It’s the final countdown as Cons and Lu join forces for this new video. The track features singer Chris Turner, and they keep it v simple with the black and white one-shot approach. Some heavy verbiage on this one.
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Is Lupe Fiasco Dropping a Follow-Up to Fahrenheit 1/15? It Appears So
Could a newly-free from Atlantic Records Lupe Fiasco be returning to his incredible mixtape series Fahrenheit 1/15? Well, the always cryptic Lupe took to his Instagram page to post the cover art and track list for a project he’s calling Pharaoh Height 2/30. After a quick analysis it appears this EP could be the sequel…
Read Lupe Fiasco’s “Dear White Supremacy” Letter
No doubt in response to Dylan Roof’s awful alleged manifesto, Lupe Fiasco took to Instagram to offer up an emotional response he’s titled “Dear White Supremacy.” He makes some great points and it’s an excellent read and perspective. You can read the entire letter below. A letter. Part 1 Of 3 Dear White Supremacy, First…
Consequence + Lupe Fiasco – Countdown
Produced by Consequence & Mike Cash Okay, this joint is super fresh. Sounds good to hear Cons and Lu. Not sure we’ve seen these two together since the “Disperse” video back in 2008 (which was a fire song/video). With some assistance from Chris Turner on the vocals these three knock it out of the park….
Lupe Fiasco – Something That I Never Had
What? You thought Lu was done releasing new music in 2015 after Tetsuo & Youth hit? Think again. The homie is back with another deep and introspective track titled “Something That I Never Had.” Don’t take it personal, it’s just Lupe getting some things off his chest. Rock out with the don below.
Video: Lupe Fiasco f/ GemStones – Just Might Be Okay
Directed by Chris & Blaq Wow, they took me back with this one. In light of the recent tragedies in Baltimore — and even locally with Rekia Boyd, Lupe decided to reheat one of my favorite records from his undisputed classic, 2006’s Food & Liquor. Prolyfic handled production duties on this one, if you remember…
Video: Lupe Fiasco f/ Crystal Torres – Adoration Of The Magi
Directed by Alex Nazari No lie, Lupe’s “Adoration of the Magi” is one of the deepest lyrical exercises of the past few years. Seriously. It’s one so intricate, I didn’t even catch a few of the meanings and layers until someone broke it down for me. Yeah, sometimes lifelong rap fans miss a thing or…
Video: Lupe Fiasco f/ Nikki Jean – Madonna (And Other Mothers In The Hood)
After giving us a previously unreleased joint earlier today, Lupe doubles up and liberates the official video for the Nikki Jean-assisted “Madonna (And Other Mothers In The Hood)” from Tetsuo & Youth. Glad to see that this record received the visual treatment, as it was one of my personal favorites from Tetsuo & Youth. Great…
Lupe Fiasco – Atomic Misphilosophy
Produced by 1500 Or Nothin’ Lu liberates a loosie from the stellar Food & Liquor II album. I’m digging this one, the lyrics and the vibe of the track. This is not cutting room floor material. No siree. Google Atomic Misphilosophy, then listen to “Atomic Misphilosophy.” It’s below now. Thanks to Lu for this one.
Video: Lupe Fiasco Joins Dee-1 @ Schubas
New Orleans emcee Dee-1 joined Lupe Fiasco on the Tetsuo & Youth Preview tour in 2013 and this past Monday, Lu decided to return the favor for the Chicago stop on Dee’s first headlining tour. While at Schubas for the Chicago stop on Dee’s 3’s Up Tour, Lu surprised everyone in attendance by performing and…