I’ve been reading this magazine since I was 15 years old and have been wanting to be in it ever since. There are no words to describe the feeling of picking this up at a newsstand. One of the most validating checkpoints of my career. Very surreal.
What’s really crazy is that the day before I was on the phone with my manager, telling him how long it had been my dream to be in the Show and Prove section. Ryan, Owuor and I had a good set at a SXSW show that was put on by The Agency Group and XXL, so we knew we were on their radar. We just weren’t sure how to go about getting in the magazine. The next morning my manager called me, and said out of the blue XXL hollered and wanted to feature me in the the June issue. WHAT?!? We were JUST talking about it.
They needed a picture within like 48 hours and luckily my guy Jason Koenig (“My oh my” director) was in town and down for the mission. We shot the picture at Smith’s on 15th in the middle of the day, and I did the interview with XXL during a break. Finally, the picture got turned in at around 4am. Jason is that dude. Selfless, extremely talented and down to be of service. So grateful to know him as a friend and beyond blessed to work with him on a creative level.
Huge shout out to XXL for the support. It’s amazing how life works sometimes. Every once and a while, ask and you shall receive…
I’m still tripping they know my name.
congrats! you should have been on the freshman class issue but its all love. keep putting in work and please come to buffalo!
I’m going to buy this issue because you’re in it
Congrats! I’m happy to see that you’re finally getting the attention that you deserve. Wishing you the best!
Good to hear you’re getting recognized. You’re picking up fans like wildfire where i’m from. Keep it up!
Bro, where you get your cut at? Tryna get one like that. It sucks, I walk in , say , yo i want the macklemore cut, they dont know what i’m talking about, i want somewhere in seattle to hook me up,. much love from fed weezy.
Professor macklemore,
^^Lol, Your music is INCREDIBLE! I’m 17 years old and all the music that I have listened to has there not been anything like yours. I have become hopelessly addicted to your music haha. Still waiting on the Wings video to come out! If I had the money to make it to every show that you perform at I’d be at EVERY SINGLE ONE! Your music has drastically changed my life and probably the lifes of many more, just keep doing what your doing!
Big Fan,
Joel White
Oh and p.s I saw the video that you did with Nardwuar Vs Macklemore – SXSW 2011 Coverage and that would have been sick if you caught that verse with Drake!
Sorry one more thing, I’m putting out mad word about your music down here in California. That would be sooooo sick if you could make it down here and put down a show! PLEEEAAASSEEEEE! haha Wish the best of luck!
My son saw Macklemore at a Mariner’s game in Seattle and asked if he could get his picture made with him. Macklemore called his brother over and the picture was taken. All 3 of them. My son was thrilled and posted it to his FB page. You can tell a lot about a person by the way they treat others when no one is looking. Way to go.
Love your music more than anything man. If at all possible itd be super sick if you could get me your first album some how. Just can’t get enough after all the shows of yours I’ve been to.
I visit your blog practically daily and i like what are you doing with this. Many intresting articles on lots of cool topics and tendencies also, you have skills at writing. I always learn new things with the help of this blog and for that i will thank you with all my heart. Keep up this amazing work that you\’re working at. Good Bye
Dude hip hop has been waiting for some one like you(: and more I\’n a critical way , my bro was on drugs for 6 years and no rehab could change him till he heard a rapper that new what\’s up and wasn\’t promoting drugs! Thanks Mack for saving my brother , PPPPPPPPPLLLLLLLLEEEEEEAAAAAAAASSSSSSEEEEE stop by I\’n Mesa az !!! Love frm AZ
When you dropping more songs Mac?