
           As I said before Mac Miller practically writes his auto-biography which is great. He certainly had some cool stuff to tell. As you hear him rap, he tells you he hopes it is his last shot, as he was simply a guy who "used to go to school hand with friends and play sports". He admits that there was something missing from life. And thus he started rapping, climbing up that great wall of success. He may be new and people may think he is a mirage but he guarantees he will go hard. His line about the music stores was very interesting, seeing as I had no idea what he was really saying. Ha, oh well he certainly has a future in rapping. Doesn't take to much to understand these lyrics, so go get your 2 cents from this song.

I smoke herb and I make music

I don't even talk about it boy I just do it

Just thought I would let you know that part is so damn smooth. Lots of other hot lines, which makes the track even better. The track is smooth like butter baby.

Senior Skip Day - Mac Miller

         A terrific song to relax to on a rainy day. From the fun filled lyrics, to the "playful" beat, this song has all you need to put a smile on your face. Like any other track from K.I.D.S., it really can be appreciated by the younger crowd and students. This being because they will appreciate the lyrics the most. After all who doesn't like not going to class?
         Mac Miller was a master on this track, whether on purpose, or just maybe the way I analyzed it made it that much better to me. A lot of simple fun lines can mean a lot. The title of course is appropriate, rapping about Senior Skip day, no less. Lots of lazing around, and just trying to have a good time.  The song opens with him rapping with a soft whisper, and some thunder in the background. His flow works perfectly when the beat drops, after that intro of playful synths. This works excellently. The song is full of positivity, and I receive it with a warm welcome. Whether he references chores, class, or the lack of ingredients to a most dope breakfast, he tells you don't sweat it.

I'm just high why they hatin on me

People tend to think all the dranks on me

I don't even have the money to spend

To buy patron for you and all your friends

Baby I be on my grind

Rain sleet snow

Rollin up good every place we go

Cause we tryin to get high get high get high

Know the bullshit and all the problems

But we to gone to see

Little bit of this and a little bit of that

We proceed to give them what they need

He asks himself why do people hate him? He is right though, he is just an average guy just trying to relax and have a good time. He gets high to escape the problems, and we all have an escape from life. Perhaps you listen to a certain song to help cover those troubles. I know I do, that is in fact why I started writing, I love songs so much and I love to talk about them. Moving on now.

This is where that simple imagery becomes so damn good, and relatable. After all who can't relate to having waffles? And hey if you can't afford waffles, don't worry. This next part of the verse explains all those situations, as does the "patron" line up above.

Just wakin up and gettin stoned

Rub my eyes and check my phone

Open up the fridge to make some waffles

But no more syrup up in my bottle

Damn, but it's okay

I top it off with scrambled eggs

Aye gotta work with watcha got

Aye gotta work with watcha got

Any situation, maybe you needed something. What he is saying with these fun breakfast foods, is that there should be some solution. And just don't stress. And that lead right into the chorus which just feels great, and you always have those moments on lazy days when you wish people would just hang out longer. Bringing us to the next verse.

Ain't tryna get out of my bed till noon

Neighbors smell the perfume smoke in my room

And I got the door closed can't be sure though

Amsterdam weed spending euro's

Get the herb rolled

Let's relax

Take your shoes off and kick it back

We escaped the world

Escaped the stress

But I don't give a fuck if the house a mess

Cause we gonna handle that later

We gonna handle that later

Right now let's get that paper and smile for all them haters

Aye cream cheese and a bagel

Have a glass of milk and an ego

I'm rockin pjs and no shirt

I smoke weed eat yogurt

Enjoy the best things in your life

Cause you ain't gonna get to live it twice

They say you waste time asleep 

But I'm just tryna dream

This verse is just so much fun, flows really well on this particular verse. The middle (in bold), is my favorite. Really kicking the stress right out with some really tight rhymes. Let's just leave those responsibilities alone for awhile, and stay positive for everybody that hates. Because that is what we should do, stay positive despite the others. An excellent message, given an excellent delivery. Especially in that 2nd pair of lines Also, those last lines, plain and simple, are just wonderful to here. Very clever Mac, very clever.

