Bobby Tarantino II explained

Bobby Tarantino II
Type:	mixtape
Artist:	Logic
Cover:	BobbyTarantino2.jpg
Length:	43:20
Label:	Def Jam Visionary
Producer:	6ix () AG BLWYRMND DJ Khalil Frank Dukes Illmind Kevin Randolph Logic Marshmello Nico Chiara OZ Tariq Beats Tee-WaTT Vontae Thomas
Prev Title:	Everybody
Prev Year:	2017
Next Title:	YSIV
Next Year:	2018

Bobby Tarantino II is the sixth mixtape by American rapper Logic. It was released on March 9, 2018, through Def Jam Recordings and Visionary Music Group.^[1] The mixtape features guest appearances from Logic's alter-ego, Young Sinatra, alongside 2 Chainz, Big Sean and Wiz Khalifa, with the production handled by Illmind, Marshmello and 6ix, among others.^{[2] [3]} Bobby Tarantino II serves as a sequel to Logic's mixtape, Bobby Tarantino (2016).

Bobby Tarantino II was supported by three singles: "44 More", "Overnight" and "Everyday" with Marshmello.

Promotion

The mixtape was announced on March 7, 2018 with a two-minute promotional video featuring the characters of the Adult Swim series Rick and Morty unveiling a March 9, 2018 release date.^{[4] [5] [6]} The mixtape cover was revealed the next day.^[7]

Singles

"44 More" was released as the lead single from the mixtape on February 23, 2018.^[8] The track was produced by 6ix along with Illmind.^{[9] [10] [11]} The song peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.^[12]

"Overnight" was released as the mixtape's second single on February 28, 2018.^[13] A music video was released a day prior before the official release.^{[14] [15]} The song was produced by 6ix.^[16]

"Everyday" with record producer Marshmello was released as the mixtape's third single on March 2, 2018.^[17] The song was produced by Marshmello.^{[18] [19]}

Commercial performance

Bobby Tarantino II debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 with 119,000 album-equivalent units, of which 32,000 were pure album sales in its first week.^[20] It is Logic's second number-one album after Everybody (2017).^[20] In its second week, the album dropped to number four on the chart, earning 47,000 units.^[21] In its third week, the album dropped to number six on the chart, earning 33,000 units.^[22] In its fourth week, the album dropped to number ten on the chart, earning 27,000 units.^[23] On September 11, 2018, the mixtape was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for combined sales and album-equivalent units of over 500,000 units in the United States.^[24]

Track listing

Credits adapted from Tidal and BMI.^{[25] [26]}

Notes

• signifies a co-producer
• signifies an additional producer
• signifies an uncredited co-producer
• "Grandpa's Space Ship" features additional vocals from Justin Roiland, voicing both Rick and Morty
  • "Yuck" features additional vocals from Paul Rothenberg and Elton John "Warm It Up" credits Logic as featured artist "Young Sinatra"

Sample credits

• "Contra" contains a sample of "Buried Alive" written by Sir Robert Hall II and David Cunningham, and performed by Logic.
• "BoomTrap Protocol" contains a sample from "Space Traveller", written and performed by Katsutoshi Morizono; a sample from "Like Woah", written by Sir Robert Hall II, Arjun Ivatury, John Cameron, and performed by Logic; and a sample from "Ink Blot", written by Sir Robert Hall II, Arjun Ivatury, Dominik Patrzek, Shuntaro Tanikawa, Michi Tanaka, and Jordan Houston, and performed by Logic.
• "Indica Badu" contains a sample from "Didn't Cha Know?" written by Erica Wright, James Yancey, and Philip Clendeninn, and performed by Erykah Badu.^[27]
• "Midnight" contains a sample from "Who U Wit?", written by Jonathan Smith, Sammie Norris, and Wendell Neal, and performed by The East Side Boyz; a sample from "925", written by Sir Robert Hall II, Lawrence Parker, Curtis Mayfield, Kendrick Lamar, Chauncey Hollis, and performed by Logic; and a sample from "Knots 85", written and performed by Frank Dukes.
• "Warm It Up" contains a sample from "Live on the Air", written by Sir Robert Hall II, and performed by Logic; a sample from "Life's a Bitch", written by Nasir Jones, Anthony Cruz, Olu Dara, Ronnie Wilson, and Oliver Scott, and performed by Nas; and a sample from "Ain't No Sunshine", written by Willis Jackson and Bill Withers, and performed by Willis Jackson.
• "State of Emergency" contains a sample from "Never Enough", written by Sir Robert Hall II, Minta Notini, Lindsey Lohan, Rob Kinelski, Adam Gusterson, Robert Mellin, Guy Wood, George Clinton, William Collins, Lorenzo Patterson, Abrim Tilmon, Bernard Worrell, Eric Wright, Andre Young, Steve Wyreman, Claire Courchene, and Kevin Randolph, and performed by Logic.
• "Wassup" contains a sample from "Cuh Oonuh", written and performed by Reggie Stepper, and a sample from "Mercy", written by Kanye West, Stephan Taft, Sean Anderson, Terrence Thornton, Tauheed Epps, Michael Williams II, Ross Birchard, Michael Dean, James Thomas, Denzie Beagle, Winston Riley, and Reggie Williams, and performed by West, Big Sean, Pusha T, and 2 Chainz.^[28]
• "44 More" contains a sample from "Zoom", written by Nayvadius Wilburn, Joshua Luellen, Eduardo Earle Jr., and Ramon Ibanga Jr., and performed by Future, and a sample from "Waves", written by Kanye West, Christopher M. Brown, Scott Mescudi, Cydel Young, Tony Williams, Elon Rutberg, Ross Birchard, Derek Watkins, Michael Dean, Chancellor Bennett, Leland Wayne, Ernest Brown, Fred Brathwaithe, Robin Diggs, Kevin Ferguson, Theodore Livingston, Darryl Mason, and James Whipper, and performed by West.

