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'''Ben Haggerty''' ( June 19, 1983 - February 23rd, 2013), also better known by his stage name '''Macklemore''' and formerly known as '''Professor Macklemore''', was an American rapper and musician. Macklemore worked with [[Ryan Lewis]] (producer), Andrew Joslyn ([[violin]]) and Owuor Arunga ([[trumpet]]). Haggerty has been releasing music independently since 2000, and has since gained a significant online fanbase. He released one [[mixtape]], three EPs and two albums without major [[record label]] support. His music video "[[Thrift Shop (song)|Thrift Shop]]" has been viewed on YouTube more than 110 million times, and reached number 1 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, selling more than 2.2 million copies.<ref name="billboard1">{{cite web|title=Hot 100: 1-10 (Biggest Jump) Billboard|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts}}</ref>
'''Ben Haggerty''' (June 19, 1983 - February 23rd, 2013), also better known by his stage name '''Macklemore''' and formerly known as '''Professor Macklemore''', was an American rapper and musician. Macklemore worked with [[Ryan Lewis]] (producer), Andrew Joslyn ([[violin]]) and Owuor Arunga ([[trumpet]]). Haggerty has been releasing music independently since 2000, and has since gained a significant online fanbase. He released one [[mixtape]], three EPs and two albums without major [[record label]] support. His music video "[[Thrift Shop (song)|Thrift Shop]]" has been viewed on YouTube more than 110 million times, and reached number 1 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, selling more than 2.2 million copies.<ref name="billboard1">{{cite web|title=Hot 100: 1-10 (Biggest Jump) Billboard|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts}}</ref>


After a recent concert in New Zealand, Macklemore was found dead at his hotel. Allegations are that this was the result of a heroin overdose.
After a recent concert in New Zealand, Macklemore was found dead at his hotel. Allegations are that this was the result of a heroin overdose, yet more information needs to be gathered as of February 24th. Major news sites were hacked as a retaliation for posting news of Makelemore's death, with the articles about his death promptly removed.


Macklemore released his debut studio album ''[[The Heist (album)|The Heist]]'' on October 9, 2012, which charted at number 2 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart, selling 78,000 copies in the first week.<ref name="rollingstone1">{{cite web|title=On the Charts: Mumford & Sons Slip, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Impress|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/on-the-charts-macklemore-and-ryan-lewis-cinderella-story-20121017}}</ref>
Macklemore released his debut studio album ''[[The Heist (album)|The Heist]]'' on October 9, 2012, which charted at number 2 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart, selling 78,000 copies in the first week.<ref name="rollingstone1">{{cite web|title=On the Charts: Mumford & Sons Slip, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Impress|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/on-the-charts-macklemore-and-ryan-lewis-cinderella-story-20121017}}</ref>

Revision as of 08:00, 24 February 2013

Macklemore
Macklemore performing in Toronto during The Heist Tour in November 2012
Macklemore performing in Toronto during The Heist Tour in November 2012
Background information
Birth nameBen Haggerty
Also known asProfessor Macklemore
Born (1983-06-19) June 19, 1983 (age 41)
Seattle, Washington, United States
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, singer, MC, songwriter
Years active2000–2013
LabelsMacklemore
Websitemacklemore.com

Ben Haggerty (June 19, 1983 - February 23rd, 2013), also better known by his stage name Macklemore and formerly known as Professor Macklemore, was an American rapper and musician. Macklemore worked with Ryan Lewis (producer), Andrew Joslyn (violin) and Owuor Arunga (trumpet). Haggerty has been releasing music independently since 2000, and has since gained a significant online fanbase. He released one mixtape, three EPs and two albums without major record label support. His music video "Thrift Shop" has been viewed on YouTube more than 110 million times, and reached number 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, selling more than 2.2 million copies.[1]

After a recent concert in New Zealand, Macklemore was found dead at his hotel. Allegations are that this was the result of a heroin overdose, yet more information needs to be gathered as of February 24th. Major news sites were hacked as a retaliation for posting news of Makelemore's death, with the articles about his death promptly removed.

