Logic is a conceptual dude. His second album, The Incredible True Story, was about a group of friends flying around the universe in spaceship. His third album, Everybody, was about a man who died and was subsequently reincarnated in different bodies. The Maryland rapper has kept it simple since he came out of retirement. His latest project, however, has restored some of his ambition. Ultra 85, the upcoming Logic album, will coincide with the release of a novel of the same name.
Logic confirmed the existence of the novel via Instagram on April 24. He not treated fans to what the cover art looked like, but provided some context for the novel (and presumably, the album). “In the year 2115, when the Earth is no longer inhabitable, the remainder of humanity lives in Babel, a giant space station,” he wrote in the caption. “Two pilots, Quentin and Kai, must find the planet Paradise, where only the most promising citizens are allowed to live.” The rapper explained that his main characters will be forced to confront the fact that “Paradise” is not all it’s cracked up to be.
The plot details for Ultra 85 confirms that it will be a sequel to The Incredible True Story and Everybody. It will mark the completion of the titular story, nearly a decade later. Ultra85 will also be the second time Logic pairs an album up with a companion novel. He released the novel Supermarket in 2017, which came with a titular album in which Logic explored the rock and punk genres. The latter was panned by most critics, but the novel was actually given positive notices.
Ultra 85 is currently available for pre-order on Simon & Schuster. It will be released on September 17. Fans have flocked to the comment section to speculate whether the accompanying album will drop on the same day. Both the Supermarket album and novel dropped on March 26, 2019, so it stands to reason the rapper would trot out a similar rollout for Ultra 85. Logic previously claimed that Ultra 85 would be his last album, but he’s since clarified his statement. He told a Reddit user during a Q&A that he will always make music, but that Ultra 85 will be his last album under the “Logic” moniker. The rapper first teased Ultra 85 back in 2018, though it has gone through several iterations since.
The second single from the album, “44ever,” was released April 19.
Logic never stops working. The rapper announced his retirement in 2020, but he’s dropped two albums and several mixtapes since then. He loves rapping too much to give it up, and his latest single, “44ever,” is a testament to that love. Logic and 6ix co-produce a moody instrumental over which Logic raps about his unbeatable talent on the mic. The rapper even compares himself to Kendrick Lamar, who’s currently engrossed in hip-hop’s “civil war.”
“44ever” is the latest installment in Logic’s “44” series. It’s similar to Drake’s timestamp records, in that it prepares the listeners to expect sharp bars and minimal hooks. “44 Bars” kicked off the series in 2016, followed by “44 More” in 2018. It’s been a while since Bobby Tarantino got in the booth to give us 44, but he mostly delivers here. He says right upfront that the song is for “day one” fans, before delving into bars about drinking with Zac Efron and feeling like Mick Jagger. The name drops are frequent, but the K. Dot reference is going to get most of the attention. Logic alludes to Lamar’s tendency to bomb on rappers (“Like That” anyone?) to illuminate his own competitive tendencies. “Bobby Boy bringin’ that kick like Kung Fu Kenny,” he raps. “Not many can f**k with me.”
“44ever” was previewed back in March 2023. Logic teased a snippet of the song on TikTok, and stated that it will be on his upcoming album, Ultra 85. There did appear to be some confusion with the rollout, however. “44ever” was posted to Logic’s YouTube channel three hours before its official release on April 19, but it was subsequently taken down. It did not resurface until midnight ET. It’s currently available to stream on Apple Music and Spotify.
What are your thoughts on this brand-new song, “44ever” by Logic? Does Logic’s relentless flow live up to the promise of the snippet? Is this the best song in the “44” series? Are you eager to hear Logic’s new album? We want to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news on Logic. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.
Quotable Lyrics:
Uh, hotter than Teflon, sippin’ liquor with Efron Sippin’ liquor with Zac in the back of the green room Yeah, that’s me and my team room, ayy Me and Khalifa done hit like a million cities, got a million bitties Wishin’ they could get in but they can’t Soon as they see me, they faint
More money, more problems is a very resonant statement when you really analyze it. No matter where you are on the socioeconomic scale, different issues will come with it. With Logic being in the top percentile of earners, he has to deal with providing for others and making correct big business decisions. This is something that the Maryland MC has spoken about quite frequently. He has been a pretty open book about his rough upbringing in a crowded household. Logic’s father, Sir Robert Bryson Hall, has especially been a sensitive topic. Their relationship has been rocky, to say the least.
