About Macklemore
Ben Haggerty, also well known by his stage name Macklemore is an American rapper and musician.
Born on June 19th 1983, in Seattle Washington. As a young kid Macklemore spent his summers listening to songs on the radio with friends, making dubs and mixtapes of songs that they would play due to the fact they were unable to buy real ones. At the age of 14 he began writing lyrics. Macklemore says that he was most inspired by West Coast hip hop, and groups like A Tribe Called Quest and The Wu-Tang Clan.
This was the beginning of Macklemore's carrer.
Born on June 19th 1983, in Seattle Washington. As a young kid Macklemore spent his summers listening to songs on the radio with friends, making dubs and mixtapes of songs that they would play due to the fact they were unable to buy real ones. At the age of 14 he began writing lyrics. Macklemore says that he was most inspired by West Coast hip hop, and groups like A Tribe Called Quest and The Wu-Tang Clan.
This was the beginning of Macklemore's carrer.
As mentioned above, Macklemore is a rapper, but his songs are considered pop/rap/hip-hop. Macklemore's songs consist of many inspiring themes. His music speaks to his fans. He has topics ranging all over. Some topics Macklemore uses are:
- Gay marriage / gay love
- Drugs and how rappers influence their fans
- Thrift Shops
- A pair of shoes/ consumerism
- Drug Addictions
Same Love
Same Love - Macklemore & Ryan lewis ft. Mary Lambert
This song was written and produced by the collaboration of Ryan Lewis, and Macklemore. Rapped by Macklemore, ft Mary Lambert.
You can access this song on, Youtube, Itunes , anywhere on the internet, in stores, on the radio, and on his album The Heist.
Some instruments used in this song are: piano, drums, a second piano, trumpet, synthesizer, some random studio beats. ( Again I couldn't find anywhere what instruments were used so I guessed by listening to it)
This song Same Love is about being equal and the equality and rights of Gay Marriage, and gay love.
You can access this song on, Youtube, Itunes , anywhere on the internet, in stores, on the radio, and on his album The Heist.
Some instruments used in this song are: piano, drums, a second piano, trumpet, synthesizer, some random studio beats. ( Again I couldn't find anywhere what instruments were used so I guessed by listening to it)
This song Same Love is about being equal and the equality and rights of Gay Marriage, and gay love.
Awards / Macklemore
Macklemore's Awards
Macklemore has won many awards, such as " Top Song" "Top Album" ect.. Check out the website in the button below showing all the awards he has gotten in his career so far.
Why did you choose the artist you chose ?
I chose Macklemore because lately I have been getting into his music. My top played songs right now on my Ipod are all Macklemore songs. I love the beat and the tempo of his music. Also some of his songs have great meanings and great stories to tell within the song. Macklemore is also a very inspirational person. His songs show that he has been through a lot but he is living his dream life right now and he has overcome his problems. I also think that Macklemore has a very unique style and I like it very much. I find that Macklemore is an all around great artist and his songs are very catchy to listen to.
Does Macklemore have an impact on society or culture ?
The answer is no. Macklemore is a very popular artist and is known by pretty much everyone, especially for his hit single Thrift Shop, but he has not changed society or made any kind of an impact. I do believe though if Macklemore wanted to, he could. I believe that Macklemore has all the qualities to be a role model for a lot of people. And with his music and songs I believe that he could in deed have an impact , especially with his song Same Love .
Macklemore has won many awards, such as " Top Song" "Top Album" ect.. Check out the website in the button below showing all the awards he has gotten in his career so far.
Why did you choose the artist you chose ?
I chose Macklemore because lately I have been getting into his music. My top played songs right now on my Ipod are all Macklemore songs. I love the beat and the tempo of his music. Also some of his songs have great meanings and great stories to tell within the song. Macklemore is also a very inspirational person. His songs show that he has been through a lot but he is living his dream life right now and he has overcome his problems. I also think that Macklemore has a very unique style and I like it very much. I find that Macklemore is an all around great artist and his songs are very catchy to listen to.
Does Macklemore have an impact on society or culture ?
The answer is no. Macklemore is a very popular artist and is known by pretty much everyone, especially for his hit single Thrift Shop, but he has not changed society or made any kind of an impact. I do believe though if Macklemore wanted to, he could. I believe that Macklemore has all the qualities to be a role model for a lot of people. And with his music and songs I believe that he could in deed have an impact , especially with his song Same Love .
Fun Facts On Macklemore
- Macklemore has a brother, Tim, who is an English teacher
- He loves baseball and is a Seattle Mariners fan
- Macklemore hosts an annual fan appreciation pizza party! The party features drawing and singing contests where people can prove how much they love the music and win a chance to meet him and see him perform
- His song “Starting Over” is about his struggle with addiction
- When he was a kid he and his friends used to set up tents in the summer so they could listen hip hop and make mixtapes.
- Despite being such a strong supporter of equality for the LGBT community Macklemore is not gay himself. The singer has been dating girlfriend Tricia Davis for seven years. The pair got engaged in January 2013.
- Macklemore is 29 years of age