Illogic facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Illogic
Illogic performing live in 2010
Background information
Birth name	Jawhar Glass
Born	(1980-01-18) January 18, 1980 (age 45)
Origin	Columbus, Ohio
Genres	Hip hop, alternative hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper
Years active	1998–present
Labels	Weightless Recordings
Associated acts	Greenhouse Effect, Orphanage

Jawhar Glass, born on January 18, 1980, is a talented American hip hop artist. He is known by his stage name, Illogic. He comes from Columbus, Ohio.

Illogic has worked with many other musicians. A key partner is Blueprint, who produced three of his albums. He also collaborated with artists like Aesop Rock and Slug. People describe his music as having a smooth rhythm. His songs often feature deep lyrics and poetic verses.

Illogic's Musical Journey

Illogic started his music career by competing in freestyle rap battles. He became the champion in Columbus in 1997. He released his first four albums with Weightless Recordings. These albums helped him become a leader in the independent rap scene.

Later, Illogic moved to the Dove Ink label. He ran this label with his friend Eyamme. In 2009, he returned to Weightless Recordings. There, he released the album Diabolical Fun with Ill Poetic.

Working with Blockhead

In 2012, Illogic released an EP called Preparing for Capture. An EP is a shorter music album. This EP was fully produced by Blockhead. It was a preview for their full album, Capture the Sun.

Illogic mentioned that they worked hard to create their own unique sound. They did not want to copy what they had done with other artists. After Preparing for Capture was successful, they released a second EP. It was called Preparing for Capture 2.

Illogic's Music Albums

Illogic has released many albums and EPs throughout his career.

Studio Albums

• Unforeseen Shadows (2000)
• Got Lyrics? (2001)
• Celestial Clockwork (2004)
• Diabolical Fun (2009)
• Capture the Sun (2013) (with Blockhead)
• Bend But Don't Break (2013) (with Blueprint, as Greenhouse)
• Blank Eyes (2016)
• A Man Who Thinks With His Own Mind (2016) (with Ill2lectual)
• "Lucid Logic" (with Lucid Optics)
• Autopilot (2020)
• The Transition (2022)

Extended Plays (EPs)

• Write to Death Volume 1: My Hand Hurts (2003)
• Write to Death Volume 2: The Missing Pieces (2006)
• One Bar Left (2008)
• Preparing for Capture 1 (2012) (with Blockhead)
• Preparing for Capture 2 (2012) (with Blockhead)
• After Capture (2013) (with Blockhead)
• Something in the Water (2014) (with Ill2lectual)

Songs with Other Artists

Illogic has also appeared as a guest on songs by other musicians:

• Doseone - "Blur" from Hemispheres (1998)
• Clouddead - "Apt. A" from Clouddead (2000)
• Aesop Rock - "One Brick" from Labor Days (2001)
• Blueprint - "Who Do You Love?" from Adventures in Counter-Culture (2011)
• Copywrite - "Sorrow" from God Save the King (2012)