"44 More" is a song recorded by American rapper

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, It was released on February 23, 2018 by

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. It serves as Logic's first solo single since the release of his third album '' Everybody'' (2017). The song is a sequel to "44 Bars", a song from Logic's 2016 mixtape ''

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''. Lyrically, Logic discusses family issues and his thoughts on his current position in the rap industry, as well as addressing his detractors.

Background and release

Logic recorded the song in summer 2017 while on tour. He announced the song a day before its release. In the accompanying snippet, Logic speaks to his hater, rapping: "Can't let fame go to your head/ F--- with me watch where you tread/ I'm finna kill it instead". The song features references to singers Katy Perry and Harry Styles. Logic's third studio album ''Everybody'' outsold Katy Perry's ''Witness'' and Harry Styles' self-titled solo debut album in its first week in the United States. "Sold more albums my first week than Harry Styles and Katy Perry/If that ain't a sign of the times then I don't know what is, man this sh*t is scary," he raps.

Composition

"44 More" features exactly 44 bars as well as an 808 beat laced with "skittering" hi-hats and synths, according to ''

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''s Ryan Reed. The song samples "Zoom" by Future from the album '' Future'' (2017).

Critical reception

Aron A. of HotNewHipHop praised the song, calling it a "proof of ogic'sabilities as an emcee", writing: "The production bangs heavy throughout this track and Logic showcases his slick wordplay and versatile flows throughout." Bianca Gracie of Fuse felt the song "gives the mainstream side a different side of the rapper" and thinks that it "will earn respect from lovers of rap music". Tony Centeno of ''

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'' complimented Logic for "delivering a brand new extensive verse filled with nothing but rapid-fire wordplay".

Credit and personnel

Credits adapted from

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. * Logic – composition * Future – composition * 6ix – composition, production * Illmind – composition, uncredited co-production "Overnight" follows last week's release of "44 More," produced by 6ix and !llmind. * Southside – composition * Eduardo Earle – composition * Bobby Campbell – mixing

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