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.^[25]

Performance

• Logic - main artist
• Wiz Khalifa - featured artist
• 2 Chainz - featured artist
• Big Sean - featured artist
• Marshmello - featured artist
• Justin Roiland - vocals
• Paul Rothenberg - vocals
• Elton John - vocals

Production

• 6ix - executive production, production
• Logic - executive production, production
• BLWYRMND - uncredited production
• OZ - production
• AG - production
• Frank Dukes - production
• Tariq Beats - production
• Vontae Thomas - production
• DJ Khalil - production, additional production
• Marshmello - production
• Kevin Randolph - additional production
• Tee-Watt - additional production

Technical

• Justin Roiland - recording
• Bobby Campbell - mixing, recording
• Robert Campbell - mixing, recording
• KY - mixing
• Nolan Presley - recording

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2018)	Position
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)^[29]	87
US Billboard 200^[30]	64
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)^[31]	38

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bobby Tarantino II by Logic. 9 March 2018. Apple Music. March 9, 2018.
2. Web site: Stream Logic's Mixtape 'Bobby Tarantino II'. Rap-Up. March 9, 2018. March 9, 2018.
3. Web site: Logic's 'Rick and Morty'-Approved 'Bobby Tarantino II' Mixtape Is Here. Hypebeast. Chin. Mallory. March 9, 2018. March 9, 2018.
4. Web site: Logic recruited Rick & Morty to announce his new mixtape. The Fader. Renshaw. David. March 8, 2018. March 8, 2018.
5. Web site: Watch Rick and Morty announce Logic's new mixtape 'Bobby Tarantino II'. NME. Britton. Luke. March 8, 2018. March 8, 2018.
6. Web site: Rick and Morty" Announce Logic's New Mixtape Bobby Tarantino II. Pitchfork. Strauss. Matthew. March 7, 2018. March 8, 2018.
7. Web site: Logic Reveals Badass "Bobby Tarantino 2" Album Cover. HotNewHipHop. Findlay. Mitch. March 8, 2018. March 8, 2018.
8. Web site: Logic Shares New Track '44 More': Listen. Billboard. Brandle. Lars. February 23, 2018. March 8, 2018.
9. Web site: 44 More / Logic. Tidal. March 8, 2018.
10. Web site: Logic Delivers New Song "44 More". Complex. Skelton. Eric. February 23, 2018. March 8, 2018.
11. Web site: Logic Spits Braggadocious Bars on New Song "44 More". XXL. India. Lindsey. February 23, 2018. March 8, 2018.
12. Web site: Logic – Chart History: Billboard Hot 100. Billboard. March 8, 2018.
13. Web site: Logic Drops Off His New Single "Overnight". HotNewHipHop. A.. Aron. February 27, 2018. March 8, 2018.
14. Web site: Logic Tours Tokyo & Hawaii in Surprise Video For 'Overnight': Watch. Billboard. Penrose. Nerisha. February 28, 2018. March 8, 2018.
15. Web site: Logic Goes to Japan in New "Overnight" Video: Watch. Pitchfork. Yoo. Noah. February 27, 2018. March 8, 2018.
16. Web site: Overnight / Logic. Tidal. March 8, 2018.
17. Web site: Logic Teams Up With Marshmello for "Everyday," His Third Single Release Within the Past Week. Complex. Espinoza. Joshua. March 2, 2018. March 8, 2018.
18. Web site: Logic and Marshmello Work Hard "Everyday" on New Song. XXL. Coleman II. Vernon C.. March 2, 2018. March 8, 2018.
19. Web site: Everyday / Logic. Tidal. March 8, 2018.
20. Web site: Logic Scores Second No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'Bobby Tarantino II'. Billboard. Caulfield. Keith. March 18, 2018. March 19, 2018.
21. Web site: XXXTentacion's '?' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart. Billboard. Caulfield. Keith. March 25, 2018. March 26, 2018.
22. Web site: Jack White's 'Boarding House Reach' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart. Billboard. Caulfield. Keith. April 1, 2018. April 2, 2018.
23. Web site: The Weeknd Scores Third Consecutive No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'My Dear Melancholy'. Billboard. Caulfield. Keith. April 8, 2018. April 9, 2018.
24. Web site: Gold & Platinum. Recording Industry Association of America.
25. Web site: Bobby Tarantino II / Logic. Tidal. March 8, 2018.
26. Web site: BMI Repertoire Search. BMI. December 25, 2018. Select "TITLE", type "Song" in the search engine, and click "Search".. April 6, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170406022825/http://repertoire.bmi.com/StartPage.aspx. dead.
27. Web site: Fassnacht . Matthew . Logic releases 'Bobby Tarantino II' . The Gannon Knight . Gannon University . 22 January 2019 . 14 March 2018.
28. News: Cox . Christopher . REVIEW: Bobby Tarantino II: Logic's triumphant return to turn up rap . 22 January 2019 . The Cougar Chronicle . 29 March 2018.
29. Web site: Årslista Album – År 2018. Sverigetopplistan. sv. January 15, 2019.
30. News: Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2018. Billboard. December 5, 2018.
31. Web site: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2018. Billboard. June 25, 2020.