Released 10 years ago
The Divine Feminine
Mac Miller · 2016
52 min · 10 tracks · contemporary R&B
A lush blend of jazzy instrumentals and soulful melodies, exploring love and vulnerability through a contemporary hip-hop lens.
Top tracks — play these first
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Congratulations Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Dang! — This track features Anderson .Paak's infectious hook and explores the complexities of relationships, capturing the album's central theme of love's challenges.
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My Favorite Part — A duet with Ariana Grande that beautifully encapsulates affection and warmth, showcasing Miller's ability to blend R&B with hip-hop seamlessly.
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God Is Fair, Sexy, Nasty — The closing track delves into spirituality and self-acceptance, serving as a powerful reflection on personal growth while summarizing the album's themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a mature sound with strong compositions and cohesive themes, reflecting Miller's artistic growth.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a smooth, jazzy instrumental that sets a relaxed tone, followed by tracks that layer soulful melodies over hip-hop beats.
- Several tracks feature guest artists who contribute distinct vocal styles, creating varied textures and dynamics throughout the record.
- The sequencing includes moments of introspection followed by more upbeat tracks, maintaining listener engagement while exploring emotional themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- lush exploration of vulnerability
- gradual build with emotional peaks
- headphone detail hunting for nuances
- intimate moments for quiet reflection
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles over cohesion
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Represents a significant artistic evolution and thematic depth in Miller's work.
- Themes
- intimate relationships· spiritual self-acceptance· jazz-infused love· post-addiction growth
- Career context
- Released in September 2016, The Divine Feminine marked Mac Miller's transition from his earlier frat rap style to a more introspective and mature sound. This album followed the critically acclaimed Swimming and showcased Miller's evolution as an artist, both personally and musically, after overcoming struggles with substance abuse.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Anderson .Paak· Isaiah Rashad· Joey Bada$$
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Stay
The narrative shifts from external observations about love to an intimate plea for connection and understanding.
This pivot emphasizes vulnerability and desire for closeness, reinforcing the album's exploration of emotional depth.
Tracklist
- 1 Congratulations Start here 4:16
- 2 Dang! 5:05
- 3 Stay 5:26
- 4 Skin 4:47
- 5 Cinderella 8:00
- 6 Planet God Damn 3:11
- 7 Soulmate 4:32
- 8 We 5:19
- 9 My Favorite Part 3:36
- 10 God Is Fair, Sexy, Nasty 8:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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