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{{About|the rapper from Rockville, Maryland|the rapper from Atlanta, Georgia|Y'all So Stupid|the study of correct reasoning|Logic}} |
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| name = Logic |
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| image = Logic_backstage_in_Orlando_on_April_8_2014.jpg |
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| caption = Logic in April 2014. |
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| name = Logic |
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| image = Logic Photo Op GalaxyCon Richmond 2024.jpg |
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| Spouse: Jessica Andrea (2015) |
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| caption = Logic at [[GalaxyCon]] Richmond in 2024 |
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| birth_name = Sir Robert Bryson Hall II{{efn|name="a"}} |
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|past names and nick names = [[Psychological]], Young Sinatra |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|1|22}} |
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| birth_place = [[Rockville, Maryland]], U.S. |
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* Psychological |
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| birth_place = [[Gaithersburg]], [[Maryland]] |
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* Young Sinatra |
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| origin = [[Gaithersburg, Maryland]], [[United States|U.S.]] |
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* Bobby Tarantino |
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| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]] |
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* Doctor Destruction |
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* PeanutsMPC |
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* [[Rapping|Rapper]] |
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* Peanuts |
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* [[record producer]] |
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* [[Audio engineer|engineer]] |
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* Rapper |
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* singer |
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* songwriter |
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* record producer |
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* [[Live streaming|streamer]] |
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* 2005–present |
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| spouse = {{plainlist| |
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* {{marriage|Jessica Andrea|2015|2018|reason=div.}} |
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* {{marriage|Brittney Noell|2019}} |
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| children = 2 |
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| origin = [[Gaithersburg, Maryland]], U.S. |
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| discography = [[Logic discography]] |
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| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]] |
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* BobbyBoy |
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* Three Oh One |
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* [[BMG Rights Management|BMG]] (current) |
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* [[Visionary Music Group|Visionary]] |
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* [[Def Jam Recordings|Def Jam]] (former) |
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| associated_acts = {{flatlist| |
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* [[6ix (record producer)|6ix]] |
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* [[No I.D.]] |
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| website = {{URL|logicmerch.com}} |
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| name = logic |
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* Visionary Music Group |
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* [[Def Jam Recordings|Def Jam]] |
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| years_active = 2011–present |
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| followers = 549,000 |
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* [[Dizzy Wright]] |
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| name = BobbysWorld |
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* [[Childish Gambino]] |
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| channel_display_name = BobbysWorld |
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* [[Jon Bellion]] |
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| channel_direct_url = logic301 |
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*[[Big Sean]] |
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| years_active = 2016–present |
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*[[Kid Cudi]] |
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| subscribers = 3.35 million |
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*[[No I.D.]] |
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| views = 1.4 billion |
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*[[Juicy J]] |
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| stats_update = October 26, 2023 |
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| footnotes = {{efn|name="a"}} <ref name="father">{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/04/logic-updates-fans-on-being-a-father-and-new-music|title=Logic Updates Fans on Being a Father and New Music: 'I'm Five Projects and Two Movies Ahead at All Times'|first=Joe|last=Price|work=Complex|date=April 10, 2020|access-date=April 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411174914/https://www.complex.com/music/2020/04/logic-updates-fans-on-being-a-father-and-new-music|archive-date=April 11, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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| website = {{URL|www.mindoflogic.com}} |
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'''Sir Robert Bryson Hall II'''{{efn|name="a"|"Sir" is part of Hall's given name, not an [[Sir|honorific title]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://logic301.wordpress.com/2011/08/09/my-father/|title=My Father|date=August 10, 2011|access-date=July 4, 2014|quote=my Mother threw a "Sir" in the beginning|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715002026/http://logic301.wordpress.com/2011/08/09/my-father/|archive-date=July 15, 2014|url-status=live}} {{official website}}.</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Logic: From Gaithersburg to Def Jam and Hollywood|author=Case, Wesley|url=http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2013-06-21/entertainment/bs-ae-logic-interview-20130620_1_logic-frank-sinatra-def-jam-recordings|newspaper=Baltimore Sun|date=June 21, 2013|access-date=August 9, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141022174212/http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2013-06-21/entertainment/bs-ae-logic-interview-20130620_1_logic-frank-sinatra-def-jam-recordings|archive-date=October 22, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref>}} (born January 22, 1990), known professionally as '''Logic''', is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer from [[Gaithersburg, Maryland]]. He released his debut mixtape, ''Psychological: The Mixtape'' in December 2009 under the name '''Psychological''', thereafter shortening his name to '''Logic'''. He gained popularity following his ''Young Sinatra'' (2011) mixtape series; its third installment, ''[[Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever]]'' (2013) received critical acclaim and led him to secure a recording contract with [[Def Jam Recordings]]. Logic's first two studio albums—''[[Under Pressure (album)|Under Pressure]]'' (2014) and ''[[The Incredible True Story]]'' (2015)—both peaked within the top five of the U.S. [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], while the former received [[RIAA certification#List of certifications|platinum]] certification by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA).<ref>{{cite web |title=LOGIC – UNDER PRESSURE |url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=Logic&ti=Under+Pressure#search_section |website=Recording Industry Association of America |access-date=26 December 2020}}</ref> |
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Logic achieved his furthest success and mainstream recognition with his third album ''[[Everybody (Logic album)|Everybody]]'' (2017), which peaked at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200 and was supported by the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 top-three single "[[1-800-273-8255 (song)|1-800-273-8255]]" (featuring [[Alessia Cara]] and [[Khalid (singer)|Khalid]]).<ref name="Billboard">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/6260934/logic/chart|title=Logic – Chart History|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=September 17, 2017}}</ref> His fourth and fifth albums, ''[[YSIV]]'' (2018) and ''[[Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (album)|Confessions of a Dangerous Mind]]'' (2019) were met with similar commercial success; the latter contained the single "[[Homicide (song)|Homicide]]" (featuring [[Eminem]]), which peaked at number five on the Hot 100.<ref name="US">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/logic/chart-history/hsi/|title=Logic – Chart History: Billboard Hot 100|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=February 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200216041956/https://www.billboard.com/music/logic/chart-history/HSI|archive-date=February 16, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> After his sixth album ''[[No Pressure (Logic album)|No Pressure]]'' (2020), Logic retired from music;<ref>{{Cite magazine|date=2020-07-24|title=Logic Reveals Why He's Retiring From Hip-Hop and Shares Plans to Give Away Free Beats to Aspiring MCs|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/9423792/logic-no-pressure-interview-retirement|access-date=2020-07-27|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> however, his career would continue with the release his seventh mixtape ''[[Bobby Tarantino III]]'' (2021). His seventh album, ''[[Vinyl Days]]'' (2022) was his final release with Def Jam. His eighth album, ''[[College Park (album)|College Park]]'' (2023) was released independently. |
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'''Sir Robert Bryson Hall II'''<ref>{{cite news |title=Logic: From Gaithersburg to Def Jam and Hollywood |author=Case, Wesley |url=http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2013-06-21/entertainment/bs-ae-logic-interview-20130620_1_logic-frank-sinatra-def-jam-recordings |newspaper=Baltimore Sun |date=June 21, 2013 |accessdate=August 9, 2013}}</ref><ref>"Sir" is part of his name, not an [[Sir|honorific title]]. Source: {{cite web|url=http://logic301.wordpress.com/2011/08/09/my-father/|title=My Father|accessdate=2014-07-04|quote=my Mother threw a "Sir" in the beginning}} {{official website}}.<!--e section to a "notes" section, but that might be too much clutter--></ref> (born January 22, 1990), known by his stage name '''Logic''', is an American [[Rapping|rapper]]. He was born and raised in [[Gaithersburg, Maryland]]. He has amassed a large Internet following and is a member of the RattPack, his group of friends that he works with. Logic has released four official [[mixtapes]] and two studio albums, the most recent being ''[[The Incredible True Story]]''. |
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Logic has received two [[Grammy Award]] nominations. As an author, he released the novel ''Supermarket'' (2019), which was accompanied with a [[Supermarket (Logic album)|namesake soundtrack album]]. The book became a [[The New York Times Best Seller list|''New York Times'' Best Seller]], although both works received generally unfavorable critical reception.<ref>{{cite web|title=Supermarket by Bobby Hall|url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/supermarket-by_bobby_hall|work=Exclaim!|last=Slingerland|first=Calum|date=April 18, 2019|access-date=April 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190429000203/https://exclaim.ca/music/article/supermarket-by_bobby_hall|archive-date=April 29, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> He published his [[memoir]], ''This Bright Future'', in 2021.<ref name="complex.com">{{Cite web|title=Logic Details Sexual Abuse Experience in New Memoir 'This Bright Future'|url=https://www.complex.com/music/logic-details-sexual-abuse-experience-new-memoir-this-bright-future|access-date=2021-12-18|website=Complex|language=en}}</ref> Logic is also a streamer and is signed exclusively with [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]], becoming the first musician to do so.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-53483491|title=Rapper Logic signs exclusive deal with Twitch|work=BBC News|date=July 21, 2020|access-date=July 24, 2020}}</ref> |
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He is currently signed with Visionary Music Group and [[Def Jam Recordings]] and released his debut album ''[[Under Pressure (album)|Under Pressure]]'' on October 21, 2014. The album debuted at number four on the [[Billboard 200]] and sold 73,000 copies in its first week. Logic released his sophomore album ''[[The Incredible True Story]]'' on November 13, 2015. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life and education== |
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Sir Robert Bryson Hall II was born |
Sir Robert Bryson Hall II was born on January 22, 1990, at [[Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center|Shady Grove Hospital]] in [[Rockville, Maryland]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shuster |first=Emma |date=2020-07-26 |title=Gaithersburg Native Logic Retires, Drops New Album, Focuses on Fatherhood |url=https://www.mymcmedia.org/gaithersburg-native-logic-retires-drops-new-album-focuses-on-fatherhood/ |access-date=2022-08-10 |website=Montgomery Community Media |language=en}}</ref> He was born to Robert Bryson Hall, a black Maryland native, and a white mother. Between his father and mother, he has seven half-siblings.<ref>{{Cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74ze2Fq-G4k|title=Logic Tells His Story, Looking White, Using the N-Word, & 1st Album Being Strictly for Hip-Hop Heads|date=2014|type=video|publisher=Sway's Universe|minutes=4:00–4:16}}</ref> Logic spent much of his youth in the West Deer Park neighborhood in [[Gaithersburg, Maryland]]. His father suffered from a [[cocaine addiction]] and his mother suffered from [[alcoholism]].<ref name="Fleischer 2012 38">{{cite journal|last=Fleischer|first=Adam|title=Show & Prove: Logic|journal=XXL Magazine|date=July–August 2012|volume=16|issue=5|page=38}}</ref> Despite his father initially being absent in his childhood, Logic was able to reconnect with Hall due to his burgeoning rap career. During his early adolescent years, Logic witnessed his brothers produce and distribute [[crack cocaine]] to "addicts all over the block",<ref name="hiphopdx.com">{{cite web|last=Nguyen|first=Michael|date=May 17, 2013|url=https://hiphopdx.com/interviews/id.2108/title.logic-details-aligning-with-no-i-d-def-jam-while-maintaining-his-lyrical-approach|title=Logic Details Aligning With No I.D. & Def Jam While Maintaining His Lyrical Approach|publisher=Rappers Talk Hip Hop Beef & Old School Hip Hop|website=HipHop DX|access-date=August 12, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919161653/http://hiphopdx.com/interviews/id.2108/title.logic-details-aligning-with-no-i-d-def-jam-while-maintaining-his-lyrical-approach|archive-date=September 19, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> including to his father. Logic maintains that he accurately knows how to manufacture and produce crack cocaine following these experiences.<ref>{{cite web|last=Calloway|first=Sway|title=Logic Tells His Story, Looking White, Using the N-Word, & 1st Album Being Strictly for Hip-Hop Heads|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74ze2Fq-G4k|work=YouTube|access-date=May 23, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140529140030/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74ze2Fq-G4k|archive-date=May 29, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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He attended neighboring [[Gaithersburg High School]]. However, he did not graduate and was soon expelled after he began skipping classes in the tenth grade. Logic would comment on the expulsion, stating "I started doing badly and failed every class but English, so they kicked me out of school, they gave up on me."<ref>{{cite web|last=Smith|first=Greer|title=Montgomery County rapper rises to fame|url=http://www.thechurchillobserver.com/top-stories/2012/05/25/montgomery-county-rapper-rises-to-fame/|publisher=The Churchill Observer|date=May 25, 2012|access-date=May 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130523064314/http://www.thechurchillobserver.com/top-stories/2012/05/25/montgomery-county-rapper-rises-to-fame/|archive-date=May 23, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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==Musical career== |
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==Career== |
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===2003–09: Beginnings=== |
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===2005–2012: Early career and various mixtapes=== |
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At the age of 13, Logic met his mentor, Solomon Taylor. When Logic was sixteen, Taylor brought him a large number of beat CDs to write lyrics over.<ref>{{cite web|first=Julian|title=Logic Interview with Gowhere Hip Hop|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30aSOx9o0kY|publisher=Youtube|date=August 1, 2012}}</ref> In 2009, Logic was going by the name Psychological because, "One name that really stuck was Psychological. I just loved this word because it was about the mind and I knew that's what I wanted my music to consist of; something that really challenges the mind."<ref name=RealTalkDMV>{{cite web|title=RealTalkDMV Presents: Logic – The Genesis|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s32LDdcVivk|work=YouTube|accessdate=June 11, 2012}}</ref> He released an unofficial mixtape titled ''Psychological - Logic: The Mixtape.'' under his original stage name. Later on, Logic opened for [[Pitbull (entertainer)|Pitbull]], [[EPMD]], [[Method Man]], [[Redman (rapper)|Redman]], and [[Ludacris]] at a show in Maryland. Soon after, he shortened the Psychological moniker to Logic, which is the science of reasoning, to broaden his horizons.<ref name=RealTalkDMV /> |
