College Park (album)

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

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

Commercial performance

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

Track listing

Notes:

"Lightsabers" contains uncredited vocals by Juicy J.

Personnel

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

References

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^ Walker, Joe (January 10, 2023). "Logic Taps Joey Bada$$, RZA & More For New Album 'College Park'". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
^ a b "Logic Announces New Album 'College Park'". Rap-Up. January 10, 2023. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
^ "Logic - College Park Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
^ Murray, Robin (February 24, 2023). "Logic - College Park Reviews". Clash. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
^ "Logic Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
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