44 More
{{Infobox song
| name = 44 More
| cover = Logic 44 More.png
| type = single
| artist = Logic
| album = Bobby Tarantino II
| released = February 23, 2018
| genre = * East Coast hip hop
- trap{{cite web | url=https://rateyourmusic.com/release/single/logic/44-more/ | title=44 More by Logic - RYM/Sonemic }}
| length = 3:08
| label = * Visionary
| writer = * Sir Robert Bryson Hall II
- Arjun Ivatury
- Joshua Luellen
- Eduardo Earle
- Ramon Ibanga, Jr.
| producer = * 6ix
- Illmind ({{abbr|co.|co-producer}})
| prev_title = The Feeling
| prev_year = 2017
| next_title = Overnight
| next_year = 2018
}}
"44 More" is a song recorded by American rapper Logic, It was released on February 23, 2018 by Visionary Music Group and Def Jam Recordings. It serves as Logic's first solo single since the release of his third album Everybody (2017).{{cite news|last=Yoo|first=Noah|title=Logic Drops New Song "44 More": Listen|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/logic-drops-new-song-44-more-listen/|access-date=February 27, 2018|work=Pitchfork|date=February 23, 2018}} The song is a sequel to "44 Bars",{{cite news|last=Thiessen|first=Brock|title=Logic "44 More"|url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/logic-44_more|access-date=February 27, 2018|work=Exclaim!|date=February 22, 2018}} a song from Logic's 2016 mixtape Bobby Tarantino.{{cite magazine|last=Brandle|first=Lars|title=Logic Shares New Track '44 More': Listen|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8214840/logic-44-more-listen|access-date=February 27, 2018|magazine=Billboard|date=February 23, 2018}}{{cite news|last=Skelton|first=Eric|title=Logic Delivers New Song "44 More"|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2018/02/logic-new-song-44-more|access-date=February 27, 2018|work=Complex|date=February 23, 2018}}{{cite news|title=New Music: Logic – '44 More'|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2018/02/22/new-music-logic-44-more/|access-date=February 27, 2018|work=Rap-Up|date=February 22, 2018}} Lyrically, Logic discusses family issues and his thoughts on his current position in the rap industry, as well as addressing his detractors.{{cite news|last=India|first=Lindsey|title=Logic Spits Braggadocious Bars on New Song "44 More"|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/new-music/2018/02/logic-new-song-44-more/|access-date=February 27, 2018|work=XXL|date=February 23, 2018}}{{cite news|last=Lavin|first=Will|title=Logic returns after a successful run with new song "44 More"|url=https://www.joe.co.uk/entertainment/logic-returns-after-a-successful-run-with-new-song-44-more-164585|access-date=February 27, 2018|work=Joe|date=February 23, 2018}}
Background and release
Logic recorded the song in summer 2017 while on tour.{{cite web|last=Logic|title=I recorded 44 More this past summer while on tour. Full video here|url=https://twitter.com/Logic301/status/968248305225555968|website=Twitter|access-date=February 27, 2018|date=February 26, 2018}} He announced the song a day before its release. In the accompanying snippet, Logic speaks to his hater, rapping: "Can't let fame go to your head/ F--- with me watch where you tread/ I'm finna kill it instead".{{cite magazine|last=Penrose|first=Nerisha|title=Logic Announces New Track '44 More' Dropping at Midnight|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8214804/logic-44-more-new-song-teaser|access-date=February 27, 2018|magazine=Billboard|date=February 22, 2018}} The song features references to singers Katy Perry and Harry Styles. Logic's third studio album Everybody outsold Katy Perry's Witness and Harry Styles' self-titled solo debut album in its first week in the United States.{{cite magazine|last=Hussein|first=Wandera|title=Did Logic's Album Actually Sell More First-Week Copies Than Katy Perry and Harry Styles?|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8216222/logic-44-more-sold-katy-perry-harry-styles|access-date=February 27, 2018|magazine=Billboard|date=February 23, 2018}} "Sold more albums my first week than Harry Styles and Katy Perry/If that ain't a sign of the times then I don't know what is, man this sh*t is scary," he raps.{{cite news|last=Reuter|first=Annie|title=Logic Drops New Track '44 More': Listen|url=http://news.radio.com/2018/02/23/logic-44-more/|access-date=February 27, 2018|work=CBS Radio|date=February 23, 2018}}
Composition
"44 More" features exactly 44 bars as well as an 808 beat laced with "skittering" hi-hats and synths, according to Rolling Stone{{'}}s Ryan Reed.{{cite magazine|last=Reed|first=Ryan|title=Hear Logic's First New Song of 2018, '44 More'|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-logics-first-new-song-of-2018-44-more-w517072|access-date=February 27, 2018|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=February 23, 2018}} The song samples "Zoom" by Future from the album Future (2017).{{cite web|url=https://genius.com/a/logic-s-new-song-44-more-samples-a-track-from-future-s-self-titled-album|title=Logic's New Song "44 More" Samples A Track From Future's Self-Titled Album|publisher=Genius|last=Fu|first=Eddie|date=February 23, 2018|access-date=April 28, 2018}}
Critical reception
Aron A. of HotNewHipHop praised the song, calling it a "proof of [Logic's] abilities as an emcee", writing: "The production bangs heavy throughout this track and Logic showcases his slick wordplay and versatile flows throughout."{{cite news|last=A.|first=Aron|title=Logic Snaps On His New Single "44 More"|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/logic-snaps-on-his-new-single-44-more-new-song.1977492.html|access-date=February 27, 2018|work=HotNewHipHop|date=February 22, 2018}} Bianca Gracie of Fuse felt the song "gives the mainstream side a different side of the rapper" and thinks that it "will earn respect from lovers of rap music".{{cite news|last=Gracie|first=Bianca|title=Logic's Ferocious '44 More' Song Shows He's Way More Than Just the 'Suicide Song' Rapper|url=https://www.fuse.tv/2018/02/logic-44-more-song-stream|access-date=February 27, 2018|work=Fuse|date=February 23, 2018}} Tony Centeno of Vibe complimented Logic for "delivering a brand new extensive verse filled with nothing but rapid-fire wordplay".{{cite news|last1=Centeno|first1=Tony|title=Logic Makes A Triumphant Return With "44 More"|url=https://www.vibe.com/2018/02/logic-44-more-single/|access-date=February 27, 2018|work=Vibe|date=February 23, 2018}}
Credit and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.{{cite web|title=44 More / Logic TIDAL|url=https://listen.tidal.com/album/84816672|website=Tidal|access-date=February 24, 2018}}
- Logic – composition
- Future – composition
- 6ix – composition, production
- Illmind – composition, uncredited co-production{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2018/02/logic-overnight-video|title=Logic Surprises Fans With New "Overnight" Video|website=Complex|last=Cowen|first=Trace William|date=February 27, 2018|access-date=April 28, 2018}} "Overnight" follows last week's release of "44 More," produced by 6ix and !llmind.
- Southside – composition
- Eduardo Earle – composition
- Bobby Campbell – mixing
Charts
Certifications
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=Canada|artist=Logic|title=44 More|award=Gold|type=single|relyear=2018|certyear=2018|access-date=April 26, 2018}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=New Zealand|artist=Logic|title=44 More|award=Gold|type=single|relyear=2018|certyear=2019|source=radioscope|access-date=February 5, 2025}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|artist=Logic|title=44 More|award=Platinum|type=single|digital=true|relyear=2018|certyear=2019|access-date=May 21, 2019}}
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References
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Category:Def Jam Recordings singles
Category:Songs written by Southside (record producer)
Category:Songs written by Illmind
Category:Songs written by 6ix (record producer)