Mac Miller Explains the Concept Behind "100 Grandkids"

“When I first made a hundred grand”

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Fresh from the release of his GO:OD AM full-lenfth studio project, Mac Miller has taken the time to explain the concept behind the album’s lead single “100 Grandkids” with online lyric knowledge annotation website, GENIUS. In the three minute video, Miller breaks down concepts such as the sample and beat changes, and some of the song’s meaning. In addition, the Pittsburgh artist also talks about how he cleared a certain sample with Diddy and the conception of some of the bars. Take a look at the video above, courtesy of GENIUS.

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