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Logic Recalls Eminem Agreeing To “Homicide” Collab & Calling Him To Open Show

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Eminem has helped inspire a generation of rappers looking to get an inch of his success, and Logic hasn’t minced words when praising the Detroit. There aren’t many artists who can boast about landing Eminem bars on a track. However, Logic did just that when he partnered with Marshall Mathers on “Homicide.” It was a collaboration that found much success, and Logic is sharing how it happened.

“I got called that he likes the song. He’s gonna do the song,” Logic told DJ Whoo Kid for his Whoo’s House podcast. “And a week later, I get a call that’s like, ‘Yo, Em wants you to go open up for him in Hawaii at a stadium. Oh, sh*t! So hyped! You don’t understand, bro. I used to put, ‘Forgot About Dre,’ I used to have my sister put that sh*t from a radio on a cassette. She would put it back and forth, so it would be all the way on Side A and all the way on Side B.”

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QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC – JULY 12: Rapper Logic performs on Day 9 of 2019 Festival D’été Quebec at Plains of Abraham on July 12, 2019 in Quebec City, Canada. (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images)
Read More: Logic & Eminem’s “Homicide” Goes Double Platinum

Logic recalled what I was like going to open for a Rap goat. He said he ran into Royce Da 5’9″, who he called “the homie,” and The Alchemist was also there. “And then here comes f*ckin’ Eminem with a beard that’s new… And he was so f*cking cool, bro. He’s the biggest Rap nerd.” Em apparently pulled out a CD and plays Logic’s track to the DMV star’s surprise.

“I was like, is he gonna have a verse?!” Logic also said. “And he killed it! Me and him were like ‘this’ on the record.” Logic motioned his hands to show that they were even. “I didn’t get son’ed… It just felt like it was our record. It wasn’t anybody trying to one-up” anyone else.

Read More: Eminem Taps Logic & Sheck Wes To Open At Hawaii Concert

Last year, during an interview with Big Boy’s Neighborhood, Logic spoke on being amazed that Eminem was familiar with him. “I didn’t even know Eminem knew who I was when I met him couple of years ago,” Logic shared at the time. “He shouted me out on a record. And I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, this is amazing! And the next day, we are on a song together. He’s one of the illest dudes.”

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Logic’s ‘College Park’: Everything To Know Including The Release Date, Tracklist, And More

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Now that Logic has gone fully independent, it appears he’s increased his output, following up the absolutely massive Vinyl Days just eight months later with College Park, his first album under the new Three Oh One Productions imprint.

After dropping a trailer inspired by the classic cartoon The Boondocks and the first single, “Wake Up” featuring Lucy Rose, Logic has yet to reveal many details of the album, but here’s what we know so far.

Everything you need to know about College Park can be found below.

Release Date

College Park is out on February 24 via Three Oh One Productions.

Tracklist

As of February 3, the tracklist has not yet been revealed, but two songs, “Wake Up” and “Highlife,” have been released. They are the second and fourteenth tracks, respectively, of the 17-track project.

Features

Logic teased a diverse array of featured artists in the album’s trailer. They include: Andy Hull of Manchester Orchestra; Big Lenbo, Logic’s own artist from Maryland; Texas legend Bun B; C Dot Castro, another Logic signee; DC neighbor Fat Trel; Joey Badass, Jordan Harris; Houston veteran Lil Keke; Lucy Rose; jazz chanteuse Norah Jones; DC rapper Phil Ade; Redman; RZA; Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane; and respected rap producer Statik Selektah.

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Singles

“Wake Up” and “Highlife.”

Tour

A tour for College Park hasn’t been announced yet. Stay tuned.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Logic Drops First Single, “Wake Up” From Forthcoming Album, “College Park”

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Logic has flirted with retirement from the rap game before. However, it really seems as though the Maryland native loves hip-hop too much to actually commit to never releasing another album.

On Friday (January 13), the 32-year-old dropped his brand new single, “Wake Up.” Featuring Lucy Rose narrating the outro, the track finds Logic candidly reflecting on his journey and career thus far. He does so in one lengthy, conscious verse.

“I went through the worst, but I made it out / Like the Alpha Omega, to show me which way it could go, yeah, he laid it out / Instead of just sittin’ on a beach, I’m reconnectin’ with the streets / It wasn’t payin’ attention, I was prayin’ for a cent,” raps the future father of two.

“And on a beautiful autumn day in 2011, Logic and his best friends drive through the slums of College Park in a Chevy Impala,” narrates frequent collaborator, Lucy Rose, come the track’s end. She goes on to perfectly paint the picture of Logic’s come-up and success.

The song serves as the first single to his forthcoming album, College Park. It will be his debut independent album, after finishing his contract with Def Jam with last year’s Vinyl Days. The project comes out on February 24 and will feature RZA, Redman, Joey Bada$$ and more.

