Throughout, there’s an emo-R&B vibe that strongly recalls Frank Ocean, just with less eloquent or evocative lyrics.
Coupled with his soulful sing-rapping and input from producer Jon Brion, Swimming is one of Miller’s more enjoyable and cohesive visions. Inspired by events preceding the album’s release, Miller’s moody and introspective lyrics hint at the post-breakup black cloud hovering above his head, while also addressing his struggles with maintaining sobriety. As flowing as the title suggests, Swimming undulates with laid-back slacker soul and hypnotic production, like a lava lamp bobbing along calm waves. FLAC (tracks) 16 bit/ 44,1kHz | Time – 00:58:33 minutes | 340.24 MB | Genre: Hip-Hopįollowing 2016’s ode to love The Divine Feminine, Pittsburgh rapper Mac Miller avoids treading water and continues his artistic maturation on his fifth full-length, Swimming.
