Mike Coombs, a 2000 Olympic High School graduate, now attends the University of Washington.
You'd be missing out not to give this al- bum a listen. The album is coherent, contains an abundance of variety and the production fits Lou's tongue-in-cheek style perfectly. Logic clearly is one of the most creative and lyrical forces in rap music. "Sin-A-Matic" is a fantastic debut by one of hip-hop's best unknown rappers. Logic's attempt at a double-time song, "Mischievous," also is below the standard set by the rest of the album. Not only is the topic disturbing and unfunny, but the hook and beat also are equally bad. "Freak Show" is an annoying song about incest, cannibals and S&M sexual behavior. Some of Lou's attempts at creativity can fall flat, however. This song is hard to listen to, but should be appreciated by anyone who can listen through to the end revelation. The song trashes different ethnicities and homosexuals, topped with a mind-blowing conclusion. The best and most controversial song on the album is "The Ugly Truth," a heartbreaking take on racism. "Idiot Gear" is a funny song about boyfriends sweating their girlfriends' ex-boyfriends.
The songs tackle the usual topics of drinking and misogynistic sexual behavior however, Logic shows his variety and talent with some other topics as well. The album is filled with creative concepts, multi-syllable lyricism and hilarity. One thing immediately clear on "Sin-A-Matic" is the amount of time Logic spent writing the songs and crafting his rhymes. Logic's mixtapes were respectable in their own right, so an LP was moderately anticipated by hip-hop fans. Prior to the release of "Sin-A-Matic," Louis Logic built a name for himself in the hip-hop underground for his work with the independent group Demigodz and the mixtapes, "Debacle In A Bottle" and "Music To Drink By." The emcee is a self-proclaimed alcoholic, often rhyming about drinking and the wanton lifestyle that can accompany it. "Sin-A-Matic" (2003) by Louis Logic, Solid Records (Available at any major retailer.) 8.5/10 Oh, and Jay's status as the greatest emcee alive? Secure. It's not quite the perfect album or prequel to Reasonable Doubt that was expected, but it's among Jay's best three albums and a must-have for fans. "The Black Album" is a respectable end to a great career. Thankfully, these two songs are the album's only real weaknesses. Also, DJ Quik, usually a great producer, provides the album's worst beat ("Justify My Thug"), as well as an atrocious hook. It's an obvious attempt at selling records and comes across as borderline annoying. "Change Clothes," produced by The Neptunes, has no place on the album. The album is not without its flaws, however. In a surprising admittance, Jay raps "if skills sold, truth be told, I'd probably be/lyrically, Talib Kweli/Truthfully, I wanna rhyme like Common Sense/but I did five mil I ain't been rhyming like Common since." Fortunately, Jay-Z has the ability combine commercial appeal with intelligent and well-written lyrics. "Moment of Clarity" is an honest portrayal of Hova's success. "Lucifer" could be the best song of the year, with a ridiculous vocal sample, amazing production by Kanye and hot delivery and lyrics by Jay-Z. "December 4th" is an ode to Jay's life that describes the struggles of growing up without a father and dealing crack. Some argue that his subject matter is limited however, he's rarely repetitive and is adept at making old stories sound new. Production aside, Jay-Z also is one of the best lyricists in the rap game. It's good to see Jay shine light on 9th Wonder ("Threat"), one of hip-hop's most promising new producers. Just Blaze ("December 4th," "Public Service Announcement"), Timbaland ("Dirt Off Your Shoulder") and Eminem ("Moment Of Clarity") also contribute some of their best work to the album. "Encore" and "Lucifer," both produced by Kanye West, are candidates for best beat of the year. One thing that has separated Jay-Z from most emcees is an ear for beats and having Just Blaze and Kanye West on his in-house production team. With "The Black Album" marking the end of one of the most prolific hip-hop careers, Jay-Z sets out to cement his status as hip-hop's best emcee. "I dropped that Black Album, then I back outed/as the best rapper alive," says Jay-Z on his supposedly final opus, "The Black Album." While his diction might not be correct, perhaps the message he is trying to convey is. "The Black Album" (2003) by Jay-Z, Def Jam/Roc-A-Fella
Jay-Z says he has released his final album. Jay-Z goes out strong Logic tries breakthrough
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