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January 2019 Issue 54 features an interview with British DJ & vocalist D-Vox, news on Circoloco in Thailand as well as an introduction to the new year of music.
January 2019 Issue 54 features an interview with British DJ & vocalist D-Vox, news on Circoloco in Thailand as well as an introduction to the new year of music.
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An Introduction To Mac Miller<br />
After the passing from apparent drug overdose at his studio city home In<br />
California in September of Pittsburgh born and raised rapper, artist and<br />
producer Mac Miller, it seems fitting to say a few words about him. As a<br />
relatively late starter to Mac Miller, I’ll admit I only became aware of Mac's<br />
work after the release of the excellent laid-back groovy track ‘Dang’ featuring<br />
Anderson.Paak. I soon realised this young 20-something year old white rapper<br />
had a lot more about him than just rapping. Producing under the name Larry<br />
Fisherman amongst other pseudonyms, real name Malcolm McCormick could<br />
play bass, lead guitar and drums. He was an excellent keyboardist, produced<br />
his own beats and sang, all by his early twenties.<br />
In 2010, he signed a record deal with Pittsburgh-based indie record label<br />
Rostrum Records and released his debut album ‘Blue Slide Park’ which was<br />
released on November 8, 2011. In July 2011 the title was announced, having<br />
been named after a section of Frick Park (which is known as Blue Slide Park) in<br />
Pittsburgh. The park section is at the corner of Beechwood Blvd and Nicholson<br />
Street which is just two blocks from Taylor Allderdice High School where Miller<br />
attended, and was his childhood hang out.<br />
Many people in Europe only really knew Mac Miller from dating Ariana Grande<br />
but had he not passed on 6th September 2018, with his ever constantly<br />
evolving music style, Mac Miller could do it all. And, I’m sure he would have<br />
undoubtedly gone on to be a massive worldwide artist having already<br />
achieved house-hold name status in the USA. But, unfortunately it seems Mac<br />
Miller finally lost his battle with drugs, depression and demons which he<br />
talked openly about in many interviews. Even with all his problems, it did not<br />
stop Mac releasing five studio albums before his untimely death at the age of<br />
just 26. He has since received countless tributes from other artists in his field<br />
including Travis Scott, Childish Gambino, Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore, Maroon<br />
5, Elton John and many more.<br />
I’ve personally been producing and realising many records since 1991 and I’m<br />
astonished how much Mac Miller learned and contributed to the music world<br />
by his mid 20’s. A true talent and engaging character that will be sorely<br />
missed.<br />
Who says a white guy can't have soul?<br />
RIP Malcolm Mccormick, 19 January 1992 - 7 September 2018<br />
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Rokuro