Golden Mixtapes: Mac Miller’s K.I.D.S.

This is the first post for the Golden Mixtapes post series. These mixtapes we post about are mixtapes that we deem top notch mixtapes, which are a must to listen to.

The cover of K.I.D.S.

Mac Miller’s K.I.D.S. was first released digitally on August 13, 2010. Mac Miller’s previous mixtapes, The High Life and The Jukebox: Prelude To Class Clown, had gained him some attention by hip-hop listeners around the world. However, K.I.D.S. would make Mac Miller more renowned than ever before. This mixtape was released shortly after Mac Miller signed with Rostrum Records. A total of six music videos were made for songs off of this mixtape. The name for the mixtape came from Mac Miller’s favorite movie, Kids. Throughout the mixtape there are audio bits from the movie that are put into different songs. I would give this mixtape two thumb’s in the air in honor of Mac Miller.

Mac Miller – Best Day Ever

Malcolm McCormick, better known as Mac Miller.

Malcolm McCormick, better known by Mac Miller is an up and coming rapper from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvani. He recently released his fifth mixtape, Best Day Ever. It was released digitally on March 11, 2011. Expectations were high for the upcoming Pittsburgh native, for his previous mixtape, K.I.D.S., garnered him a lot of publicity and success. Some of the songs that helped young Jewish rapper rise were: “Nikes on My Feet,” “Kool Aid & Frozen Pizza,” and “Senior Skip Day.” The music videos for each of those three songs have over 8 million views on YouTube a piece, which is a big feat. McCormick enjoyed a successful tour, which helped promote K.I.D.S., it spanned the United States and Canada. Miller even visited the Cat’s Cradle, located in Carrboro, NC. He held his two shows in late 2010, and then again on May 20, 2011. I went to his first visit at the Cat’s Cradle and enjoyed it, he is great in concert.