After earning the title of the first rapper to have a debut novel top the New York Times Bestseller List earlier this year, Logic’s album “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind,” released just last week, is already climbing up the charts and is projected to keep going. With features from Gucci Mane, G-Eazy, YBN Cordae, Will Smith, Wiz Khalifa and Eminem, rap fans are excited about this new album and even more eager to attend his tour after the North American dates were just released on May 13.
He first announced his new album on Instagram, and released his first single, “Homicide” featuring Eminem, from the album. Throughout this track, Logic raps about the progress he has made during his career and the success he has obtained. He throws shade at the other rappers in the industry and writes the line, “I got bitches, I got hoes, I got rare designer clothes” to emphasize the ingenuine source of drive to create music he has witnessed in the industry.
Another one of his singles, “Keanu Reeves,” climbed up the charts at a speedy pace. Logic raps about this Canadian actor, making a name for himself and the idea that he doesn’t “play no games less we talking Fortnite.” He goes on to point out the drama that occurs in the music industry, comparing it to the high school drama in the movie “Mean Girls.”
I may be biased because of my love for Gucci Mane, but the song “Icy” is definitely my favorite song on the album. Logic and Gucci Mane rap about their fame and wealth, while making less than subtle comments about their many suitors. I can already hear this catchy beat being played on the radio over and over and over again.
Another striking song from Logic’s new album is “Lost in Translation.” Even though this song definitely has more of a chill vibe, some of the lines in this song are the cleverest in his album. Logic explains how people’s closed-mindedness causes them to hate on other people without even giving them the chance to prove themselves. Despite people’s negatively, he says he is “climbing the ladder, ain’t no way I’m falling,” showcasing the passion and motivation he feels towards his music. He mentions his unmatchable style and even compares it to Kim Kardashian’s, which we all know is saying a lot.
“Homicide,” “Keanu Reeves,” “Icy” and “Lost in Translation” are just a few of my favorites from Logic’s new album “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind,” but each song in the album has its own unique message that strongly depicts Logic’s attitude towards a number of issues that are present in our society. This album is very refreshing, as Logic gives his fans a transparent perspective of his experiences in the music industry. As he notes the extensive weight people have put on wealth and the need for people to show their true intentions, Logic was successful in creating memorable music that will allow fans to reflect on their personal perceptions.