Furthermore, the single’s album cover is reminiscent of Logic’s classic 2014 album, Under Pressure. It will certainly be interesting to see whether or not College Park follows a similar format.

Make sure to stream Logic’s “Wake Up” on Spotify down below. Comment what you think of the track afterwards. Finally, stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest releases and news.

Quotable Lyrics:

Black man can’t even get himself a Bachelor
Dropped out of school, then he picked up a spatula
‘Cause he never had a good role model, just a hood role model
Now I know that’s the old model, we breakin’ that cycle

Logic Reflects On His Past Throughout The Poignant New Single ‘Wake Up’

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Logic dropped his new song, “Wake Up,” featuring Lucy Rose. The track is a glimpse of College Park, the rapper’s first album as an independent artist. Introduced by a mesmerizing electronic beat, he slowly weaves in the vocals to reach full volume — and it repeats “everyday, wake up,” similar to an alarm.

While the vocal repetition might feel a little disorienting, the transitions he still manages to make work perfectly. “Look in the mirror / Couldn’t see that man,” he rhymes at an incredibly fast pace before slowing down to take a breather.

There are also some incredibly poignant lyrics about Logic reflecting on his mindset and state of his life. “I took a ride through my city the other day / Wonder what would have happened if it all went the other way / Jump in the whip, now I reminisce / On the days when I was running round the Ave.”

Rose is introduced at the very end of the song as a voiceover of sorts. She tells the story behind what inspired the title College Park, as it was a place in 2011 where Logic drove with his friends. As she describes, it was an altering journey of a ride.

Listen to Logic’s new song “Wake Up” feat. Lucy Rose above.

Logic Channels ‘The Boondocks’ In An Animated Trailer For His New Album, ‘College Park’

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Rappers continue to be really bad at retiring. Logic, who announced his own retirement in 2020 with No Pressure, has since released two albums and two mixtapes, and recently announced his third is on the way. College Park follows 2022’s Vinyl Days and looks to continue the Maryland rapper’s tradition of packing his projects the brim with appearances from famous supporters. In this case, he dropped an Boondocks-style animated teaser to reveal the album’s title and guestlist, which includes RZA, Redman, Joey Badass, Norah Jones, and even Seth MacFarlane, creator of the long-running animated sitcom Family Guy.

When Logic first announced his retirement, he explained in a video interview, “I just wanted to retire because I’m over it man. Not even in a negative way, I’m just over it. I love music and I’m gonna continue to make music on my own. I can’t not just make music. It’s a journal for me. It’s how I express myself. It’s how I heal, but with Logic, I’m stepping away.” Of course, that retirement only lasted a few months; he quickly broke his silence in January 2021 — albeit in a roundabout way — with the mixtape Planetory Destruction, released under an alter ego, Doctor Destruction. He followed up with the YS Collection Vol. 1 compilation showcasing the roster he’d put together for his label, Visionary, then dropped the mixtape Bobby Tarantino III a few months later. Just ahead of the new year, he returned with a freestyle, asserting that for him, rap is “not a contest.” Whether that’s true or not, it seems he just can’t leave the game alone.

Watch the College Park trailer above.

Logic Takes Aim At Money-Hungry, Clout-Chasing Rappers On “Insipio”

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While Logic might be a polarizing figure among rap fans, he’s undoubtedly carved his own niche in the game. He emerged as a pivotal figure at a time when the blog and mixtape eras overlapped while the years that followed saw him reaching mainstream success. However, he’s worked to a point where he’s gained a loyal following who are attentive to each and every move, whether that’s his work in production or non-musical ventures.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – AUGUST 11: Rapper Logic performs at PNC Music Pavilion on August 11, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jeff Hahne/Getty Images)

This week, Logic returned back to basics with the release of his latest single, “Insipio.” On the record, Logic flexes his lyrical prowess, showcasing his double-time flows and coming at the necks of those who he believes are exploiting hip-hop. He addresses rappers who are constantly flaunting material wealth without delivering products with substance. At the same time, he takes issue with those who’ve abandoned their passion for the art in exchange for fame.

Clearly, Logic has a few things to get off of his chest surrounding the current state of hip-hop.

In 2022, Logic dished out numerous singles including collabs alongside Wiz Khalifa, Russ, DJ Premier, Exile and more. However, he also blessed fans with his latest project, Vinyl Days. It’s unclear what exactly he has in store this year but with a new baby on the way, we could expect that fatherhood will be occupying a large chunk of his time.

Check out the new song below.

Quotable Lyrics
I like the way that they jewelry be shinin’, nope
That ain’t the way to think about this rap shit
I’mma musician, I love the art
Shoulda never let you in from the start
It ain’t one man or another

Dwight Schrute Actor Rainn Wilson Traded Beets For Beats While Unexpectedly Joining Logic In The Studio

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Rainn Wilson recently changed his name to Rainnfall Heat Wave Extreme Winter Wilson to raise awareness around our environmental crisis, but he’s still got some Dwight Schrute in him.

