A few years back we named Logic the best rapper without an album out. When he dropped his debut Under Pressure he only proceeded to impress. But since his debut, his sound and style evolved in a direction that began to lose me. His message of peace, love and positivity became overt to a point that it started to feel contrived. His concepts went from original and exciting to corny. With his surprise mixtape Bobby Tarantino in 2016 Logic brought it back to the basics with snapping beats and tight bars. This week he dropped the sequel to Bobby Tarantino and I’m happy to say the Logic I fell in love with is back!
Bobby Tarantino II sees the return of mixtape Logic, where his impeccable flow and lyrical talents are perfectly matched over snapping beats. Nearly every track hits hard enough to rinse at a party but with sharp lyrics layered throughout. Whether he’s addressing beef on ‘Yuck,’ trading verses with 2 Chainz & Big Sean or mellowing out for a smoke break with Wiz Khalifa, Logic feels right at home. The most impressive feature on the project comes from Logic himself as he slips into his Young Sinatra persona. Longtime fans will be enamored as his rapid fire and wordlplay take you back to 2011 and remind you why Logic is one of most talented emcees in the game. Bobby Tarantino II is the Logic I want to hear. You can’t go wrong with raw skills and great production and that’s exactly what you’ll find here.