Logic has talked about his father asking him to fork over massive amounts of money in interviews with numerous publications. He even brought his dad onstage during a tour performance to officially sign him to Bobby Boy Records, to financially take care of him. Which is why this latest sit-down with his caretaker is not too surprising.
The veteran lyricist got quite passionate with his dad about the time he once asked his son to give him $850,000 for a house. His dad is/was in a band and wanted a place where they could record music together. Logic told his father that he did not want to do it because he did not want to see him waste it. But all these issues Logic had extended beyond his dad. Because of how many siblings he has, he has been fed up with seeing them waste the funds he has handed out to them. Hence why his father never received crazy amounts. But, Logic still has a lot of love for his pops, making that clear throughout the clip above. It sounds like Logic never really got to have this sort of conversation with him before. Hopefully, things can smooth themselves out, and their relationship can be stronger than it has been.
What are your thoughts on Logic talking to his father about their problems on the internet face to face? Was this a smart thing to do, why or why not? Did you know Logic had issues with his family like this? Do you think this is something that will come up in his next album, Ultra 85? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Logic. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.
Bobby Tarantino, aka Young Sinatra, aka Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, aka Logic, is back. The prolific Maryland MC, producer, and singer is delivering the first track from his heavily teased albumUltra 85. This will be his ninth studio album among the bevy of mixtapes he has released over the years. Logic does not hesitate to drop albums, but for some reason, this one has been on the back burner. But, we are getting it sometime this year, so at least it is happening.
Fans got a special treat just four days ago when the 34-year-old announced the LP on his social media accounts. Logic included the covert art, as well as a short trailer revealing the lead single release date. The name of the track is “Fear” and is his first solo drop since July 5. His closest collaborator/producer 6ix helped him produce the song.
“Fear” begins differently than some may expect. It has this fast-paced dance-like instrumental in the first leg. At this point, Logic is showing off his technical rapping abilities. But, the beat transitions about halfway through to a more familiar East Coast boom-bap vibe that Logic is known for. It slows down, allowing Logic to sing instead of rap at a blistering pace. He brings a solid message about being one with yourself and not allowing other people to dictate how you will live your life. This is a solid first look at what is to come on Ultra 85.
What are your thoughts on this brand-new single, “Fear,” by Logic? Do you think he waited too long to drop the album or are you still excited? Will the lead single be the song from the project? Is this one of his better tracks in recent memory? Who should be featured on the record? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Logic. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.
Quotable Lyrics:
Take a minute and think about what you’re doing And why you’re doing it, why you pursuing it Is you really happy? I been all around the world and back again I rap it in a microphone and let ’em know that if you’re coming at me I’ma never give up Give a damn if I gotta live up to every single one of your expectations
Logic, aka Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, is finally ready to begin the Ultra 85 hype train. The multi-hyphenate hailing from the East Coast has let many years go by without dropping this project. In fact, some fans have claimed they have been waiting since their high school days for this to drop. Well, the endless waiting is seemingly coming to a close at some point this year. The last time Logic gave his supporters an update about Ultra 85 was back at the beginning of the month on his Instagram. The caption simply read “Ultra 85 2024,” with an image of the gorgeous artwork.
That can be credited to Sam Spratt who has done a plethora of his covers throughout his lengthy discography. This will be Logic’s first true album since 2023’s College Park in February. However, he did also drop a bandcamp exclusive mixtape Inglorious Basterd that featured some classic samples of other popular rap classics. But, for the first single, we have all the news on that.
In the video from a Twitter user, the short album trailer reveals a computer typing out words to announce the single release date. It will drop on this Friday, February 2. There is no single title as of now, but that could be announced in the next day or two. Fans of Logic will finally be able to feast once more very, very soon.
What are your thoughts on Logic’s single announcement and album trailer for Ultra 85? Do you think he waited too long to drop the album or are you still excited? Will the lead single be the song from the project? Who should be featured on the record? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Logic. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.
Logic’s albums have made him one of the most famous rappers in the game today. Many people have differing opinions about him and his music, but that didn’t stop him from releasing nine albums from 2014 to 2023. In 2020, he announced he was retiring from rap but returned shortly after in 2021 under the pseudonym “Doc D” (AKA Doctor Destruction) and released a mixtape. He officially came out of retirement as “Logic” that same year.
His upcoming album, Ultra 85, was just confirmed by him to drop in 2024. His day-one supporters have been waiting for this album for years as he has teased its release several times. Between releasing beat tapes, writing books, acting, and running a Discord server, it seems Logic fans always have something to look forward to from the Maryland rapper.
