Maryland rapper
Logic
's nonstop flow of new content continued from his 2017 breakthrough
Everybody
to 2018's
YSIV
to fifth studio album
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
in the spring of 2019. That doesn't take into account multiple mixtapes and even the emcee's first novel and its accompanying soundtrack, each new project surfacing a few months after the last. Over the course of its 16 tracks,
finds
applying his scattershot flows to lyrics about mental health, the plight of social media, fame, and his relationship with the rap game. His talents as a rapper are undeniable, with styles that can be technically dazzling (as on the syllable-shedding
Eminem
debut "Homicide") or catchy and melodic. Standout track "Keanu Reeves" hits with a hooky chorus, fluid verses, and one of most head-bobbing beats on the album. "Mama/Show Love" is another strong track, the second verse provided by
YBN Cordae
complimenting
's waterfall flow. The song is dark and driven, but the interplay between the rappers gives it a sense of fun. The rest of the album is feature-heavy as well, with guest spots from
G-Eazy
,
Gucci Mane
Wiz Khalifa
, and even appearances from
Will Smith
and
's own father on "BOBBY." ~ Fred Thomas