Mac Ayres

Maclean Daniel Ayres, better known as Mac Ayres is an American R&B singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist.

Mac Ayres
Background information
Born (1996-12-06) December 6, 1996
Sea Cliff, New York, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer-songwriter
  • producer
  • multi-instrumentalist
InstrumentsVocals, piano, guitar, acoustic bass, electric bass
Years active2016-present
LabelsDixon Court Records
Associated actsChris Anderson, Zach Berro, Declan Miers, Jordan Robertson, Ivan Sever, Butcher Brown, Tiffany Gouché, DJ Harrison

Personal life

Ayres grew up in Sea Cliff, New York, and graduated from North Shore High School, where he played first base on the varsity baseball team.[1][2] He attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts from 2014–2017, dropping out to work on his Drive Slow EP.[3] He is self-taught at each instrument he plays, learning piano at age 11, and guitar at age 16. He is the oldest of six siblings. He currently lives in Los Angeles, California.

History

Ayres released his first EP in 2017 titled Drive Slow after dropping out of Berklee in 2017.[4][2] This project would include singles like "Easy" & "Calvin's Joint", named after his younger brother, Calvin. After garnering critical acclaim and a loyal fanbase, he would eventually release his first full-length project, Something to Feel, the following summer.[3][5] Ayres second full-length album, Juicebox, was released in 2019.[6]His worldwide tour of the album Juicebox was cut short after the sold out domestic leg due to the coronavirus pandemic. His fourth project, an album entitled "Magic 8ball" was released to critical acclaim on January 8, 2021.

Discography

Studio albums

  • Something to Feel (2018)
  • Juicebox (2019)
  • Magic 8ball (2021)


EPs

  • Drive Slow (2017)

References
  2. "Q&A: Mac Ayres' "Drive Slow" Is Just A Preview Of His Talent". Ones To Watch. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  3. Shenequa, Golding. "Meet Mac Ayres: The Singer Strumming At Ripe Emotions On Debut LP 'Something To Feel'". Vibe. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  4. Martin, Paley. "Mac Ayres On His 'Drive Slow' EP & How D'Angelo Shaped His Sound". Tidal. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  5. Nattress, Katrina. "Mac Ayres Talks Upcoming Debut Album 'Something to Feel', Premieres 'Get to You Again': Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  6. Herwees, Tasbeeh. "Mac Ayres Debuts "Juicebox" Album and Talks Music Inspiration". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 12 November 2019.


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