Logic’s discography has divided his fans across the years, with some projects generating much more praise than others. Like any artist, all his albums have high and low moments. While some appreciated his attempts to deviate from rap, others thought it was unwise. At other moments, fans criticized him for how he was rapping and what he was rapping about. However, they can agree that most, if not all of Logic’s albums being part of a large interconnected story is something completely unique and creative. We’ve ranked all of his albums in this list and have omitted anything from the Bobby Tarantino series as Logic himself categorizes those projects as mixtapes.
9. Supermarket (Soundtrack) (2019)
This is Logic’s most lambasted album. Most of it is not rap and has Logic singing over an acoustic guitar or performing rock music. Like several of his projects, this one is a concept album and serves as an auditory companion to his novel, Supermarket. For many fans, this was the only redeeming quality of the album. Critics pointed out how many of the songs sounded too much like the music they were inspired by, and fans were divided on Logic’s singing abilities. He had sung on multiple songs long before this album was released, but things felt different in a negative way on this project. Also, considering Logic is a rapper, many listeners were not fans of the lyrics on the album and were confused about what happened to the rapper’s pen game.
8. Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind (2019)
This was another divisive album amongst Logic fans. Prior to the album’s release, Logic tweeted that the music on it would combine the sounds of his projects Under Pressure and Bobby Tarantino. Listeners know the former for its honest lyricism and soulful production and the latter for its energetic and fun-based but semi-lyrically strong content. When the album was released, fans concluded neither of these styles were showcased profoundly or consistently on the album. In fact, out of the 16-song tracklist, they mostly praised the first and last songs and had several issues with the rest of the project. They criticized Logic for using odd bars and delivery styles and not executing the songs’ concepts well. However, they admired the production from his day one producer, 6ix.
7. Everybody (2017)
Many Logic fans credit this album as the moment when everything changed in his career. This album contains “1-800-273-8255,” the eight times platinum single whose title is the Suicide Prevention Hotline. Logic supporters appreciated the social awareness of this track but were not fans of how Logic’s music seemed to dip in quality with this release. Once again, they praised the album’s concept, but they felt the execution fell short at moments. Only three moments on the album contain skits that help carry the narrative. Some people also criticized how Logic’s messages only scratched the surface of the issues he spoke on. However, the album’s grandiose production and song arrangement on some tracks were praised.
One of the most heavily criticized moments was on “Take It Back,” a six-minute track where Logic spends just under two minutes rapping. He spends the other four minutes talking about his life story and the message he promotes as an artist. His fans had already heard this in his music and interviews for years. They felt like he did not use the beat wisely since he mostly talked about it. Logic also mentions his biracial identity several times on the album, essentially starting the meme himself of how often he mentions it.
6. YSIV (2018)
This album is the fourth entry in the mixtape series titled Young Sinatra that Logic built his career on. This one finds Logic rapping just like he did on those mixtapes but from a different point in his life. However, some listeners thought Logic failed to recapture the energy of his past music. Others thought he did it better at some moments than others. On this album, he also thanks the fans who gave him the power to reach this point in his career and has voicemails from several of them on the opening track.
On this album, listeners praised Logic for securing features from the entire Wu-Tang Clan and collaborating with fellow DMV artist Wale. They appreciated how many songs had him using his signature rapid-fire flow with the energetic production they knew and loved. There were also nostalgic elements from the Young Sinatra mixtapes series all over the album, like the tags he had been using on all the previous entries – and some bars he had already used before too. However, they were not fans of how he still included songs in the pop-rap lane or how the feature from Jaden Smith was extremely brief and was on the song that sampled his own track, “Icon.”
5. Vinyl Days (2022)
This is the longest album in Logic’s discography, coming in at a whopping 30 tracks. However, the project is just over an hour long. Several tracks are voicemail messages from various celebrities who called Logic and spoke about a myriad of topics. The album also serves as Logic’s final album released on Def Jam. It ends with a 10-minute track where he speaks and shouts out everyone who worked with him at the label.
The album showcases Logic rapping over chopped samples and gives listeners a project that truly feels like a mixtape from the early 2000s. Funkmaster Flex appears on multiple tracks on the project, adding his trademark ad-libs and hype. Younger listeners found him annoying, while older ones appreciated the nostalgia his presence brought. Logic focused on crafting fun bars and punchlines throughout the entire project, which made it a very fun listen for his fans.
