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]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Grandpa's Space Ship" Logic2:02
2."Overnight"6ix3:38
3."Contra"
3:37
4."BoomTrap Protocol"
  • Hall II
  • Ivatury
  • James Dondelinger
6ix3:41
5."Yuck"
  • Hall II
  • Ivatury
  • Aaron Gomez
  • 6ix
  • AG
2:53
6."Indica Badu" (featuring Wiz Khalifa)
4:20
7."Midnight"
4:01
8."Warm It Up" (featuring Young Sinatra)
4:00
9."Wizard of Oz"
  • Hall II
  • Ivatury
  • Yildirim
2:24
10."State of Emergency" (featuring 2 Chainz)
  • Hall II
  • Ivatury
  • Altariq Crapps
  • Darrel Alston
  • Abdul-Rahman
  • Tauheed Epps
  • Tariq Beats
  • Vontae Thomas
  • DJ Khalil
2:34
11."Wassup" (featuring Big Sean)
6ix3:39
12."Everyday" (with Marshmello)Marshmello3:24
13."44 More"3:08
Total length:43:20

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies a co-producer
  • ^[b] signifies an additional producer
  • ^[c] 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

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[25]

Performance
Production
  • 6ix - executive production, production (tracks 2, 4, 6-9, 11, and 13)
  • Logic - executive production, production (tracks 1)
  • BLWYRMND - uncredited production (track 3)
  • OZ - production (tracks 3 and 9)
  • AG - production (track 5)
  • Frank Dukes - production (track 7)
  • Tariq Beats - production (track 10)
  • Vontae Thomas - production (track 10)
  • DJ Khalil - production (track 10), additional production (track 6)
  • Marshmello - production (track 12)
  • Kevin Randolph - additional production (track 6)
  • Tee-Watt - additional production (track 8)
Technical
  • Justin Roiland - recording (track 1)
  • Bobby Campbell - mixing (track 2), recording (track 2)
  • Robert Campbell - mixing (tracks 2-13), recording (tracks 2-13)
  • KY - mixing (track 10)
  • Nolan Presley - recording (track 10)

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[49] Gold 10,000
United States (RIAA)[50] Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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