You know the dilemma: Lupe dropped his “T.R.O.Y.”-inspired new single “Around My Way,” and legendary producer Pete Rock felt a certain way about it. Pete Rock took to Twitter complaining about Lupe, then Lupe went to radio and explained the situation. Well, the good news is that Pete and Lu spoke last night and the two…
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Video: Lupe Fiasco Talks Food & Liquor 2, Pete Rock, Chicago Hip-Hop & More
Fresh off the release of his new single, Lupe hit WGCI’s The Morning Riot to talk about a few things including his upcoming album, Pete Rock, his creative process and the youth movement in Chicago’s hip-hop scene. Lu has some great words for the younger Chicago artists here. Lu also says Pete Rock gave the track…
Lupe Fiasco – Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free)
Produced by Simonsayz & B-Side. A snippet of Lu’s new single surfaced yesterday, but the track is now here in it’s entirety. Food & Liquor 2: The Great American Rap Album impacts later this year. Around My Way
Lupe Fiasco – Around My Way [Preview]
Lupe’s new single, “Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free),” doesn’t drop until Tuesday, but the leak gawd’s have blessed us with a snippet. This is to be the lead single from Lu’s Food & Liquor II, and cleverly samples the Pete Rock & CL Smooth classic “T.R.O.Y.” Around My Way (Snippet) Dot
Lupe Fiasco, Killa Kyleon & Twista – Get Throwed
Lu and Twista join Killa Kyleon for this updated version of one my favorite Bun B tracks for the Rap-A-Lot 25th Anniversary album. Lu and Twista both kill this. Don’t forget, Lupe’s new single impacts Tuesday. Get Throwed
Artwork: Lupe Fiasco – Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free)
As Lu said a week ago, his new single is on the way and today, Rap-Up unleashes the artwork. Excited yet? I am. Expect the single to drop next Tuesday.
Video: Lupe Fiasco & Tinie Tempah With Eric Turner On Jay Leno
2124113159 by YardieGoals *dead* at Lupe running on stage to rap, and then bolting directly after. He clearly had to be somewhere. Shouts to Yardie
Video: Bassnectar f/ Lupe Fiasco – Vava Voom
Directed by Joey Garfield & Ghost Robot. Crazy visual for a crazy track. RS.
Game f/ Lupe Fiasco – Skate On
Originally recorded for Game’s R.E.D. Album, Lu’s collab with Jacyeon finally sees the light of the day thanks to Billboard. This is too nice. Skate On
Mikkey Halsted x Lupe Fiasco – Gone
Produced by David D.A. Doman. Jim Lavigne on the hook. In light of all the recent violence in Chicago, Mikkey Halsted has decided to release his heartfelt collaboration with Lupe Fiasco, the eye-opening “Gone.” It’s a poignant reminder of what’s happening in the streets, and further explores the grim outlook a lot of children in…