4. College Park (2023)
This is the latest concept album from Logic and is directly connected to his life -specifically his past. It’s also the first album he released as an independent artist. The concept is he and his fellow artists are in a car on their way to Logic’s debut live performance. Various skits play at the end of several songs, with their conversations sometimes paving the way for the track that follows them. For many listeners, this album felt like the music from his mixtape days, which was Logic’s intention. Other moments had the grandiose feeling that some of his early album music of the present day had.
Fans also praised how Logic sounded like the fire in his spirit had been reignited. He didn’t use recycled bars; he had new introspective and vulnerable thoughts to share, and he was rapping like his life depended on it. They also praised how he approached the subject matter of songs from a more mature perspective.
3. No Pressure (2020)
This album is the sequel to Logic’s debut album, Under Pressure. The title serves as a clear indication of his confidence as an artist and his rise to success. The album was originally his retirement album and featured several full-circle moments in his verses. One of these came on “Soul Food II,” which is a sequel track to a song from Under Pressure. The first verse finds him using the same flow as his first verse in the original song. The production is even the same but with enhancements that give it a more glorious feeling.
The rest of the album serves as a reflective victory lap for Logic as he reminisces on his journey as an artist and delivers creative glimpses of his past. Many people felt this project was a justified sequel and would have been an excellent album to retire with fully. They praised Logic’s reflection and maturity throughout the album and enjoyed hearing him share how he had truly made it as an artist.
Other praised moments on the album were how many of the songs had more soulful production than Logic’s recent work before this project. Most songs did not have hooks and featured Logic switching his flows or speaking from his heart. Listeners also praised Logic’s singing this time around, comparing it to the singing on his earlier work, which sounded more natural and fit in with the atmosphere of the songs it was on.
2. Under Pressure (2014)
This was Logic’s debut album and the one that many believe showcased Logic at his hungriest as an artist. He had built a core following with his mixtapes and wanted to prove to the rap game he deserved to be there. The album finds Logic telling his life story creatively with a few concept tracks and story-focused lyrics. There’s a certain humbleness to the entire album as Logic had not amassed his millions yet but he knew he would one day. Fans appreciated how every song on the tracklist felt intentional and showcased a different side of Logic. Each one sounded authentically him no matter what. Even to this day, fans still compare his albums to this one as it has become the bar they must reach – or surpass.
1. The Incredible True Story (2015)
For many people, this is Logic’s best album. They praised the concept, which has two people in the future on a spaceship listening to the album. They enjoyed the script and sound effects of the skits and how the songs tied directly into the album’s concept. The album was also praised for balancing energetic, soulful, and slower-paced songs. Many listeners said the production reminded them of a movie score. Fans also enjoyed Logic’s songwriting on the album, which once again combined his rapping and singing effectively. These elements helped ensure the album had multiple standout moments and are why it will always be held in high regard.
What’s your favorite song from Logic’s discography? Let us know in the comments section.
Joe Budden’s job basically consists of courting controversy at this point. Once a well-respected rapper, he’s since made headlines mostly thanks to his outrageous takes on the Joe Budden Podcast, which seem mainly to be calling more popular artists’ new music “trash” and demeaning people for having mental health issues (which… have you heard a Joe Budden album?).
Of course, he still seemingly reserves some of his more spiteful views for other folks’ podcasts. In a recent episode of The Pivot Podcast on which he appeared, he accused Maryland rapper Logic of lying about being suicidal, despite previously apologizing for bullying the younger artist.
“Logic is full of sh*t,” he said. “I don’t believe him. You can’t know and you can’t prove it. But Logic is full of sh*t… Logic put out a song with mental health as the phone number –- “1-800-whatever-the-f*ck-that-sh*t-was.” Pandering bullsh*t. Everything about Logic is pandery. So there’s really no way to ever tell what’s truthful and what’s not truthful. And since he said [he had suicidal thoughts] I try to take him off my list of people to speak about because I do have a heart. But I do think he’s full of sh*t.”
That’s a pretty far cry from when he apologized to Logic for calling him the “worst rapper ever.” Budden even blamed his comments on his own poor mental health at the time, saying, “Last week, I came in here feeling pretty tumultuous… just hating myself and life, honestly. Unfortunately, I projected some of that onto you, Lodge. And for that, I want to apologize.”
Of course, a couple of weeks later, he was accusing Logic of “reverse bullying” him, so if there’s anyone here who’s untrustworthy, I think fans can puzzle that one out for themselves.
Three of the most prolific rappers in the game have just come together for their first-ever collaboration. That is right, Logic, Conway the Machine, and RiFF RAFF have just combined their talents for a single. It might be hard to believe, but this is indeed a real thing. Let us break down how these three did together.