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At the age of 13, Logic met Solomon Taylor, who would soon become his mentor.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thetalononline.org/3230/showcase/who-is-logic/|title=Who is Logic?|last=B|first=Hamzah|website=The Talon|access-date=2019-04-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191102172335/https://thetalononline.org/3230/showcase/who-is-logic/|archive-date=November 2, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> Logic became interested in rap and hip hop after watching the movie ''[[Kill Bill: Volume 1]]'', directed by [[Quentin Tarantino]]. The film's score was produced by [[RZA]], a member of the hip hop group [[Wu-Tang Clan]].<ref name="Victorious">{{cite web|last=Victorious|first=Dro|title=Logic Interview|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFfp_opgaCk|work=YouTube|access-date=June 11, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512022713/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFfp_opgaCk|archive-date=May 12, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> Following this, Logic began listening to the group, and soon expressed a deep affection for hip hop. Logic bought [[the Roots]]' album ''[[Do You Want More?!!!??!]]'' later that year,<ref name=DelaCuesta /> which prompted Taylor to bring Logic a large number of CDs containing instrumental beats, for him to write lyrics over.<ref>{{cite web|title=Logic Interview with Gowhere Hip Hop|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30aSOx9o0kY|publisher=Youtube|date=August 1, 2012|access-date=November 10, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131027111220/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30aSOx9o0kY|archive-date=October 27, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2009, Logic performed under the stage name "Psychological" with Logic describing the name as "one name that really stuck [with me]. I just loved this word because it was about the mind and I knew that's what I wanted my music to consist of; something that really challenges the mind".<ref name=RealTalkDMV>{{cite web|title=RealTalkDMV Presents: Logic – The Genesis|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s32LDdcVivk|work=YouTube|access-date=June 11, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017235557/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s32LDdcVivk|archive-date=October 17, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> He released an unofficial mixtape titled ''Psychological – Logic: The Mixtape'' under his original stage name. The mixtape allowed Logic to serve as the [[opening act]] for artists like [[Pitbull (rapper)|Pitbull]], [[EPMD]], [[Method Man]], [[Redman (rapper)|Redman]], and [[Ludacris]] at various shows all over Maryland.{{citation needed|date=March 2020}} Soon after, he shortened the "Psychological" moniker to "Logic".<ref name=RealTalkDMV /> |
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Following these introductory experiences, Logic released his first official mixtape, ''Young, Broke & Infamous'', on December 15, 2010.<ref name="YBI">{{cite web|url=https://www.datpiff.com/Logic-Young-Broke-Infamous-mixtape.178715.html|title=Young, Broke & Infamous Mixtape by Logic|work=DatPiff|access-date=February 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191101220347/https://www.datpiff.com/Logic-Young-Broke-Infamous-mixtape.178715.html|archive-date=November 1, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> The mixtape was well received by critics and was the genesis for Logic to establish an early following. Chris Zarou, the president of Visionary Music Group, heard the mixtape and signed Logic to the independent label. Upon signing, Logic stated in an interview, "Visionary Music Group is like Roc-A-Fella. [[Damon Dash]], that's like Chris Zarou of Visionary Music Group, I like to see myself as a [[Jay Z|Jay]]. In no way am I arrogant or cocky, I have to see it in order to do it. They did it independent and when they signed with a major, they did it the way that they wanted to do it".<ref name=Larew>{{cite web|last=Larew|first=Tim|title=The Fresh Heir x Decriminals present… An Exclusive Interview with Logic|url=http://thefreshheir.com/2012/04/30/video-the-fresh-heir-x-decriminals-present-an-exclusive-interview-with-logic-2/|work=The Fresh Heir|date=April 30, 2012|access-date=August 31, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141221015514/http://thefreshheir.com/2012/04/30/video-the-fresh-heir-x-decriminals-present-an-exclusive-interview-with-logic-2/|archive-date=December 21, 2014|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> The mixtape was confirmed to have been downloaded over 300,000 times on online mixtape sharing platform [[DatPiff]]. Logic released his second mixtape, ''Young Sinatra'', in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.datpiff.com/Logic-Young-Sinatra-mixtape.271763.html|title=Young Sinatra Mixtape by Logic|work=DatPiff|access-date=February 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191101221759/https://www.datpiff.com/Logic-Young-Sinatra-mixtape.271763.html|archive-date=November 1, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> It serves as the first installment in the ''Young Sinatra'' chronology, and the mixtape received critical acclaim from various publications, including ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]''.<ref name=DelaCuesta>{{cite web|last=DelaCuesta|first=JP|title=Logic: Enter the Mind of the Maryland Spitter|url=http://allhiphop.com/2012/02/09/logic-enter-the-mind-of-the-maryland-spitter/|work=All Hip Hop|date=February 9, 2012|access-date=August 31, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141221194859/http://allhiphop.com/2012/02/09/logic-enter-the-mind-of-the-maryland-spitter/|archive-date=December 21, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> The songs "All I Do" and "Mind of Logic" specifically touch on Logic's mindset. The former is about Logic's everyday workflow in his personal studio, while the latter serves as a lyrical tour of Logic's mind, discussing his desire to be the greatest.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Logic Complete Discography (Albums, Mixtapes, Singles, and Features) – Tea & Weed |url=https://teaandweed.com/logic-discography/#young-sinatra |access-date=2022-03-17 |website=teaandweed.com}}</ref> The music video for "All I Do", released on [[YouTube]], gained over a million views in the week following its release.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIGh4Nc1fAM|title=Logic – All I Do (Official Music Video)|work=YouTube|publisher=Visionary Music Group|date=October 24, 2011|access-date=February 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200216214133/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIGh4Nc1fAM|archive-date=February 16, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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===2010–12: Various mixtapes === |
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On December 17, 2010, Logic released his first official mixtape, ''Young, Broke, and Infamous''. The mixtape caught the ear of Chris Zarou, who wanted Logic to be a part of his upstart independent record label Visionary Music Group.<ref name="Fleischer 2012 38"/> |
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After the success of his previous two projects, Logic released his third mixtape, ''Young Sinatra: Undeniable'', on April 30, 2012.<ref name=Grube>{{cite web|last=Grube|first=Dan|title=Logic – Young Sinatra: Undeniable [Exclusive Interview]|url=http://freshnewtracks.com/2012/05/01/logic-young-sinatra-undeniable-exclusive-interview/|work=Fresh New Tracks|date=May 1, 2012|access-date=August 31, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120916085850/http://freshnewtracks.com/2012/05/01/logic-young-sinatra-undeniable-exclusive-interview/|archive-date=September 16, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> The mixtape is notable for Logic addressing various personal topics, including his future, his father's drug use, his expulsion from school, and his mother getting stabbed.<ref name="washcitypaper">{{cite news | url=http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/music/2012/05/15/download-logics-young-sinatra-undeniable/ | title=Download: Logic's Young Sinatra: Undeniable | newspaper=[[Washington City Paper]] | date=May 15, 2012 | access-date=September 6, 2012 | author1=Moore, Marcus J. | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120809105921/http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/music/2012/05/15/download-logics-young-sinatra-undeniable/ | archive-date=August 9, 2012 | url-status=live }}</ref> Speaking about the mixtape, Logic said, "Fans tend to think that if you fall in love with an artist because he makes this kind of sound [but if he gets] bigger and he grows and [his sound changes, people also think he changes]. But with me, I created all types of sounds from the get-go, so you can never say I'm changing."<ref name=Grube /> He commented on the musical aspects of the mixtape, stating, "There's stuff on there for the motherf***ers that don't pay attention to lyrics and just want to have fun, but every line is constructed with such depth that the real lyricists and nitpickers have something to listen to."<ref name=DelaCuesta /> After the release of ''Young Sinatra: Undeniable'', Logic completed his first national headlining tour, the Visionary Music Group Tour. |
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Logic released his second mixtape, ''Young Sinatra'', on September 19, 2011.<ref name=DelaCuesta>{{cite web|last=DelaCuesta|first=JP|title=Logic: Enter the Mind of the Maryland Spitter|url=http://allhiphop.com/2012/02/09/logic-enter-the-mind-of-the-maryland-spitter/|work=All Hip Hop|date= February 9, 2012}}</ref> ''Young Sinatra'' received a mass amount of positive feedback from multiple sources including [[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]. The music video for "All I Do" was the first for Logic to hit over one million views on [[YouTube]]. On March 20, 2012, Logic officially signed with Visionary Music Group. Logic stated in an interview, "Visionary Music Group is like Roc-A-Fella. [[Damon Dash]], that's like Chris Zarou of Visionary Music Group, I like to see myself as a Jay. In no way am I arrogant or cocky, I have to see it in order to do it. They did it independent and when they signed with a major, they did it the way that they wanted to do it."<ref name=Larew>{{cite web|last=Larew|first=Tim|title=The Fresh Heir x Decriminals present… An Exclusive Interview with Logic|url=http://thefreshheir.com/2012/04/30/video-the-fresh-heir-x-decriminals-present-an-exclusive-interview-with-logic-2/|work=The Fresh Heir|date= April 30, 2012}}</ref> |
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===2012–2013: ''Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever'' and recording contract=== |
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Logic released his third mixtape, ''Young Sinatra: Undeniable'' on April 30, 2012.<ref name=Grube>{{cite web|last=Grube|first=Dan|title=Logic – Young Sinatra: Undeniable [Exclusive Interview]|url=http://freshnewtracks.com/2012/05/01/logic-young-sinatra-undeniable-exclusive-interview/|work=Fresh New Tracks|date=2012-05-01}}</ref> On the mixtape, Logic addresses such topics as his future, his fans in various parts of the world, his father's drug use, getting kicked out of school, and his mother getting stabbed.<ref name="washcitypaper">{{cite web | url=http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/music/2012/05/15/download-logics-young-sinatra-undeniable/ | title=Download: Logic’s Young Sinatra: Undeniable | publisher=''[[Washington City Paper]]'' | date=May 15, 2012 | accessdate=September 6, 2012 | author1=Moore, Marcus J.}}</ref> "Fans tend to think that if you fall in love with an artist because he makes this kind of sound and then he gets bigger and he grows and he starts to make a different sound, 'He's changing on us.' But with me, I created all types of sounds from the get go, so you can never say I'm changing, you can never say I'm going mainstream or I'm selling out."<ref name=Grube /> In an interview, Logic states, "There's stuff on there for the motherfuckers that don't pay attention to lyrics and just want to have fun, but every line is constructed with such depth that the real lyricists and nitpickers have something to listen to and analyze as well."<ref name=DelaCuesta /> One of Logic's main goals for his music is to make music with a positive message, telling people to follow their dreams, whatever it may be, all while walking with honor and peace. In July/August 2012, Logic completed his first national headlining tour, the Visionary Music Group Tour, along with Tayyib Ali. |
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In early 2013, Logic was featured in an edition of ''XXL'', being included as a part of the publication's annual "Top 10 Freshmen List", alongside artists [[Travis Scott]], [[Trinidad James]], [[Dizzy Wright]], [[Action Bronson]], [[Joey Badass]], [[Angel Haze]], [[Ab-Soul]], [[Chief Keef]], [[Kirko Bangz]] and [[Schoolboy Q]].<ref name=Freshman>{{cite web|title=XXL Freshman Class 2013 Cover Revealed|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/03/xxl-freshman-class-2013-cover-revealed/2/|work=XXL|date=March 27, 2013|access-date=March 27, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170514133059/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/03/xxl-freshman-class-2013-cover-revealed/2/|archive-date=May 14, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Logic completed his first European tour in March 2013, and confirmed his fourth mixtape, ''[[Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever]]'',<ref name=Welcome>{{cite web|title=Logic announces title of fourth mixtape|url=https://twitter.com/Logic301/status/308743750547562497|work=Twitter|publisher=Logic|access-date=March 4, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921061708/https://twitter.com/Logic301/status/308743750547562497|archive-date=September 21, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> would be released on May 7.<ref name=YSWTFrelease>{{cite web|title=Logic announces Welcome To Forever release date|url=https://twitter.com/Logic301/status/319932605044760577|work=Twitter|access-date=May 4, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921061630/https://twitter.com/Logic301/status/319932605044760577|archive-date=September 21, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> He announced his second headlining national tour, the two-month-long Welcome to Forever Tour, to promote the project.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/04/logic-announces-welcome-to-forever-tour-dates/|title=Logic Announces "Welcome To Forever" Tour Dates|publisher=XXL|website=Xxlmag.com|date=April 16, 2013|access-date=August 12, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130714013707/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/04/logic-announces-welcome-to-forever-tour-dates/|archive-date=July 14, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=TSIS>{{cite web|last=Guarino|first=Nick|title=Visionary Music Group Presents: Logic -Welcome to Forever Tour Powered By Thissongissick.com : 32 Date Nationwide Tour [TSIS PREMIERE]|url=http://thissongissick.com/blog/2013/visionary-music-group-presents-logic-welcome-to-forever-tour-powered-by-thissongissick-com-32-date-nationwide-tour/|work=This Song Is Sick|date=March 26, 2013|access-date=27 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422071632/http://thissongissick.com/blog/2013/visionary-music-group-presents-logic-welcome-to-forever-tour-powered-by-thissongissick-com-32-date-nationwide-tour/|archive-date=22 April 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> The mixtape was a critical success, with critics praising the project, calling it a "free album", as well as noting the rapper's rapid growth and adaptability. The mixtape has received over 900,000 downloads on [[DatPiff]] since its release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.datpiff.com/Logic-Young-Sinatra-Welcome-To-Forever-mixtape.483644.html|title=Logic – Young Sinatra: Welcome To Forever Hosted by Visionary Music Group // Free Mixtape|website=Datpiff.com|access-date=August 12, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130816095741/http://www.datpiff.com/Logic-Young-Sinatra-Welcome-To-Forever-mixtape.483644.html|archive-date=August 16, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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On April 15, it was announced that Logic had signed with [[Def Jam Recordings]], with Def Jam producer [[No I.D.]] serving as the executive producer of his debut album.<ref name=Paine>{{cite magazine|last=Paine|first=Jake|title=Logic Signs To Def Jam Records, No I.D. To Executive Produce Debut Album|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23588/title.logic-signs-to-def-jam-records-no-i-d-to-executive-produce-debut-album/|magazine=Hip Hop DX|date=April 15, 2013|access-date=15 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130417134120/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23588/title.logic-signs-to-def-jam-records-no-i-d-to-executive-produce-debut-album|archive-date=17 April 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> Logic released a public statement about the signing, stating, "I'm excited to take this next step in my career. It's incredible for Def Jam [Records] and Visionary Music Group to work together, and the opportunity to collaborate [with No I.D.] is priceless. I'm very humbled to be a part of the most iconic hip hop label of all time."<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/04/rapper-logic-signs-to-def-jam|title=Rapper Logic Signs to Def Jam|magazine=Complex|date=April 15, 2013|access-date=August 12, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130418153322/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/04/rapper-logic-signs-to-def-jam|archive-date=April 18, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> Logic toured with [[Kid Cudi]], fellow Def Jam signee [[Big Sean]], and [[Tyler, the Creator]] on "The Cud Life Tour 2013", throughout the fall of the year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.missinfo.tv/index.php/kid-cudi-the-cud-life-tour/|title=Kid Cudi Announces 'The Cudy Life Tour' with Big Sean, Tyler, The Creator & Logic (Updated)|website=MissInfo.tv|date=July 15, 2013|access-date=August 12, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130725064629/http://www.missinfo.tv/index.php/kid-cudi-the-cud-life-tour/|archive-date=July 25, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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===2013: Def Jam signing and ''Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever'' === |
