College Park (album)

College Park
Studio album by
Logic
ReleasedFebruary 24, 2023 (2023-02-24)
Recorded2021–2023
GenreHip hop
Length67:25
Label
  • BobbyBoy
  • Three Oh One
  • BMG
Producer
Logic chronology
Vinyl Days
(2022) 		College Park
(2023) 		Inglorious Basterd
(2023)
Singles from College Park
  1. "Wake Up"
    Released: January 13, 2023
  2. "Highlife"
    Released: January 30, 2023
  3. "Paradise II (Single Version)"
    Released: February 7, 2023
  4. "Lightsabers"
    Released: February 22, 2023

College Park is the eighth studio album by American rapper and record producer Logic. It was released through BobbyBoy Records, Three Oh One Productions, and BMG on February 24, 2023. The album marks Logic's first release as an independent artist since Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever (2013), following a 10-year stint with Def Jam.[1] It features guest appearances from ADÉ, Andy Hull, Big Lenbo, Bun B, C Dot Castro, Fat Trel, Jordan Harris, Lil' Keke, Lucy Rose, Norah Jones, RZA, Redman, Joey Badass, Seth MacFarlane, and Statik Selektah.

Background

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Logic first teased the album in an Instagram story in October 2021. The album's title was referenced several times throughout Logic's previous album, Vinyl Days (2022). College Park was officially announced on January 10, 2023,[2] set to be his first release since parting ways with Def Jam after releasing seven studio albums with the label. In the past, he had expressed his frustration with the label: "I think for me, I've had a relationship that's been very up and down, but it's been a lot of ups, it really has. I can't sit here and just go in on Def Jam, when it's not Def Jam, it's major labels in general," he told Apple Music.[3]

In a video posted on Logic's YouTube channel, Logic told fans, "I love y'all and I'm making shit from the heart. I'm loving hip-hop. I was not really feeling it for a while. I don't really mean the music, I just mean the bullshit of the industry. But I realize now more than ever that none of that shit matters. I've missed you guys and I'm here and I just want to have fun and I'm so excited for College Park."[3]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[4]
Clash7/10[5]

Commercial performance

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In the United States, College Park debuted on number 21 on the Billboard 200.

Track listing

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College Park track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Cruisin' Through the Universe" (featuring RZA)
3:10
2."Wake Up" (featuring Lucy Rose)
  • 6ix
  • Logic
2:58
3."Lightsabers" (featuring C Dot Castro)
  • Hall II
  • 6ix
  • Logic
4:51
4."Clone Wars III"
  • Hall II
  • Logic
  • PSTMN
3:45
5."Redpill VII"
  • Hall II
  • Ivatury
  • 6ix
  • Logic
4:13
6."Playwright" (featuring Andy Hull)
  • 6ix
  • PSTMN
3:20
7."Gaithersburg Freestyle" (featuring C Dot Castro, Big Lenbo, Fat Trel, and ADÉ)
  • Hall II
  • 6ix
  • Eugene
3:01
8."Insipio"
  • Hall II
  • Logic
  • Kaelin Ellis
3:02
9."Self Medication" (featuring Seth MacFarlane, Redman, and Statik Selektah)
  • 6ix
  • Logic
  • PSTMN
5:15
10."Shimmy" (featuring Joey Badass)
  • 6ix
  • Soundtrakk
2:36
11."Paradise II" (featuring Norah Jones)
Conor Albert6:14
12."Come On Down" (featuring Jordan Harris)
2:42
13."Village Slum"
  • Hall II
Logic3:29
14."Highlife"
  • Hall II
  • Ivatury
  • 6ix
  • Logic
  • Travis Stacey
2:38
15."38.9897 °N, 76.9378 °W" (featuring C Dot Castro and Big Lenbo)
  • Hall II
6ix4:17
16."Ayo" (featuring Bun B and Lil' Keke)
  • Logic
  • PSTMN
3:35
17."Lightyear"
  • Hall II
  • Ivatury
  • 6ix
  • Logic
  • Kal Banx
  • PSTMN
8:19
Total length:67:25

Notes:

  • "Lightsabers" contains uncredited vocals by Juicy J.

Personnel

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Musicians

  • Logic – vocals (all tracks), electric guitar (track 13)
  • Josh Lippi – bass guitar (1–9, 12, 13, 16), electric guitar (3, 4, 8)
  • Steve Wyreman – electric guitar (1, 6, 12)
  • Kevin Randolph – synthesizer (1–6, 12), Rhodes piano (2–9, 13, 16), keyboards (2), Mellotron (4, 5, 9, 12), piano (5, 17), organ (12)
  • RZA – vocals (1)
  • Chris Thornton – backing vocals (2–5, 8, 16, 17)
  • Lucy Rose – backing vocals (2–5, 8, 12, 16, 17)
  • Pete Jacobson – cello (2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 16, 17)
  • Tom Lea – viola, violin (2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 16, 17)
  • Juicy J – additional vocals (3)
  • Greg Somerville – backing vocals (3)
  • C Dot Castro – vocals (3, 7, 15)
  • Travis Stacey – electric guitar (5)
  • Stuart D. Bogie – saxophone (5, 8, 13, 16, 17), flute (13)
  • Josh "Rookie" – additional vocals (6)
  • Chukwudi Hodge – drums (6)
  • Arkae Tuazon – keyboards (6)
  • Andy Hull – vocals (6)
  • ADÉ – vocals (7)
  • Big Lenbo – vocals (7, 15)
  • Fat Trel – vocals (7)
  • 6ix – electric guitar (9, 13), sound effects (11), acoustic guitar (14), bass guitar (14)
  • Statik Selektah – scratching, vocals (9)
  • Redman – vocals (9)
  • Seth MacFarlane – vocals (9)
  • Joey Badass – vocals (10)
  • Norah Jones – celeste piano, piano, vocals (11)
  • Jordan Harris – vocals, backing vocals (12)
  • Lil' Keke – vocals (12, 16)
  • Bun B – vocals (16)

Technical

  • Dave Kutch – mastering
  • Bobby Campbell – mixing (all tracks), engineering (1, 6, 7, 11, 13)
  • PSTMN – engineering (1–6, 8–10, 12, 14, 15), engineering assistance (7)
  • Reed Seely – engineering (2–5, 8–10, 12, 16, 17)
  • Nich Jones – engineering assistance (2–5, 8–10, 12, 16, 17)
  • Josh Kay – engineering assistance (11)

Charts

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Chart performance for College Park
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[6] 61
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[7] 41
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[8] 32
UK R&B Albums (OCC)[9] 6
US Billboard 200[10] 21
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[11] 12

References

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  1. ^ Caraan, Sophie (February 24, 2023). "Logic Releases First Independent Album 'College Park'". Hypebeast. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  2. ^ Walker, Joe (January 10, 2023). "Logic Taps Joey Bada$$, RZA & More For New Album 'College Park'". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Logic Announces New Album 'College Park'". Rap-Up. January 10, 2023. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  4. ^ "Logic - College Park Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  5. ^ Murray, Robin (February 24, 2023). "Logic - College Park Reviews". Clash. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  6. ^ "Logic Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
  7. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  8. ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  9. ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  10. ^ "Logic Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
  11. ^ "Logic Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
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