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Damn honestly I love J Coles album besides Wet Dreamz, my favorites are St. Tropez, Intro, Love Yourz and January 28th.

Originally posted by Spangle@Nov 20 2014, 03:42 PM
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Logic - Under Pressure</div>

Intro: 4.25/5
-Overall, a solid intro track. I always question the creativity when artists just name the intro track "Intro", but regardless of that, Logic's bars here are good and his flow and delivery on what is a good beat is very good. Honestly, when I think of a good way to start off an album, tracks like this come to mind, as it gets me hyped to listen to more work from the artist. It is not an overly complex track, but the intro does not necessarily need to be.

Soul Food: 4.75/5
-This track is very good without question. Logic's bars are on point and, as expected, his flow/delivery are on point here over both beats. The first beat is very good and I love the second beat personally, though both are very well done and very complimentary to Logic's skills on the mic. Hard to listen to this track and not come away impressed by Logic.

I’m Gone: 3.5/5
-I like the slow, silky smooth beat and Logic does well on it in terms of flow/delivery. His verses are also good as well on this track. However, this one dies with the hook. It is not the worst hook I have ever heard, but it really does damper the quality of the verses and the beat. The intro piece, which is also used as the pre-hook, is also sub-par at best. Not the worst track ever, but definitely a step down.

Gang Related: 4.5/5
-Dope production here and an ominous voice in the background serve as the perfect backdrop for this track where it is undeniable that Logic dominated his verses. Great lyrics, flow, and delivery, from him here, on a track that really paints a perfect picture of where he lived and the gangs who operated in his neighborhood.

Buried Alive: 4/5
-Not the best track here, but overall, another good entry on what is shaping up to be a good album. Good lyrics again, complimented nicely by Logic's flow and delivery here help to deliver what is ultimately a very satisfying track on a very easygoing beat.

Bounce: 3.75/5
-My main complaint here is, shockingly, the hook. It is just overly cluttered. There are like three things happening during the hook, which is ultimately very hard to listen to. However, the beat is good and his verses/flow/delivery are on point as expected. While a step down, it is not a major one in the least.

Growing Pains III: 3.75/5
-This is one of those weird tracks where I can tell it is undeniably good, but I just...never really feel it, ya know? It never really clicked. Good beat and Logic is good here as usual, but I don't know...just never truly did it for me, which I find odd, but it is what it is I guess.

Never Enough: 3/5
-Did not love Logic's verse here, though his flow and delivery were predictably good on the track. The bridge is also very good, however, when track has, I think, the pre-hook and hook going on at the same time, there is simply too much going. As with the previous track where this was a concern, there is too much sometimes and this is definitely one of those times. The most redeeming quality here is his flow/delivery, but the disappointing verse is the nail in the coffin.

Metropolis: 3/5
-The voice accompanying the beat is very annoying here, but Logic's verses are definitely better than on "Never Enough". The occasional use of background vocals here is also done poorly during his verses, as they too are distracting and, annoying. The last two tracks here are highlighting a disappointing second half.

Nikki: 5/5
-A return to form as this one is bolstered by the great, dark production. His verse, flow, and delivery, over this beat is also perfect. Honestly, I am loving this track and while I am not down with smoking, this is a great track about his smoking addiction and dependence on nicotine. Also, this track follows the interesting pattern of other tracks like "I Used to Love HER" by Common, "Homecoming" by Kanye West, and "25 to Life" by Eminem. Though, instead of actually being about his hometown or hip hop, it is about smoking. Not overly unique, but I really enjoy this whenever I see it and this is a great example of this type of track.

Under Pressure: 5/5
-Shiiiiit. Logic goes absolutely in on this track and I feel weird giving two tracks on an album a perfect score as I rarely if ever give a perfect score, but this track is honestly just too dope. Logic goes absolutely in on this track over a pitch perfect beat and a perfect hook. Really, this is the definition. Every debut album from a new and up and coming artist that is very good has a defining track. In recent times, this would be tracks like "Jesus Walks" by Kanye West, "HiiiPower" by Kendrick Lamar, and (for me) "Soundtrack 2 My Life" by Kid Cudi. Now, is this album great? I do not truly believe so, but it certainly has its major highs and it is hard to imagine this not being the defining track of those highs. When people think back to this album, this track should stand the test of time.

Till the End: 4.5/5
-Very dope ending here as Logic goes in on a good beat and really leaves this album on a high note. As I alluded to, on every listen through this album, the first half always seemed to be setting me up for disappoinment in the second half, but every time without fail, these final three tracks proved to be successful in saving and even bolstering this album. Overall, a top-notch closer.

