For an artist that's just turned 21, Mac Miller has a discography that would have taken many years to garner. It took some time to sort through 7 mixtapes, 3 EP'S, and an independent album. But, after some extensive research and hours of listening to the Pittsburgh rapper, we've broken down 25 of his top songs. With another mixtape and an album due out in 2013, Mac Miller doesn't look like he's slowing down any time soon.
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It's Yo Birthday: 25 Best Mac Miller Tracks
Get Em Up (2010)
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Just play this song while driving around in your whip. You won't regret it.
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It's Yo Birthday: 25 Best Mac Miller Tracks
Nikes On My Feet (2010)
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A song to reach out to any and everyone as who hasn't rocked Nikes on their feet?
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It's Yo Birthday: 25 Best Mac Miller Tracks
Senior Skip Day (2010)
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Mac goes through a day of a senior in high school - the days when you used a lot of school and just didn't care.
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It's Yo Birthday: 25 Best Mac Miller Tracks
Traffic In The Sky (2010)
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Another great stoner anthem from one of the best rappers out there.
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It's Yo Birthday: 25 Best Mac Miller Tracks
Knock Knock (2010)
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An irresistible beat, Mac's ill flow, dope rhymes, and a catchy chorus are the ingredients for a major hit, which this song was.
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It's Yo Birthday: 25 Best Mac Miller Tracks
Kool Aid & Frozen Pizza (2010)
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This is a great song to showcase Mac's early potential - which he delivered on - that he possessed in his high school days. With an ill flow and dope rhymes, this was arguably the best track of the mixtape.
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It's Yo Birthday: 25 Best Mac Miller Tracks
Best Day Ever (2010)
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The titular track of the mixtape that arguably shot Mac Miller to fame, it's a fantastic track to introduce a mixtape that exemplifies who the Philadelphia rapper truly is.
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It's Yo Birthday: 25 Best Mac Miller Tracks
Donald Trump (2011)
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It was the song that allowed Mac to rise from obscurity to prominence. It appealed to not only the masses but critics, labels, and obscure fans alike.
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It's Yo Birthday: 25 Best Mac Miller Tracks
I'll Be There (2011)
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No matter how much fame you achieve in life, you have to remember where you came from and Mac does that expertly on this track. A song dedicated to his mom, it's nothing short of sentimental, especially with that mellow piano piece playing.
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It's Yo Birthday: 25 Best Mac Miller Tracks
Keep Floatin' (feat. Wiz Khalifa) (2011)
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Roll it, light it, smoke it, because this is the track that portrayed the chemistry between two of modern raps most famous stoner icons.
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It's Yo Birthday: 25 Best Mac Miller Tracks
Snooze (2011)
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Mac talks about still dreaming on the small amount of success he had garnered. He considers what he's living a dream and just wants to keep sleeping, so he can keep on dreaming.
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It's Yo Birthday: 25 Best Mac Miller Tracks
Party On Fifth Ave (2011)
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The track that set the tone for the stellar debut album from the renowned independent artist, Party On Fifth Ave was equal parts fun as it was witty.
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It's Yo Birthday: 25 Best Mac Miller Tracks
Frick Park Market (2011)
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The lead single off the album, it deserved to be with its ability to make anyone dance to its erratic beat and catchy hook.
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It's Yo Birthday: 25 Best Mac Miller Tracks
Under The Weather (2011)
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A song that showcases Mac's variety and talent as a whole musician, rather than just a hip-hop artist. He seems to sing on the jazz-like chorus, while rapping flawlessly in the verses.
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It's Yo Birthday: 25 Best Mac Miller Tracks
Of The Soul (2011)
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Mac effortlessly weaves in emotional heartfelt lines with wit and humour to balance the song out well to easily make it one of the best songs he's ever created.
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It's Yo Birthday: 25 Best Mac Miller Tracks
Up All Night (2011)
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A party anthem that you can't get sick of, this is a track for all the high school and college parties happening out there.
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It's Yo Birthday: 25 Best Mac Miller Tracks
Diamonds and Gold (2011)
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This song starts Macs obsession with girls, particularly the unnamed female in this track who seems to not want him but the riches he can provide her.
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It's Yo Birthday: 25 Best Mac Miller Tracks
Desperado (2012)
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This is Mac Miller at his best. He starts off his critically acclaimed mixtape with a no-hook song that showcases his lyrical talent as he raps about success, fame, his previous achievements, the future, and why he still doesn't get respect.
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It's Yo Birthday: 25 Best Mac Miller Tracks
Thoughts From A Balcony (2012)
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Teaming up with Sap - who produced Donald Trump - again, Mac Miller gets emotional on this song while considering age-old questions like "what is time?". In one of his most thoughtful songs, Mac takes his game to another level.
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It's Yo Birthday: 25 Best Mac Miller Tracks
Vitamins (2012)
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With a slow beat produced by ID Labs, Mac just spits about a past lover. Poetic and insightful.
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It's Yo Birthday: 25 Best Mac Miller Tracks
Fight The Feeling (feat. Kendrick Lamar) (2012)
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Mac really seems to be doing some introspective thinking on this mixtape as he puts his thoughts out on a platter for all to examine. The feature from Kendrick Lamar only helps an already stellar track.
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It's Yo Birthday: 25 Best Mac Miller Tracks
Lucky Ass Bitch (feat. Juicy J) (2012)
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Over a trap beat, Mac spits about drugs and the effects it can have on a girl, and with Juicy J helping him out, it makes for a scintillating track.
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It's Yo Birthday: 25 Best Mac Miller Tracks
Ignorant (feat. Cam'ron) (2012)
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Mac seems to be recovering from a bad break-up as he spits about girls again. This time, it's about how they can take advantage of his riches and Cam'ron - whose verses are dope - agrees.
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It's Yo Birthday: 25 Best Mac Miller Tracks
Clarity (2012)
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Mac seems to thank the new girl in his life as she seems to have brought some clarity to his life.
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It's Yo Birthday: 25 Best Mac Miller Tracks
America (feat. Casey Veggies & Joey Bada$$) (2012)
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Three young, phenomenal rappers on the same track, spitting about the country they live in? This is a track for the ages. Genius.
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Love Affair (2012)
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Mac Miller truly shows his listeners that he isn't a one-trick pony with this EP. Jazz-inspired and beautifully sung and written, the second track of the EP is the best, and for good reason too.