For Malcolm McCormick, 2009 was the "starting point" for everything.
He officially dropped his former moniker, "Easy Mac," and began performing as Mac Miller . mac_miller_2009
Without writing a single lyric down or using his phone for notes, Mac laid down the first half of the song entirely "off the top of his head" after pacing the room and listening to the beat. For Malcolm McCormick, 2009 was the "starting point"
The song is viewed as a "beacon of hope" and a testament to Mac's artistic and personal growth. For Malcolm McCormick