“GO:OD AM (10th Anniversary Deluxe)” is more than just a re-release — it’s a time capsule.
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5. Carpe Diem
This track is the perfect closer — free-spirited, funny, and full of life.
In “Carpe Diem,” Mac Miller celebrates being unapologetically himself, embracing the chaos and absurdity of it all. The production is classic Mac — jazzy, slightly offbeat, but bursting with personality. His wordplay is sharp and witty, and the message is clear: live fully, love freely, and don’t take life too seriously.
4. Weekend (feat. Miguel)
This track never misses.
No matter how many times I’ve played “Weekend” over the years, it still feels fresh. Miguel’s feature fits perfectly — his voice melts into the beat, complementing Mac’s reflective yet relaxed delivery. The song captures that balance between exhaustion and hope, about needing a break from the world and finding peace in small moments. It’s smooth, introspective, and timeless, the kind of track that sounds just as good on a late-night drive as it did when it first dropped in 2015.
3. 100 Grandkids
Hearing this song on the anniversary edition took me right back to high school — the nostalgia hit instantly.
From the first drop, it’s pure joy. It just feels good. Mac’s bars are sharp, clever, and playful, and his storytelling feels effortless. It’s one of those songs that just radiates confidence and fun. The energy, the humor, the little self-aware moments — it all reminds me why Mac had such a unique lane in hip-hop. His charisma jumps through the speakers, and even after ten years, it still makes me smile like it’s brand new.
2. ROS
“ROS” is one of the most beautiful songs in Mac’s catalog.
It’s tender, romantic, and achingly human. He explores love in all its messy, confusing glory — the push and pull, the pain and persistence, the choice to stay even when things get hard. His voice carries so much warmth and vulnerability, showing a side of him that was rare in hip-hop at the time. It’s soulful and sensual, but more than that, it’s real. You can feel every ounce of affection, frustration, and devotion in his tone. It’s the kind of love song that grows with you as you get older.
1. Ascension
This track has always been special to me.
Every time I hear it, it feels like a spiritual experience — airy, psychedelic, and full of meaning. Mac wrestles with his faith, mortality, and purpose, questioning and affirming himself all at once. His lyrics feel meditative, like he’s trying to make peace with life’s chaos and contradictions. The production enhances that journey — floaty and expansive, it feels like the sound of thinking, of drifting between dimensions. “Ascension” is the heart of the album, capturing Mac’s depth and self-awareness in a way few artists ever could.
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When this album first dropped in 2015, Mac Miller was evolving fast, balancing youthful bravado with genuine introspection. Ten years later, the music feels even more powerful. The blend of jazz, soul, and classic hip-hop influences gives the project its timeless edge, and the deluxe tracks — “Royal Flush,” “Cable Box,” and “Carpe Diem” — slot in seamlessly. They don’t feel like afterthoughts; they feel like lost pieces of the era that finally found their way home.
What stands out most now is how deeply human Mac’s work was. His lyrics carry humor, sadness, hope, and wisdom all at once. Listening to this album again feels emotional — like reconnecting with an old friend who still has something new to teach you. Even years after his passing, Mac’s energy, creativity, and spirit continue to inspire. GO:OD AM (10th Anniversary Deluxe) reminds us exactly why his music meant so much — it was honest, it was alive, and it still hits just as hard a decade later.
Ileyah is a mom, a writer and a musician. She loves late nights and gluten free snacks.
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