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Logic completed his first European tour in March 2013, which included stops in [[Amsterdam]], [[Belgium]], [[Switzerland]], and [[London]]. His fourth mixtape, ''[[Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever]]'',<ref name=Welcome>{{cite web|title=Logic announces title of fourth mixtape|url=https://twitter.com/Logic301/status/308743750547562497|work=Twitter|publisher=Logic|accessdate=March 4, 2013}}</ref> was then announced to be released May 7, 2013.<ref name=YSWTFrelease>{{cite web|first=Logic|title=Logic announces Welcome To Forever release date|url=https://twitter.com/Logic301/status/319932605044760577|work=Twitter|accessdate=May 4, 2013}}</ref> Logic also announced his second headlining national tour, The Welcome to Forever Tour, in support of his upcoming mixtape.<ref name=TSIS>{{cite web|last=Guarino|first=Nick|title=Visionary Music Group Presents: Logic -Welcome to Forever Tour Powered By Thissongissick.com : 32 Date Nationwide Tour [TSIS PREMIERE]|url=http://thissongissick.com/blog/2013/visionary-music-group-presents-logic-welcome-to-forever-tour-powered-by-thissongissick-com-32-date-nationwide-tour/|work=This Song Is Sick|date=March 26, 2013}}</ref> In early 2013, Logic was featured on the cover of XXL, as part of its annual "Top 10 Freshmen List", along with fellow up-and-coming rappers [[Trinidad James]], [[Dizzy Wright]], [[Action Bronson]], [[Joey Badass]], [[Ab-Soul]], [[Chief Keef]], and [[Schoolboy Q]], among others.<ref name=Freshman>{{cite web|title=XXL Freshman Class 2013 Cover Revealed|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/03/xxl-freshman-class-2013-cover-revealed/2/|work=XXL|date=March 27, 2013}}</ref> |
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===2013–2014: ''Under Pressure''=== |
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On April 15, 2013 it was announced that Logic had signed with [[Def Jam Recordings]] and that [[No I.D.]] will be executive producing his debut album.<ref name=Paine>{{cite web|last=Paine|first=Jake|title=Logic Signs To Def Jam Records, No I.D. To Executive Produce Debut Album|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23588/title.logic-signs-to-def-jam-records-no-i-d-to-executive-produce-debut-album/|publisher=Hip Hop DX|date=April 15, 2013}}</ref> Logic would speak of the signing saying, "I'm excited to take this next step in my career. It's incredible for Def Jam [Records] and Visionary Music Group to work together and the opportunity to collaborate with a living legend like No I.D. is priceless. I'm very humbled to be a part of the most iconic hip hop label of all time."<ref>[http://www.complex.com/music/2013/04/rapper-logic-signs-to-def-jam Rapper Logic Signs to Def Jam]. Complex (April 15, 2013). Retrieved on 2013-08-12.</ref> On April 23 he premiered one of the songs off ''Welcome to Forever'', "Nasty" which was produced by [[Don Cannon]].<ref>[http://www.complex.com/music/2013/04/watch-logic-nasty Video: Logic "Nasty"]. Complex. Retrieved on August 12, 2013.</ref> Following his fourth mixtape's release, on May 14, 2013 Logic began "The Welcome To Forever Tour," which lasted two months.<ref>[http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/04/logic-announces-welcome-to-forever-tour-dates/ Logic Announces "Welcome To Forever" Tour Dates – XXL]. Xxlmag.com (April 16, 2013). Retrieved on 2013-08-12.</ref> On May 7, 2013 Logic released his fourth official mixtape, ''Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever''. The mixtape featured guest appearances by [[Jhene Aiko]], [[Kid Ink]], Trinidad James, Dizzy Wright, Castro, [[Elijah Blake]], and Jon Bellion. Production was handled by No I.D., Don Cannon, [[Key Wane]], [[C-Sick]], Swiff D, [[Arthur McArthur]], VMG's in-house producer 6ix, and Logic himself. The mixtape reached 100,000 downloads on [[DatPiff]] in under 24 hours.<ref>[http://www.datpiff.com/Logic-Young-Sinatra-Welcome-To-Forever-mixtape.483644.html Logic – Young Sinatra: Welcome To Forever Hosted by Visionary Music Group // Free Mixtape @]. Datpiff.com. Retrieved on August 12, 2013.</ref> Logic went on to tour with [[Kid Cudi]], [[Big Sean]], and [[Tyler, the Creator]] on "The Cud Life Tour 2013" in the fall of 2013.<ref>[http://www.missinfo.tv/index.php/kid-cudi-the-cud-life-tour/ Kid Cudi Announces ‘The Cudy Life Tour’ with Big Sean, Tyler, The Creator & Logic (Updated)]. MissInfo.tv (July 15, 2013). Retrieved on 2013-08-12.</ref> |
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[[File:Logic backstage in Orlando on April 8 2014.jpg|right|thumb|254x254px|Logic in 2014]] |
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On November 5, Logic revealed that No I.D., former [[GOOD Music]] producer [[Hit-Boy]], RattPack member 6ix, and C-Sick would be providing production on his debut record, with No I.D. and 6ix serving as executive producers for the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/11/logic-grabs-hit-boy-no-i-d-for-debut-album/|title=Logic Grabs Hit-Boy, No I.D. For Debut Album – XXL|website=xxlmag.com|date=November 8, 2013|access-date=December 6, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151122090842/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/11/logic-grabs-hit-boy-no-i-d-for-debut-album/|archive-date=November 22, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> On January 27, 2014, Visionary Music Group released the song "24 Freestyle". The song was released in celebration of Logic's birthday and serves as the first noted collaboration between all VMG artists.<ref name=24Free>{{cite web|last=Llamoca|first=Janice|title=QuESt, Castro, Jon Bellion & Logic "24"|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/singles/id.26516/title.QuESt%2C+Castro%2C+Jon+Bellion+%26+Logic-24|work=HipHopDX|access-date=January 29, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140130225324/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/singles/id.26516/title.QuESt%2C+Castro%2C+Jon+Bellion+%26+Logic-24|archive-date=30 January 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> On February 11, Logic announced that he would be touring alongside [[Electronic dance music|EDM]] band [[Krewella]] on the 2014 Verge Campus Spring Tour.<ref>{{cite web|last=Spira|first=Daniel|title=Krewella to Headline Verge Campus College Tour This Spring|url=http://www.youredm.com/2014/02/11/krewella-headline-2014-verge-campus-tour/|work=YourEDM|date=February 12, 2014|access-date=April 9, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413154554/http://www.youredm.com/2014/02/11/krewella-headline-2014-verge-campus-tour/|archive-date=April 13, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> On April 8, Logic released "Now", originally scheduled to be featured on his upcoming free EP titled ''While You Wait''. Logic embarked on the month-long While You Wait Tour alongside fellow Visionary Music Group member [[Sylvan LaCue|Quest]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Ortiz|first=Edwin|title=Logic "Now"|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/04/logic-now|work=Complex|access-date=April 9, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140411081500/http://www.complex.com/music/2014/04/logic-now|archive-date=April 11, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Guarino|first=Nick|title=[PREMIERE] Logic Releases New Song "While You Wait" + Tour On Sale|url=http://thissongissick.com/blog/2014/logic-while-you-wait-tour/#sthash.BjOnGoAe.dpbs|work=This Song is Sick|access-date=April 15, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160315140111/http://thissongissick.com/blog/2014/logic-while-you-wait-tour/#sthash.BjOnGoAe.dpbs|archive-date=15 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> On April 22, he released "Alright", the third song from the ''While You Wait'' project, and features [[Big Sean]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Frydenlund|first=Zach|title=Premiere: Logic "Alright" f/ Big Sean|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/04/logic-alright-f-big-sean|work=Complex|access-date=April 24, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140427020303/http://www.complex.com/music/2014/04/logic-alright-f-big-sean|archive-date=April 27, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> Logic concluded the four-track project, releasing "Finding Forever" on May 7.<ref>{{cite web|last=Guarino|first=Nick|title=[PREMIERE] Logic – Finding Forever (Prod. By 6ix)|url=http://thissongissick.com/blog/2014/premiere-logic-finding-forever/#sthash.S2HNPftj.dpbs|work=ThisSongIsSick|access-date=May 9, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422071641/http://thissongissick.com/blog/2014/premiere-logic-finding-forever/#sthash.S2HNPftj.dpbs|archive-date=22 April 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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In summer 2014, Logic announced that no featured artists would appear on his debut album, making it "personal [to Logic] and focused on only me".<ref>{{cite web|last=Smith|first=Trevor|title=Logic May Scrap "While You Wait" EP, Will Have No Features On Debut Album|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/logic-may-scrap-while-you-wait-ep-will-have-no-features-on-debut-album-news.10839.html|work=HotNewHipHop|date=June 7, 2014 |access-date=June 26, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141010203021/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/logic-may-scrap-while-you-wait-ep-will-have-no-features-on-debut-album-news.10839.html|archive-date=October 10, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> On August 27, Logic released "Driving Ms. Daisy", featuring [[Donald Glover|Childish Gambino]]. September brought the announcements of his album title and release date, October 21.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Amaya|first1=David|title=Logic to Release "Under Pressure" on October 21, Highly Anticipated Debut Album on Def Jam Recordings/VMG|url=http://www.defjam.com/logic-release-pressure-october-21-highly-anticipated-debut-album-def-jam-recordinsvmg/|website=Def Jam|access-date=September 15, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923224134/http://www.defjam.com/logic-release-pressure-october-21-highly-anticipated-debut-album-def-jam-recordinsvmg/|archive-date=September 23, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref> The title track, serving as the album's primary single, was released on September 15.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Frydenlund|first1=Zack|title=Listen to Logic's "Under Pressure"|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/09/logic-under-pressure|website=Complex|access-date=September 15, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140926203622/http://www.complex.com/music/2014/09/logic-under-pressure|archive-date=September 26, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> On October 14, Logic released the second single titled "Buried Alive", which was the final single to be released as promotion for the album.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Jules|first1=Marvin|title=Logic "Buried Alive"|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/new-music/2014/10/logic-buried-alive/|website=XXL|date=October 14, 2014 |access-date=October 18, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141018232720/http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/new-music/2014/10/logic-buried-alive/|archive-date=October 18, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> On October 21, Logic released ''Under Pressure'', selling over 70,000 copies in its first week after debuting at number four on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart.<ref name="US200">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/logic/chart-history/tlp/|title=Logic – Chart History: Billboard 200|magazine=Billboard|access-date=February 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200216042104/https://www.billboard.com/music/logic/chart-history/TLP|archive-date=February 16, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Gatti|first1=Walker|title=Logic First Week Sales Projections|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.31152/title.t-i-paperwork-logic-under-pressure-first-week-sales-projections|access-date=6 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141230184009/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.31152/title.t-i-paperwork-logic-under-pressure-first-week-sales-projections|archive-date=30 December 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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===2014: ''Under Pressure'' === |
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On November 5, 2013, Logic revealed that No ID, [[Hit-Boy]], 6ix, and C-Sick would be providing production on his debut album.<ref>http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/11/logic-grabs-hit-boy-no-i-d-for-debut-album/</ref> On January 27, 2014, Visionary Music Group released "24 Freestyle" via [[SoundCloud]] in celebration of Logic's 24th birthday. The track is the first time all VMG artists were featured on one song.<ref name=24Free>{{cite web|last=Llamoca|first=Janice|title=QuESt, Castro, Jon Bellion & Logic "24"|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/singles/id.26516/title.QuESt%2C+Castro%2C+Jon+Bellion+%26+Logic-24|work=HipHopDX|accessdate=29 January 2014}}</ref> On February 11, 2014, [[Electronic dance music|EDM]] band [[Krewella]] announced that they would be headlining the 2014 Verge Campus Spring Tour with support from Logic.<ref>{{cite web|last=Spira|first=Daniel|title=Krewella to Headling Verge Campus College Tour This Spring|url=http://www.youredm.com/2014/02/11/krewella-headline-2014-verge-campus-tour/|work=YourEDM|accessdate=9 April 2014}}</ref> |
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On November 12, Logic made his network television debut on ''[[The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon]]'' by performing "I'm Gone" alongside [[the Roots]], 6ix, and DJ Rhetorik.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gatti|first1=Walker|title=Logic – I'm Gone (Live on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon)|url=http://freeonsmash.com/music/logic-im-gone-live-on-the-tonight-show-starring-jimmy-fallon/|website=Free On Smash|date=November 13, 2014 |access-date=November 13, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113162050/http://freeonsmash.com/music/logic-im-gone-live-on-the-tonight-show-starring-jimmy-fallon/|archive-date=November 13, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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On April 8, 2014, Logic released a new song titled "Now," which was supposed to be on his upcoming EP titled ''While You Wait''. At the same time, he also announced that he would be embarking on the While You Wait Tour with fellow Visionary Music Group member QuESt.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ortiz|first=Edwin|title=Logic "Now"|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/04/logic-now|work=Complex|accessdate=9 April 2014}}</ref> A week later, Logic released the title track of the EP.<ref>{{cite web|last=Guarino|first=Nick|title=[PREMIERE] Logic Releases New Song "While You Wait" + Tour On Sale|url=http://thissongissick.com/blog/2014/logic-while-you-wait-tour/#sthash.BjOnGoAe.dpbs|work=This Song is Sick|accessdate=15 April 2014}}</ref> A week after that, he released "Alright," the third song from the once anticipated ''While You Wait EP''. The song features fellow [[Def Jam Recordings|Def Jam]] artist [[Big Sean]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Frydenlund|first=Zach|title=Premiere: Logic "Alright" f/ Big Sean|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/04/logic-alright-f-big-sean|work=Complex|accessdate=24 April 2014}}</ref> Logic followed this up on May 7 with a freestyle called "Finding Forever."<ref>{{cite web|last=Guarino|first=Nick|title=[PREMIERE] Logic – Finding Forever (Prod. By 6ix)|url=http://thissongissick.com/blog/2014/premiere-logic-finding-forever/#sthash.S2HNPftj.dpbs|work=ThisSongIsSick|accessdate=9 May 2014}}</ref> On June 7, 2014, Logic revealed that he would not release the ''While You Wait EP'' project, and instead to go ahead and release his debut studio album.<ref>{{cite web|last=Smith|first=Trevor|title=Logic May Scrap "While You Wait" EP, Will Have No Features On Debut Album|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/logic-may-scrap-while-you-wait-ep-will-have-no-features-on-debut-album-news.10839.html|work=HotNewHipHop|accessdate=26 June 2014}}</ref> On August 27, 2014, Logic released a song titled ''Driving Ms. Daisy'' featuring [[Donald Glover|Childish Gambino]] which kicked off the countdown to his single and the release of his debut album. On September 10, 2014, Logic announced that the title of the album would be ''[[Under Pressure (album)|Under Pressure]]'' and also revealed the album's cover.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Nostro|first1=Lauren|title=Check Out the Artwork For Logic's Upcoming "Under Pressure" Album|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/09/logic-under-pressure-album-artwork|website=Complex|publisher=Complex|accessdate=10 September 2014}}</ref> On September 15, 2014, it was announced that the album would be released on October 21.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Amaya|first1=David|title=Logic to Release "Under Pressure" on October 21, Highly Anticipated Debut Album on Def Jam Recordings/VMG|url=http://www.defjam.com/logic-release-pressure-october-21-highly-anticipated-debut-album-def-jam-recordinsvmg/|website=Def Jam|publisher=Def Jam|accessdate=15 September 2014}}</ref> The title track, serving as the album's first single, was also released on September 15.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Frydenlund|first1=Zack|title=Listen to Logic's "Under Pressure"|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/09/logic-under-pressure|website=Complex|publisher=Complex|accessdate=15 September 2014}}</ref> On October 14, Logic released the second single titled "Buried Alive."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Jules|first1=Marvin|title=Logic "Buried Alive"|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/new-music/2014/10/logic-buried-alive/|website=XXL|publisher=XXL|accessdate=18 October 2014}}</ref> On October 21, 2014 Logic released his debut studio album which went on to sell over 70,000 copies in its first week.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gatti|first1=Walker|title=Logic First Week Sales Projections|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.31152/title.t-i-paperwork-logic-under-pressure-first-week-sales-projections}}</ref> |
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A month later, on November 12, Logic made his network television debut on [[The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon]]. He performed "I'm Gone" alongside [[The Roots]], 6ix, and DJ Rhetorik.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gatti|first1=Walker|title=Logic – I’m Gone (Live on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon)|url=http://freeonsmash.com/music/logic-im-gone-live-on-the-tonight-show-starring-jimmy-fallon/|website=Free On Smash|accessdate=13 November 2014}}</ref> |
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===2015–2016: ''The Incredible True Story'' and ''Bobby Tarantino''=== |
