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WATCHING MOVIES WITH THE SOUND OFF
In 2013, when Mac released his second studio album, Watching Movies
with the Sound Off,
he established himself as the center of an incredible
musical orbit.
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  • 1
    THE STAR ROOM
  • 2
    AVIAN
  • 3
    I'M NOT REAL (FEAT. EARL SWEATSHIRT)
  • 4
    S.D.S.
  • 5
    BIRD CALL
  • 6
    MATCHES (FEAT. AB-SOUL)
  • 7
    I AM WHO AM (KILLIN_ TIME) (FEAT. NIKI RANDA)
  • 8
    OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR
  • 9
    RED DOT MUSIC (FEAT. ACTION BRONSON)
  • 10
    GEES (FEAT. SCHOOLBOY Q)
  • 11
    WATCHING MOVIES
  • 12
    REMEMBER
  • 13
    SOMEONE LIKE YOU
  • 14
    AQUARIUM
  • 15
    YOUFORIA
  • 16
    GOOSEBUMPZ
  • 17
    O.K. (FEAT. TYLER, THE CREATOR)
  • 18
    CLAYMATION (FEAT. VINNY RADIO)
Image 1 (top left): Backstage at Rock the Bells, 2012. Rutherford, NJ. By Brock Fetch. Images 2–6: 2013 by Jimmy Murton. Collage by Sam Balaban
"Watching Movies" music video, 2013. Directed by Rex Arrow
The Space Migration Tour, 2013. Raleigh, NC. Photo: Malcolm McCormick
WMWTSO Album Cover Shoot, 2013. Pittsburgh, PA. Photos: Karen Meyers
Collage by Sam Balaban. WMWTSO Album Cover Shoot, 2013. Pittsburgh, PA. Photos: Karen Meyers
  • S.D.S. (prod. by Flying Lotus)
  • Watching Movies
  • Gees (feat. ScHoolboy Q)
  • I Am Who Am (Killin’ Time) [feat. Niki Randa]
  • The Star Room (feat. Delusional Thomas)
  • Youforia: Live From The Space Migration
  • Avian
  • I Am Who Am (Killin’ Time) [The Space Migration Sessions
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  • Album credits

    1. THE STAR ROOM 
    M. McCormick, T. Kgositsile; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); randomblackdude Publishing LLC / Sony / ATV Tree Publishing (BMI)
    Produced by Earl Sweatshirt. 
    Recorded by Josh Berg at The Sanctuary.

    2. AVIAN 
    M. McCormick, E. Dan, J. Kulousek, Z. Vaughan; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); IDLabs Worldwide Sound / Rostrum Publishing / Sony / ATV Songs LLC (BMI); Big Jerm Music / Songs Publishing (ASCAP); Chatham City Records (ASCAP) 
    Produced by Larry Fisherman. 
    Recorded by Josh Berg at The Sanctuary.

    3. I’M NOT REAL (FEAT. EARL SWEATSHIRT) 
    M. McCormick, T. Kgositsile; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); randomblackdude Publishing LLC / Sony / ATV Tree Publishing (BMI)
    Produced by randomblackdude.
    Recorded by Josh Berg at The Sanctuary. 
    Earl Sweatshirt appears courtesy of Odd Future / Columbia Records.

    4. S.D.S. 
    M. McCormick, S. Ellison; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); Just Isn’t Music Publishing (PRS) 
    Produced by Flying Lotus.
    Recorded by Flying Lotus at Fly Lo’s Crib. 
    Mixed by Flying Lotus.

    5. BIRD CALL 
    M. McCormick, M. Volpe; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); Clammyclams Music / Sony / ATV Tunes, LLC (ASCAP) 
    Produced by Clams Casino. 
    Recorded by Josh Berg at The Sanctuary.

    6. MATCHES (FEAT. AB-SOUL) 
    M. McCormick, E. Dan, J. Kulousek, Z. Vaughan, H. Stevens IV; Blue Slide
Park Music (BMI); IDLabs Worldwide Sound / Rostrum Publishing / Sony / ATV Songs LLC (BMI); Big Jerm Music / Songs Publishing (ASCAP); Chatham City Records (ASCAP); Publishing Designee of Herbert Stevens 
    Samples “Twin of Myself” performed by Black Moth Super Rainbow, used courtesy of Black Moth Super Rainbow, and written by T. Fec, published by Waxploitation Music Publishing / Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc. (ASCAP). 
    Produced by ID Labs. 
    Recorded by Big Jerm at The Sanctuary. 
    Ab-Soul appears courtesy of Top Dawg Entertainment.

