The album debuted at number four on the Billboard 200, selling 72,000 album-equivalent units in its first week.īetween 20, Logic released four free mixtapes online and funded his own tours, through which he built his fanbase and reputation. Under Pressure received generally positive reviews from critics, drawing particular attention to the Logic's bluntness in his storytelling, its perceptive lyricism, and the album's toned down production, which resembled the ever changing production seen in hip hop releases in the 1990s.

The album was promoted by the critically acclaimed singles 'Under Pressure' and 'Buried Alive', each elaborating on Logic's hardships in and out of his musical career. He had hoped to provide an autobiography which detailed explicit scenarios and experiences that impacted him during his rise in the music industry. In order to establish his desired sound, he wrote lyrics that were concerned with introspection, analyzing himself by exploring his ambivalent outlook on his newfound fame, family, self-consciousness, success and addiction. Logic sought to establish an album that was able to appear both 'beautiful, musical and melodic' and to also include 'raw lyricism'. The album also saw no guest appearances on the standard edition of the album, with only Big Sean and Childish Gambino being credited with vocal contributions on the album's deluxe edition. The album's production was primarily handled by No I.D., and oversaw a wide range of involvement by various producers including 6ix, DJ Dahi, DJ Khalil, S1, Jake One and Dun Deal. The album was developed and composed over several years, however, it was recorded over a period of two weeks, beginning in early 2014.

It was released on October 21, 2014, by Visionary Music Group and Def Jam Recordings. Interact more, and I’m so excited for that.Under Pressure is the debut studio album by American hip hop recording artist Logic.

Without the stress of this industry we can communicate more. “This will now if anything only allow me to focus more on not only my family. I will still be here for you,” he assured fans. “I know the news of retirement may be bittersweet when understanding the motives behind it. “Officially announcing my retirement with the release of ‘No Pressure’ executive produced by No I.D.,” he tweeted, before confirming the album’s July 24 drop date. In a similar fashion to how his 2018 project YSIV was released, Logic released a “No Pressure Freestyle” as the first release from the album.

The project serves as a sequel to 2014’s Under Pressure.

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