Logic Amen Explained

Logic Amen
Birth Date:1975
Birth Place:Cincinnati, Ohio

Logic Seven Allah Amen (born 1975), better known as Logic Amen, is a community activist and organizer from Seattle, Washington, as well as an educator, actor, and hip hop songwriter. He is the creator and organizer of the Griot Party Experience event series and known for his performance acting in the film Fantasy A Gets a Mattress.

Early life and education

Logic Amen was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he was immersed in a rich musical environment from a young age. Influenced by artists like The Sugar Hill Gang and The O'Jays, he demonstrated interest in music early on.[1] Growing up as the eldest child in a family with a law enforcement background, Amen's upbringing was shaped by a blend of artistic expression and familial influence. Amen's family moved to Seattle when he was 12 years old.[2]

Despite facing early challenges within the education system, including being misdiagnosed in special education programs, Amen pursued academic studies at the University of Washington, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in English literature. He furthered his studies with a Master's degree in teaching.[3]

Career

Logic Amen gained recognition in Seattle through the Griot Party Experience, an event series he launched.[4] It provides a platform for storytelling and dialogue, fostering healing and empowerment for Black Americans.[5] The event attracts diverse audiences, creating a space for marginalized voices and contributing to Amen's recognition as a cultural leader in Seattle's arts and activism scene.[6] [7] [8]

Logic Amen's career spans music, education, and community advocacy.[9] [10] He's explored rap, beatmaking, and storytelling as a multifaceted artist.[11] In addition to his artistic pursuits, Amen serves as a high school assistant principal in Tacoma, Washington.[12] [13] [14] [15] He actively supports marginalized communities and addresses systemic inequalities to promote equity and empowerment in education.[16] [17]

In 2017 Amen starred in the short film Fantasy A Gets Jacked. In 2023 Amen starred in the feature film Fantasy A Gets a Mattress, a film based on sections of fellow Seattle rapper Fantasy A's memoir.[18] The film gained a cult following and won Best Narrative Feature at the Seattle Black Film Festival and the Northwest Film Forum's Local Sightings Film Festival and Best PNW Feature Film at the Tacoma Film Festival.[19]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2017Fantasy A Gets JackedRamonShort
2023Fantasy A Gets a MattressRamon[20]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Logic Amen and the Power of Storytelling. Carla. Bell. City Arts Magazine. June 28, 2018. May 2, 2024.
  2. News: Logic Amen and the Power of Storytelling. Carla. Bell. City Arts Magazine. June 28, 2018. May 2, 2024.
  3. News: Logic Amen and the Power of Storytelling. Carla. Bell. City Arts Magazine. June 28, 2018. May 2, 2024.
  4. News: Logic Amen Discusses the History of The Griot Party with Trae Holiday. Trae. Holiday. Converge Media. February 10, 2024. May 2, 2024.
  5. News: Night of Storytelling in the Central District. SEAneighborhoods. Seattle.gov Front Porch. December 19, 2023. May 2, 2024.
  6. News: The Griot Party Experience Amplifies Black Storytelling in Seattle. SEAneighborhoods. Seattle.gov Front Porch. March 1, 2024. May 2, 2024.
  7. Spoken-Word Magic: The Griot Party Experience. Converge Media. Besa Gordon. February 29, 2024. May 2, 2024.
  8. Web site: Healing Through Art: Inside the Griot Party Experience at the Tacoma Art Museum. Converge Media. Besa Gordon. April 14, 2024. May 2, 2024.
  9. News: Black History Month Reflection: Should SROs Be in Schools? The Intersection of Education and Policing with Educator Logic Amen. Dave Jones. AbodeLife Podcast. February 26, 2021. May 2, 2024.
  10. News: Tacoma Educator Faces Complaints About His Music from Parents. Katie. Herzog. The Stranger. May 11, 2018. May 2, 2024.
  11. News: Logic Amen and the Power of Storytelling. Carla. Bell. City Arts Magazine. June 28, 2018. May 2, 2024.
  12. News: Can anyone make explicit art? Tacoma educator’s raps test the limits. Claudia. Rowe. The Seattle Times. May 11, 2018. https://archive.today/20240503081259/https://www.seattletimes.com/education-lab/can-anyone-make-explicit-art-tacoma-educators-raps-test-the-limits/#selection-2301.0-2301.12. 2024-05-03. May 2, 2024.
  13. News: School Officials: Lyrics About Gunfire Worry Parents but Get District's OK. Lukas. Mikelionis. Fox News. May 10, 2018. https://archive.today/20240503083350/https://www.foxnews.com/us/school-officials-lyrics-about-gunfire-worry-parents-but-get-districts-ok#selection-1413.7-1417.1. 2024-05-03. May 2, 2024.
  14. News: Race plays a leading role in the visceral reaction to Tacoma's rapping assistant principal. Matt Driscoll. The News Tribune. May 16, 2018. May 2, 2024. https://archive.today/20240503190851/https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/matt-driscoll/article211258529.html. May 3, 2024.
  15. News: Tacoma educator explains his controversial hip hop lyrics. Jason Rantz. MyNorthwest. May 16, 2018. May 2, 2024.
  16. News: Griot Party Experience. Joy Sparks. KBCS. January 5, 2024. May 2, 2024.
  17. News: Logic Amen coaches educators on being influential. The News Tribune. May 9, 2018. May 2, 2024.
  18. News: Kiley . Brendan . With 'Fantasy A Gets a Mattress,' a Seattle rapper is living his dream . https://archive.today/20231208155754/https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/with-fantasy-a-gets-a-mattress-a-seattle-rapper-is-living-his-dream/ . December 8, 2023 . The Seattle Times . December 8, 2023 . May 2, 2024.
  19. News: Local film ‘Fantasy A Gets a Mattress’ is 2023’s sleeper hit . Gabe . Guarente . SeaToday . https://archive.today/20231207215155/https://seatoday.6amcity.com/culture/fantasy-a-gets-a-mattress-indie-film-seattle . December 4, 2023 . December 7, 2023 . . May 2, 2024.
  20. News: Mudede . Charles . Fantasy A's Incoherent City . https://archive.today/20231019175550/https://www.thestranger.com/art-and-performance-fall-2023/2023/09/13/79163137/fantasy-as-incoherent-city . October 19, 2023 . . . September 13, 2023 . October 19, 2023.

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