Macklemore released his debut studio album The Heist on October 9, 2012, which charted at number 2 on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 78,000 copies in the first week.[2]

Early life and influences

Haggerty was born in Seattle, Washington, where he was raised. He has Irish ancestry.[citation needed] Haggerty attended Garfield High School and Nathan Hale High School, going on to earn a bachelor’s degree at The Evergreen State College. Interested in reaching a younger generation through his music, he was a part of a program focusing on education and cultural identity called "Gateways for Incarcerated Youth" where he facilitated music workshops.[3][4]

Though he was not born to a musical family, both of his parents were supportive of his musical ventures. Haggerty was six years old[5] when hip hop first came in to his life by way of Digital Underground. As he grew older, he and his friends spent their summers making tents to stay in, listening to the radio, and making dubs and mix-tapes of played songs, as they were unable to buy any because they were underage and had no parental consent.[6] Macklemore was fourteen when he started writing lyrics.[5] At this age, his friends referred to him as Möcklimore.[5] Attending Garfield High School, Macklemore observed a strong racial divide. Despite living in an all-white neighborhood, his school was racially diverse. Macklemore states that he came to reflect on his ignorance of social status at the time and how race impacted the areas where one was able to live and work.

When he started to rap, Macklemore listened to "a lot of West Coast underground hip hop .. Freestyle Fellowship .. Aceyalone, Living Legends (From California)", Wu-Tang Clan, "Nas, Talib .." being of much influence on him.[6]

Music career

2000–05: Career beginnings

Macklemore recorded an EP titled Open Your Eyes in 2000 under the name Professor Macklemore, which he distributed himself. Macklemore dropped "Professor" from his name, and released his first official full-length album, The Language of My World in January 2005. In September 2009, he released The Unplanned Mixtape. In October 2010, he teamed up with producer Ryan Lewis to create the VS. Redux EP. Macklemore used his experience with substance abuse to create the mixtape's critically acclaimed song "Otherside", which samples the Red Hot Chili Peppers song of the same title.[7]

Since then, Macklemore has been picked up by The Agency Group,[8] an international booking company that has represented such well-known groups as A Tribe Called Quest and Finger Eleven.[9]

2005–11: Comeback and The VS. series

In the past, Macklemore has struggled with substance abuse problems, including OxyContin. He considers this the reason for his lack of production between 2005 and 2009. But, after cleaning himself up in 2008, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis became a collaborative and creative unit.

He celebrated two years of sobriety in early August 2010, as stated during his performance at Capitol Hill Block Party 2010. In late April 2010, he performed an impromptu set at a house party at Colorado College. The set consisted of his track "And We Danced", two consecutive times in front of over two hundred fans. In December 2010, he released a tribute song named "My Oh My" for then recently deceased Seattle Mariners broadcaster Dave Niehaus, which has received extensive coverage in Seattle media sources.[10][11][12][13] On April 8, 2011 Macklemore & Ryan Lewis performed the song at the 2011 Mariner's Opening Day in front of 48,000 attendees.[14]

He relapsed in December of 2011 after returning home from his fall tour. He later talks about this relapse with "Starting Over" featured on The Heist. He attributes his relapse to not attending AA meetings because of the tour. He came down with a cold and was prescribed codeine cough syrup eventually leading to the abuse of the drug. [15]

The VS. EP with Ryan Lewis and The Unplanned Mixtape were released in 2009, followed by The VS. Redux the next year. The latter would reach No. 7 on the iTunes Hip Hop chart. Macklemore's debut single "The Town" was released from The Unplanned Mixtape. Macklemore's second single "My Oh My" was released on December 21, 2010. "Wing$" was released on January 21, 2011 along with "Can't Hold Us" featuring Ray Dalton on August 16, 2011.

2012–present: The Heist

Macklemore performing during The Heist Tour in November 2012.

