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'''''Blue Slide Park''''' is the debut album by rapper [[Mac Miller]]. The title was announced in July 2011 and was released on November 8, 2011.<ref name=BlueSlideParkAnnouncement>{{cite web|last=Miller|first=Mac|title=Mac Miller - Album Title Announcement|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i-j8gCi5js=16 September 2011}}</ref><ref name=AmazonListing>{{cite web|title=Blue Slide Park: Mac Miller|url=http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Slide-Park-Mac-Miller/dp/B005J47QP4/#productDetails|publisher=Amazon.com|accessdate=12 September 2011}}</ref> The album is named after a section of [[Frick Park]] known as Blue Slide Park, hence the album title, in [[Pittsburgh]]. The park section is at the corner of Beechwood Blvd and Nicholson Street, just two blocks from [[Allderdice High School]] where Miller attended. |
'''''Blue Slide Park''''' is the debut album by rapper [[Mac Miller]]. The title was announced in July 2011 and was released on November 8, 2011.<ref name=BlueSlideParkAnnouncement>{{cite web|last=Miller|first=Mac|title=Mac Miller - Album Title Announcement|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i-j8gCi5js=16 September 2011}}</ref><ref name=AmazonListing>{{cite web|title=Blue Slide Park: Mac Miller|url=http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Slide-Park-Mac-Miller/dp/B005J47QP4/#productDetails|publisher=Amazon.com|accessdate=12 September 2011}}</ref> The album is named after a section of [[Frick Park]] known as Blue Slide Park, hence the album title, in [[Pittsburgh]]. The park section is at the corner of Beechwood Blvd and Nicholson Street, just two blocks from [[Allderdice High School]] where Miller attended. The album cover was designed by his older brother Miller McCormick. |
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==Promotion== |
==Promotion== |
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On July 5, 2011, [[Mac Miller]] announced the name of ''Blue Slide Park'' on his [[YouTube]] page. On August 22, Mac Miller confirmed via Twitter the first single, "[[Frick Park Market]]," would be released on August 18 at 18:00 PM Eastern Time along with a music video. Since the video's release, it has reached over 10 million views.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ19PJ7-SWc|title=Mac Miller - Frick Park Market|work=YouTube|date=2011-08-18|accessdate=October 5, 2011}}</ref> The song has also debuted at number 60 on the [[Billboard Hot 100]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart_watch/74403/week-ending-aug-21-2011-rolling-to-a-record/;_ylt=AijcC6s8lNaBreHICWvmmOcPwiUv|title=Week Ending Aug. 21, 2011: Rolling To A Record|first=Paul|last=Grein|work=Yahoo! Chart Watch|publisher=new.music.yahoo.com|date=2011-08-24|accessdate=August 24, 2011}}</ref> Mac Miller has confirmed that there are no guest appearances on the album. Smile Back was released September 23rd.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4imKIOV0Q8</ref> The title track, Blue Slide Park, was released October 13th. Mac Miller had said the track would be released once he received 25,000 pre-orders, which he did on October 13th.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Sya2lGMuYE</ref> On October 21st, Mac Miller held a private listening session for NYC journalists to [http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2011/10/mac_miller_rall.php preview the album, receiving positive reviews ] At 11:32 PM Eastern Time, Mac Miller announced via Twitter that Blue Slide Park was in fact available on iTunes 30 minutes earlier then the previously set midnight release. |
On July 5, 2011, [[Mac Miller]] announced the name of ''Blue Slide Park'' on his [[YouTube]] page. On August 22, Mac Miller confirmed via Twitter the first single, "[[Frick Park Market]]," would be released on August 18 at 18:00 PM Eastern Time along with a music video. Since the video's release, it has reached over 10 million views.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ19PJ7-SWc|title=Mac Miller - Frick Park Market|work=YouTube|date=2011-08-18|accessdate=October 5, 2011}}</ref> The song has also debuted at number 60 on the [[Billboard Hot 100]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart_watch/74403/week-ending-aug-21-2011-rolling-to-a-record/;_ylt=AijcC6s8lNaBreHICWvmmOcPwiUv|title=Week Ending Aug. 21, 2011: Rolling To A Record|first=Paul|last=Grein|work=Yahoo! Chart Watch|publisher=new.music.yahoo.com|date=2011-08-24|accessdate=August 24, 2011}}</ref> Mac Miller has confirmed that there are no guest appearances on the album. Smile Back was released September 23rd.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4imKIOV0Q8</ref> The title track, Blue Slide Park, was released October 13th. Mac Miller had said the track would be released once he received 25,000 pre-orders, which he did on October 13th.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Sya2lGMuYE</ref> On October 21st, Mac Miller held a private listening session for NYC journalists to [http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2011/10/mac_miller_rall.php preview the album, receiving positive reviews ] At 11:32 PM Eastern Time, Mac Miller announced via Twitter that Blue Slide Park was in fact available on iTunes 30 minutes earlier then the previously set midnight release. |
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Blue Slide Park is the debut album by rapper Mac Miller. The title was announced in July 2011 and was released on November 8, 2011.[2][3] The album is named after a section of Frick Park known as Blue Slide Park, hence the album title, in Pittsburgh. The park section is at the corner of Beechwood Blvd and Nicholson Street, just two blocks from Allderdice High School where Miller attended. The album cover was designed by his older brother Miller McCormick.