Logic’s Instagram account has been very active over the last few days, including an announcement that he’s expecting his second child and giving $100 to winners of impromptu rock, paper, scissors games he hosted on the street. Sandwiched between that is a video of Wilson producing beats in Logic’s home studio.

“Look who stopped by to cook some beets,” Logic captioned the video. In the video, Logic says, “My man is making beats, and he’s really snappin’.” The Office fans will immediately understand the play on words.

Also over the weekend, Wilson shared on his own Instagram that he finished editing his book, Soul Boom: Why We Need A Spiritual Revolution, which is due on April 25, 2023 via Hachette Go.

“I hit quite a milestone. I have finished going through my galley proofs and correcting them. It’s an exacting process. With a fine-tooth comb. Pouring through the old PDF, looking for any tweaks and last-minute changes you want to make. There’s the book,” Wilson said in the Instagram video. “I’ve been working on this thing for about three and a half years. Kind of my big COVID project. Comes out in April and sparks what I hope will be a much-needed conversation about reinventing — reimagining — spirituality in our personal lives and in our society itself.”

Would anybody say no to Logic, the first rapper with a No. 1 bestselling novel, and Wilson, also a bestselling author, co-authoring a book?

Logic Expecting His Second Child With Wife Brittney Noell

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Logic previously became a first-time father in 2020. Since then, he’s unretired from rap with a 30-track album called Vinyl Days, and subsequently ended his relationship with Def Jam in favour of a deal with BMG. As he embarks upon 2023, the “I’m Gone” hitmaker has plenty to look forward to – including a new baby.

As Uproxx reports, the rapper’s wife announced via social media on Sunday (January 1) that they’re expecting again. “Baby Hall #2 coming 2023,” she wrote in the caption of a video that shows her getting an ultrasound.

Over the footage, Logic raps, “It’s a good day. Had a lot of bad ones this year, but today’s a good day.”

At this time, the baby’s gender or exact due date remains unknown. However, Brittney Noell did let us know that she and her husband have been hard at work on another project.

“I’m so excited to announce that I’ve partnered with my husband @logic and my awesome partners and friends @laurenbreiding, and @daniee.latham on our very own kids clothing line called Sweet Cream,” she additionally told followers on Sunday.

Her post went on, “We’ve been working on this for over a year now. [We] can’t wait to share it will you all in 2023. We have poured our heart and soul into making this the safest, coolest, most comfortable clothing for your kiddos.”

When Logic introduced his first son, known as Little Bobby, he did so in a heartfelt IG photo dump. “Privacy with family is something that is very important to me,” it begins.

“However my fans have been my family since this all started so I wanted to share with you a glimpse into the life I am now diving into head first. I would like you to meet LB as we call him, Little Bobby. And my beautiful wife Brittney who is an incredible mother. These two make me the happiest man in the world. It’s a happiness nothing else has ever been able to fulfill.”

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Logic Started 2023 By Announcing He And Wife Brittney Noell Are Expecting A Second Child

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Logic makes a lot of announcements. In 2022 alone, he left Def Jam for BMG — but not before dropping Vinyl Days, his 30-track seventh album, which was supported by a tour. Luckily, he reconsidered his 2020 retirement announcement. Anyway, it’s only fitting that Logic’s new year began with two baby-related announcements.

Logic and Brittney Noelle, his wife, are launching a children’s clothing line, Sweet Cream. They can count on at least one new customer, as the couple also shared they are expecting their second child in 2023. Maybe this is why he was in such a good mood through the holidays.

Logic revealed the birth of his and Noelle’s son in July 2020.

“Privacy with family is something that is very important to me,” Logic captioned an Instagram post at the time. “However my fans have been my family since this all started so I wanted to share with you a glimpse into the life I am now diving into head first. I would like you to meet LB as we call him, Little Bobby. And my beautiful wife Brittney who is an incredible mother. These two make me the happiest man in the world and it’s a happiness nothing else has ever been able to fulfill.”

He continued, “I know the news of retirement may be bittersweet when understanding the motives behind it. But worry not dear listener. I will still be here for you. This will now if anything only allow me to focus more on not only my family. But YOU! My family reading this. Without the stress of this industry we can communicate more. Interact more, and I’m so excited for that. I love you and thank you so so much for being here with me all these years. Now let’s all kick back, love life and enjoy each day having fun… No Pressure. RattPack for infinity!”

Since then, Logic has done anything but retreat. On top of this June’s Vinyl Days, he has also released his first-ever beat tape, Peanuts, and his 2021 project Bobby Tarantino III. Logic’s debut novel, Supermarket, became a bestseller in 2019; he followed that up with a memoir, This Bright Future, in September 2021.