    7. I AM WHO AM (KILLIN’ TIME) (FEAT. NIKI RANDA) 
    M. McCormick, A. Lipinski, N. Randa; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); ADOTHEGOD MUSIC (BMI); Just Isn’t Music Publishing (PRS)
    Produced by ADOTHEGOD. 
    Recorded by Josh Berg at The Sanctuary.

    8. OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR 
    M. McCormick, 
P. Williams; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI);
More Water From Nazareth Publishing Inc. / EMI April Music Inc. (ASCAP)
    Produced by Pharrell Williams. 
    Recorded by Hart Gunther at South Beach Studios.

    9. RED DOT MUSIC (FEAT. ACTION BRONSON) 
    M. McCormick, A. Maman, A. Arslani; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); A Maman Music (ASCAP); A. Arslani Publishing Designee (BMI)
    Samples “A Heart’s Desire” performed by Camel, used courtesy of Decca Records, and written by A. Latimer and S. Hoover, published by Latimer Music; EMI April Music Inc. / EMI Songs Ltd. / Sony / ATV Music Publishing. 
    Produced by The Alchemist. 
    Recorded by The Alchemist at Rap Camp. 
    Action Bronson appears courtesy of Vice Records / Atlantic Recording Corporation. 
    Additional vocal by Loaded Lux.

    10. GEES (FEAT. SCHOOLBOY Q) 
    M. McCormick, E. Ingersoll, Q. Hanley; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); I Made That Noise (ASCAP); Publishing Designee of Quincey Hanley) 
    Produced by Chuck Inglish.
    Recorded by Josh Berg at The Sanctuary. 
    Schoolboy Q appears courtesy of Top Dawg Entertainment / Interscope Records.

    11. WATCHING MOVIES 
    M. McCormick, J. King; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); Sound of a Pioneer (ASCAP) 
    Samples “You Are Dead” performed by The End Of Science, used courtesy of The End Of Science, and written by G. Mauro,
    Published by The End Of Science (Ascap) And Tres Gatitos Music (Ascap). 
    Produced by Sap And Larry Fisherman. 
    Recorded by Josh Berg at The Sanctuary. 

    12. SUPLEXES INSIDE OF COMPLEXES AND DUPLEXES 
    M. McCormick, E. F. E. Allah, Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); 2812 Freret St. Publishing / Sony / ATV Music Publishing (ASCAP)
    Produced by Larry Fisherman. 
    Recorded by Josh Berg at The Sanctuary. 

    13. REMEMBER 
    M. McCormick; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI) 
    Samples “Swept Away” performed by The xx from the album “Coexist”, licensed courtesy of Xl / Young Turks by arrangement with Beggars Group Media Limited, and written by O. Sim, J. Smith and R. Croft, published by Universal Polygram International Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP). 
    Produced by Larry Fisherman. 
    Recorded by Josh Berg at The Sanctuary.

    14. SOMEONE LIKE YOU 
    M. McCormick, E. Dan, J. Kulousek, Z. Vaughan, J. Hill; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); ID Labs Worldwide Sound / Rostrum Publishing / Sony / ATV Songs LLC (BMI); Big Jerm Music / Songs Publishing (ASCAP); Chatham City Records (ASCAP); The Publishing Designee of Joseph Maurice Hill, Jr. (BMI) / BMG Chrysalis. 
    Vocals by Nylo. 
    Samples “Someone Like You” performed by Nylo, under license from Sony Music Entertainment
and written by J. Lopez, F. Ordorica, F. Stallworth and A. Landis, published by Jose Aguirre Lopez Publishing Designee; Fabian Ordorica Publishing Designee; Frank David Stallworth Publishing Designee; Andrea Landis Publishing Designee. 
    Produced by J. Hill and ID Labs. Co-produced by Mynority.
    Recorded by Josh Berg at The Sanctuary.

