Ultra 85 is the ninth studio album by American rapper and record producer Logic. It was released through BobbyBoy Records, Three Oh One Productions, and BMG on August 9, 2024. The album features guest appearances from ADÉ, DJ Drama, Robert Ivory, Lucy Rose, T Man The Wizard, and Zelooperz.[1]
Ultra 85 | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | August 9, 2024 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 77:15 | |||
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Singles from Ultra 85 | ||||
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Background and release
editThe album was initially announced by Logic on May 5, 2017, through a hidden message, which was contained within a booklet included with physical editions of his 2017 album Everybody.[2][3] The album is intended to be released alongside Logic's science fiction novel of the same name, with the latter set to be released on September 17, 2024.[4]
Track listing
editNo. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Paul Rodriguez" | 9:07 | ||
2. | "Mission Control" (featuring T Man the Wizard) |
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| 2:11 |
3. | "Deja Vu" (featuring DJ Drama) |
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| 3:22 |
4. | "Glorious Ultra Panavision (Skit)" | Hall |
| 1:52 |
5. | "Fear" |
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| 4:12 |
6. | "Favela" |
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| 2:59 |
7. | "Gardens III" | Hall | Logic | 5:15 |
8. | "Ghost in the Machine" (featuring Robert Ivory and Adé) |
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| 4:25 |
9. | "Innerstellar" (featuring Lucy Rose) |
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| 4:20 |
10. | "In Retrospect" |
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| 4:48 |
11. | "44ever" |
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| 1:56 |
12. | "Love Me" |
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| 3:15 |
13. | "Planet Death (Skit)" | Hall |
| 3:13 |
14. | "Teleport" |
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| 3:26 |
15. | "Chess (Skit)" | Hall |
| 0:55 |
16. | "Antidote" (featuring Zelooperz) |
| 6ix | 2:40 |
17. | "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" |
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| 5:38 |
18. | "Peace Love & Positivity" |
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| 4:27 |
19. | "City in the Stars" (featuring Robert Ivory) |
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| 4:24 |
20. | "Thank You for Believing in Me" |
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| 4:50 |
Total length: | 77:15 |
Notes:
- "Paul Rodriguez" contains additional vocals from Paul "P-Rod" Rodriguez and Lil' Keke.
Sample credits:
- "Mission Control" contains a sample of "Lemonade", written by Shondrae Crawford and Radric Davis, as performed by Gucci Mane, which itself samples "Keep It Warm", written by Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman, as performed by Flo & Eddie.
- "Deja Vu" contains a sample of "Fade Away", written by Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, Sean Anderson, Steven Blum, Anna Palchikoff, and Kevin Randolph, as performed as Logic, which itself samples "Deck The Halls", written by Gene Puerling, as performed by the Singers Unlimited.
- "Ghost in the Machine" contains a sample of "Going in Circles", written by Jerry Peters and Anita Poree, as performed by the Friends of Distinction.
Personnel
editMusicians
- Logic – vocals
- Steve Wyreman – electric guitar (tracks 1, 3, 5, 7–9, 17–20), bass guitar (1, 3, 5, 8, 18), Melotron (3), synthesizer (5, 9, 17, 19), acoustic guitar (5, 18, 19), piano (5, 19)
- Kevin Randolph – synthesizer (tracks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 17, 20), Rhodes piano (1, 5, 9), piano (1, 9, 18, 20), strings (3), organ (10)
- Chris Thornton – backing vocals (tracks 1, 5, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 20)
- Stuart Bogie – tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 7–9, 12, 17), saxophone (3), flute (6–9, 18)
- Lil' Keke – additional vocals (track 1)
- Paul Rodriguez – additional vocals (track 1)
- Rhetorik – scratches (tracks 2, 6–8)
- T Man the Wizard – vocals (track 2), additional vocals (10), backing vocals (17, 20)
- Peter Jacobson – cello (tracks 3, 5–10, 12, 17, 20)
- Tom Lea – viola, violin (tracks 3, 5–10, 12, 17, 20)
- DJ Drama – vocals (track 3)
- Dria Thornton – backing vocals (tracks 5, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 20)
- 6ix – bass guitar (tracks 7, 10); acoustic guitar, electric guitar (10)
- Kyle Metcalfe – electric guitar (tracks 7, 20), bass guitar (20)
- Adé – vocals (track 8), backing vocals (12, 17, 20)
- Robert Ivory – vocals (tracks 8, 19), backing vocals (17, 20)
- Lucy Rose – vocals (track 9)
- Zelooperz – vocals (16)
Technical
- Dave Kutch – mastering
- Bobby Campbell – mixing, engineering
- Kyle Metcalfe – engineering
- Marcus Hamblett – engineering (track 9)
Charts
editChart (2024) | Peak position |
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UK Album Downloads (OCC)[5] | 73 |
US Billboard 200[6] | 45 |
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[7] | 10 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[8] | 13 |
References
edit- ^ Horvath, Zachary (August 9, 2024). "Logic Delivers Some Thrilling Rapping Performances Across "Ultra 85"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ "Logic's 'Ultra 85' Is Finally Here, Seven Years After It Was First Announced". Hypebeast. August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ Smith, Trevor (May 7, 2017). "Logic Reveals Next Album Title Through Secret Code In "Everybody" Liner Notes". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ Andrews, Elias (April 25, 2024). "Logic Announces "Ultra 85" Novel To Coincide With His New Album". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
- ^ "Logic Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ "Logic Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ "Logic Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2024.