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On September 8, Logic released the trailer for his upcoming sophomore album, announcing that the album will be released in the fall of 2015 and is considered a "motion picture sci-fi epic."<ref name=trailer>{{cite web|url=http://mindoflogic.com/post/128663356290|website=Mind of Logic|accessdate=11 November 2015}}</ref> On September 22, Logic released the first single from the album, titled "Young Jesus," featuring his longtime friend Big Lenbo. On October 14, Logic followed up "Young Jesus" with "Like Woah," the second single off the album.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Frydenlund|first1=Zach|title=Listen to Logic's Latest Single "Like Woah"|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2015/10/logic-new-song-like-woah|website=Complex|accessdate=11 November 2015}}</ref> The third single, "Fade Away," was released November 5.<ref name=fadeaway>{{cite web|last1=Frydenlund|first1=Zach|title=Check Out Logic's New Song, "Fade Away"|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2015/11/logic-new-song-fade-away|website=Complex|accessdate=11 November 2015}}</ref> The sophomore effort, entitled ''[[The Incredible True Story]]'', was released on November 13, 2015. The story contained in the album and the sci-fi epic takes places 100 years into the future and the earth is uninhabitable because human beings ruined it. Characters Thomas and Kai are now traveling to a new planet that is habitual called “Paradise,” and while they’re flying there, they are playing Logic’s album, ''The Incredible True Story''.<ref name=threethings>{{cite web|last1=C.M.|first1=Emmanuel|title=Three Things You Need to Know About Logic’s New Album Read More: 3 Things To Know About Logic's New Album|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2015/10/things-you-need-to-know-about-logic-the-incredible-true-story-album/|website=XXL|accessdate=11 November 2015}}</ref> Voice actor [[Steven Blum]] acts as Thomas in the film and on the album. At [[New York Comic Con]] 2015, Logic took part in a panel discussion alongside Blum and others involved in the creation of ''The Incredible True Story'' to promote and talk about the album. |
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[[File:Logic during Young Sinatra Tour, 2016.png|thumb|346x346px|Logic performing in August 2016]] |
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On September 8, Logic released the trailer for his upcoming second studio album, announcing that the album will be released in the fall of 2015 and is considered a "motion picture sci-fi epic". The story, which takes places 100 years into the future, begins with [[Earth]] being uninhabitable due to severe human intervention. The primary characters begin traveling to a new planet called Paradise and as they travel, they play ''[[The Incredible True Story]]''.<ref name=threethings>{{cite web|last1=C.M.|first1=Emmanuel|title=Three Things You Need to Know About Logic's New Album Read More: 3 Things To Know About Logic's New Album|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2015/10/things-you-need-to-know-about-logic-the-incredible-true-story-album/|website=XXL|date=October 9, 2015 |access-date=November 11, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151012181715/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2015/10/things-you-need-to-know-about-logic-the-incredible-true-story-album/|archive-date=October 12, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> It features Logic, [[Steven Blum]] (as Thomas), Kevin Randolph (as Kai), and Anna Elyse Palchikoff (as Thalia) as main characters, and the cast took part in a panel discussion to promote and talk about the album at [[New York Comic Con]].<ref name=trailer>{{cite web |url=http://mindoflogic.com/post/128663356290 |title=Mind of Logic, Video: The Incredible True Story |website=Mindoflogic.com |access-date=December 28, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151024194801/http://mindoflogic.com/post/128663356290 |archive-date=October 24, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref> Logic, Blum, Randolph, and 6ix returned to New York Comic Con in 2016 to discuss "life after ''The Incredible True Story''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Logic and Steve Blum Discuss The Incredible True Story – Where Music and Anime Intersect Part II|url=http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/en/Sessions/31475/Logic-and-Steve-Blum-Discuss-The-Incredible-True-Story--Where-Music-and-Anime-Intersect-Part-II|website=New York Comic Con|access-date=October 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161025044701/http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/en/Sessions/31475/Logic-and-Steve-Blum-Discuss-The-Incredible-True-Story--Where-Music-and-Anime-Intersect-Part-II|archive-date=October 25, 2016|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> |
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On September 22, 2015, Logic released "Young Jesus", the lead single from the album, featuring longtime friend Big Lenbo. "Like Woah" and "Fade Away", the second and third singles from the album, were released on October 14 and November 5, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Frydenlund|first1=Zach|title=Listen to Logic's Latest Single "Like Woah"|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2015/10/logic-new-song-like-woah|website=Complex|access-date=November 11, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117014826/http://www.complex.com/music/2015/10/logic-new-song-like-woah|archive-date=November 17, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=fadeaway>{{cite web|last1=Frydenlund|first1=Zach|title=Check Out Logic's New Song, "Fade Away"|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2015/11/logic-new-song-fade-away|website=Complex|access-date=November 11, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307112944/http://www.complex.com/music/2015/11/logic-new-song-fade-away|archive-date=March 7, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> ''The Incredible True Story'' was released on November 13, 2015, surpassing his debut album on the ''Billboard'' 200, debuting at number three with a combined first-week sales of 135,000.<ref name="US200"/> The album also topped the [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]] at number one.<ref name="USR&B1">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/logic/chart-history/blp/|title=Logic – Chart History: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums|magazine=Billboard|access-date=February 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200216042103/https://www.billboard.com/music/logic/chart-history/BLP|archive-date=February 16, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> It was also the second Logic commercial release to gain widespread critical acclaim.<ref>{{cite magazine|last1=Mendizabal|first1=Amaya|title=Logic's 'Incredible True Story' Crowns Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6777085/logic-incredible-true-story-no-1-rbhip-hop-albums|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 1, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160613224037/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6777085/logic-incredible-true-story-no-1-rbhip-hop-albums|archive-date=June 13, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Logic announced The Incredible World Tour, taking place in spring 2016.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Lilah|first1=Rose|title=Logic Announces "The Incredible True Story" World Tour|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/logic-announces-the-incredible-true-story-world-tour-news.18902.html|website=Hot New Hip Hop|date=November 30, 2015 |access-date=December 1, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151203092407/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/logic-announces-the-incredible-true-story-world-tour-news.18902.html|archive-date=December 3, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> After the conclusion of The Incredible World Tour, it was revealed that Logic and rapper [[G-Eazy]] would be co-headlining The Endless Summer Tour, a nationwide tour, together in summer 2016. Rappers [[YG (rapper)|YG]] and [[Yo Gotti]] would be the supporting acts.<ref name="schwartz">{{cite web|last1=Schwartz|first1=Danny|title=G-Eazy, Logic, YG, & Yo Gotti Announce "Endless Summer" Tour|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/g-eazy-logic-yg-and-yo-gotti-announce-endless-summer-tour-news.21050.html|website=Hot New Hip Hop|date=April 12, 2016 |access-date=April 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160414121548/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/g-eazy-logic-yg-and-yo-gotti-announce-endless-summer-tour-news.21050.html|archive-date=April 14, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Two weeks ahead of the start of the tour, Logic released the song, "[[Flexicution]]" on June 14, 2016, a song that he teased on social media for months which featured Jessica Andrea on the latter end of the song, where she provides backing vocals.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Goddard|first1=Kevin|title=Logic – Flexicution [New Song]|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/logic-flexicution-new-song.1970196.html|website=Hot New Hip Hop|date=June 14, 2016 |access-date=June 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615120207/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/logic-flexicution-new-song.1970196.html|archive-date=June 15, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> The song peaked at number 100 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] chart, becoming his first song to chart on the Hot 100.<ref name="US"/> He was later featured on the song, "[[Sucker for Pain]]" with [[Lil Wayne]], [[Wiz Khalifa]], [[Imagine Dragons]], [[Ty Dolla Sign]] and [[X Ambassadors]] on June 24.<ref>{{Citation|title=Sucker For Pain (with Logic & Ty Dolla $ign feat. X Ambassadors)|work=[[Spotify]]|date=June 24, 2016|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/704GHNtZhEe9TBgleCNNGv|access-date=February 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200419080031/https://open.spotify.com/album/704GHNtZhEe9TBgleCNNGv|archive-date=April 19, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> The song was a part of the [[Suicide Squad (soundtrack)|soundtrack]] for the 2016 movie, ''[[Suicide Squad (2016 film)|Suicide Squad]]'', peaking at number 15 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart.<ref name="US"/> "[[Wrist (Logic song)|Wrist]]" was released on the same day and features vocals from [[Pusha T]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Wrist (feat. Pusha T) – Single by Logic|work=Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/wrist-feat-pusha-t-single/1445313641|access-date=February 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200229173710/https://music.apple.com/us/album/wrist-feat-pusha-t-single/1445313641|archive-date=February 29, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
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In 2009, Logic came out of a five-year relationship while working on his music. "You can put your everything into a relationship, but that doesn't mean you're going to get back what you give. When I created my first mixtape, I realized everything I put in my music — the hours, the lyricism, the time, the grind, pain, sweat, blood, tears — I get it back. I see it."<ref>{{cite journal|last=Fleischer|first=Adam|title=Logic|journal=XXL Magazine|date=July–August 2012}}</ref> He stated in an interview, "The thing is, I feel like so many artists, well, not really artists but so many people think they can rap and they just want a deal and the glitz and the glamour and the women but they don't understand that all I do and want to do is rhyme... I think I've sacrificed so much from my relationships to my friendships to my family; I've literally sacrificed my entire life and I'm honest."<ref name=DelaCuesta /> In October 2015, Logic got married.<ref>{{cite web|title=Logic: 'Do Something For Yourself'|url=http://www.npr.org/sections/microphonecheck/2015/11/12/455768224/logic-do-something-for-yourself|website=NPR|accessdate=12 November 2015}}</ref> |
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On July 1, 2016, Logic released a mixtape titled ''[[Bobby Tarantino]]''.<ref name="BT">{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/bobby-tarantino/1440891782|title=Bobby Tarantino by Logic|work=Apple Music|date=July 1, 2016|access-date=February 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191019153940/https://music.apple.com/us/album/bobby-tarantino/1440891782|archive-date=October 19, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> It was Logic's fifth mixtape, and his first since 2013 and was released unexpectedly via his Twitter account.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Logic301/status/748729662268780544|title=ℒσgic♫ アキラ on Twitter|publisher=[[Twitter]]|quote=This mixtape is for my fans. I wanted to give u something for the Summer. Thank you for always supporting me. Enjoy.|date=July 1, 2016|access-date=July 1, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228140043/https://twitter.com/Logic301/status/748729662268780544|archive-date=December 28, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> The mixtape included the singles: "Flexicution" and "Wrist" and peaked at number 12 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart.<ref name="US200"/> |
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Logic has referred to himself as a huge [[Cannabis smoking|pothead]] when he was growing up. He has said that, "I don’t drink; I don’t smoke weed. I used to smoke; I used to be a pretty big pothead when I was younger, but I don’t smoke. I might have an occasional glass of champagne." He credits the way his family was growing up as his reason for not doing drugs.<ref name="hiphopdx.com"/> Logic believes, "You are not defined by the material you possess or the amount of money in your bank account, what defines you is how you attain them."<ref name=Larew /> |
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On October 3, 2016, Logic revealed the original title of his third studio album to be ''AfricAryaN'', stating that "It's about me being black and white, and seeing life from two sides. [It's about] the cultural evolution and how you can go from the darkest of skin to the lightest of skin […] At the end of the day, we all have so many different ethnicities in our blood, no matter how pure we think we are".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/logic-explains-africaryan-album-title-news.24548.html|title=Logic Explains "AfricAryaN" Album Title|website=HNHH |date=October 4, 2016 |access-date=November 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161126223910/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/logic-explains-africaryan-album-title-news.24548.html|archive-date=November 26, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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==Influences== |
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Logic first became interested in rap by watching the movie [[Kill Bill]] at the age of 15, for which [[RZA]] of Wu-Tang Clan did the score.<ref name="Victorious">{{cite web|last=Victorious|first=Dro|title=Logic Interview|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFfp_opgaCk|work=YouTube|accessdate=June 11, 2012}}</ref> He started listening to Wu-Tang and delved deeper into hip-hop from there. The first hip-hop album he bought was [[The Roots]] "[[Do You Want More?!!!??!]]"<ref name=DelaCuesta /> Other big influences include his mentor Solomon Taylor and friend Lenbo, who let Logic live with him and make music in his basement.{{citation needed|date=September 2014}} |
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===2017–2018: ''Everybody'', ''Bobby Tarantino II'' and ''YSIV''=== |
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Although he is a hip-hop artist, Logic is heavily influenced by [[Frank Sinatra]]. As a child, his mother made him watch old black and white movies, which formed his love for James Bond and influenced how he represents himself with the way he speaks and how he interacts with others with peace, love, grace, positivity, honor, and valor.<ref name=Larew /><ref name=Grube /> Because of Frank Sinatra, Logic says he does his best to carry himself in an intellectual and kind manner.<ref name=Grube /> Just as Sinatra had the Rat Pack, Logic has his RattPack (an acronym for "Real All The Time" and consisting of friends such as his manager Chris, producer 6ix, and Lenbo). Logic describes Sinatra as a man who was, "suave, debonair, honorable, respectable, with valor and grace." Logic's female fans are also called [[Bobby soxer|BobbySoxers]] just as Frank's were. He describes BobbySoxer girls as beautiful, intelligent, elegant, educated, classy, hardworking, young women. Logic also refers to himself as "Young Sinatra."<ref>{{cite web|title=HandsDownMusic Exclusive: Interview with Logic|url=http://www.handsdownmusic.net/2011/11/29/handsdownmusic-exclusive-interview-with-logic/|work=Hands Down Music|accessdate=June 11, 2012}}</ref> |
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[[File:Logic - VMAs 2018.png|right|thumb|Logic performing at the 2018 VMAs]] |