    15. AQUARIUM 
    M. McCormick, E. Dan, J. Kulousek, Z. Vaughan, R. Reynolds; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI), ID Labs Worldwide Sound / Rostrum Publishing /  Sony / ATV Songs LLC (BMI); Big Jerm Music / Songs Publishing (ASCAP); Chatham City Records (ASCAP); Ritz & Farlow Music administrated by EMI Blackwood Music Inc. o/b/o of itself and Publishing Designee of Brent Reynolds (BMI). 
    Samples “Powa” Performed by Tune-Yards from the album “W H O K I L L”, licensed courtesy of 4AD by arrangement with Beggars Group Media Limited, and written by M. Garbus, published by Garbus The Owl (ASCAP). 
    Produced by Larry Fisherman. 
    Recorded by Josh Berg at The Sanctuary.

    16. YOUFORIA 
    M. McCormick, M. Volpe; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); Clammyclams Music / Sony / ATV Tunes, LLC (ASCAP)
    Produced by Clams Casino. 
    Recorded by Big Jerm on the Bus.

    17. GOOSEBUMPZ 
    M. McCormick, W. Pentz; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); I Like Turtles Music / Songs Of SMP (ASCAP) 
    Samples “Bulgarian Chicks” performed by Balkan Beat Box, used courtesy of Jdub Records / The Orchard, and written by O. Kaplan, T. Muskat and V. Tamova, published by Bluma (ASCAP); Muskatlove Music (BMI); Kalimanka Music (BMI). 
    Produced by Diplo. 
    Recorded by Big Jerm on the Bus. 
    Mixed by Joey Raia and E. Dan.

    18. O.K. (FEAT. TYLER, THE CREATOR) 
    M. McCormick, T. Okonma; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); Golf Wang Steak Sauce admin by Sony / ATV Music Publishing (BMI)
    Produced by Tyler, The Creator. 
    Recorded by Vic Wainstein at Paramount Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA. 
    Tyler, The Creator appears courtesy of Odd Future / Columbia Records.

    19. CLAYMATION (FEAT. VINNY RADIO) 
    M. McCormick, E. Dan, J. Kulousek, Z. Vaughan, L. Moore; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); ID Labs Worldwide Sound / Rostrum Publishing / Sony / ATV Songs LLC (BMI); Big Jerm Music / Songs Publishing (ASCAP); Chatham City Records (ASCAP); the
    Publishing Designee of Leon Moore. 
    Produced by ID Labs.
    Recorded by Big Jerm And Treejay
at ID Labs.
    Vinny Radio appears courtesy of REMember Music.

    20. THE STAR ROOM (OG VERSION) 
    M. McCormick, T. Kgositsile, B. Britten; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); randomblackdude Publishing LLC / Sony / ATV Tree Publishing (BMI), Boosey-And-Co-Ltd (PRS). 
    "The Star Room” features a sample from "Cuckoo!" performed by Choir Of Downside School, Purley, Viola Tunnard, Benjamin Britten, licensed courtesy of Virgin Records Limited and written by B. Britten and published by Boosey-And-Co-Ltd (PRS), used courtesy of Concord. 
    Produced by randomblackdude. 
    Recorded by Josh Berg at the Sanctuary.

    21. THE QUEST 
    M. McCormick, J. Brion; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); Sony / ATV Tunes (ASCAP). 
    "The Quest" samples "Phone Call" performed by Jon Brion, licensed courtesy of Hollywood Records and written by J. Brion, published by Sony / ATV Tunes (ASCAP). 
    Produced by Larry Fisherman. 
    Recorded by Josh Berg at The Sanctuary.

    OTHER CREDITS:
    Executive Producer: Benjy Grinberg
    Album Producer: Larry Fisherman
    Mixed by E. Dan At ID Labs, Pittsburgh, PA & assisted by Josh Berg
    Mastered by Chris Gehringer at Sterling Sound, New York, NY, except “The Star Room (OG Version)” and “The Quest” mastered by Chris Athens Masters
    Rostrum Marketing: Jonathan Partch & Colby Silon
    Rostrum Production: Brett Cooper
    Management: Christian & Kelly Clancy
    Sample Clearance: Eric Weissman
    Rostrum Legal: Jeffrey Worob & Anamaria Laguna-Dunn
    Mac Legal: David Byrnes & Irina Volodarsky for Ziffren Brittenham LLP
    Design: Miller McCormick
    Photos: Karen Meyers, Jim Murton, Ashley Rose & Eric Altenburger

  • WATCHING MOVIES WITH THE SOUND OFF
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In 2013, when Mac released his second studio album, "Watching Movies with the Sound Off,” he established himself as the center of an incredible musical orbit. 

