When Logic announced his retirement with his "final" studio album, , he didn't just want to return to his roots—illegally good boom-bap and complex lyricism—he wanted to collaborate with the artists who had shaped his own musical taste. Chief among them was Chaz Bear , better known as Toro y Moi .
The collaboration between these two icons resulted in a pairing of sounds that felt both experimental and deeply familiar for fans of the "Chillwave" pioneer and the Maryland rapper. Toro y Moi Produced Two Tracks on Logic’s Final...
While Logic eventually returned with more music, including the long-awaited in 2024, the two tracks produced by Toro y Moi on the 2020 project remain some of the most atmospheric and introspective moments in Logic’s entire discography. The Tracks: "5 Hooks" and "Dark Place" When Logic announced his retirement with his "final"
: Often cited as the more "ethereal" of the two, this track leans heavily into Toro y Moi’s signature downtempo style. It is delicate and introspective, creating a "soundscape" that matches Logic’s vulnerable lyrics about mental health and the weight of fame. A Fan First: Logic’s Connection to Chaz Bear While Logic eventually returned with more music, including