49/60 -> 4.08/5

Ultimately, it is tough to gauge this album. The debut album from Maryland rapper Logic, I came in with tempered expectations. I had limited listening experience when it came to him, though I did listen to and enjoy his most recent mixtape, Welcome to Forever: Young Sinatra. This album is ultimately at its best at the beginning and the end, with the middle representing a slump in quality and ultimately the most sour note of the album. Tracks like "Under Pressure" and "Nikki" are top-notch and show just how talented Logic truly is, while tracks like "Never Enough" and "Metropolis" leave you largely unimpressed. The production throughout is solid, but truly, the real star here is Logic who ultimately delivers on his debut LP thanks to great lyrics, flow, and delivery.

Best hip hop/rap album of 2014 only got a 4/5? I listen to this album religiously.

Originally posted by MÉTIS@Dec 19 2014, 07:23 PM

Best hip hop/rap album of 2014 only got a 4/5? I listen to this album religiously.

Considering it's not the best hip hop album of 2014, ya it did. I will say that "Under Pressure" and "Nikki" (especially the latter) have been in constant rotation for me, though. It's a very good project, just not a complete front-to-back AOTY-type album.

Originally posted by MÉTIS@Dec 19 2014, 08:23 PM

Best hip hop/rap album of 2014 only got a 4/5? I listen to this album religiously.

Originally posted by Spangle@Dec 19 2014, 04:27 PM


Considering it's not the best hip hop album of 2014, ya it did. I will say that "Under Pressure" and "Nikki" (especially the latter) have been in constant rotation for me, though. It's a very good project, just not a complete front-to-back AOTY-type album.

How many artists do you that actually go through the time and show the stories of his brothers and sisters?

Originally posted by JayTee@Dec 19 2014, 01:14 PM
FREE BOBBY SHMURDA

Son is FUCKED. They not only had their studio raided where they find almost 3k grams of crack, a shitton of cash, an AR-15, and 3 hand guns (honestly those last two parts may be the worst since NYC), but they all sold drugs to undercovers and sold drugs while under surveillance. Crew got snitched on so hard.





Shmurda's only hope is to snitch, lol. Also Rasha, A-Rod, and probably Meeshie (since he's coming off recent jail time clearly thanks to the FREE MEESHIE line in Hot *****) going to jail for life no doubt. These dudes are fucked. RIP SHMURDA'S CAREER, RIP SHMONEY DANCE.

Also, can confirm that Mitch did not catch a body about a week ago.

Originally posted by MÉTIS@Dec 19 2014, 07:32 PM

How many artists do you that actually go through the time and show the stories of his brothers and sisters?

This does not a good artist make. Cole was extremely emotional on FHD, but the album still sucked ass. The whole album could be ignorant as fuck and all about money and pussy, but what's dope is dope. Doesn't matter what you talk about, if it's good music then that's all that matters.

Originally posted by Spangle@Dec 19 2014, 04:34 PM


Son is FUCKED. They not only had their studio raided where they find almost 3k grams of crack, a shitton of cash, an AR-15, and 3 hand guns (honestly those last two parts may be the worst since NYC), but they all sold drugs to undercovers and sold drugs while under surveillance. Crew got snitched on so hard.





Shmurda's only hope is to snitch, lol. Also Rasha, A-Rod, and probably Meeshie (since he's coming off recent jail time clearly thanks to the FREE MEESHIE line in Hot *****) going to jail for life no doubt. These dudes are fucked. RIP SHMURDA'S CAREER, RIP SHMONEY DANCE.

Also, can confirm that Mitch did not catch a body about a week ago.

Can you blame him? He's been selling crack since like the 5th grade )

Also lol at Under Pressure being best rap album of the year

Originally posted by JayTee@Dec 19 2014, 07:40 PM


Can you blame him? He's been selling crack since like the 5th grade )

Also lol at Under Pressure being best rap album of the year

The odds of Hot ***** being played at a trial are very, very high, considering he admits everything in that track. Dude's a moron.

Originally posted by Spangle@Dec 19 2014, 04:49 PM


The odds of Hot ***** being played at a trial are very, very high, considering he admits everything in that track. Dude's a moron.

Just for the memory of the song of the year.

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At least we have OG Maco

Originally posted by JayTee@Dec 19 2014, 07:54 PM


Just for the memory of the song of the year.

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At least we have OG Maco

BITCH U GUESSED IT



OR, OTHER GOAT SONGS:

TIP TOE WING IN MY JAWWDINZ


I'M IN LOVE WITH THE COCO

Originally posted by Spangle@Dec 19 2014, 04:56 PM


BITCH U GUESSED IT



OR, OTHER GOAT SONGS:

TIP TOE WING IN MY JAWWDINZ


[b]I'M IN LOVE WITH THE COCO[/b]

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Originally posted by JayTee@Dec 19 2014, 01:14 PM
FREE BOBBY SHMURDA

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It's really sad that you two are "laughing" at these guys charges. They are locked up for life, likely, now grow up.