Sitting in the back of the screening of director Samuel Jerome Mason’s Balloonerism: A Film Based on the Album by Mac Miller, I thought about how Malcolm would’ve loved this animated companion piece soundtracked by his not-quite-lost 2014 album,

Mac Miller's posthumous album Balloonerism has made a profound impact on fans, who have been discussing his haunting lyrics on the 14-track LP.

“Balloonerism” was shelved around 2014 in favor of the album “Watching Movies With the Sound Off” and the mixtape “Faces.” To my ear, it's closer to “Faces” but rawer and less intense. Even so, just having Miller back in our ears is a reason to celebrate.

Details about its official release remain scarce, but it wouldn’t be surprising if Miller’s estate worked out a deal with one of the big streamers. In a statement, the family wrote: “Many of Malcolm’s fans are aware of Balloonerism,

Mac Miller's estate has released his posthumous album 'Balloonerism' in tandem with an accompanying short film.

SZA recounted treasured memories with Mac Miller on the occasion of the latter’s album release. On Friday, January 17, SZA, 35, took to her X, formerly Twitter, account to

For hardcore fans, the bulk of Balloonerism is nothing new. The songs have not been reinvented or seemingly dabbled with. Instead, the album sounds like outtakes from Miller’s 2013 sophomore effort, Watching TV with the Sound Off, and Faces, the self-released mixtape that followed a year later.

Mac Miller’s long-awaited posthumous album "Balloonerism" has finally arrived, accompanied by a short animated film.

Mac Miller's estate has finally gifted fans with Balloonerism, a posthumous album that has been the subject of speculation for years. Released on Jan. 17, the album arrives days ahead with what would have been Miller's 33rd birthday.

It's been over six years since we tragically lost rapper Mac Miller at the age of just 26 years old. Miller was a revolutionary in the rap game and left

Mac Miller's family is releasing another posthumous album five years after "Circles" came out. "Balloonerism" will be accompanied by a short film.