Promotion
On July 5, 2011, Mac Miller announced the name of Blue Slide Park on his YouTube page. On August 22, Mac Miller confirmed via Twitter the first single, "Frick Park Market," would be released on August 18 at 18:00 PM Eastern Time along with a music video. Since the video's release, it has reached over 10 million views.[4] The song has also debuted at number 60 on the Billboard Hot 100.[5] Mac Miller has confirmed that there are no guest appearances on the album. Smile Back was released September 23rd.[6] The title track, Blue Slide Park, was released October 13th. Mac Miller had said the track would be released once he received 25,000 pre-orders, which he did on October 13th.[7] On October 21st, Mac Miller held a private listening session for NYC journalists to preview the album, receiving positive reviews At 11:32 PM Eastern Time, Mac Miller announced via Twitter that Blue Slide Park was in fact available on iTunes 30 minutes earlier then the previously set midnight release.
Tour
Europe – The Incredibly Dope Tour
Mac Miller toured Europe in early September 2011 to promote the album. The United Kingdom leg of The Incredibly Dope Tour ran from September 1 to September 4, making up four dates in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow.[8] The tour also extended to mainland Europe, beginning in Amsterdam on September 6.[9] Two dates in Paris were also announced, as well as Opwijk before Mac's return to the United States to perform at the 2011 edition of Rock the Bells in Boston. Later dates also saw Mac Miller performing in Germany and Scandinavia.[10]
United States – Blue Slide Park Tour
Mac Miller's tour of the United States is set to run from September to December 2011. The Blue Slide Park Tour began on September 22, 2011 at the Irving Plaza in Manhattan, New York City. The final date on December 9 will see Miller performing back in his hometown of Pittsburgh.[11]
Reception
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Track listing
All lyrics are written by Mac Miller
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "English Lane" | Ritz Reynolds | 1:35 |
| 2. | "Blue Slide Park" | I.D. Labs | 2:25 |
| 3. | "Party on Fifth Ave." | I.D. Labs | 2:53 |
| 4. | "PA Nights" | Mansions On the Moon | 3:04 |
| 5. | "Frick Park Market" | I.D. Labs | 3:17 |
| 6. | "Smile Back" | I.D. Labs | 2:44 |
| 7. | "Under the Weather" | I.D. Labs | 4:21 |
| 8. | "Of the Soul" | I.D. Labs | 3:28 |
| 9. | "My Team" | Clams Casino | 2:23 |
| 10. | "Up All Night" | I.D. Labs | 3:29 |
| 11. | "Loitering" | I.D. Labs, Young L | 3:11 |
| 12. | "Hole in My Pocket" | Ritz Reynolds | 0:36 |
| 13. | "Diamonds & Gold" | I.D. Labs, D-True | 3:20 |
| 14. | "Missed Calls" | Ritz Reynolds | 2:59 |
| 15. | "Man in the Hat" | I.D. Labs, Ritz Reynolds | 3:17 |
| 16. | "One Last Thing" | Clams Casino | 2:59 |
"Donald Trump" not officially on album
Mac posted a tweet informing his fans that the factory made a mistake and that the song Donald Trump would not be on the album. "factory accidentally added Donald Trump on the album cover sticker. It's not on there. 16 new songs. Those mistakes are great collectibles"[12]
References
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i-j8gCi5js
- ^ Miller, Mac. September 2011 "Mac Miller - Album Title Announcement".
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ "Blue Slide Park: Mac Miller". Amazon.com. Retrieved 12 September 2011.
- ^ "Mac Miller - Frick Park Market". YouTube. 2011-08-18. Retrieved October 5, 2011.
- ^ Grein, Paul (2011-08-24). "Week Ending Aug. 21, 2011: Rolling To A Record". Yahoo! Chart Watch. new.music.yahoo.com. Retrieved August 24, 2011.
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4imKIOV0Q8
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Sya2lGMuYE
- ^ http://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/167378/9
- ^ http://www.songkick.com/concerts/9293161-mac-miller-at-melkweg-oude-zaal
- ^ http://www.songkick.com/artists/2582651-mac-miller/calendar
- ^ http://macmiller.org/mac-miller-presents-the-blue-slide-park-tour/#more-979
- ^ http://twitter.com/#!/MacMiller/status/131954580182417408