What most onlookers perceive as overnight success is usually a byproduct patience and consistency—preparation for the big moment. Logic can attest to this. Since being selected as a XXL Freshman and inking a deal with Def Jam Records in 2013, the Maryland native hasn't taken his foot f the gas, releasing three studio albums and gradually building his grassroots fan base into one the most devoted in all rap. The world at large discovered what his cult core following had known for years when Logic dropped his most recent album, 2017's Everybody, which marked his emergence as one rap's most talented young lyricists. The project debuted atop the Billboard charts, with singles like the Grammy-nominated "1-800-273-8255" raising his stock to new heights.
Looking to further add to his résumé, Logic kicks f 2018 with Bobby Tarantino II, the sequel to his acclaimed 2016 mixtape. In contrast to his albums, which tend to be conceptual in nature, Bobby Tarantino II captures Logic in all his unbridled splendor, getting his flex on while delivering food for thought across the mixtape's 13 tracks. With guest appearances including Wiz Khalifa, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, and Marshmello, and production being handled by the likes 6ix, DJ Khalil, Frank Dukes, Illmind and Kevin Randolph, Bobby Tarantino II serves as another reminder Logic's brilliance and knack for getting his bars f.
After a few thorough listens, XXL picked out 20 the most impressive lyrics, couplets and wordplay from Bobby Tarantino II.