Macklemore is back to being solo artist. After attaining chart-topping success with producer Ryan Lewis, the Seattle rapper has released Gemini — his first solo album since 2005’s The Language Of My World.
The project isn’t the result of any ill will between the duo though. In a recent interview with Sway, Macklemore revealed it was actually Lewis’ decision to not be involved after saying he would be “the worst producer” for the “Can’t Hold Us” MC.
“You need space to appreciate somebody,” Macklemore told Sway. “We’ve been working together nine years. We’re best friends. We worked together every single day; music videos, in the studio, all that stuff. I heard that and at first I was like, ‘Damn, music without Ryan’ and then I was like, ‘You know what? He’s right, we need a break.’ It was very much mutual. He was the person that put it out there first. And there’s no love lost. Ryan and I will make music together in the future
Check out the stream, cover art and tracklist for Macklemore’s Gemini below.
(The original version of this article was published on August 22, 2017 and can found below.)
Macklemore has unveiled the tracklist for Gemini, his first solo album since 2005’s The Language Of My World. Packed with 16 tracks, the project features guest spots from artists like Lil Yachty, Migos’ Offset, pop princess Kesha, singer Skylar Grey and frequent collaborator Xperience.
The “Thrift Shop” MC has already shared videos for the album singles “Glorious” and “Marmalade” with the aforementioned Lil Boat.
Gemini marks the Washington native’s follow-up to 2016’s This Unruly Mess I Made, which he crafted with longtime creative partner Ryan Lewis. The pair amicably parted ways earlier this summer after doing a handful of albums together, including 2012’s platinum-selling debut, The Heist.
Mack kicks off The Gemini Tour in Portland, Oregon on October 6 with two dates at the Roseland Theater.
Gemini is expected to arrive September 22. Pre-orders are available here.
Check out the full tracklist below and album art above.
1. Ain’t Gonna Die Tonight f. Eric Nally
2. Glorious f. Skylar Grey
3. Marmalade f. Lil Yachty
4. Willy Wonka f. Offset
5. Intentions f. Dan Caplen
6. Good Old Days f. Kesha
7. Levitate f. Otieno Terry
8. Firebreather f. Reignwolf
9. How To Play the Flute f. King Draino
10. Ten Million
11. Over It f. Donna Missal
12. Zara f. Abir
13. Corner Store f. Dave B and Travis Thompson
14. Miracle f. Dan Caplen
15. Church f. Xperience
16. Excavate f. Saint Claire
Garbage at it’s finest. Real hip hop 4 life!
don’t just hate. Let’s see what he cooks up. if it IS trash, then we can slander later lol
It ahould be called “The feature album”..i mean DAMN..
Yo you got that album by that shiiity rapper with all the features from people nobody’s ever heard of?
Macklemore featuring Offset……..that is going to be very interesting………..
Who?
This is going double wood like a gay porno LOL!
Trash ass “rapper.”
im sure its decent but people will just write it off cause of who it is.
Funny thing is that regardless of whether or not you like him, this white bitchboy would lyrically murder most of the so called “hot rappers” today.
Suburban rap?!?
Dope . That glorious track with skylar grey is straight fire. Mack and Em need to do a joint album together.
LOL that track is trash
The start through me off and there’s some definite weak punch thrift shop shit on here but there’s some tracks that remind me of the MC he used to be pre The Heist. Would’ve been savage if he dropped about 8 of the tracks
This guys returns as about as welcome as herpes coming back years later
Tell me bout it kid
Lmao
Only 2 songs out of 16 without features, and the features include Yachty and Offset, plus a bunch of no-names? I think I’m good, tbh. I assume its just 50 minutes of Trump bashing nonsense anyway.
I was going to listen until I realized Rapsody’s album dropped today, and Macklemore would probably encourage me to listen to a black female artist instead of him because he is a certified cuck.
I’m bumpin this, Rock and Young Thug today!
I remember this guys used to be close t a backpack rapper. Money rules the world I guess
Comercial trash for the suburbs. You kids need to listen to hip hop music not this wack radio poop.
WORD. This shit could’ve never come out when “The Chronic” and “36 Chambers” was out! NEVER!
Everybodies hating on this CD and dont get me wrong I thought I would be too. But the “Willy Wonka” track drew me in and I have to honestly say that this is a Good ass CD. Just give it one listen I promise you that youll delete your pre listen comments