In July 2012, Haggerty and Lewis announced that their debut full-length album, The Heist, would be released on October 9, 2012 as well as a subsequent world tour to promote the release.[16] Previously released singles "My Oh My", "Wing$" and "Can't Hold Us" were announced to be included on the album – as was the song "Make the Money". "Can't Hold Us" was used as soundtrack for Miller beer ad in UK and Ireland in June 2012, increasing Macklemore recognition in Europe. "Same Love" was released on July 18, 2012, and songs "White Walls" featuring ScHoolboy Q and "Jimmy Iovine" featuring Ab-Soul were confirmed to be included on the album.

The Heist reached the number 1 position on the US iTunes Albums chart within hours of release. The Heist debuted on the US Billboard 200 at number 2 of the week dated October 27, 2012, selling over 78,000 copies.

On October 30, 2012, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis appeared on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" performing their single "Same Love" and then again on January 18, 2013, performing their single "Thrift Shop". On December 11, 2012, he performed Thrift Shop on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. He is a part of BET's Music Matters campaign.

In January 2013, Music Choice featured Macklemore in the brand new series "Primed", which focuses on emerging artists.

Recognition

Macklemore was the Unsigned Hype in The Source Magazine in early 2012 and was also on the cover of XXL Magazine as part of the Freshman Class of 2012. Rolling Stone called Macklemore x Ryan Lewis an "indie rags-to-riches story".[2] "Thrift Shop" was voted #1 in Australian radio station Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2012.[17] Their song "Same Love" also featured highly, coming in at #15 in the countdown. The Hottest 100 is the world's largest music poll held every year on Australia Day, and currently attracts over 1 million votes from within Australia and around the world. There was a three page article on Macklemore's career in the February 8, 2013 issue of ESPN the Magazine.

Tours and performances

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis at Sasquatch! Music Festival (2011)

In 2008, 2009, and 2011, Macklemore performed at Bumbershoot, a major arts and music festival in Seattle. In 2011, he also performed at the Sasquatch Music Festival in the Washington gorge and at the Outside Lands Music Festival in San Francisco, CA.[18][19]

Macklemore hosts an annual fan appreciation pizza party, an idea first proposed in 2010.[citation needed] Fans get the chance to prove their love of music and get a ticket to go to the party by showing off their creativity in a contest. Fans have had to sing, paint, draw, and play to get a chance to meet and watch a performance by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.

In February 2011, Macklemore and producer Ryan Lewis kicked off a multi-city tour in Pullman, Washington, which included three sold-out shows at Showbox at the Market, a Seattle music venue.[20] That same year, the rapper appeared at many U.S. music festivals, including Bumbershoot, Outside Lands, Lollapalooza, Rock the Bells, SoundSet and Sasquatch.

Starting on September 17, 2011, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis started the Fall Tour across the UK, Ireland and throughout North America. They kicked off their tour in America on October 4. This tour included guests Champagne Champagne and Xperience. Macklemore and Ryan Lewis sold out 18 of their 27 venues in the U.S. including the Bowery Ballroom and Troubadour. Their tour ended on December 17 with their final show at The Depot in Salt Lake City.

In May of 2012, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis performed at the annual Sun God Festival at the University of California, San Diego. As they were among the more well-known performers in the lineup, the attendance and general crowd energy during their set was higher than that of many other acts such as the Silversun Pickups, Dia Frampton, and Chiddy Bang. Other performers included Murs, Ra Ra Riot, Paul Van Dyk, and Tokimonsta.

"The Heist" tour started in Fall 2012 to promote his first studio album: The Heist.[citation needed] Macklemore and Ryan Lewis are scheduled to be one of the headliners this March 2013 at the hiphop festival Paid Dues in San Bernardino, CA.[21]

Personal life

Macklemore has two siblings; his brother Tim Haggerty is a high school English teacher.