Honestly, this is a very solid effort all around. While Logic and Conway make sense, RiFF could have stuck out like a sore thumb on this cut. He is not known for his lyricism, but rather for his wit and comedic tone. Sure, he can drop a grimier track here and there, however, this is not his usual lane. But, he succeeds here and then some.
Listen To “Intergalactic Icons” By Logic, Conway The Machine, And RiFF RAFF
He utilizes a fun color theme woven into his verse. He describes the hues of different expensive items, adding a lot of character to what could have been a typical flexing set of bars. Conway and Logic bring nice rhyme schemes and all three performances sound great with 6ix’s hypnotic boom-bap beat. You can stream the track above, and we highly recommend you give it a try.
What are your initial thoughts on this brand-new single, “Intergalactic Icons,” by Logic, Conway the Machine, and RiFF RAFF? Are you surprised by how well all three sound together on this track, why or why not? Who had the best performance? After hearing it, would you like to see them come together more often? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Logic, Conway the Machine, and RiFF RAFF. Furthermore, stay with us for all of the best song drops throughout the week.
Quotable Lyrics:
The airdrop was tropical, life is an obstacle course Of course I can take a college course in how to drive a Porsche But they will teach you about remorse or divorce So why did I clap my hands two times and both of my doors went up? Uh It’s the hazelnut Harrison Ford In a four door DeLorean
New Music Fridays are back with many collaborations in the rap industry. Kanye West joins forces with Ty Dolla $ign, Gucci Mane teams up with B.G., and Playboi Carti returns to the rap scene. Here are some of the biggest releases this week.
Kanye West, Ty Dolla $ign & Bump J
Kanye Westand Ty Dolla $ign have joined forces again, adding Chicago rapper Bump J to release their latest single, “Vultures.” This track previews their upcoming joint album, also titled Vultures, which was originally scheduled to drop on December 15.
Gucci Mane continues to solidify his status as a trap legend, teaming up with former Hot Boys rapper B.G. for their joint mixtape, Choppers & Bricks. This mixtape delivers 13 hard-hitting tracks and features guest appearances from artists such as C-Murder, Lil Jairmy, and renowned producer Mike WiLL Made It.
New York drill rapper Fivio Foreign teamed up with the 41 trio of Jenn Carter, Kyle Richh & TaTa to release the song and video for the song “Get Deady(Off Pill).” The video shows the rappers rapping and dancing in various places, such as a studio with a green screen and outside in New York streets.
Playboi Carti Is Ready For ‘2024’
Playboi Carti, who has recently gained immense popularity in the Atlanta rap scene, surprised fans with the release of his new single, “2024.” Produced by Kanye West, this track marks Carti’s return after a significant hiatus since his last project, Whole Lotta Red, dropped in 2020.
Dreamville rapper Bas dropped his fourth studio album, titled, “We Only Talk about Real Sh*it When We’re F*cked Up.” With 17 tracks, and notable collaborations with fellow Dreamville rapper J.Cole, A$AP Ferg, AJ Tracey, and others.
Atlanta rapper Rich The Kid exhibits his musical chemistry with Famous Dex and Jay Critch in their catchy new single, “Big Dawg.” The cover art depicting the trio surrounded by dogs sets the tone for the energetic and confident vibe of the track.
Curren$y & Trauma Tone’s ‘Highway 600’
New Orleans rapper Curren$y joins forces with producer Trauma Tone for their joint mixtape, Highway 600. With nine engaging tracks and notable features from artists like Don Toliver and Maxo Kream, Curren$y delivers his signature laid-back flow over Trauma Tone’s smooth production.
Atlanta rapper Hunxho treats his fans with the deluxe version of his album For Her. The original version, released in October, consisted of 15 songs with features from Michee and Dej Loaf. The deluxe version adds seven extra tracks to the album, providing an extended experience for his listeners.
Houston rapper Riff Raff collaborated with Logic and Griselda rapper Conway The Machine for the single “Intergalactic Icons,” showcasing their respective talents and clever wordplay. Each rapper takes turns on the track, displaying their lyrical prowess over a beat reminiscent of the 1990s “boombap” era.
Griselda rappers Westside Gunn and Conway The Machine teamed up with Canadian instrumentalist BADBADNOTGOOD for their latest release, “Mint Chocolate.” The accompanying music video showcases the rappers as they rap their verses in a school setting, with kids portraying Westside and Conway during a school play.
SOHH fam, go ahead and jam to these sizzling hot drops and enjoy your weekend.
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