Our adoration for Grim Logick and his various projects seems to grow with each release! Naturally, when we heard that the talented artist was back with In My Zone, alongside iLLLogick, we couldn’t wait to listen and share our experience.
Teasing us with astral keys and an emotive strings performance with intertwined ad libs from the two artists, In My Zone opens with cerebral vocals, expanding with a brooding, introspective hook that invites us into the sentiment of being alone, but not necessarily lonely.
As artists, this nuance is often very important. Power in solitude seems to be the message that manifests here. The verses are strong, high octane, brilliantly produced and filled with lived experience, personal anecdotes, and an optimistic edge.
Grim poignantly tells us, “In My Zone stands out as a transparent confession rather than a mere celebration, offering a raw and uncut glimpse into the sacrifices and struggles inherent in building a creative vision.”
What we love about this sonic universe is the moody energy that is reminiscent of early 2000s iconic rappers like Eminem – unafraid of authenticity, tapped into the darkness to create something that is inherently uplifting because of its honesty.
We learn that the track was recorded in iLLLogick‘s bedroom and living room in Saint Amant, Louisiana, designed to capture 3NIGMA BRED MUSIC‘s underground spirit. The process stays true to their authentic style, mixing old and new recording methods to create a powerful, emotional piece.
Speaking on the release, the creators confess, “The cover art shows my prison cell – a metaphor for the brand, music, and platform we’ve built. It’s our purpose, but also my hell. The dark room represents confinement; the only light comes from our work. The ringing phone is the outside world we must ignore. We built this prison ourselves, a fortress for our vision that traps us inside. It’s about turning pain into a single objective and accepting the isolation that comes with it. That’s the zone.”
As per usual, we are in awe of 3NIGMA BRED MUSIC‘s universe, and love everything that Grim Logick and iLLLogick create. We have added In My Zone to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TRIPPY playlist, whilst we continue to stream the artists’ wider discographies and anticipate future gems!