Logic Seven Allah Amen (born 1975), better known as Logic Amen, is a community activist and organizer from Seattle, Washington, as well as an educator, actor, and hip hop songwriter. He is the creator and organizer of the Griot Party Experience event series and known for his performance acting in the film Fantasy A Gets a Mattress.
Early life and education
Logic Amen was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he was immersed in a rich musical environment from a young age. Influenced by artists like The Sugar Hill Gang and The O'Jays, he demonstrated interest in music early on.[1] Growing up as the eldest child in a family with a law enforcement background, Amen's upbringing was shaped by a blend of artistic expression and familial influence. Amen's family moved to Seattle when he was 12 years old.[1]
Logic Amen gained recognition in Seattle through the Griot Party Experience, an event series he launched.[2] It provides a platform for storytelling and dialogue, fostering healing and empowerment for Black Americans.[3] The event attracts diverse audiences, creating a space for marginalized voices and contributing to Amen's recognition as a cultural leader in Seattle's arts and activism scene.[4][5][6]
Logic Amen's career spans music, education, and community advocacy.[7][8] He's explored rap, beatmaking, and storytelling as a multifaceted artist.[1] In addition to his artistic pursuits, Amen serves as a high school assistant principal in Tacoma, Washington.[9][10][11][12] He actively supports marginalized communities and addresses systemic inequalities to promote equity and empowerment in education.[13][14]
In 2017 Amen starred in the short film Fantasy A Gets Jacked. In 2023 Amen starred in the feature film Fantasy A Gets a Mattress, a film based on sections of fellow Seattle rapper Fantasy A's memoir.[15] The film gained a cult following and won Best Narrative Feature at the Seattle Black Film Festival and the Northwest Film Forum's Local Sightings Film Festival and Best PNW Feature Film at the Tacoma Film Festival.[16]
