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Paris, Tokyo

Dapper.

After All - Lupe Fiasco & Talib Kweli

MP3:Lupe Fiasco & Talib Kweli - After All

just because no one can understand how you speak, doesn't mean what you be saying is deep

lot of people need to take note.

Superstar Remix - T.I & Jeezy

Lupe gets a remix. .All three on point. Particularly T.I for me. . maybe because i'd exiled him from my head for so long. Welcome back clifford. .

MP3: Lupe Fiasco - Superstar Remix (Ft. T.I & Young Jeezy)

Listen for T.I coming at his snitch of a bodyguard.

Lupe On Letterman

Real Talk With Lupe Fiasco Pt. 2

All the Uk heads are drooling for this.. believe me.

Real Talk With Lupe Fiasco Pt. 1

Hope your all having a great day... Just snuck 5 minutes too stick this up.
Props to waymorefresher and realtalkNY.
Pt. 2 to follow.

The Coolest

Lyrically, its definitely a headphones in bed job. . Chapter One of the forthcoming project. .
Thanks To Nahright.

MP3: Lupe Fiasco - The Coolest

Lupe Fiasco Interview With HHGame

More Lupe I'm afraid.

The Cool Cover + Listening Session

Listening Session .

Either the bloggers got problems, or Lupe really is going all out on this character thing..

'The Cool'

Lupe spoke to billboard.com recently and gave away some more info on the new album..

ARTICLE HERE

Perhaps the oddest song is "Gotta East," which is apparently written from the perspective of a cheeseburger and is rife with food/life metaphors.

Related: Imagery on 'The Cool'

Lupe Fiasco - Characters of The Cool..

Some real detail going on here.. Possibly overcooking it all, but any creativity in Hiphop at the moment is a good thing. Basically.. Characters he's going to be portraying on his new release. . . The Cool.

Lupe Fiasco’s The Cool - Cast of Characters

Lupe Fiasco (star/narrator/writer/director)
Born: 1982
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois

Biography: Born Wasalu Muhammad Jaco, Lupe Fiasco is a rarity in today’s record industry – an artist more concerned with creating timeless, not timely, music. After years of false-starting label deals and mixtape dominance, Fiasco broke through the mainstream’s shield in early 2006 with “Kick Push,” a breezy skateboarder’s ballad that only hinted at his lyrical wizardry. Such verbal gifts became crystal clear on his critically lauded debut, Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor. Having brushed with fame while admirably maintaining his integrity, Fiasco is now taking his substance-over-style approach to new, conceptual levels on his sophomore effort, Lupe Fiasco’s The Cool.

Cool Points
- In 2005, Fiasco delivered a scene-stealing verse on Kanye West’s hit single, “Touch The Sky.”
- Fiasco was nominated for three Grammy Awards—Best Rap Solo Performance (“Kick Push”); Best Rap Song (“Kick Push”); and Best Rap Album (Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor).
- In addition to the Grammys, Fiasco was also honored at the 2007 BET Awards (Best New Artist nomination) and 2007 Soul Train Awards (Best New R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist nomination for “I Gotcha”).
- His most nominations came at the 2007 BET Hip Hop Awards: Hip Hop CD of the Year (Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor); Hip Hop Video of the Year (“Kick Push”); Rookie of the Year; and Element Award – Lyricist of the Year.
- Through Atlantic Records, his homebase, Fiasco launched his own company, 1st & 15th Entertainment. His first artist (outside of his own projects) will be Gemini.
- In January 2006, Fiasco signed a deal with Reebok. As part of the footwear/apparel company’s “O.G.” campaign, he designed his own sneaker.
- GQ Magazine named Fiasco as the “Breakout Man of the Year” for 2006.

Michael Young History
Born: March 2006
Birthplace: Every Hood, USA

Biography: Since his early childhood days, Michael Young History was conflicted. Raised by a single, hard-working mother, History never really knew his father, a man who abandoned both History and his baby sister. This lack of paternal guidance turned an otherwise intelligent, promising boy into a drug-selling, money-grubbing Scarface-wannabe. Starting off as merely a petty crook, History’s torrid affair with his mentor’s (Game) wife, The Streets, sent him on a downward spiral of greed, deception, and, ultimately, death.

