But the story has changed, Macklemore can’t beat his addiction because it’s hopeless, and now, unlike before, he needs a miracle. In “Miracle,” he goes back to his theme of addiction. This is not Macklemore.Įven though the album is about success and fun, Macklemore does get serious. Instead of struggling with alcoholism and reflecting on today’s issues, he produces a “fun” album about sex, surrender and success. He doesn’t wantto give in because he wants to give strugglers hope. He shows this battle in “Otherside” and “Starting Over.” He doesn’t want to give in because he loves his daughter. Macklemore’s fight with alcoholism sets him apart in the industry. Contrast this with “Starting Over,” where he accepts his mistake but desires to be “an example of getting sober.” He wants to change but he’ll change another day because he’s okay with himself today. In “Intentions,” he shows a change of perspective. Both also carry similar melodies from the piano. “Good Old Days” is reminiscent of “Growing Up” because in both he advises to seize the day or else you’ll regret it. He’s trying too hard to be something different. The rock and roll of “Firebreather” and the R&B of “Zara” show an attempt at stepping out of his norm but the tune and beats are offsetting. He shows a moment of this success: “Wakin’ up in the morning, bein’Ī father / Watchin’ the light kiss her eyelids / Hearin’ her sing along to Chance.” Unlike “Firebreather” which carries a rock and roll sound, “Excavate” reflects Macklemore’s sound as seen in “The Town” and “Growing up.” He assays asking what his greatest achievement is, and answers explaining that it’s his daughter. He excavates himself down to skin and bones. In “Excavate,” Macklemore reflects on his personhood. Instead of fighting for success like he does in The Heist, he lives in his success in Gemini because his “accountant’s dead (rest in peace) / Couldn’t count the commas.” Ben Haggerty (Macklemore) kisses his daughter, Sloan. Following rappers like DJ Khaled, who wrote Suffering from Success, and many of the other mainstream rappers who focus on their newfound lifestyle. Since we hopped out that Delorean (Delorean, yeah we win)” The crib looking Victorian (oh yes it is) Macklemore’s lyrics celebrating he’s achieved. His last album began with him talking about the “hardships” of the red carpet (“Light Tunnels”). Gemini continues Macklemore’s bragging about his newfound lifestyle and its hardships. The subject matter of Gemini shows the success of the platinum album, The Heist. I wanted it to be fun.” Macklemore produced and finished Gemini after having released This Unruly Mess I’ve Made in 2016 with Ryan Lewis. It’s the music that I wanted to go get into my car and listen to. I think it’s mostly the music that I wanted to hear. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Macklemore said, “It’s not extremely politically motivated or heavily subject- or concept-oriented. But continuing the vibe of his previous album with This Unruly Mess I’ve Made, Gemini focus is fun. Macklemore’s previous albums focused on cultural moments discussing racial issues, homosexuality and consumerism. He hasn’t released a solo album since 2005. Macklemore released this solo rap album last month. Macklemore split ways for his newest album Gemini. “What does Ryan Lewis do?” If you’ve asked this, worry no longer because this story is no longer about Ryan Lewis. Written by: Nathan Ecarma, Editor-in-chief
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