The Brilliance Of Logic Analysis
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Kieran O?Neill
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The Brilliance of Logic
Nowadays, many rap and hip-hop songs have evolved, or rather devolved, to simple beats with lyrics that encourage violence and drug use and lack a true meaning. Logic, on the other hand, is ?distinguished by [his] confidence, passion, versatility, raw lyricism, intellect, and a Frank Sinatra-like swagger? [footnoteRef:1]. Logic?s identity is evident through not only his lyrics, but also the musical composition of his songs. His style mimics the old school style of rap, and has drawn the praise of many in the hip-hop community, including stars such as Lupe Fiasco and Nas. In all, Logic's unique use of rhythm and timbre throughout his mix tape "Young Sinatra Undeniable" reveals his thoughts, …show more content…
under the name Sir Robert Bryson Hall II in 1990. Growing up, he was surrounded by drugs, violence and racism. His mother and father were both cocaine addicts and suffered from alcoholism, while his older half brothers were cocaine dealers. Logic also endured a traumatic experience that no one could ever imagine, which he explains in his song Dear God: ?What about the time I was nine / And my mama almost murdered me? / Don?t think I forgot that s*** it still burdens me / Her bare hands tight around my throat / ?I can?t breath? I screamed, ?I can?t breath mama / Don?t you want me mama?? This tumultuous childhood led Logic to drop out of school and leave his home at 17 in his pursuit of a music career. Now, using his troubled past as motivation, Logic has become a budding star with a world of …show more content…
The song is posed as a prayer to God, which the listener can deduce from the soft timbre of the piano in the background. All throughout, Logic prays to God, talking about his determination to reach the pinnacle of the ?rap game? and the issues that he has encountered, while also mentioning a part of his traumatizing experience as a child in his mother?s home (which I quoted in the second paragraph). The slower tempo reveals the significance of this song, while the complexity of the harmony also mirrors the complexity of Logic?s thought process throughout the tune and the entire collection. The addition of a high pitched, synthesized sound effect adds an eerie, supernatural component to the
Kieran O?Neill
3D-1
The Brilliance of Logic
Nowadays, many rap and hip-hop songs have evolved, or rather devolved, to simple beats with lyrics that encourage violence and drug use and lack a true meaning. Logic, on the other hand, is ?distinguished by [his] confidence, passion, versatility, raw lyricism, intellect, and a Frank Sinatra-like swagger? [footnoteRef:1]. Logic?s identity is evident through not only his lyrics, but also the musical composition of his songs. His style mimics the old school style of rap, and has drawn the praise of many in the hip-hop community, including stars such as Lupe Fiasco and Nas. In all, Logic's unique use of rhythm and timbre throughout his mix tape "Young Sinatra Undeniable" reveals his thoughts, …show more content…
under the name Sir Robert Bryson Hall II in 1990. Growing up, he was surrounded by drugs, violence and racism. His mother and father were both cocaine addicts and suffered from alcoholism, while his older half brothers were cocaine dealers. Logic also endured a traumatic experience that no one could ever imagine, which he explains in his song Dear God: ?What about the time I was nine / And my mama almost murdered me? / Don?t think I forgot that s*** it still burdens me / Her bare hands tight around my throat / ?I can?t breath? I screamed, ?I can?t breath mama / Don?t you want me mama?? This tumultuous childhood led Logic to drop out of school and leave his home at 17 in his pursuit of a music career. Now, using his troubled past as motivation, Logic has become a budding star with a world of …show more content…
The song is posed as a prayer to God, which the listener can deduce from the soft timbre of the piano in the background. All throughout, Logic prays to God, talking about his determination to reach the pinnacle of the ?rap game? and the issues that he has encountered, while also mentioning a part of his traumatizing experience as a child in his mother?s home (which I quoted in the second paragraph). The slower tempo reveals the significance of this song, while the complexity of the harmony also mirrors the complexity of Logic?s thought process throughout the tune and the entire collection. The addition of a high pitched, synthesized sound effect adds an eerie, supernatural component to the