Cool Point
- An unabashed atheist, History anointed his own “holy trinity”—himself, Streets and The Cool.

The Cool
Resurrected: Amongst the undead since September 2006
Birthplace: Six feet under the Earth’s surface

Biography: The Cool is the physical manifestation of History’s debt to humanity. Payback for every user abused and every family torn apart by History, The Cool walks amongst the living as a zombie. “He” – that term used lightly, considering The Cool isn’t human – reeks of death, an ironic contrast to his polished three-piece-suit appearance. Searching for his purpose, The Cool haunts The Streets.

Cool Points
- His only possessions—two diamond earrings, a gold chain, and a letter from History’s eight-year-old sister.
- Despite the long-finished settling of rigor mortis, the sharp sensation of three bullets constantly causes aching in The Cool.
- Only one thought plays in his head like a broken record – “Hustler for death, no heaven for a gangster.”

The Game
Born: Given life the moment the snake suckered Adam and Eve
Birthplace: The Garden of Eden

Biography: An immortal, soulless entity, The Game scours city blocks and country landscapes with equal menace. Scheming from morning until night, he changes targets like the wind – hustlers, politicians, celebrities, and impressionable youth have all succumbed to his charms. His most valued accomplice is his wife, The Streets. Together, this “Bonnie and Clyde” duo have affected the lives of every man, woman, and child. The victim closest to their affections, however, was Michael Young History, a tortured man seeking acceptance through fame and fortune. Of course, nothing from The Game comes without a price.

Cool Points
- Quite convincing, his foolproof method of touching minds is through blunt fingertips.
- Through his wire-tapped ears, he’s able to hear the approaching of any enemy.
- When not hovering over common society, he lives behind bars, plotting ways to see his son, Heroine, and secretly conversing with his marital lover, The Streets.
- Despite carrying out such heartless actions, The Game does have a blood-pumping system – an amplified system pumping beats through woofer-like veins.

The Streets
Born: Conceived thousands of years ago, when the first paths and roads were paved.
Birthplace: Unknown

Biography: A temptress like none other, The Streets possesses an uncanny knack for seduction and betrayal. An equal opportunity heartbreaker, she exudes an allure irresistible to both men and women. Some have accused her of pedophilia, having lured people into her tangled web at ages as immature as eight years old. The word “love” isn’t in her vocabulary –although The Game is her admitted soulmate. Yet, The Streets has always felt a peculiarly strong connection with Michael Young History.

Cool Points
- Often referred to by her condemners as a “demon in a dress.”
- No stranger to loss, she’s tattooed the names of her murdered ex-boyfriends across her breasts.
- Her ambitions are clear upon eye contact, with dollar signs in the place of her pupils.
- Witnesses to History’s slaying reported seeing brown, almost Hennessy-colored tears roll down The Streets.

Lupe Fiasco Vs. Dr. Romanelli Vs. Maharishi

Celebrating the forthcoming album 'the cool'.... some kind of clothing and thats all we know.

Via HS.

Dumb It Down

Wake Up In Tokyo

Lupe's next album 'The Cool' is coming on October 31st. Here's one of the new tracks..

MP3: Lupe Fiasco - Wake Up In Tokyo

Further to the post on CRS.. rumours are that they will actually be producing material in the near future.

I've been away for a while, so i'm a bit behind with the releases. Don't forget to add any you can't wait for here.

Child Rebel Soldier

In an interview with sohh, Lupe Fiasco has said that the track with Kanye and Pharrell on Kanye's recent Can't Tell Me Nothing Mixtape could be the start of a potential group project. The group will be called "CRS" standing for Child Rebel Soldier, don't, however get too excited as its unlikely we're going to hear any more material for some while yet, with Kanye's record coming out in August, Lupe working on his next offering (The Cool) due around Halloween time, and Pharrell is apparently in the studio, however working on what we do not know.
Regardless, the whole project should be one to look forward to. .

Can't Tell Me Nothing Official Mixtape

I promise i'm gunna get off this rap groove soon.. but not yet. .

1. Friday Morning, May 25th, 2007 (Intro)
Over the daft punk, no rapping, just talk's. Not much for me to say. Oh, the polo is versace by the way.

