MrRicoSlick

I'd only heard whispers about this emcee before I listened to under Pressure. But I have to say am awe-struck, damn! Under Pressure is a polished album and definitely a loose narrative about the influences; family-related, society-related and music-related that have shaped Logic as a person and an emcee. It's a narrative many are familiar with but this does not derail its contribution in the crafting of this album. Logic has arrived and am glad I finally took notice. My favourite ... read more

Hell can wait is as ominous a title as they come, in many ways this title embodies Vince's world view. His cynical realism is not grounded in hopelessness but rather in an almost nonchalant "life's a bitch" demeanor. Hell can wait showcases Vince's growth as an artist without changing his perspective, his more commanding on the mic, his more calculating with his diction and he still knows how to harness his harsh upbringing and channel it through his lyrics. But the ... read more

This sophomore effort to the enthralling masterpiece that was RTJ picks up where its predecessor left off. This is both a good & bad thing. A good thing because RTJ was a brilliant body of work that harnessed the irrefutable synergy of Killer Mike and El-P excellently. RTJ2 brings this to the fore once again and builds on it sonically and lyrically. Bad because there is little progression from its predecessor so the mere exposure effect comes into play and for Run The Jewels fans who ... read more

Existentialism