Mac Miller's "Watching Movies With The Sound Off" 10th Anniversary Edition Is Here

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This new version of "Watching Movies" contains the original version of opener "The Star Room," plus another surprise.

On June 18, 2013, Mac Miller released his second studio album, and the one that arguably marked his first major mainstream evolution as an artist. Of course, true fans will credit earlier projects like Macadelic with that achievement, but for many, Watching Movies With The Sound Off was the Pittsburgh MC's true next step. Moreover, those who love his music or just respect him as a one-of-a-kind artist celebrated the album's tenth anniversary online. Now, they have another way to fully celebrate this landmark LP, with his estate and Rostrum Records releasing a special edition of Watching Movies for its tenth birthday. Still, there's few edits and tweaks to make to an album that was already beloved on impact.

First, let's start with what's new on Watching Moves With The Sound Off's tenth anniversary edition. The original version of the tone-setting album opener, "The Star Room," appears at the end of the album's tracklist (including bonus songs). On it, the most notable difference is the different vocal takes and the different interpretation of the beat. In comparison to the version released in 2013, the instrumental and sample flip is much moodier and more meditative for Mac Miller's flow to ride.

Mac Miller's Watching Movies 10th Anniversary Edition's OG Version Of "The Star Room"

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In addition, Mac's alternate persona Delusional Thomas doesn't appear on the OG version of "The Star Room," a character represented by the more high-pitched vocals. Also, the original recording features some brief words from Earl Sweatshirt, which are a subtle but welcome addition, especially considering that their collab "I'm Not Real" appears shortly after in the tracklist. Finally, the special edition's vinyl (which you can find here) contains an exclusive track from Mac Miller titled "The Quest." Other than that, it's the same Watching Movies you know and love from the late legend.

Meanwhile, the artist's posthumous catalog remains respectfully limited outside of album reissues, although Madlib recently said that Maclib is coming soon. As such, there will be much more Mac to celebrate, whether for his unearthed gems or his forever enduring catalog. On that note, you can find Watching Movies With The Sound Off's 10th anniversary edition on your preferred streaming service. For more great music and the latest Mac Miller news, stay posted on HNHH.

About The Author
Gabriel Bras Nevares is a music and pop culture news writer for HotNewHipHop. He started in 2022 as a weekend writer and, since joining the team full-time, has developed a strong knowledge in hip-hop news and releases. Whether it’s regular coverage or occasional interviews and album reviews, he continues to search for the most relevant news for his audience and find the best new releases in the genre. What excites him the most is finding pop culture stories of interest, as well as a deeper passion for the art form of hip-hop and its contemporary output. Specifically, Gabriel enjoys the fringes of rap music: the experimental, boundary-pushing, and raw alternatives to the mainstream sound. As a proud native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, he also stays up-to-date with the archipelago’s local scene and its biggest musical exponents in reggaetón, salsa, indie, and beyond. Before working at HotNewHipHop, Gabriel produced multiple short documentaries, artist interviews, venue spotlights, and audio podcasts on a variety of genres and musical figures. Hardcore punk and Go-go music defined much of his coverage during his time at the George Washington University in D.C. His favorite hip-hop artists working today are Tyler, The Creator, Boldy James, JPEGMAFIA, and Earl Sweatshirt.
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