44 More

"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).^[1] The song is a sequel to "44 Bars",^[2] a song from Logic's 2016 mixtape Bobby Tarantino.^[3][4][5] Lyrically, Logic discusses family issues and his thoughts on his current position in the rap industry, as well as addressing his detractors.^[6][7]

"44 More"
Single by Logic
from the album Bobby Tarantino II
Released	February 23, 2018 (2018-02-23)
Length	3:08
Label	Visionary Def Jam
Songwriter(s)	Sir Robert Bryson Hall II Arjun Ivatury Joshua Luellen Eduardo Earle Ramon Ibanga, Jr.
Producer(s)	6ix Illmind (co.)
Logic singles chronology
"The Feeling" (2017) "44 More" (2018) "Overnight" (2018)

Background and release

Logic recorded the song in summer 2017 while on tour.^[8] 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".^[9] 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.^[10] "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.^[11]

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.^[12] The song samples "Zoom" by Future from the album Future (2017).^[13]

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."^[14] 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".^[15] Tony Centeno of Vibe complimented Logic for "delivering a brand new extensive verse filled with nothing but rapid-fire wordplay".^[16]

Credit and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.^[17]

• Logic – composition
• Future – composition
• 6ix – composition, production
• Illmind – composition, uncredited co-production^[18]
• Southside – composition
• Eduardo Earle – composition
• Bobby Campbell – mixing

Charts

Chart (2018)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[19]	85
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[20]	33
Ireland (IRMA)[21]	83
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[22]	2
Portugal (AFP)[23]	70
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[24]	1
UK Singles (OCC)[25]	75
US Billboard Hot 100[26]	22
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[27]	13

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[28]	Gold	40,000‡
United States (RIAA)[29]	Platinum	1,000,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. Yoo, Noah (February 23, 2018). "Logic Drops New Song "44 More": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
2. Thiessen, Brock (February 22, 2018). "Logic "44 More"". Exclaim!. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
3. Brandle, Lars (February 23, 2018). "Logic Shares New Track '44 More': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
4. Skelton, Eric (February 23, 2018). "Logic Delivers New Song "44 More"". Complex. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
5. "New Music: Logic – '44 More'". Rap-Up. February 22, 2018. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
6. India, Lindsey (February 23, 2018). "Logic Spits Braggadocious Bars on New Song "44 More"". XXL. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
7. Lavin, Will (February 23, 2018). "Logic returns after a successful run with new song "44 More"". Joe. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
8. Logic (February 26, 2018). "I recorded 44 More this past summer while on tour. Full video here". Twitter. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
9. Penrose, Nerisha (February 22, 2018). "Logic Announces New Track '44 More' Dropping at Midnight". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
10. Hussein, Wandera (February 23, 2018). "Did Logic's Album Actually Sell More First-Week Copies Than Katy Perry and Harry Styles?". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
11. Reuter, Annie (February 23, 2018). "Logic Drops New Track '44 More': Listen". CBS Radio. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
12. Reed, Ryan (February 23, 2018). "Hear Logic's First New Song of 2018, '44 More'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
13. Fu, Eddie (February 23, 2018). "Logic's New Song "44 More" Samples A Track From Future's Self-Titled Album". Genius. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
14. A., Aron (February 22, 2018). "Logic Snaps On His New Single "44 More"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
15. Gracie, Bianca (February 23, 2018). "Logic's Ferocious '44 More' Song Shows He's Way More Than Just the 'Suicide Song' Rapper". Fuse. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
16. Centeno, Tony (February 23, 2018). "Logic Makes A Triumphant Return With "44 More"". Vibe. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
17. "44 More / Logic TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
18. Cowen, Trace William (February 27, 2018). "Logic Surprises Fans With New "Overnight" Video". Complex. Retrieved April 28, 2018. "Overnight" follows last week's release of "44 More," produced by 6ix and !llmind.
19. "ARIA Chart Watch #462". auspOp. March 3, 2018. Archived from the original on November 6, 2020. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
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22. "NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 5, 2018. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
23. "Logic – 44 More". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
24. "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 9, 2018" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
25. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
26. "Logic Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
27. "Logic Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
28. "Canadian single certifications – Logic – 44 More". Music Canada. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
29. "American single certifications – Logic – 44 More". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 21, 2019.