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Mac Miller’s Posthumous Album 'Balloonerism' to Release Alongside Animated Film

The album, created in 2013 and long speculated by fans, will debut January 17, with a global one-night screening of its companion film starting January 15.

Overview

  • 'Balloonerism,' Mac Miller's second posthumous album, will officially release on January 17, featuring collaborations with SZA and Thundercat.
  • An animated short film inspired by the album, directed by Samuel Jerome Mason, will premiere in select theaters worldwide on January 15 and 16.
  • Tickets for the film screenings cost $5, with proceeds benefiting the Mac Miller Fund, which supports arts and community programs for underserved youth.
  • The album was originally recorded in 2013 and has circulated unofficially online for years; it has been described by Miller’s estate as showcasing his artistic fearlessness.
  • Screenings will take place in cities including New York, Pittsburgh, London, Paris, Toronto, and Melbourne, with attendees receiving limited-edition memorabilia.