The first song, “The Star Room,” was co-written and produced by Earl Sweatshirt, under the moniker randomblackdude. Track 3, “I’m Not Real,” features Earl on a verse. “S.D.S.” was produced by Flying Lotus and “Bird Call” was produced by Clams Casino and “Goosebumpz” was produced by Diplo. “Matches” features Ab-Soul and “Gees” features Schoolboy Q, two members of Top Dawg Entertainment. “Objets in the Mirror” is a collaboration between Mac and Pharrell Williams. “Red Dot Music” features Action Bronson and was produced by The Alchemist. “Suplexes Inside of Duplexes” has a verse from Jay Electronica. And “O.K.” was produced by Tyler, The Creator and features a verse from Tyler, The Creator. 

Pitchfork called it “a quantum leap in artistry” from his debut album. XXL noted,  "Despite the disparity of styles, the album's sequencing affords it a greater sense of cohesion. Listeners will have little trouble transitioning between the booming ‘Watching Movies’ and more subdued affairs like ‘Suplexes Inside of Complexes And Duplexes.’ This is due to Mac's excellent production throughout as Larry Fisherman".

Mac produced five songs on the album, and for the first time oversaw the production of his album. This fact gave Watching Movies with the Sound Off some continuity, which allowed for it to be a sonically adventurous album. Mac was becoming a musical force, from his own talents to the company he kept. 

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2013
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Album credits

1. THE STAR ROOM 
M. McCormick, T. Kgositsile; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); randomblackdude Publishing LLC / Sony / ATV Tree Publishing (BMI)
Produced by Earl Sweatshirt. 
Recorded by Josh Berg at The Sanctuary.

2. AVIAN 
M. McCormick, E. Dan, J. Kulousek, Z. Vaughan; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); IDLabs Worldwide Sound / Rostrum Publishing / Sony / ATV Songs LLC (BMI); Big Jerm Music / Songs Publishing (ASCAP); Chatham City Records (ASCAP) 
Produced by Larry Fisherman. 
Recorded by Josh Berg at The Sanctuary.

3. I’M NOT REAL (FEAT. EARL SWEATSHIRT) 
M. McCormick, T. Kgositsile; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); randomblackdude Publishing LLC / Sony / ATV Tree Publishing (BMI)
Produced by randomblackdude.
Recorded by Josh Berg at The Sanctuary. 
Earl Sweatshirt appears courtesy of Odd Future / Columbia Records.

4. S.D.S. 
M. McCormick, S. Ellison; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); Just Isn’t Music Publishing (PRS) 
Produced by Flying Lotus.
Recorded by Flying Lotus at Fly Lo’s Crib. 
Mixed by Flying Lotus.

5. BIRD CALL 
M. McCormick, M. Volpe; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); Clammyclams Music / Sony / ATV Tunes, LLC (ASCAP) 
Produced by Clams Casino. 
Recorded by Josh Berg at The Sanctuary.

6. MATCHES (FEAT. AB-SOUL) 
M. McCormick, E. Dan, J. Kulousek, Z. Vaughan, H. Stevens IV; Blue Slide
Park Music (BMI); IDLabs Worldwide Sound / Rostrum Publishing / Sony / ATV Songs LLC (BMI); Big Jerm Music / Songs Publishing (ASCAP); Chatham City Records (ASCAP); Publishing Designee of Herbert Stevens 
Samples “Twin of Myself” performed by Black Moth Super Rainbow, used courtesy of Black Moth Super Rainbow, and written by T. Fec, published by Waxploitation Music Publishing / Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc. (ASCAP). 
Produced by ID Labs. 
Recorded by Big Jerm at The Sanctuary. 
Ab-Soul appears courtesy of Top Dawg Entertainment.

7. I AM WHO AM (KILLIN’ TIME) (FEAT. NIKI RANDA) 
M. McCormick, A. Lipinski, N. Randa; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); ADOTHEGOD MUSIC (BMI); Just Isn’t Music Publishing (PRS)
Produced by ADOTHEGOD. 
Recorded by Josh Berg at The Sanctuary.

8. OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR 
M. McCormick, 
P. Williams; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI);
More Water From Nazareth Publishing Inc. / EMI April Music Inc. (ASCAP)
Produced by Pharrell Williams. 
Recorded by Hart Gunther at South Beach Studios.