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On March 29, 2017, Logic revealed the new title of his album titled, ''[[Everybody (Logic album)|Everybody]]''.<ref name="Everybody">{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/72550-logic-announces-new-album-everybody-no-longer-titled-africaryan/|title=Logic Announces New Album Everybody, No Longer Titled Africaryan|work=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|date=March 29, 2017|access-date=March 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170506163719/http://pitchfork.com/news/72550-logic-announces-new-album-everybody-no-longer-titled-africaryan/|archive-date=May 6, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> The news of his third album was shared and revealed publicly on Logic's social media accounts in the form of videos revealing the official album cover designed and painted by Sam Spratt and directed by Andy Hines.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.samspratt.com/logic-everybody-album-cover|title=Everybody Album Cover|work=Sam Spratt|access-date=February 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222232744/http://www.samspratt.com/logic-everybody-album-cover|archive-date=February 22, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> The album was released on May 5, 2017, and included three singles: The [[Everybody (Logic song)|title track]], "[[Black Spiderman]]" featuring Damian Lemar Hudson, and "[[1-800-273-8255 (song)|1-800-273-8255]]" featuring [[Alessia Cara]] and [[Khalid (singer)|Khalid]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/everybody-deluxe/1456232697|title=Everybody (Deluxe) by Logic|work=Apple Music|date=May 5, 2017|access-date=February 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200301190541/https://music.apple.com/us/album/everybody-deluxe/1456232697|archive-date=March 1, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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''Everybody'' debuted at number one on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] with 247,000 [[album-equivalent unit]]s, of which 196,000 were pure album sales.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7793125/logic-everybody-album-billboard-200-no-1|title=Logic's 'Everybody' Album Hits No. 1 on Billboard 200|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=May 15, 2017|access-date=February 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170521033336/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7793125/logic-everybody-album-billboard-200-no-1|archive-date=May 21, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> However, the album also set the record for largest second week drop of all time, as pure sales fell 96% to just 8,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/logics-everybody-sets-record-for-biggest-sales-drop-for-a-no-1-album-debut-news.32667.html|title=Logic's "Everybody" Sets Record For Biggest Sales Drop For A No. 1 Album Debut|last=Matt|first=Fish|work=HotNewHipHop|date=May 21, 2017|access-date=May 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170524172114/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/logics-everybody-sets-record-for-biggest-sales-drop-for-a-no-1-album-debut-news.32667.html|archive-date=May 24, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> The third single from the album, "1-800-273-8255", a song created in association with the [[National Suicide Prevention Lifeline]] was certified [[RIAA certification#List of certifications|platinum]] 5× by the [[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]] and peaked at number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart and in the top 10 in various other countries.<ref name="US"/><ref name="Recording Industry Association of America">{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=Logic&ti=1-800-273-8255#search_section|title=Certifications|website=[[Recording Industry Association of America]] |access-date=September 17, 2017}}</ref> In August 2017, Logic guest starred in the animated comedy series ''[[Rick and Morty]]'', voicing himself as the headliner of a festival.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Yoo|first1=Noah|title=Logic Raps on "Rick and Morty": Watch|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/logic-raps-on-rick-and-morty-watch/|access-date=September 22, 2017|work=[[Pitchfork Media]]|date=August 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170922195632/https://pitchfork.com/news/logic-raps-on-rick-and-morty-watch/|archive-date=September 22, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2017, Logic released the song "Broken People" with [[Rag'n'Bone Man]] as part of the [[Bright (film)|Bright]] [[Bright (film)#Soundtrack|soundtrack]].<ref>{{cite news|title= Logic & Rag'n'Bone Man Drop 'Broken People' from Soundtrack to Netflix 'Bright' Film|url= https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8053885/logic-ragnbone-man-broken-people-netflix-bright|last= Armstrong|first= Megan|access-date= March 2, 2018|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180520024351/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8053885/logic-ragnbone-man-broken-people-netflix-bright|archive-date= May 20, 2018|url-status= live}}</ref> |
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Logic has said that a never ending list of artists have influenced him including [[Wu-Tang Clan]], [[Big L]], [[A Tribe Called Quest]], [[Jay-Z]], [[Kanye West]], [[Rakim]], [[Drake (entertainer)|Drake]], [[J. Cole]], [[KRS-One]] and [[Nas]].<ref name="hiphopdx.com"/><ref>{{cite web|title=The Break Presents: Logic|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/the-break/2012/02/the-break-presents-logic/|work=XXL Mag|accessdate=June 11, 2012}}</ref><ref>[http://www.xxlmag.com/2013-freshmen/logic/ Logic (Rapper) – XXL Freshman 2013]. Xxlmag.com (September 30, 2012). Retrieved on 2013-08-12.</ref> He has also stated that all music inspires him, including [[Red Hot Chili Peppers|The Red Hot Chili Peppers]], [[John Coltrane]], and [[Miles Davis]]. He says that all the classic artists are what really gave him a foundation, but the newer artists are also his inspirations, and he brings the best of both worlds to his music. Logic says, "I love all subgenres within hip-hop and all genres of music and I think that's what allows me to make the music that I do, because of my appreciation for the music."<ref name=Grube /> |
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On February 23, 2018, Logic released a single titled "[[44 More]]". It was a sequel to "44 Bars", a song from Logic's 2016 mixtape ''Bobby Tarantino''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Thiessen|first=Brock|title=Logic "44 More"|url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/logic-44_more|access-date=March 9, 2018|work=[[Exclaim!]]|date=February 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180308175935/http://exclaim.ca/music/article/logic-44_more|archive-date=March 8, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|last=Brandle|first=Lars|title=Logic Shares New Track '44 More': Listen|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8214840/logic-44-more-listen|access-date=March 9, 2018|magazine=Billboard|date=February 23, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180223123411/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8214840/logic-44-more-listen|archive-date=February 23, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> The song peaked at number 22 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart.<ref name="US"/> The following single, "Overnight", was released four days later on February 27.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/logic-celebrates-the-grind-on-new-single-overnight-new-song.1977552.html|title=Logic Drops Off His New Single "Overnight"|work=HotNewHipHop|last=A.|first=Aron|date=February 27, 2018|access-date=March 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180309120510/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/logic-celebrates-the-grind-on-new-single-overnight-new-song.1977552.html|archive-date=March 9, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Logic would eventually release another single titled "[[Everyday (Logic and Marshmello song)|Everyday]]", with record producer [[Marshmello]] on March 2.<ref>{{cite web|last=Yoo|first=Noah|title=Listen to Logic and Marshmello's New Song "Everyday"|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/listen-to-logic-and-marshmellos-new-song-everyday/|access-date=March 9, 2018|work=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|date=March 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180308232040/https://pitchfork.com/news/listen-to-logic-and-marshmellos-new-song-everyday/|archive-date=March 8, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Logic would later announce his sixth mixtape titled ''[[Bobby Tarantino II]]'', with a promotional video featuring the characters of ''Rick and Morty'', on March 7.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefader.com/2018/03/08/logic-rick-morty-bobby-tarantino-2|title=Logic recruited Rick & Morty to announce his new mixtape|work=[[The Fader]]|last=Renshaw|first=David|date=March 8, 2018|access-date=March 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180309001012/http://www.thefader.com/2018/03/08/logic-rick-morty-bobby-tarantino-2|archive-date=March 9, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Bobby Tarantino II'' was released on March 9, 2018, through Def Jam and Visionary Music Group and featured guest appearances from [[2 Chainz]], [[Big Sean]], and [[Wiz Khalifa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/new-music/2018/03/logic-bobby-tarantino-ii-mixtape/|title=Logic Delivers 'Bobby Tarantino II' Mixtape|work=XXL|last=Coleman |first=C. Vernon II|date=March 9, 2018|access-date=March 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180309112108/http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/new-music/2018/03/logic-bobby-tarantino-ii-mixtape/|archive-date=March 9, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> It debuted at number one in the US, becoming his second consecutive number-one album in the US.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8251069/logic-bobby-tarantino-ii-debuts-no1-billboard-200-chart|title=Logic Scores Second No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'Bobby Tarantino II'|magazine=Billboard|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|date=March 18, 2018|access-date=February 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180319010850/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8251069/logic-bobby-tarantino-ii-debuts-no1-billboard-200-chart|archive-date=March 19, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> On March 30, he was featured in the premiere episode of [[Netflix]]'s original documentary series, ''Rapture''.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/features/rapture-netflix-logic-g-eazy-w518470|title='Rapture': Inside Netflix's Logic-to-Nas Hip-Hop Doc Series|last=Reeves|first=Most|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=April 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180408141648/https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/features/rapture-netflix-logic-g-eazy-w518470|archive-date=April 8, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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On September 28, 2018, Logic released his fourth studio album titled, ''[[YSIV]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/ysiv/1437034675|title=YSIV by Logic|work=Apple Music|date=September 28, 2018|access-date=February 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200424104844/https://music.apple.com/us/album/ysiv/1437034675|archive-date=April 24, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Before releasing the project, Logic released three singles: "[[One Day (Logic song)|One Day]]" featuring [[Ryan Tedder]], "The Return" and "Everybody Dies".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/logic-announces-new-single-the-return-coming-soon-news.58000.html|title=Logic Announces New Single "The Return" Coming Soon|work=HotNewHipHop|last=A.|first=Aron|date=August 22, 2018|access-date=February 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222232742/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/logic-announces-new-single-the-return-coming-soon-news.58000.html|archive-date=February 22, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/everybody-dies-single/1435226242|title=Everybody Dies – Single by Logic|work=Apple Music|access-date=February 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200229173712/https://music.apple.com/us/album/everybody-dies-single/1435226242|archive-date=February 29, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> The album features the song "[[Wu Tang Forever (Logic song)|Wu Tang Forever]]" which features all the surviving members of the [[Wu-Tang Clan]].<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/how-logic-reunited-wu-tang-clan-on-his-new-album-730722/|title=How Logic Reunited Wu-Tang Clan on His New Album|last=Holmes|first=Charles|date=2018-09-28|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=2018-10-04|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181004062606/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/how-logic-reunited-wu-tang-clan-on-his-new-album-730722/|archive-date=October 4, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Logic later announced that he was writing a novel and said that he has written and plans to star in his own movie, which he's began to work on.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Logic301/status/1082711238214221824|title=The Pre Order for Supermarket my debut Novel will be going live Thursday! #SuperMarketpic.twitter.com/vAYW2U2CzH|last=Billboard|first=Bobby|date=2019-01-08|website=@Logic301|language=en|access-date=2019-02-26}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/logic-soundtrack-debut-novel-supermarket-813436/|title=Hear Logic's Guitar-Driven Soundtrack for Debut Novel 'Supermarket'|last=Blistein|first=Jon|date=2019-03-26|magazine=Rolling Stone|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401112954/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/logic-soundtrack-debut-novel-supermarket-813436/|archive-date=April 1, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=BigBoyTV|title=Logic on Netflix's 'Rapture', Anxiety, Life After Marriage & Getting Buff|date=2018-04-19|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LznW1AQRdEM| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211030/LznW1AQRdEM| archive-date=2021-10-30|access-date=2018-08-03}}{{cbignore}}</ref> |
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=== 2019–2021: ''Supermarket'', ''Confessions of a Dangerous Mind'', ''No Pressure'', and retirement=== |
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On January 18, 2019, Logic released "[[Keanu Reeves (song)|Keanu Reeves]]", the lead single of his upcoming sixth studio album.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/logic-announces-release-date-for-new-single-keanu-reeves-news.69551.html|title=Logic Announces Release Date For New Single "Keanu Reeves"|website=HotNewHipHop|date=January 16, 2019 |access-date=February 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190502001652/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/logic-announces-release-date-for-new-single-keanu-reeves-news.69551.html|archive-date=May 2, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> He then released ''Supermarket'', a novel written by himself with [[Supermarket (Logic album)|an accompanying soundtrack]] on March 26, 2019, expanding his musical abilities by featuring [[alternative rock]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Logic Releases "Supermarket" To Coincide With Debut Novel's Drop|last=Zidel|first=Alex|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/logic-releases-supermarket-to-coincide-with-debut-novels-drop-new-song.1982411.html|work=HotNewHipHop|date=March 26, 2019|access-date=April 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190326204631/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/logic-releases-supermarket-to-coincide-with-debut-novels-drop-new-song.1982411.html|archive-date=March 26, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> While he became the first rapper to have a ''New York Times'' No. 1 best-selling novel, the accompanying soundtrack received negative reviews from critics and peaked at No. 56 on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/review-logics-supemarket-814413/|title=Review: Logic's Uniquely Misguided Literary Rock Experiment 'Supermarket'|last=Schwartz|first=Danny|date=2019-03-28|magazine=Rolling Stone|language=en-US|access-date=2019-04-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404003711/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/review-logics-supemarket-814413/|archive-date=April 4, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2019-04-01|title=Hip Hop Album Sales: NAV's "Bad Habits" Nabs No. 1 Billboard 200 Spot|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.50873/title.hip-hop-album-sales-navs-bad-habits-nabs-no-1-billboard-200-spot|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191009024628/https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.50873/title.hip-hop-album-sales-navs-bad-habits-nabs-no-1-billboard-200-spot|archive-date=October 9, 2019|access-date=2019-10-09|website=HipHopDX}}</ref> On March 19, Logic announced his sixth studio album ''[[Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (album)|Confessions of a Dangerous Mind]]'' and released its [[Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (song)|title track]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Logic Announces 'Confessions of a Dangerous Mind' LP With New Song |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/logic-announces-confessions-of-a-dangerous-mind-album-new-song-listen-810497/ |website=rollingstone.com |date=March 20, 2019 |access-date=March 22, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190322142903/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/logic-announces-confessions-of-a-dangerous-mind-album-new-song-listen-810497/ |archive-date=March 22, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> The album's third single, "[[Homicide (song)|Homicide]]", was released on May 3 and featured a guest verse from [[Eminem]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8509624/logic-announces-new-song-homicide-eminem|title=Logic Announces New Track 'Homicide' Featuring Eminem|magazine=Billboard|access-date=February 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501232923/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8509624/logic-announces-new-song-homicide-eminem|archive-date=May 1, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> The song peaked at No. 5 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart and in the top 10 in various other countries.<ref name="US"/> The album was released on May 10 and debuted at No. 1 on the US ''Billboard'' 200, making it his third album to reach the top of the chart.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8512095/logic-confessions-of-a-dangerous-mind-third-no-1-album-billboard-200|title=Logic Scores Third No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'Confessions of a Dangerous Mind'|magazine=Billboard|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|date=May 19, 2019|access-date=February 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190611091352/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8512095/logic-confessions-of-a-dangerous-mind-third-no-1-album-billboard-200|archive-date=June 11, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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Logic had a minor acting role when he provided the voice and [[Motion-capture acting|motion capture]] for a villain in the final chapter of the video game ''[[The Last of Us Part II]]'', which was released on June 19, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Neil_Druckmann/status/1116422080906424320|title=Had a little too much fun brutalizing these two fine gentlemen.pic.twitter.com/u5QXiDPSxT|first=Neil|last=Druckmann|date=April 11, 2019|access-date=April 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190509204740/https://twitter.com/Neil_Druckmann/status/1116422080906424320|archive-date=May 9, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> On July 16, he announced that his seventh album, ''[[No Pressure (Logic album)|No Pressure]]'', would be his last one as he wanted to retire and focus on being a father.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/07/logic-announces-retirement-no-pressure-album|title=Logic Announces His Retirement + Final Album 'No Pressure'|work=Hot97|last=Perkins|first=Tai|date=July 16, 2020|access-date=July 16, 2020}}</ref> The album was released on July 24 and was described as the sequel to his 2014 debut album, ''Under Pressure''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/07/logic-announces-retirement-no-pressure-album|title=Logic Announces the Release Date for His Final Album, 'No Pressure'|work=Complex|last=Espinoza|first=Joshua|date=July 16, 2020|access-date=July 16, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Logic Confirms His Next Album Is A Sequel To 'Under Pressure'|url=https://genius.com/a/logic-confirms-his-next-album-is-a-sequel-to-under-pressure|access-date=2022-01-04|website=Genius|language=en}}</ref> On July 24, he started [[Video game live streaming|streaming]] full-time after signing an exclusive deal with [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Miceli|first=Max|date=2020-07-24|title=Logic posts impressive viewership in first stream after signing exclusive Twitch deal|url=https://dotesports.com/streaming/news/logic-posts-impressive-viewership-in-first-stream-after-signing-exclusive-twitch-deal|access-date=2021-01-22|website=Dot Esports|language=en-US}}</ref> He uses his streams to produce beats in real-time, chat with fans, and play video games. He has played games with streamers such as [[Corpse Husband]], [[Jacksepticeye]], [[MrBeast]], [[PewDiePie]], [[Pokimane]], [[Sykkuno]], and [[Valkyrae]]. His first stream was the album listening party to ''No Pressure''. He made his Grammy speech on the stream because he thought he would never get nominated, and thanked [[Drake (musician)|Drake]], [[Kendrick Lamar]], [[6ix (record producer)|6ix]], [[A$AP Ferg]] (and [[A$AP Mob]] as a whole), [[J. Cole]], and [[Toro y Moi]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Logic Thanks Drake, J. Cole, and Kendrick Lamar in Emotional Livestream for His Final Album|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/07/logic-thanks-drake-j-cole-kendrick-lamar-livestream-final-album|access-date=2021-01-22|website=Complex|language=en}}</ref> On September 11, Logic releases a TwitchTape, a beat tape that is downloadable for free.<ref>{{cite web |title=Logic Presents - TwitchTape Vol. 1 (Free Beat Tape for the Fans!) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjmh7e64P4Q |website=YouTube |date=September 11, 2020 |access-date=July 7, 2023}}</ref> |
