Columbus MC Illogic’s catalog is a deep one, mostly stockpiled with bars reminiscent of rap’s golden era. His lyrics easily double as poetic verses as he maneuvers his way through heavy topics—building a lasting relationship with God, being a good role model for his kids, life after marriage. But when paired with his aggressive freestyle-battle roots, he manages to not come across as the preachy, “conscious rapper”. Those elements are sharpened on his newest album, a collaborative effort with producer Blockhead (best known for his work with Aesop Rock)—Capture The Sun. The album’s brightest spots are when Illogic's at his most ...