We recently featured Grim Logick’s Vital (The Wheel), which served as a haunting and cerebral exploration of fate and existence, so when we heard that the star was back with brand new collaboration called Overtime with iLLLogick, we couldn’t wait to listen and share our experience.
The track opens with astral keys, a meditative baseline and an iLLLogick tag, expanding with the assertive layered prose, “Why you always trying to fucking play with me (why), if it ain’t a play, you ain’t got shit to say to me, not a damn thing you don’t understand that, well that’s okay, I’ll explain…”
There is a raw, slurred and syncopated allure to the opening lyrics, which feels highly authentic. The accompanying hip-hop meets trap hybrid energy with pitched down nuances add further dimensionality to the piece.
Expanding into clarity, the message of the track becomes poignant. Overtime manifests a raw, autobiographical expression of pain, survival, and ambition. The track is told from the perspective of someone who has endured a violent upbringing, addiction, incarceration, and also deep personal loss.
Overtime explores themes of betrayal, the toxicity associated with the pursuit of money, and the cutthroat nature of the music industry. That said, it also highlighting music as a lifeline. It is clear that for the artists, music is a form of hope and a way in which to cope, reflect, and rebuild. Despite the darkness, iLLLogick (aka Dylan Collins) and Grim Logick (aka Dameon Wilson) cling onto their shared purpose, and resilience. This optimistic notion of survival feels relatable, and empowering!
Speaking on the collaboration and his verse, Grim confesses, “This is the one! This is exactly what I was talking about. I had to drop that verse on this piece. This is a perfect explanation of the hip-hop industry, told from an authentic perspective, and I just think you hit the nail on the head.”
Overtime is iLLLogick‘s first release in five years, created during a severe flare-up of Stiff Person Syndrome. We learn that it was fully written, recorded, and mixed in a bedroom studio with minimal equipment, showcasing true DIY artistry. The track marks the debut official release under 3NIGMA BRED MUSIC, a label dedicated to unheard and underrepresented voices. Notably, the lyrics were written entirely in one sitting, capturing a raw burst of emotion and clarity.
We have added Overtime to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS and TRIPPY playlists, whilst we continue to stream the wider discographies of both artists, and anticipate future solo releases and collaborations!