Released five years to the day since 'Circles,' the rollout of Mac Miller's second posthumous release includes a new short film on Prime Video

SZA is reflecting on her friendship with Mac Miller after the release of his posthumous album, Balloonerism. On Friday (Jan. 17), the 35-year-old Grammy-winning artist honored the late Pittsburgh rapper, urging fans to listen to the new project, which dropped on what would have been Miller’s 33rd birthday.

“Balloonerism” was shelved around 2014 in favor of the album “Watching Movies With the Sound Off” and the mixtape “Faces.” To my ear, it's closer to “Faces” but rawer and less intense. Even so, just having Miller back in our ears is a reason to celebrate.