2. Stronger (Snippet)
All the hype has been about this track. Loops the daft punk harder, faster etc. beat with some added drums. It's a 1.30 snippet, and I love it. . Little talking at end. . he's pushing the album date forward.
"Lets get lost tonight, you could be my black kate moss tonight, play secretary, il be your boss tonight"

3. US Placers - CRS
Highlight for me.. In fact, potentially the strongest ive heard. Lupe, Pharrell and Kanye. Lupe's verse being the pick of them, although kanyes is strong and pharrell proves he can still rap. Over the Thom Yorke Eraser beat - who's vocals are left in for the chorus.. Only listened twice, but from what I can make out, it's about true fame, and how cheap it is..Download at bottom. Lupe's verse woah..

4. I ain't Even On Yet - GLC
One of kanye's apprentices, never quite sure what he's doing and why I can't find a full release by him. Bland track - and a bit dumbed.

5. Can't Tell Me Nothing
The Full Single.

6. Southside - Common
I "shared" a rip of this last week. A version first came about near the superbowl. Haven't l listened properly, but think its just repping of the south/chicago. Going to be on Commons new Album. Snippet.. but it's different to the version floating around the net.

7. The Game - Common
Another new common track. Spoke about this one before. Nice as per usual.

8. Porno (Interlude)
..........

9. Stay Up - 88 Keys (Snippet)
Features Kanye & wordsmith Malik Yusef. Probably signed to GOOD music (Kanyes imprint) as Ive never heard of them. Something to do with what goes on in the bedroom.. Contains a Borat reference.

10. In The Mood - Talib Kweli
Also coming with his album this year. Love the beat with the trumpets, not sure who though. Guest from.....Mr. West.
"Wear the night like a cloak, cause i move through the stars"

11. C.O.L.O.U.R.S - Fonzworth
Kanye West's Butler Fonzworth Bentley. Guests from Lil' Wayne and Pimp C. Not a fan of this really.. chorus gives me problems and Bentley's more talking than rapping. A skip track.

12. Pro Nails - Kid Sister
A request from DJ A-Trak for a guest verse from kanye west... Not a fan of female's rapping, but she puts UFFIE to shame. Passes me by a bit.

13. Young Folks
He never ceases to amaze me, this is over the Peter, Bjorn and John (or whoever) beat that diplo and a bunch of others recently remixed.. Another reason for that whistle line to be knocking around my head for a little while more.

14. Interviews (Interlude)
Rant at interviews and paraphrasing. With the whistling carried on from the track before.. just in case you didnt pick it up before.

15. The People - Common
My favourite new common track.
"My Daughter found nemo, I found the new Premo"

16. Get'cha Some - Big Sean
Poor beat, nice words. Who is he?
"Im in the limelight, till the point my skins green"

17. Don't Forget Them - Consequence
Another of Kanye West's GOOD crew. Had quite a nice album out a while back but its faded from my playlist pretty quickly. Gets a lot of stick for impersonating his master. Don't forget them when your rich.

18. White (On The Floor) - SaRa
From GOOD. Recently got their album, but not sure what to make of it, the talents there but it seems all a bit far fetched. I skipped.

19. Because Of You Remix - NeYo
Made a good track better. I shared this yesterday, go and find it.

20. Buy You A Drank - T Pain
Shared this as well I think. Kanye guest verse. Rumoured to be a collaboration between him and T-Pain on the album.

21. Throw Some D's (Interlude)

22. Throw Some D's Remix
The hyped remix.. Too hyped for me by now.

23. Dreaming of Your Love -Tony Williams
A r&b/soul number from someone Ive never heard of. Quite like it though, if theres a full song..

24. Magnetic Power - Really Doe
Love this track. Really Doe's the guy from the Kanye and Nas Track whose name escapes me.. off Late Registration. I'm going to research him..

25. Hater Family - PM
If your father was a hater, and your mother was a hater, you'l be a hater too.....?

Fades towards the end, I dont really like to listen to mixtapes mainly because the listen is broken up by short songs/skits/interludes. But this is better than a majority i've heard.. and is purely worth it for the Lupe/Pharrell track (Below). Can't wait for the album.. Due September 8th Originally. Now pushed forward till?

