Logic (Peopleโs Army) sits down for a powerful in-depth interview covering 20 years in UK rap, his journey from Brixton, and the truth behind the movement.
From early life and heritage to building a name in underground hip-hop, Logic breaks down the realities of the music industry, conscious rap, and staying independent.
He also speaks openly about his relationship and fallout with Lowkey, working alongside Akala, and his perspective on the rise of UK rap globally with artists like Central Cee.
This interview goes beyond music โ touching on politics, activism, Palestine, and what it really means to use your voice in hip-hop.
๐ฅ In this interview:
- Growing up in Brixton & multicultural roots
- Early UK hip-hop scene & first album Gaberlunzie
- Building Peopleโs Army & conscious rap movement
- Working with Lowkey & what led to the fallout
- Thoughts on Akala, UK rap, and global impact
- Visiting Palestine & performing under pressure
- Independent grind, money, and staying relevant
- 20 years in the game & legacy
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Chapters:
0:00 intro
1:48 Streetlife out now Shizzio X Uk Apache X Devlin
2:09 welcome Logic / Mr Wolf
4:09 born & bred Brixton
5:18 Irish / Nigerian / Jamaican heritage
6:43 culture similarities
7:32 best food
8:15 being outside as a kid / trouble
9:50 right from wrong / parental help
11:34 strict parents
12:37 school / smart vs studious
13:46 football was my main focus
16:27 not staying focused on football
17:11 Hip Hop influences
18:25 biggest Hip Hop records of all time
19:24 studio in my house / 1st crew formed MFM
21:38 garage music was big but not for me
23:01 message in the music / open mics
24:32 stage presence / testing the waters
25:50 UK Hip Hop wasnโt my thing
26:47 1st album Gaberlunzie
29:08 English Frank link up
32:43 why did English Frank stop music?
33:34 selling albums & making constant music
35:10 independent selling / money made
36:01 staying hungry
36:45 โconscienceโ rapper label
38:02 some tracks will never come out
38:36 conscience rap having its own lane
39:05 conscience rap content pressure
41:28 conscience rap history / Mc D
43:22 USA / energy breaks language barrier
44:43 breaking USA / Central Cee
46:16 Akala & Lowkey collabs
46:56 Lowkeyโs rise
48:06 Lowkey & Akalaโs knowledge / pigeon holed
49:43 pressure to acquire knowledge
51:03 fallout with Lowkey
54:31 Lowkey thoughts after fallout
54:53 keep fighting the fight!
55:26 Palestine visit / IDF threat
59:02 performing in Palestine
59:43 Uganda / Uk rap is not real
1:00:31 best conscience rappers
1:02:46 can conscience rap hit mainstream?
1:05:46 we are just out of touch
1:07:12 is rapping a young manโs game? / Wu Tang
1:08:39 Bansky
1:09:13 albums / Young kings / courage
1:10:59 vast catalogue & iconic collabs
1:14:36 20 yrs of Logic
1:15:46 best collabs & moments
1:18:35 total songs / shizzio collab
1:19:26 new project โfoundationsโ / physical copies
1:21:33 still active
1:22:21 AI Qโs / Lowkey / Peopleโs Army
1:26:35 politics donโt work
1:27:46 anti industry / politics / Palestine
1:28:56 evolving / fear / dilution
1:30:53 dead prez / lived ex / truth
1:32:01 Lowkey hinderance / fakeness
1:32:29 struggle rappers
1:33:20 fav freestyle / BBC show
1:35:14 watchlist / lyric regrets / legacy
1:37:52 quick fire Qโs
1:41:17 thank you Logic / flowers