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Balloonerism

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Balloonerism
Studio album by
ReleasedJanuary 17, 2025 (2025-01-17)
Recorded2013–2014
GenreHip hop
LabelWarner
ProducerMac Miller/Larry Fisherman
Mac Miller chronology
Circles
(2020)
Balloonerism
(2025)

Balloonerism is the upcoming seventh studio album by American rapper Mac Miller. It will be his second posthumous album since his death in 2018. Miller recorded the album between 2013 and 2014, around the time his mixtape Faces was released. The album will be released on January 17, 2025, by Warner Records.

Background

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Balloonerism was teased on November 16, 2024, at Camp Flog Gnaw with an animated trailer.[1] Days later, on November 21, Miller's estate formally announced the album on social media.[2] They released a statement that the album had great importance to Miller, and that he had commissioned artwork for the album and regularly had discussions concerning its release prior to his death.[2] Familiarity of the project within his fanbase, due to unofficial versions circulating online for years, contributed to the decision to release the project in an official manner.[2]

The album was recorded in 2014, around the time Miller released his mixtape Faces.[2] The cover art features a painting of Miller by artist Alim Smith.[3] Balloonerism will be released by Warner Records on January 17, 2025.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Jenke, Tyler (November 17, 2024). "Camp Flog Gnaw Trailer Teases Release of Posthumous Mac Miller Album, Balloonerism". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e Strauss, Matthew (November 21, 2024). "New Mac Miller Album Balloonerism Announced". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  3. ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (November 21, 2024). "Mac Miller's Balloonerism Album Release Date Announced". Variety. Retrieved November 23, 2024.