Logic began developing SideQuest after announcing plans to transition his sound to Rage music similar to Playboi Carti.

Logic has invested a lot of promotion behind the forthcoming release of his latest album, SideQuest, with the new single, "Witness," continuing to persuade fans it's the rap star's latest hit. The upcoming album's latest single reveals a creative pivot toward chaotic, Carti-esque experimentation—one that so far seems more disjointed than daring.

“Witness” arrives with an infectious, off-kilter beat—bright, bouncy, and laced with warped melodies. It’s the kind of production that demands a dynamic vocal performance. Instead, Logic delivers subdued, breathy verses and a chorus that lacks focus or direction. It’s a bold swing at reinvention, but one that fails to land with clarity or conviction.

Lyrically, the song treads familiar territory: fleeting flexes about money, drinking, and rapid-fire bars that emphasize speed over depth. “Witness” leans into trend-chasing aesthetics without offering a distinct point of view. His delivery feels more imitative than inspired.

Logic's latest sound has received mixed reviews from his fans. "I love how free Logic sounds now," commented a fan on YouTube. Another fan added, "Bob in his idgaf era and its great. Just having as much fun as possible."

Other comments referred to all the music previously released for SideQuest. One fan commented, "AYO ANOTHER BANGER LIKE THE LAST ONE? 3 SIDE QUEST SONGS COMPLETING FOR TOP 1 ON THE ALBUM SO FAR," while another wrote, "This song is actually making me say this at this point… but I miss the Logic that made albums like The Incredible True Story and songs like Black Spider-Man. I don’t even know what this is anymore."

“Witness” - Logic

Quotable Lyrics

Hold me up like oh (Check, check)
Get the fuck up out my business (Check, check)
Dear God, I need a witness (Check, check)
Hold me up like oh (Check, check)
Get the fuck up out my business (Check, check)

Skrilla is clearly leaning further into the lane that made “Doot Doot (6 7)” take off, and his new song and music video “RYLO” makes that direction obvious. The mood mirrors that same shadowy energy, built around somber piano lines, light but tense percussion, and added layers of strings and laser like effects that heighten the atmosphere. The track nods to fellow MC Rylo Rodriguez, matching his presence with gritty street scenes, money driven boasts, and sharp, cinematic details throughout the verses.

There is a long instrumental stretch before the final hook that slightly slows the pacing, taking away some of the track’s drive. Still, fans of the Philly rapper will likely find plenty to enjoy here, while those who were not sold on his earlier work probably will not be converted by this release. As Skrilla’s visibility continues to grow and edges closer to oversaturation, it will be interesting to see whether he expands his sound or stays locked into this formula. That answer may come on his next album, which he teased in the video description under the title The Face Of Zombie Land.

Release Date: January 4, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: The Face Of Zombie Land

Quotable Lyrics from RYLO

Crashing out with all my crashouts,
I just snorted a 30 milligram, hope I don't pass out,
Why the f**k these n***as keep on acting like thеy crashouts?
Riding around, four choppers, and I'm dolo-ing the fast route

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