Macklemore's support of gay rights, including same-sex marriage, is expressed in his single "Same Love". The song also condemns homophobia in hip hop, society and mass media.[22]

He does not follow organized religion,[23] referring in "Vipassana" to an "atheist Jesus piece," symbolic of his spiritual and philosophical views. Several of his singles elaborate on such symbolism and a philosophy of the term "God" defining not a being, but in what and how an individual is able to realize a faith and happiness. Macklemore has said to have realized this in hip hop music.[23] In "Church", Macklemore contrasts established religion's collectivism to the subjectivity of realities he would face growing up, including almost losing his life to drug-use.[23][24] The ink used for his writing is described as God in place of Jesus Christ; hearing his music play out of speakers, "communion"; the South Bronx as "hip hop's Egypt"; and his savior being hip hop music by way of referenced originator Kool Herc.[23]

In 2008, Macklemore went to rehab for drug-addiction, alcoholism and related obsessive behavior.[25] He spent most of his twenties "trying to fight [his] way out of that (way of life)".

"I want to be someone who is respected and not just in terms of my music. I want to be respected in terms of the way that I treat people. The way, the subjects in which I choose to .. address through my music. And not because I'm, like, trying to make records about them. It's just that's what's important to me. Music is my creative outlet in terms of expressing what is important to me; what has importance, what has a value. And I wanna be respected for that."

— Macklemore, Jabari Presents

Macklemore is a fan of baseball, particularly the Seattle Mariners. Upon releasing the music video for "My Oh My"—a song dedicated to the late sportscaster Dave Niehaus—Macklemore, still on tour, was asked to perform for the 50,000 fans who attended Opening Day 2011, the first Seattle Mariners game since Niehaus' passing. Afterward, he and Ryan Lewis were each awarded a custom-named jersey embedded with a patch, the only other people to have the patch being those who played in the game. He has acknowledged baseball and hip hop music as not being "intrinsically linked", "a bunch of people that are Mariners fans probably don't consider hip hop, like, real music still".[25] All proceeds to the song benefited the Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club.[26]

Macklemore first met Ryan Lewis in 2006.[25] Lewis spent a few years working on Macklemore's promotion as a photographer. They would soon become good friends. Lewis would go on to produce for Macklemore, the two eventually working full-time as a title-credited duo.[6]

Macklemore became engaged to his girlfriend of seven years, Tricia Davis, on January 21, 2013.[27]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and sales figures
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
[28] 		US R&B
[29] 		US Rap
[30] 		AUS
[31] 		BEL
(FL)
[32] 		CAN
[33] 		FRA
[34] 		IRE
[35] 		NZ
[36]
The Heist
(with Ryan Lewis)
  • Released: October 9, 2012
  • Label: Macklemore
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 2 1 1 2 175 4 149 45 3
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Independent albums

Title Album details Sales
The Language of My World
  • Released: January 1, 2005
  • Label: Macklemore
  • Formats: Digital download

Extended plays

Title Mixtape details
Open Your Eyes
(as Professor Macklemore)
  • Released: 2000
  • Formats: Digital download
  • Label: Macklemore
The VS. EP
(with Ryan Lewis)
The VS. Redux
(with Ryan Lewis)

Mixtapes

Title Mixtape details
The Unplanned Mixtape
  • Released: September 7, 2009
  • Formats: Digital download
  • Label: Macklemore

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[40] 		US
R&B
[41] 		US
Rap
[42] 		AUS
[31] 		CAN
[43] 		FRA
[44] 		IRE
[35] 		NZ
[36] 		UK
[45] 		NL
"The Town" 2009 — — — — — — — — — — The Unplanned Mixtape
"My Oh My"
(with Ryan Lewis) 		2010 — — — — — — — — — — The Heist
"Wing$"
(with Ryan Lewis) 		2011 — 46 — — — — — — — —
"Can't Hold Us"
(with Ryan Lewis featuring Ray Dalton) 		94 28 — 74 — 68 21 — — —
"Same Love"
(with Ryan Lewis featuring Mary Lambert) 		2012 89 29 — 1 — — — 1 — —
"Thrift Shop"
(with Ryan Lewis featuring Wanz) 		1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

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