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Mac Miller: Embracing Love, Nature, and a 'Divine Feminine'
16 Sep
Summary
- Mac Miller found joy in nature, sobriety, and his music.
- His album 'The Divine Feminine' explores love broadly.
- He transitioned from heavy substance use to a healthier lifestyle.
In September 2016, Mac Miller was on the cusp of releasing his album 'The Divine Feminine,' marking a significant personal and artistic transition. The 24-year-old rapper, clean and sober for 61 days, radiated a newfound joy, attributing it to embracing nature and his music.
Miller described his album's title, 'The Divine Feminine,' as a reference to a cosmic energy, equating treating the world with love to treating a female. This philosophy guided his perspective, shifting from past struggles with substance abuse to a more nurturing and outward-focused approach to life.
The album featured a diverse cast of collaborators, including Anderson .Paak, Ty Dolla $ign, CeeLo Green, and Kendrick Lamar, showcasing Miller's evolving musicality. His evolving perspective was evident in his music and his candid discussions about his journey.
This period represented a profound shift for Miller, who was actively seeking change and embracing new experiences, including singing, after years of intense focus on his music and past substance use.