9. RED DOT MUSIC (FEAT. ACTION BRONSON) 
M. McCormick, A. Maman, A. Arslani; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); A Maman Music (ASCAP); A. Arslani Publishing Designee (BMI)
Samples “A Heart’s Desire” performed by Camel, used courtesy of Decca Records, and written by A. Latimer and S. Hoover, published by Latimer Music; EMI April Music Inc. / EMI Songs Ltd. / Sony / ATV Music Publishing. 
Produced by The Alchemist. 
Recorded by The Alchemist at Rap Camp. 
Action Bronson appears courtesy of Vice Records / Atlantic Recording Corporation. 
Additional vocal by Loaded Lux.

10. GEES (FEAT. SCHOOLBOY Q) 
M. McCormick, E. Ingersoll, Q. Hanley; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); I Made That Noise (ASCAP); Publishing Designee of Quincey Hanley) 
Produced by Chuck Inglish.
Recorded by Josh Berg at The Sanctuary. 
Schoolboy Q appears courtesy of Top Dawg Entertainment / Interscope Records.

11. WATCHING MOVIES 
M. McCormick, J. King; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); Sound of a Pioneer (ASCAP) 
Samples “You Are Dead” performed by The End Of Science, used courtesy of The End Of Science, and written by G. Mauro,
Published by The End Of Science (Ascap) And Tres Gatitos Music (Ascap). 
Produced by Sap And Larry Fisherman. 
Recorded by Josh Berg at The Sanctuary. 

12. SUPLEXES INSIDE OF COMPLEXES AND DUPLEXES 
M. McCormick, E. F. E. Allah, Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); 2812 Freret St. Publishing / Sony / ATV Music Publishing (ASCAP)
Produced by Larry Fisherman. 
Recorded by Josh Berg at The Sanctuary. 

13. REMEMBER 
M. McCormick; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI) 
Samples “Swept Away” performed by The xx from the album “Coexist”, licensed courtesy of Xl / Young Turks by arrangement with Beggars Group Media Limited, and written by O. Sim, J. Smith and R. Croft, published by Universal Polygram International Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP). 
Produced by Larry Fisherman. 
Recorded by Josh Berg at The Sanctuary.

14. SOMEONE LIKE YOU 
M. McCormick, E. Dan, J. Kulousek, Z. Vaughan, J. Hill; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); ID Labs Worldwide Sound / Rostrum Publishing / Sony / ATV Songs LLC (BMI); Big Jerm Music / Songs Publishing (ASCAP); Chatham City Records (ASCAP); The Publishing Designee of Joseph Maurice Hill, Jr. (BMI) / BMG Chrysalis. 
Vocals by Nylo. 
Samples “Someone Like You” performed by Nylo, under license from Sony Music Entertainment
and written by J. Lopez, F. Ordorica, F. Stallworth and A. Landis, published by Jose Aguirre Lopez Publishing Designee; Fabian Ordorica Publishing Designee; Frank David Stallworth Publishing Designee; Andrea Landis Publishing Designee. 
Produced by J. Hill and ID Labs. Co-produced by Mynority.
Recorded by Josh Berg at The Sanctuary.

15. AQUARIUM 
M. McCormick, E. Dan, J. Kulousek, Z. Vaughan, R. Reynolds; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI), ID Labs Worldwide Sound / Rostrum Publishing /  Sony / ATV Songs LLC (BMI); Big Jerm Music / Songs Publishing (ASCAP); Chatham City Records (ASCAP); Ritz & Farlow Music administrated by EMI Blackwood Music Inc. o/b/o of itself and Publishing Designee of Brent Reynolds (BMI). 
Samples “Powa” Performed by Tune-Yards from the album “W H O K I L L”, licensed courtesy of 4AD by arrangement with Beggars Group Media Limited, and written by M. Garbus, published by Garbus The Owl (ASCAP). 
Produced by Larry Fisherman. 
Recorded by Josh Berg at The Sanctuary.

16. YOUFORIA 
M. McCormick, M. Volpe; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); Clammyclams Music / Sony / ATV Tunes, LLC (ASCAP)
Produced by Clams Casino. 
Recorded by Big Jerm on the Bus.

