When Mac Miller died unexpectedly this September, it shook not only his fans, but his label as well. Tom Corson, Co-Chairman and COO of Warner Bros. Records, commented on the unforeseen event, "All of us at Warner Bros. Records are deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic news of Mac Miller's untimely death. Mac was an extremely talented and inspiring artist, with a pioneering spirit and sense of humor that touched everyone he met. Mac's death is a devastating loss and cuts short a life and a talent with great potential [...]. We join all his fans around the world in passing on our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends."

With his new album "Swimming", for the release and tour of which Mac Miller was preparing until September, he will once again show us his talent: Here he combined funk and soul with his typical character. The album includes a collection of songs that show that Mac Miller was able to command the entire musical spectrum. The Pittsburg-born rapper collaborates in "Swimming" with J. Cole, Dam-Funk, Dev Hynes (Blood Orange), Thundercat, Steve Lacy (The Internet), Syd and John Mayer. With "Swimming" Mac Miller makes another statement and shows that he was a great musician. in 2007, at the age of 15, he released his first mixtape "But My Mackin' Ain't Easy." Since then, all of his albums reached the top 5 in US. His debut album "Blue Slide Park" even reached #1 on the US album charts in 2011.