Rising R&B Star Mac Ayres Draws a Personal Connection on New Mixtape 'cloudy'

Rising R&B star Mac Ayres consistently croons in a deceptively chill manner, yet never shies away from getting deeply introspective. Often doing so over self-produced instrumentals, out now, Mac Ayres returns with his new mixtape, 'cloudy'.

The 15-track project offers a personal coming-of-age narrative set against the backdrop of his formative years in Sea Cliff and around his time spent in Boston. It chronicles the journey of self-transformation, masterfully revisiting some of Mac’s most popular SoundCloud cuts, including “she just wanna see me rn”, “LOVE”, “she won’t stay long”, and more. Through his distinct, unconventional lens, the singer-songwriter crafts a unique blend of smooth melodies that traces his artistic evolution.

Speaking on cloudy, Mac Ayres shares: "This project is an homage to my foundation as a musician. These are some of the first songs I have ever written or produced. I was learning a lot about not only my craft, but also myself as a person. At the time I wrote these songs, I had a lot of uncertainty in my life. I dropped out of school, I fell in love, I had some of my highest highs and some of my lowest lows. I just hope you can hear the innocence, the naivety, and the pure love that I have for music in this project.

These songs are an important piece of who I am today, even 8 years after writing and recording them. I hope it’s a reminder that you can never know where you’re going, without remembering where you’ve been. And if you’ve been listening to my music since back then, I am forever grateful. I will never be able to thank you enough for allowing me to live this life, and share my art. As always, there’s more tunes to be made, but for now, I really hope you enjoy this walk down memory lane with me."

Mac’s ability to bring love and loss to light is inexplicably linked to a voice that he controls like an instrument. Revered by his peers and fans alike, he now acknowledges the past to move forward. The result is a sound that’s both familiar and courageously nostalgic – ultimately laying the foundation for who he’s becoming.

Mac incorporates his life experiences into his songwriting to create passionate and relatable music. The multi-instrumentalist has come a long way from “Easy”, the RIAA gold-certified hit released in 2017 that catalyzed his breakthrough. Now, with no signs of slowing down, the indie sensation is bringing his DIY approach to a broader audience.