I’ll go first:
It has to be Mac Miller for me. Producer, singer, rapper, curator. He did everything. And he had such a unique sound. Sad yet weirdly peaceful. Emotional and raw yet polished. And it never felt forced or like he was chasing fame. He was a real artist with a real vision, and sadly we lost the rest of that vision.
You can separate good artists from legendary artists by their ability to not just create good music, but a full atmosphere. And he released so many songs that make you feel like you’re transcending into another universe. They’re not just enjoyable to listen to, they hit a part of your brain that just feels. Not many artists have that ability.
It felt like he had so much more behind him, especially after Swimming. But unfortunately he passed just over a month after that album was released. Circles was the closest thing we got to the continuation of his vision, as it was completed by the producer he was collaborating with for that album. But the wonder of what would’ve come next often comes back to me. One of the saddest passings in music for me personally.
