Show Notes
Logic (People’s 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 — touching on politics, activism, Palestine, and what it really means to use your voice in hip-hop.
🔥 In this interview: - Growing up in Brixton & multicultural roots - Early UK hip-hop scene & first album Gaberlunzie - Building People’s 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 wasn’t 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 ‘conscience’ 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 Lowkey’s rise 48:06 Lowkey & Akala’s 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 man’s 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 ‘foundations’ / physical copies 1:21:33 still active 1:22:21 AI Q’s / Lowkey / People’s Army 1:26:35 politics don’t 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 Q’s 1:41:17 thank you Logic / flowers
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