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=== 2021–2022: Return to music and ''Vinyl Days'' === |
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On March 20, 2021, Logic announced preorders for his [[autobiography|autobiographical]] memoir, ''This Bright Future''. It was published later that year in September and debuted at number 4 in non-fiction on [[The New York Times Best Seller list|''The New York Times'' Best Seller list]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-20|title=Logic Unveils First Memoir 'This Bright Future'|url=https://hypebeast.com/2021/5/logic-this-bright-future-memoir-announcement-release-info|access-date=2021-05-30|website=HYPEBEAST}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-20|title=Logic Has A New Memoir, 'This Bright Future,' Coming Out This Year|url=https://uproxx.com/music/logic-memoir-this-bright-future-book/|access-date=2021-05-30|website=UPROXX|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Egan|first=Elisabeth|date=2021-09-16|title=Optimism Rears Its Sunny Head on the Best-Seller List|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/16/books/review/forever-young-hayley-mills.html|access-date=2021-12-18|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> The book goes through the rapper's childhood filled with neglect and his success as a [[Hip hop music|hip-hop]] artist.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Who sexually abused Logic? Rapper details incident from childhood: 'It was wrong'|url=https://meaww.com/rapper-logic-memoir-this-bright-future-sexually-abuse-childhood-incident-dad-girlfriend-donna|access-date=2021-12-18|website=meaww.com|language=en}}</ref><ref name="complex.com"/> The memoir also goes through the hate he received after the release of his hit song "[[1-800-273-8255 (song)|1-800-273-8255]]".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Study Finds Logic's "1-800-273-8255" Aided in Preventing Hundreds of Suicides, Rapper Responds|url=https://www.complex.com/music/study-finds-logic-800-273-8255-aided-in-preventing-hundreds-of-suicides|access-date=2021-12-18|website=Complex|language=en}}</ref> |
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On April 23, Logic's YouTube channel BobbysWorld uploaded a song entitled "Mars Only Pt. 3", a collaboration between him and producer [[Madlib]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-24|title=Logic and Madlib form new duo MadGic and share first track 'Mars Only Pt.3'|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/logic-and-madlib-form-new-duo-madgic-and-share-first-track-mars-only-pt-3-2926973|access-date=2021-04-30|website=NME|language=en-GB}}</ref> Together, the duo is called Madgic, a [[portmanteau]] of the collaborators' names. The duo has released two more songs, "Raddest Dad" and "Mafia Music" in the same way. |
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On June 16, Logic announced a return to music, mimicking the statement issued by [[Michael Jordan]] upon his return to basketball.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-17|title=Logic Returns From Retirement: 'I'm Back'|url=https://hypebeast.com/2021/6/logic-returns-retirement-im-back-new-music|access-date=2021-06-23|website=HYPEBEAST}}</ref> On June 18, he released the song "Intro", his first since returning to music, and over the following month he would release a series of singles presumed to be a part of an upcoming project.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Logic Explains His Return To The Rap Game On "Intro"|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/logic-explains-his-return-to-the-rap-game-on-intro-new-song.1991670.html|access-date=2021-06-23|website=HotNewHipHop|date=June 18, 2021 |language=en}}</ref> He released his seventh mixtape, ''[[Bobby Tarantino III]]'', on July 30, 2021, which included 4 out of 5 of the singles released during the previous month ("Intro" was not included in the mixtape).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rose|first=Jordan|date=July 30, 2021|title=Logic Returns With New Project 'Bobby Tarantino III'|url=https://www.complex.com/music/logic-bobby-tarantino-iii|access-date=2021-07-30|website=Complex|language=en}}</ref> |
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In August 2021, Logic made his onscreen debut in the [[Apple TV]] series ''[[Mr. Corman]]'' as [[Joseph Gordon-Levitt|Joseph Gordon-Levitt's]] biracial friend, Dax, in three episodes.<ref>{{Cite web |last=taylorhonore |date=2021-08-07 |title=Logic Stars as Joseph Gordon-Levitt's Biracial Friend in the Apple TV+ Series 'Mr. Corman' |url=https://www.distractify.com/p/mr-corman-logic |access-date=2022-07-11 |website=Distractify |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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In January 2022, Logic announced his eighth studio album was in production, titled ''[[Vinyl Days]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-01-13 |title=Logic is making a new album called 'Vinyl Days' |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/logic-is-making-a-new-album-called-vinyl-days-3137270 |access-date=2022-04-27 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref> On April 18, he announced he was co-headlining the Vinyl Verse tour with fellow rapper [[Wiz Khalifa]] to promote the upcoming album set to release on June 17. The tour would begin on July 27 in Irvine, CA.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wiz Khalifa and Logic Announce Co-Headlining Vinyl Verse Tour |url=https://www.complex.com/music/wiz-khalifa-logic-vinyl-verse-tour-dates |access-date=2022-04-27 |website=Complex |language=en}}</ref> On April 22, he released two singles, "Tetris" and "Decades", which would be featured on the album, and then released new singles every week preceding the release of the album.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Logic Shares New Songs "Tetris" and "Decades" |url=https://www.complex.com/music/logic-new-songs-decades-tetris-video |access-date=2022-04-27 |website=Complex |language=en}}</ref> |
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On January 28, 2022, Logic was a guest star in two episodes from the animated series ''[[The Legend of Vox Machina]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Moreau|first=Jordan|date=2022-01-20|title=Critical Role's 'Legend of Vox Machina' Adds Stephanie Beatriz, David Tennant, Tony Hale and More as Guest Stars|url=https://variety.com/2022/digital/news/critical-role-legend-of-vox-machina-cast-1235158619/|access-date=2022-01-20|website=Variety|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Hoffer|first=Christian|date=January 20, 2022|title=The Legend of Vox Machina Recruits David Tennant, Dominic Monaghan, and More as Guest Stars|url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/the-legend-of-vox-machina-recruits-david-tennant-dominic-monaghan-and-more-as-guest-stars/|access-date=January 20, 2022|website=ComicBook.com|language=en}}</ref> |
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On June 17, 2022, Logic released his eighth studio album, ''[[Vinyl Days]]'' to positive reviews.<ref name="cultr.com">{{Cite web |date=2022-06-17 |title=Logic's 'Vinyl Days' Is A Must Listen Experience |url=https://www.cultr.com/news/logics-vinyl-days-is-a-must-listen-experience/ |access-date=2022-07-08 |website=CULTR |language=en-US}}</ref> The album featured guest appearances from [[Action Bronson]], [[Currensy]], [[Russ (rapper)|Russ]], [[Wiz Khalifa]], [[Royce da 5'9]], [[RZA]], [[AZ (rapper)|AZ]], [[DJ Premier]], and [[The Game (rapper)|The Game]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.70815/title.logic-vinyl-days-tracklist-features#|title=Logic Recruits The Game, RZA, DJ Premiere, Royce Da 5'9 + More For 'Vinyl Days' Tracklist|work=HipHopDX|date=June 7, 2022|access-date=June 22, 2022}}</ref> A concert tour took place in July and August to promote the album. On numerous songs on the album, Logic would state his next album would be titled ''[[College Park (album)|College Park]]'', to be released soon.<ref name="cultr.com"/> |
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On "Sayonara", the album's closing track, Logic reflected on his deal with [[Def Jam Recordings]], claiming that his relationship with his label had its "ups and downs". In the song, Logic states "This what I'ma say about Def Jam, look, man... everybody, I fuck with y'all, I rock with y'all. Any other fuckboys behind the scenes, y'all could suck a dick, eat my whole fuckin' ballsack."<ref>{{Citation |title=Sayonara |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQwOfe_M7yQ |access-date=2023-05-12 |language=en}}</ref> |
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An accompanying documentary for the album was released on July 13, 2022.<ref>{{Citation |title=Logic – Vinyl Days Documentary |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yIBOuW-pyI |access-date=2023-05-17 |language=en}}</ref> |
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=== 2022–present: Departure from Def Jam Recordings and ''College Park'' === |
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On July 4, Logic announced he had signed to BMG.<ref name="musicbusinessworldwide.com">{{Cite web |date=2022-07-04 |title=Multi-platinum rapper Logic signs to BMG |url=https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/multi-platinum-rapper-logic-signs-to-bmg/ |access-date=2022-07-08 |website=Music Business Worldwide |language=en-US}}</ref> Speaking on signing with BMG, he stated "I'm just glad to move on to a place where I can be independent, and respected as an artist, and feel like I'm in control of my career."<ref name="musicbusinessworldwide.com"/> |
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On August 31, 2022, Logic released a purely instrumental beat tape called ''Peanuts''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=A. |first1=Aron |title=Logic Unveils His First-Ever Beat Tape "Peanuts" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/412186-logic-unveils-his-first-ever-beat-tape-peanuts-new-mixtape |website=Hot New Hip Hop |date=August 31, 2022 |access-date=August 31, 2022}}</ref> |
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On February 24, 2023, Logic's ninth studio album, ''[[College Park (album)|College Park]]'', was released following his departure from his former label, [[Def Jam Recordings]]. It was supported by four singles prior to release, "Highlife", "Wake Up" (feat. [[Lucy Rose]]), a shortened single version of "Paradise II" (feat. [[Norah Jones]]), and "Lightsabers" (feat. C Dot Castro). |
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On July 5, 2023, Logic announced a partnership with [[Rubik's Cube]]. He also spoke of a possibility of an official cube under his name.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Caraan |first1=Sophie |title=Logic Unveils His First-Ever Beat Tape "Peanuts" |url=https://hypebeast.com/2023/7/logic-rubiks-cube-partnership-announcement |website=Hypebeast |date=July 5, 2023 |access-date=July 7, 2023}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
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In 2013, Logic stated that he [[Cannabis smoking|smoked cannabis]] while growing up. He was also addicted to cigarettes, dedicating the song "Nikki" from ''[[Under Pressure (album)|Under Pressure]]'' to the subject. He speaks about smoking since the age of 13 and that, while he had attempted to give up marijuana and alcohol, he could not overcome the addiction until the age of 24. He pledged not to smoke another cigarette after the release of ''Under Pressure''.<ref name="hiphopdx.com"/> He maintains a [[YouTube]] channel where he posts videos about his favorite video games, personal life, behind the scenes, and [[freestyle rap]]s.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Yoh|title=Logic Just Launched a Gaming Channel, This Is Why It's A Big Deal|url=http://djbooth.net/news/entry/2016-04-29-logic-gaming-channel|newspaper=Djbooth|access-date=March 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170319022257/http://djbooth.net/news/entry/2016-04-29-logic-gaming-channel|archive-date=March 19, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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On October 22, 2015, Logic married singer Jessica Andrea.<ref>{{cite web|title=Logic: 'Do Something For Yourself'|url=https://www.npr.org/sections/microphonecheck/2015/11/12/455768224/logic-do-something-for-yourself|website=NPR|access-date=November 12, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151113175026/http://www.npr.org/sections/microphonecheck/2015/11/12/455768224/logic-do-something-for-yourself|archive-date=November 13, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> He announced that they had separated in March 2018, and filed for divorce the following month.<ref>{{cite web|title=Logic Files for Divorce from Wife Jessica|url=http://www.tmz.com/2018/04/19/rapper-logic-files-divorce-wife-jessica-andrea/|website=tmz.com|access-date=April 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180420042646/http://www.tmz.com/2018/04/19/rapper-logic-files-divorce-wife-jessica-andrea/|archive-date=April 20, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> They remained friends and did not cite anger as the reason for their split, stating that "it just didn't work out".<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Logic Confirms Split From Wife Jessica Andrea: 'It's Very Simple: It Just Didn't Work Out'|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8255662/logic-divorce-jessica-andrea-statement|magazine=Billboard|access-date=March 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180423104238/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8255662/logic-divorce-jessica-andrea-statement|archive-date=April 23, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Logic married Brittney Noell in September 2019, and they later had a son together named Bobby the following year on July.<ref name="father"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2019/08/logic-no-pressure-freestyle|title=Logic Drops "No Pressure" Freestyle, Announces He Has a Child on the Way|work=Complex|access-date=August 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190820020747/https://www.complex.com/music/2019/08/logic-no-pressure-freestyle|archive-date=August 20, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2019/09/logic-confirms-he-and-brittney-noell-are-married|title=Logic Confirms He Is Now a Married Man|work=Complex|access-date=September 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190920230126/https://www.complex.com/music/2019/09/logic-confirms-he-and-brittney-noell-are-married|archive-date=September 20, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/parents/logic-welcomes-son-bobby-brittney-noell-married/|title=Logic Announces the Birth of Son Bobby, Marriage to Brittney Noell: 'Happiest Man in the World'|work=People|date=July 17, 2020|access-date=July 29, 2023}}</ref> They also had a second child named Leo in July 2023.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/logic-wife-brittney-noell-second-child-photos-1235374846/|title=Logic & Wife Brittney Noell Welcome Second Child: 'We Couldn't Be Happier'|magazine=Billboard|date=July 19, 2023|access-date=July 29, 2023}}</ref> |
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==Artistry== |
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Logic cites [[Frank Sinatra]] as his main inspiration. Sinatra's influence can be seen in several aspects of Logic's persona, with Logic having the "RattPack" (a play on Sinatra's "[[Rat Pack]]" and an acronym for "Real All the Time"). The group initially consisted of Logic's manager [[Visionary Music Group|Christian Zarou]], executive producer [[6ix (record producer)|6ix]], and rappers C Dot Castro and Big Lenbo. He also describes his female fans as "[[Bobby soxer (music)|BobbySoxers]]", as well as referring to himself as "Young Sinatra".<ref>{{cite web|title=HandsDownMusic Exclusive: Interview with Logic|url=http://www.handsdownmusic.net/2011/11/29/handsdownmusic-exclusive-interview-with-logic/|work=Hands Down Music|access-date=June 11, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120720084610/http://www.handsdownmusic.net/2011/11/29/handsdownmusic-exclusive-interview-with-logic/|archive-date=July 20, 2012|df=mdy-all}}</ref> As a child, his mother made him watch old black and white movies, which formed his love for the singer. Logic cites Sinatra as instrumental to him being able to carry and articulate himself the way he does, with Logic describing him as an individual who "showcased peace, love, grace, positivity, honor, and valor".<ref name=Larew /><ref name=Grube /> |