          And what could make a rap even better? Well the beat, which was produced by Wally West. The pitter-patter of synths is absolutely terrific to listen to. Makes you feel like a KID again, very interesting. Then the maraca sound comes in with the bass. My goodness the bass is brilliant, and has an incredible affect. It is used sparingly throughout the song, making it oh so appreciated when it rolls around. As does those brass pieces. And that clap just makes the beat easy to bob your head to with the synths. This one beat has gotten me intersted in Wally West. I look forward to seeing his name in future productions.

What I got out of the song:

Put those responsibilities to your side when you put those headphones on.

A track like this is welcome, I feel like not many tracks such as Senior Skip Day come out often enough. Really good vibes from this track, that share us the simplest forms of fun. Which can sometimes be forgotten, and Mac Miller reminds us of those joys. Another reason I like him as an artist, you can just put the arguments aside, and just respect his music.

Traffic in the Sky - Mac Miller

And another artist to go into the sky of Hip-Hop.

Don't imagine Flight Mac will be landing any time soon.

           One of the smoothest tracks on the K.I.D.S. mix-tape. Oh yeah, and one of the smoothest tracks I have heard in my library. Hear I like to explore music libraries, and when I found this I wasn't expecting this gem to appear. This is a track that I will always remember.The track is another one I could put in the same category of We Major. It makes you feel successful and helps you to finally calm down, and just live life easy.
           I heard this track, the first I had heard from Mac Miller. I never knew how much I would like this guy, but we will get into him as an artist later on, ha you know me and my long speeches. And what a 1st track it was. This was earlier in late fall of 2010, and I was just getting used to the concept of mixtapes. At this point I was still working on getting artists' albums. But Traffic in the Sky is just one reason K.I.D.S. feels like an actual album. A lot of terrific tracks that feel quite professional. Yet, Mac brings a smooth style similar to other kids, not a surprise or difference in hip-hop, but he does a better job of it.
          Traffic in the Sky brings simpler success, that other teenagers would relate to. Whether just feeling cool and accepted with all their friends, or getting lifted all the way to the clouds. However you live it up, Tecknowledgy really made it possible to chill with any method. Simple because the beat has that smooth feel to it. With a soft beat and some beautiful jazz it really helps you mellow out. The good touch of brass is just so damn good I almost can't get over it. And usually when a rapper "sings" the hook is doesn't quite come out strong. Yet, Mac has the ability to float right along and brings that soft touch that anyone can appreciate on this beat. So I will certainly be on the look out for more work from Tecknowledgy.
          As for Mac, well he does his thing. With other tracks, he has that laid back style and really helps you to just blow the stress away. While many of us aren't living the life, we certainly a song that puts us in that puts our mind in a state of sedation. With just a few simple words, he reaches to everyone. As I may have explained several times that if an artist uses the right words they can send the same message to many, getting them the same mood the artist wanted to convey. And Mac Miller can put that feeling in kids so easily. It clearly helps as he is a kid himself, making him a guy who is relatable. Always a plus to have. So let us get to some of the lyrics. Has some clever lines and has a butter flow on this cool track.

Get laid in California when the weather gettin colder

or honeys by the pool and I'm sippin on mimosas

chillen on the beach house, lounging on the sofa

riding with a chauffeur, on my way to blow up

roll up, fishing, champagne sipping

5-star chefs stay cooking in the kitchen

4th line really sums up a big part of the song. It would be something you might listen to when you know you got something locked down, and you know that your chances of high. A premature celebration if you will.

got my Louie shades on ain't no damn thing wrong

fill enough cups til the bottle all gone

we just coolin coolin ,feel the breeze

had to give you something you can sang off key

Saying there ain't a damn thing wrong is about as straight forward as it gets to relaxation. Then he puts some others feelings in there. That last line really works well also, we are all here for this track to relax , and singing off key invited everyone to get that positive energy that Mac has.


Earlier this week I was listening to this song, up at a nice view in the woods after a hike up there. I lied back and watched the clouds go by, just as he says that. Song was very effective at that point and I absolutely loved it. So just watch the clouds go by, and just cool out.You can look at any of his lyrics and see his style in this song perfectly, giving that positive fun-guy vibe. That is why I have become a fan of his work. And hopefully with this song you will to. I am sure a lot of kids out there already have heard this song. But whether this is your first track from him, or your 10th, hopefully you enjoy it. I will be doing some more tracks from him, any recommendations just comment.