17. GOOSEBUMPZ 
M. McCormick, W. Pentz; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); I Like Turtles Music / Songs Of SMP (ASCAP) 
Samples “Bulgarian Chicks” performed by Balkan Beat Box, used courtesy of Jdub Records / The Orchard, and written by O. Kaplan, T. Muskat and V. Tamova, published by Bluma (ASCAP); Muskatlove Music (BMI); Kalimanka Music (BMI). 
Produced by Diplo. 
Recorded by Big Jerm on the Bus. 
Mixed by Joey Raia and E. Dan.

18. O.K. (FEAT. TYLER, THE CREATOR) 
M. McCormick, T. Okonma; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); Golf Wang Steak Sauce admin by Sony / ATV Music Publishing (BMI)
Produced by Tyler, The Creator. 
Recorded by Vic Wainstein at Paramount Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA. 
Tyler, The Creator appears courtesy of Odd Future / Columbia Records.

19. CLAYMATION (FEAT. VINNY RADIO) 
M. McCormick, E. Dan, J. Kulousek, Z. Vaughan, L. Moore; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); ID Labs Worldwide Sound / Rostrum Publishing / Sony / ATV Songs LLC (BMI); Big Jerm Music / Songs Publishing (ASCAP); Chatham City Records (ASCAP); the
Publishing Designee of Leon Moore. 
Produced by ID Labs.
Recorded by Big Jerm And Treejay
at ID Labs.
Vinny Radio appears courtesy of REMember Music.

20. THE STAR ROOM (OG VERSION) 
M. McCormick, T. Kgositsile, B. Britten; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); randomblackdude Publishing LLC / Sony / ATV Tree Publishing (BMI), Boosey-And-Co-Ltd (PRS). 
"The Star Room” features a sample from "Cuckoo!" performed by Choir Of Downside School, Purley, Viola Tunnard, Benjamin Britten, licensed courtesy of Virgin Records Limited and written by B. Britten and published by Boosey-And-Co-Ltd (PRS), used courtesy of Concord. 
Produced by randomblackdude. 
Recorded by Josh Berg at the Sanctuary.

21. THE QUEST 
M. McCormick, J. Brion; Blue Slide Park Music (BMI); Sony / ATV Tunes (ASCAP). 
"The Quest" samples "Phone Call" performed by Jon Brion, licensed courtesy of Hollywood Records and written by J. Brion, published by Sony / ATV Tunes (ASCAP). 
Produced by Larry Fisherman. 
Recorded by Josh Berg at The Sanctuary.

OTHER CREDITS:
Executive Producer: Benjy Grinberg
Album Producer: Larry Fisherman
Mixed by E. Dan At ID Labs, Pittsburgh, PA & assisted by Josh Berg
Mastered by Chris Gehringer at Sterling Sound, New York, NY, except “The Star Room (OG Version)” and “The Quest” mastered by Chris Athens Masters
Rostrum Marketing: Jonathan Partch & Colby Silon
Rostrum Production: Brett Cooper
Management: Christian & Kelly Clancy
Sample Clearance: Eric Weissman
Rostrum Legal: Jeffrey Worob & Anamaria Laguna-Dunn
Mac Legal: David Byrnes & Irina Volodarsky for Ziffren Brittenham LLP
Design: Miller McCormick
Photos: Karen Meyers, Jim Murton, Ashley Rose & Eric Altenburger

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Mac relocated to Los Angeles in late 2012, landing in Studio City and
turning his home studio, The Sanctuary, into a hub for his circle of friends
and collaborators. Watching Movies with the Sound Off (a reference to Mac’s
preferred ambiance while making music) is a stylistic leap forward from
Blue Slide Park, released just 18 months prior.
"Watching Movies" Music Video, 2013. Directed by Rex Arrow
Mac had matured as an MC, equally comfortable sitting in the pocket as he
was flexing dense, knotted flows. He was beginning to shine as a producer,
too—five of the beats here are his own, credited to his Larry Fisherman alias.
Also features production from Earl Sweatshirt, Flying Lotus, and Alchemist,
raps from ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, and Action Bronson, and a writing assist
from Pharrell Williams on “Objects in the Mirror.” 
Image 1 (top left): Backstage at Rock the Bells, 2012. Rutherford, NJ. By Brock Fetch. Images 2–6: 2013 by Jimmy Murton. Collage by Sam Balaban
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In 2013, when Mac released his second studio album, Watching Movies
with the Sound Off,
he established himself as the center of an incredible
musical orbit.
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