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Logic has said that various forms of entertainment across many platforms have influenced him, including music by [[A Tribe Called Quest]], [[Mos Def]], [[Outkast]], [[Red Hot Chili Peppers]], [[Kendrick Lamar]], [[J. Cole]], [[Drake (musician)|Drake]], [[Eminem]], the [[Wu-Tang Clan]], and films by [[Quentin Tarantino]].<ref name="hiphopdx.com"/><ref>{{cite web|title=The Break Presents: Logic|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/the-break/2012/02/the-break-presents-logic/|work=XXL Mag|date=February 20, 2012 |access-date=June 11, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120630081637/http://www.xxlmag.com/the-break/2012/02/the-break-presents-logic/|archive-date=June 30, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/2013-freshmen/logic/|title=Logic (Rapper) – XXL Freshman 2013|website=Xxlmag.com|date=September 30, 2012|access-date=August 12, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130730002811/http://www.xxlmag.com/2013-freshmen/logic/|archive-date=July 30, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> In an interview with ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]'', Logic stated, "I love all subgenres within hip-hop and all genres of music, and I think that's what allows me to make the music that I do, because of my appreciation for the music."<ref name=Grube /> |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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{{Main|Logic discography}} |
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===Studio albums=== |
=== Studio albums === |
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* ''[[Under Pressure (album)|Under Pressure]]'' (2014) |
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* ''[[The Incredible True Story]]'' (2015) |
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* ''[[Everybody (Logic album)|Everybody]]'' (2017) |
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* ''[[YSIV]]'' (2018) |
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* ''[[Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (album)|Confessions of a Dangerous Mind]]'' (2019) |
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* ''[[No Pressure (Logic album)|No Pressure]]'' (2020) |
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* ''[[Vinyl Days]]'' (2022) |
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! scope="col" style="width:2.2em;font-size:90%;" | [[Billboard 200|US]]<br /><ref>http://www.billboard.com/artist/6260934/logic/chart?f=305</ref> |
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* ''[[College Park (album)|College Park]]'' (2023) |
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! scope="col" style="width:2.2em;font-size:90%;" | [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums|US R&B]]<br /><ref>http://www.billboard.com/artist/6260934/logic/chart?f=333</ref> |
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! scope="col" style="width:2.2em;font-size:90%;" | [[Top Rap Albums|US Rap]]<br /><ref>http://www.billboard.com/artist/6260934/logic/chart?f=335</ref> |
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! scope="col" style="width:2.2em;font-size:90%;" | [[Canadian Albums Chart|CAN]]<br /><ref>http://www.billboard.com/artist/6260934/logic/chart?f=309</ref> |
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! scope="col" style="width:2.2em;font-size:90%;" | [[Official New Zealand Music Chart|NZ]]<br /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://charts.org.nz/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Logic |title=Discography Logic |work={{noitalic|charts.org.nz}} | accessdate=July 3, 2015}}</ref> |
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! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:85%;"| [[Ultratop|BEL (FL)]]<br /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ultratop.be/nl/album/3f382/Logic-Under-Pressure |title=Discografie Logic |work={{noitalic|ultratop.be}} |accessdate=July 3, 2015}}</ref> |
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! scope="row" | ''[[Under Pressure (album)|Under Pressure]]'' |
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* Released: October 21, 2014 |
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!Scope="row" | ''[[The Incredible True Story]]'' |
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*Released: November 13, 2015 |
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*Labels: Visionary Music Group, Def Jam |
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* Welcome to Forever Tour (2013)<ref>{{Cite web |author=XXL Staff |title=Logic Announces "Welcome To Forever" Tour Dates – XXL |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/logic-announces-welcome-to-forever-tour-dates/ |access-date=2022-08-04 |website=XXL Mag |date=April 16, 2013 |language=en}}</ref> |
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* Under Pressure Tour (2015)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2014/12/logic-under-pressure-world-tour|title=Logic Announces the "Under Pressure" World Tour|website=Complex|language=en|access-date=2019-09-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190930024347/https://www.complex.com/music/2014/12/logic-under-pressure-world-tour|archive-date=September 30, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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* The Incredible World Tour (2016)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vibe.com/2015/11/logic-incredible-world-tour-dates|title=Mr. Incredible: Logic Announces His "Incredible World Tour"|date=2015-11-30|website=Vibe|language=en|access-date=2019-09-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190930024346/https://www.vibe.com/2015/11/logic-incredible-world-tour-dates|archive-date=September 30, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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! scope="col" style="width:18em;"| Mixtape details |
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* Everybody's Tour (2017)<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/logic-announces-everybodys-tour-with-joey-bada-124749/|title=Logic Announces Everybody's Tour With Joey Bada$$|last=Kreps|first=Daniel|date=2017-05-12|magazine=Rolling Stone|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190930024345/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/logic-announces-everybodys-tour-with-joey-bada-124749/|archive-date=September 30, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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* Bobby Tarantino vs. Everybody Tour (2018)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/news/2018/03/logic-bobby-tarantino-vs-everybody-tour-dates-nf-kyle/|title=Logic Shares Dates for The Bobby Tarantino Vs. Everybody Tour – XXL|last=India|first=Lindsey|website=XXL Mag|date=March 13, 2018 |language=en|access-date=2019-09-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190930024344/https://www.xxlmag.com/news/2018/03/logic-bobby-tarantino-vs-everybody-tour-dates-nf-kyle/|archive-date=September 30, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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! scope="row" | ''Young, Broke, and Infamous'' |
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*Confessions of a Dangerous Mind Tour (2019)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livenationentertainment.com/2019/05/logic-announces-the-confessions-of-a-dangerous-mind-tour-this-fall/|title=Logic Announces "The Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind Tour" This Fall|date=2019-05-13|website=Live Nation Entertainment|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191009024627/https://www.livenationentertainment.com/2019/05/logic-announces-the-confessions-of-a-dangerous-mind-tour-this-fall/|archive-date=October 9, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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*The College Park Tour (2023)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zumic.com/logic-shares-2023-tour-dates-ticket-presale-code-and-on-sale-info|date=2023-03-07|website=Zumic|language=en-US|access-date=2023-05-28|title=Logic Shares 2023 Tour Dates: Ticket Presale Code & On-Sale Info | Zumic | Music News, Tour Dates, Ticket Presale Info, and More }}</ref> |
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* Released: December 17, 2010 |
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* Released: September 19, 2011 |
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! scope="row" | ''[http://www.themixtapelab.com/mixtape/logic-young-sinatra-undeniable-download/ Young Sinatra: Undeniable]'' |
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* Released: April 30, 2012 |
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* Formats: Digital download |
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! scope="row" | ''[[Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever]]'' |
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* Released: May 7, 2013 |
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===Singles=== |
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* Visionary Music Group Tour (with Tayyib Ali) (2012)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Visionary Music Group Tour (Logic, Tayyib Ali, DJ Ell) |url=https://www.thatdjell.com/event/visionary-music-group-tour/ |access-date=2022-08-04 |website=ThatDJEll.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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* Endless Summer Tour {{small| (with [[G-Eazy]])}} (2016)<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7333926/yo-gotti-g-eazy-logic-yg-endless-summer-tour|title=Yo Gotti, G-Eazy, Logic & YG to Set Out on Endless Summer Tour|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2019-09-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191104154057/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7333926/yo-gotti-g-eazy-logic-yg-endless-summer-tour|archive-date=November 4, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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* Vinyl Verse Summer Tour {{small| (with [[Wiz Khalifa]])}} (2022)<ref>{{Cite web|last=Coleman II|first=C. Vernon|date=April 18, 2022|title=Wiz Khalifa and Logic Announce Co-Headlining Tour|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/wiz-khalifa-logic-tour-dates/|access-date=April 20, 2022|website=XXL Mag|language=en}}</ref> |
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* The Cud Life Tour {{small| (with [[Kid Cudi]])}} (2013)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kid-cudi-announces-the-cud-life-tour-with-big-sean-tyler-the-creator-and-logic-news.6427.html|title=Kid Cudi Announces "The Cud Life Tour" With Big Sean, Tyler, The Creator & Logic [Update: Full Dates Added]|website=HotNewHipHop|date=July 21, 2013 |access-date=2019-09-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190930024345/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kid-cudi-announces-the-cud-life-tour-with-big-sean-tyler-the-creator-and-logic-news.6427.html|archive-date=September 30, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|US<br />R&B/HH]]<br /><ref name="US-R&B-singles">{{cite web | url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=logic|chart=R&B/Hip-Hop Songs}} | title=Logic – Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] | accessdate=May 22, 2012}}</ref> |
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!scope="row"|"Under Pressure" |
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|rowspan="2"|2014 |
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| Best Fight Against the System |
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|rowspan="2" |''Under Pressure'' |
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Born | Sir Robert Bryson Hall II[a] January 22, 1990 Rockville, Maryland, U.S. |
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(m. 2015; div. 2018)Brittney Noell (m. 2019) |
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Genres | Hip hop |
Discography | Logic discography |
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Years active | 2011–present |
Followers | 549,000 |
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Subscribers | 3.35 million[1] |
Total views | 1.4 billion[1] |
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Sir Robert Bryson Hall II[a] (born January 22, 1990), known professionally as Logic, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer from Gaithersburg, Maryland. He released his debut mixtape, Psychological: The Mixtape in December 2009 under the name Psychological, thereafter shortening his name to Logic. He gained popularity following his Young Sinatra (2011) mixtape series; its third installment, Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever (2013) received critical acclaim and led him to secure a recording contract with Def Jam Recordings. Logic's first two studio albums—Under Pressure (2014) and The Incredible True Story (2015)—both peaked within the top five of the U.S. Billboard 200, while the former received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[5]
Logic achieved his furthest success and mainstream recognition with his third album Everybody (2017), which peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 and was supported by the Billboard Hot 100 top-three single "1-800-273-8255" (featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid).[6] His fourth and fifth albums, YSIV (2018) and Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2019) were met with similar commercial success; the latter contained the single "Homicide" (featuring Eminem), which peaked at number five on the Hot 100.[7] After his sixth album No Pressure (2020), Logic retired from music;[8] however, his career would continue with the release his seventh mixtape Bobby Tarantino III (2021). His seventh album, Vinyl Days (2022) was his final release with Def Jam. His eighth album, College Park (2023) was released independently.
Logic has received two Grammy Award nominations. As an author, he released the novel Supermarket (2019), which was accompanied with a namesake soundtrack album. The book became a New York Times Best Seller, although both works received generally unfavorable critical reception.[9] He published his memoir, This Bright Future, in 2021.[10] Logic is also a streamer and is signed exclusively with Twitch, becoming the first musician to do so.[11]
Early life and education
Sir Robert Bryson Hall II was born on January 22, 1990, at Shady Grove Hospital in Rockville, Maryland.[12] He was born to Robert Bryson Hall, a black Maryland native, and a white mother. Between his father and mother, he has seven half-siblings.[13] Logic spent much of his youth in the West Deer Park neighborhood in Gaithersburg, Maryland. His father suffered from a cocaine addiction and his mother suffered from alcoholism.[14] Despite his father initially being absent in his childhood, Logic was able to reconnect with Hall due to his burgeoning rap career. During his early adolescent years, Logic witnessed his brothers produce and distribute crack cocaine to "addicts all over the block",[15] including to his father. Logic maintains that he accurately knows how to manufacture and produce crack cocaine following these experiences.[16]
He attended neighboring Gaithersburg High School. However, he did not graduate and was soon expelled after he began skipping classes in the tenth grade. Logic would comment on the expulsion, stating "I started doing badly and failed every class but English, so they kicked me out of school, they gave up on me."[17]
Career
2005–2012: Early career and various mixtapes
At the age of 13, Logic met Solomon Taylor, who would soon become his mentor.[18] Logic became interested in rap and hip hop after watching the movie Kill Bill: Volume 1, directed by Quentin Tarantino. The film's score was produced by RZA, a member of the hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan.[19] Following this, Logic began listening to the group, and soon expressed a deep affection for hip hop. Logic bought the Roots' album Do You Want More?!!!??! later that year,[20] which prompted Taylor to bring Logic a large number of CDs containing instrumental beats, for him to write lyrics over.[21] In 2009, Logic performed under the stage name "Psychological" with Logic describing the name as "one name that really stuck [with me]. I just loved this word because it was about the mind and I knew that's what I wanted my music to consist of; something that really challenges the mind".[22] He released an unofficial mixtape titled Psychological – Logic: The Mixtape under his original stage name. The mixtape allowed Logic to serve as the opening act for artists like Pitbull, EPMD, Method Man, Redman, and Ludacris at various shows all over Maryland.[citation needed] Soon after, he shortened the "Psychological" moniker to "Logic".[22]
Following these introductory experiences, Logic released his first official mixtape, Young, Broke & Infamous, on December 15, 2010.[23] The mixtape was well received by critics and was the genesis for Logic to establish an early following. Chris Zarou, the president of Visionary Music Group, heard the mixtape and signed Logic to the independent label. Upon signing, Logic stated in an interview, "Visionary Music Group is like Roc-A-Fella. Damon Dash, that's like Chris Zarou of Visionary Music Group, I like to see myself as a Jay. In no way am I arrogant or cocky, I have to see it in order to do it. They did it independent and when they signed with a major, they did it the way that they wanted to do it".[24] The mixtape was confirmed to have been downloaded over 300,000 times on online mixtape sharing platform DatPiff. Logic released his second mixtape, Young Sinatra, in 2011.[25] It serves as the first installment in the Young Sinatra chronology, and the mixtape received critical acclaim from various publications, including XXL.[20] The songs "All I Do" and "Mind of Logic" specifically touch on Logic's mindset. The former is about Logic's everyday workflow in his personal studio, while the latter serves as a lyrical tour of Logic's mind, discussing his desire to be the greatest.[26] The music video for "All I Do", released on YouTube, gained over a million views in the week following its release.[27]
After the success of his previous two projects, Logic released his third mixtape, Young Sinatra: Undeniable, on April 30, 2012.[28] The mixtape is notable for Logic addressing various personal topics, including his future, his father's drug use, his expulsion from school, and his mother getting stabbed.[29] Speaking about the mixtape, Logic said, "Fans tend to think that if you fall in love with an artist because he makes this kind of sound [but if he gets] bigger and he grows and [his sound changes, people also think he changes]. But with me, I created all types of sounds from the get-go, so you can never say I'm changing."[28] He commented on the musical aspects of the mixtape, stating, "There's stuff on there for the motherf***ers that don't pay attention to lyrics and just want to have fun, but every line is constructed with such depth that the real lyricists and nitpickers have something to listen to."[20] After the release of Young Sinatra: Undeniable, Logic completed his first national headlining tour, the Visionary Music Group Tour.
2012–2013: Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever and recording contract
In early 2013, Logic was featured in an edition of XXL, being included as a part of the publication's annual "Top 10 Freshmen List", alongside artists Travis Scott, Trinidad James, Dizzy Wright, Action Bronson, Joey Badass, Angel Haze, Ab-Soul, Chief Keef, Kirko Bangz and Schoolboy Q.[30] Logic completed his first European tour in March 2013, and confirmed his fourth mixtape, Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever,[31] would be released on May 7.[32] He announced his second headlining national tour, the two-month-long Welcome to Forever Tour, to promote the project.[33][34] The mixtape was a critical success, with critics praising the project, calling it a "free album", as well as noting the rapper's rapid growth and adaptability. The mixtape has received over 900,000 downloads on DatPiff since its release.[35]
On April 15, it was announced that Logic had signed with Def Jam Recordings, with Def Jam producer No I.D. serving as the executive producer of his debut album.[36] Logic released a public statement about the signing, stating, "I'm excited to take this next step in my career. It's incredible for Def Jam [Records] and Visionary Music Group to work together, and the opportunity to collaborate [with No I.D.] is priceless. I'm very humbled to be a part of the most iconic hip hop label of all time."[37] Logic toured with Kid Cudi, fellow Def Jam signee Big Sean, and Tyler, the Creator on "The Cud Life Tour 2013", throughout the fall of the year.[38]
2013–2014: Under Pressure
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On November 5, Logic revealed that No I.D., former GOOD Music producer Hit-Boy, RattPack member 6ix, and C-Sick would be providing production on his debut record, with No I.D. and 6ix serving as executive producers for the album.[39] On January 27, 2014, Visionary Music Group released the song "24 Freestyle". The song was released in celebration of Logic's birthday and serves as the first noted collaboration between all VMG artists.[40] On February 11, Logic announced that he would be touring alongside EDM band Krewella on the 2014 Verge Campus Spring Tour.[41] On April 8, Logic released "Now", originally scheduled to be featured on his upcoming free EP titled While You Wait. Logic embarked on the month-long While You Wait Tour alongside fellow Visionary Music Group member Quest.[42][43] On April 22, he released "Alright", the third song from the While You Wait project, and features Big Sean.[44] Logic concluded the four-track project, releasing "Finding Forever" on May 7.[45]
In summer 2014, Logic announced that no featured artists would appear on his debut album, making it "personal [to Logic] and focused on only me".[46] On August 27, Logic released "Driving Ms. Daisy", featuring Childish Gambino. September brought the announcements of his album title and release date, October 21.[47] The title track, serving as the album's primary single, was released on September 15.[48] On October 14, Logic released the second single titled "Buried Alive", which was the final single to be released as promotion for the album.[49] On October 21, Logic released Under Pressure, selling over 70,000 copies in its first week after debuting at number four on the US Billboard 200 chart.[50][51]
On November 12, Logic made his network television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon by performing "I'm Gone" alongside the Roots, 6ix, and DJ Rhetorik.[52]
2015–2016: The Incredible True Story and Bobby Tarantino
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On September 8, Logic released the trailer for his upcoming second studio album, announcing that the album will be released in the fall of 2015 and is considered a "motion picture sci-fi epic". The story, which takes places 100 years into the future, begins with Earth being uninhabitable due to severe human intervention. The primary characters begin traveling to a new planet called Paradise and as they travel, they play The Incredible True Story.[53] It features Logic, Steven Blum (as Thomas), Kevin Randolph (as Kai), and Anna Elyse Palchikoff (as Thalia) as main characters, and the cast took part in a panel discussion to promote and talk about the album at New York Comic Con.[54] Logic, Blum, Randolph, and 6ix returned to New York Comic Con in 2016 to discuss "life after The Incredible True Story.[55]
On September 22, 2015, Logic released "Young Jesus", the lead single from the album, featuring longtime friend Big Lenbo. "Like Woah" and "Fade Away", the second and third singles from the album, were released on October 14 and November 5, respectively.[56][57] The Incredible True Story was released on November 13, 2015, surpassing his debut album on the Billboard 200, debuting at number three with a combined first-week sales of 135,000.[50] The album also topped the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums at number one.[58] It was also the second Logic commercial release to gain widespread critical acclaim.[59] Logic announced The Incredible World Tour, taking place in spring 2016.[60] After the conclusion of The Incredible World Tour, it was revealed that Logic and rapper G-Eazy would be co-headlining The Endless Summer Tour, a nationwide tour, together in summer 2016. Rappers YG and Yo Gotti would be the supporting acts.[61] Two weeks ahead of the start of the tour, Logic released the song, "Flexicution" on June 14, 2016, a song that he teased on social media for months which featured Jessica Andrea on the latter end of the song, where she provides backing vocals.[62] The song peaked at number 100 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming his first song to chart on the Hot 100.[7] He was later featured on the song, "Sucker for Pain" with Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, Imagine Dragons, Ty Dolla Sign and X Ambassadors on June 24.[63] The song was a part of the soundtrack for the 2016 movie, Suicide Squad, peaking at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.[7] "Wrist" was released on the same day and features vocals from Pusha T.[64]
On July 1, 2016, Logic released a mixtape titled Bobby Tarantino.[65] It was Logic's fifth mixtape, and his first since 2013 and was released unexpectedly via his Twitter account.[66] The mixtape included the singles: "Flexicution" and "Wrist" and peaked at number 12 on the US Billboard 200 chart.[50]
On October 3, 2016, Logic revealed the original title of his third studio album to be AfricAryaN, stating that "It's about me being black and white, and seeing life from two sides. [It's about] the cultural evolution and how you can go from the darkest of skin to the lightest of skin […] At the end of the day, we all have so many different ethnicities in our blood, no matter how pure we think we are".[67]
2017–2018: Everybody, Bobby Tarantino II and YSIV
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On March 29, 2017, Logic revealed the new title of his album titled, Everybody.[68] The news of his third album was shared and revealed publicly on Logic's social media accounts in the form of videos revealing the official album cover designed and painted by Sam Spratt and directed by Andy Hines.[69] The album was released on May 5, 2017, and included three singles: The title track, "Black Spiderman" featuring Damian Lemar Hudson, and "1-800-273-8255" featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid.[70]
Everybody debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 with 247,000 album-equivalent units, of which 196,000 were pure album sales.[71] However, the album also set the record for largest second week drop of all time, as pure sales fell 96% to just 8,000 copies.[72] The third single from the album, "1-800-273-8255", a song created in association with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline was certified platinum 5× by the RIAA and peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and in the top 10 in various other countries.[7][73] In August 2017, Logic guest starred in the animated comedy series Rick and Morty, voicing himself as the headliner of a festival.[74] In November 2017, Logic released the song "Broken People" with Rag'n'Bone Man as part of the Bright soundtrack.[75]
On February 23, 2018, Logic released a single titled "44 More". It was a sequel to "44 Bars", a song from Logic's 2016 mixtape Bobby Tarantino.[76][77] The song peaked at number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.[7] The following single, "Overnight", was released four days later on February 27.[78] Logic would eventually release another single titled "Everyday", with record producer Marshmello on March 2.[79] Logic would later announce his sixth mixtape titled Bobby Tarantino II, with a promotional video featuring the characters of Rick and Morty, on March 7.[80] Bobby Tarantino II was released on March 9, 2018, through Def Jam and Visionary Music Group and featured guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Big Sean, and Wiz Khalifa.[81] It debuted at number one in the US, becoming his second consecutive number-one album in the US.[82] On March 30, he was featured in the premiere episode of Netflix's original documentary series, Rapture.[83]
On September 28, 2018, Logic released his fourth studio album titled, YSIV.[84] Before releasing the project, Logic released three singles: "One Day" featuring Ryan Tedder, "The Return" and "Everybody Dies".[85][86] The album features the song "Wu Tang Forever" which features all the surviving members of the Wu-Tang Clan.[87] Logic later announced that he was writing a novel and said that he has written and plans to star in his own movie, which he's began to work on.[88][89][90]
2019–2021: Supermarket, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, No Pressure, and retirement
On January 18, 2019, Logic released "Keanu Reeves", the lead single of his upcoming sixth studio album.[91] He then released Supermarket, a novel written by himself with an accompanying soundtrack on March 26, 2019, expanding his musical abilities by featuring alternative rock.[92] While he became the first rapper to have a New York Times No. 1 best-selling novel, the accompanying soundtrack received negative reviews from critics and peaked at No. 56 on the US Billboard 200.[93][94] On March 19, Logic announced his sixth studio album Confessions of a Dangerous Mind and released its title track.[95] The album's third single, "Homicide", was released on May 3 and featured a guest verse from Eminem.[96] The song peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and in the top 10 in various other countries.[7] The album was released on May 10 and debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200, making it his third album to reach the top of the chart.[97]
Logic had a minor acting role when he provided the voice and motion capture for a villain in the final chapter of the video game The Last of Us Part II, which was released on June 19, 2020.[98] On July 16, he announced that his seventh album, No Pressure, would be his last one as he wanted to retire and focus on being a father.[99] The album was released on July 24 and was described as the sequel to his 2014 debut album, Under Pressure.[100][101] On July 24, he started streaming full-time after signing an exclusive deal with Twitch.[102] He uses his streams to produce beats in real-time, chat with fans, and play video games. He has played games with streamers such as Corpse Husband, Jacksepticeye, MrBeast, PewDiePie, Pokimane, Sykkuno, and Valkyrae. His first stream was the album listening party to No Pressure. He made his Grammy speech on the stream because he thought he would never get nominated, and thanked Drake, Kendrick Lamar, 6ix, A$AP Ferg (and A$AP Mob as a whole), J. Cole, and Toro y Moi.[103] On September 11, Logic releases a TwitchTape, a beat tape that is downloadable for free.[104]
2021–2022: Return to music and Vinyl Days
On March 20, 2021, Logic announced preorders for his autobiographical memoir, This Bright Future. It was published later that year in September and debuted at number 4 in non-fiction on The New York Times Best Seller list.[105][106][107] The book goes through the rapper's childhood filled with neglect and his success as a hip-hop artist.[108][10] The memoir also goes through the hate he received after the release of his hit song "1-800-273-8255".[109]
On April 23, Logic's YouTube channel BobbysWorld uploaded a song entitled "Mars Only Pt. 3", a collaboration between him and producer Madlib.[110] Together, the duo is called Madgic, a portmanteau of the collaborators' names. The duo has released two more songs, "Raddest Dad" and "Mafia Music" in the same way.
On June 16, Logic announced a return to music, mimicking the statement issued by Michael Jordan upon his return to basketball.[111] On June 18, he released the song "Intro", his first since returning to music, and over the following month he would release a series of singles presumed to be a part of an upcoming project.[112] He released his seventh mixtape, Bobby Tarantino III, on July 30, 2021, which included 4 out of 5 of the singles released during the previous month ("Intro" was not included in the mixtape).[113]
In August 2021, Logic made his onscreen debut in the Apple TV series Mr. Corman as Joseph Gordon-Levitt's biracial friend, Dax, in three episodes.[114]
In January 2022, Logic announced his eighth studio album was in production, titled Vinyl Days.[115] On April 18, he announced he was co-headlining the Vinyl Verse tour with fellow rapper Wiz Khalifa to promote the upcoming album set to release on June 17. The tour would begin on July 27 in Irvine, CA.[116] On April 22, he released two singles, "Tetris" and "Decades", which would be featured on the album, and then released new singles every week preceding the release of the album.[117]
On January 28, 2022, Logic was a guest star in two episodes from the animated series The Legend of Vox Machina.[118][119]
On June 17, 2022, Logic released his eighth studio album, Vinyl Days to positive reviews.[120] The album featured guest appearances from Action Bronson, Currensy, Russ, Wiz Khalifa, Royce da 5'9, RZA, AZ, DJ Premier, and The Game.[121] A concert tour took place in July and August to promote the album. On numerous songs on the album, Logic would state his next album would be titled College Park, to be released soon.[120]
On "Sayonara", the album's closing track, Logic reflected on his deal with Def Jam Recordings, claiming that his relationship with his label had its "ups and downs". In the song, Logic states "This what I'ma say about Def Jam, look, man... everybody, I fuck with y'all, I rock with y'all. Any other fuckboys behind the scenes, y'all could suck a dick, eat my whole fuckin' ballsack."[122]
An accompanying documentary for the album was released on July 13, 2022.[123]
2022–present: Departure from Def Jam Recordings and College Park
On July 4, Logic announced he had signed to BMG.[124] Speaking on signing with BMG, he stated "I'm just glad to move on to a place where I can be independent, and respected as an artist, and feel like I'm in control of my career."[124]
On August 31, 2022, Logic released a purely instrumental beat tape called Peanuts.[125]
On February 24, 2023, Logic's ninth studio album, College Park, was released following his departure from his former label, Def Jam Recordings. It was supported by four singles prior to release, "Highlife", "Wake Up" (feat. Lucy Rose), a shortened single version of "Paradise II" (feat. Norah Jones), and "Lightsabers" (feat. C Dot Castro).
On July 5, 2023, Logic announced a partnership with Rubik's Cube. He also spoke of a possibility of an official cube under his name.[126]
Personal life
In 2013, Logic stated that he smoked cannabis while growing up. He was also addicted to cigarettes, dedicating the song "Nikki" from Under Pressure to the subject. He speaks about smoking since the age of 13 and that, while he had attempted to give up marijuana and alcohol, he could not overcome the addiction until the age of 24. He pledged not to smoke another cigarette after the release of Under Pressure.[15] He maintains a YouTube channel where he posts videos about his favorite video games, personal life, behind the scenes, and freestyle raps.[127]
On October 22, 2015, Logic married singer Jessica Andrea.[128] He announced that they had separated in March 2018, and filed for divorce the following month.[129] They remained friends and did not cite anger as the reason for their split, stating that "it just didn't work out".[130] Logic married Brittney Noell in September 2019, and they later had a son together named Bobby the following year on July.[2][131][132][133] They also had a second child named Leo in July 2023.[134]
Artistry
Logic cites Frank Sinatra as his main inspiration. Sinatra's influence can be seen in several aspects of Logic's persona, with Logic having the "RattPack" (a play on Sinatra's "Rat Pack" and an acronym for "Real All the Time"). The group initially consisted of Logic's manager Christian Zarou, executive producer 6ix, and rappers C Dot Castro and Big Lenbo. He also describes his female fans as "BobbySoxers", as well as referring to himself as "Young Sinatra".[135] As a child, his mother made him watch old black and white movies, which formed his love for the singer. Logic cites Sinatra as instrumental to him being able to carry and articulate himself the way he does, with Logic describing him as an individual who "showcased peace, love, grace, positivity, honor, and valor".[24][28]
Logic has said that various forms of entertainment across many platforms have influenced him, including music by A Tribe Called Quest, Mos Def, Outkast, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Drake, Eminem, the Wu-Tang Clan, and films by Quentin Tarantino.[15][136][137] In an interview with XXL, Logic stated, "I love all subgenres within hip-hop and all genres of music, and I think that's what allows me to make the music that I do, because of my appreciation for the music."[28]
Discography
Studio albums
- Under Pressure (2014)
- The Incredible True Story (2015)
- Everybody (2017)
- YSIV (2018)
- Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2019)
- No Pressure (2020)
- Vinyl Days (2022)
- College Park (2023)
Tours
- Headlining
- Welcome to Forever Tour (2013)[138]
- Under Pressure Tour (2015)[139]
- The Incredible World Tour (2016)[140]
- Everybody's Tour (2017)[141]
- Bobby Tarantino vs. Everybody Tour (2018)[142]
- Confessions of a Dangerous Mind Tour (2019)[143]
- The College Park Tour (2023)[144]
- Co-Headlining
- Visionary Music Group Tour (with Tayyib Ali) (2012)[145]
- Endless Summer Tour (with G-Eazy) (2016)[146]
- Vinyl Verse Summer Tour (with Wiz Khalifa) (2022)[147]
- Supporting
Awards and nominations
Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2017 | MTV Video Music Awards | Best Fight Against the System | "Black SpiderMan" | Won‡ | [149] |
BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards | Most Performed R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | "Sucker for Pain" | Won | [150] | |
2018 | Grammy Awards | Song of the Year | "1-800-273-8255" | Nominated | [151] |
Best Music Video | Nominated | ||||
iHeartRadio Music Awards | Best New Pop Artist | Himself | Nominated | [152] | |
BMI Pop Awards | Award Winning Songs | "1-800-273-8255" | Won | [153] |
‡ Note: shared with other four nominees.
Notes
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External links
- Official website
- Former website (archived)