MP3: Us Placers - CRS (Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West, Pharrell)

HipHop

HipHop got pretty boring for a period at the start of this year, but again its starting too look up. Albums dropping from Common, Talib Kweli, Kanye and even Jay-Z set to drop one late 07/early 08.. so i'm pretty excited. . That and Wiley/Dizzee combination over here. Those releases are just a few of whats coming this summer, but i won't bore you with a list.. Instead here are some of the tunes from some of the artists dropping albums this year... All New.

MP3: 50 Cent - Straight To The Bank (Produced Dr. Dre)

Not my favourite artist of all time i must admit, but at least you know what your getting with him. And yes, its the same. Polished production, usual rhymes. But its good for a while. Prefer it over another tune knocking around at the moment, candy shop take "Amusement Park". Album, "Curtis" is due on June 26th.

MP3: T Pain - Buy You A Drank (Ft. Kanye West) (Remix)
(Check Previous posts for new Kanye Material)

I get pretty excited about any new material from Kanye west.. here's a song by T-Pain.. i usually skip the rest of the track after Kanye's verse. You'll see why..
His new album, "Graduation", is set to be released September 18, 2007.. but expect that to be delayed. Supposedly featuring tracks with John Mayer, Chris Martin and Young Jeezy.

MP3: Common - The People (Ft Dwele) (Produced. Kanye West / Cuts from Dj Premier)

I could sit and listen (look) at him all day.. Album due July 17th.

Brand New Lupe;

Lupe Fiasco - Bottom, Top (Thanks To Discobelle)

Lupe also has an album dropping.. October 31st. Featuring, Sway, Pharell and Kanye West among others.

Lastly.. Brand New Sway EP arrived this week. . Going from strength to strength. Make sure you grab it here at HMV.

Track Listing:

• 1. True Stories
• 2. Move Back-Feat. Chiefer
• 3. Baby Father
• 4. Up Your Speed Part 2-Feat. Chamillionaire
• 5. Ex Boyfriend
• 6. Every Man (For Himself)-Feat. Mr Hudson
• 7. Get 'Em High-Stanton Warriors Feat. Sway

Currently working with Akon and Lupe Fiasco.

MYSPACE

Support him.

UK Style

Seeing as there aint too much exciting me from the States, i thought i'd bring you a little bit of UK's finest. Completely slept on at the moment by the majority, and while it's a bit patchy in quality at times, the rate of production means there are always some big tracks flying about. Heres some brand new, some classics, just to school you a little bit. Lets support as well.

MP3: Dizzee Rascal & Skream - Request Line Freestyle
Thanks to Analog Giant.
Dizzee doing what he does best over a track by UK Dubstep producer Skream. ***

MP3: Just Blaze - 101 Sessions (Ft. Skepta, JME, Klashnekoff)
Brand New track i just got in today. Not sure what just blaze is doing over here, but im not complaining.

MP3: Kano - Mr Me Too Freestyle
One of the industries pioneers, along with Dizzee and the recently retired Wiley. Can't wait for the new album.

MP3: Wong - Gudthing (Ft. Thuy)
Not a personal favourite of mine, although doing the rounds at the moment and loooks to be one of the bigger tracks of the year.

MP3: Roll Deep - Floating Thru Da Sky
Commercially viable grime. Something Roll Deep seem to have mastered since the departure of Dizzee. 2nd album picks up where the 1st left us.

MP3: SkinnyMan - No Big Ting
Not really grime, but brilliant nonetheless. Off the quality album "Council Estate Of Mind". ***

MP3: Sway - Month In The Summer
For me, the hottest Britist Artist out there. While album flopped slightly.. talent can't be denied, and following visits to the states where he recorded tracks with Lupe Fiasco and 2 with Chamillionaire, mainstream success should eventually reach him. ***

Support The Artists. . .

Sway - Future collaborations with Pharrell, Akon, Madness and Small World lined up. New EP due on May 14th. Free Downloads available on his myspace. .

Grab Skinnymans Album " Council Estate of Mind" Here.

Roll Deep Here.
Or Album No1, Here @ Amazon.

Wong. - Album on the way.

Kano
Or Album Here.

Skepta, JME, Klashnekoff - Three of UK's Finest.

Dizzee - "Maths And English" dropping this year.

Skream - Dubstep Artist.

Tuesday's Hip Hop Fix

Everyones favourite machoman 50 is back with his new lead off street single "Straight To The Bank". I kind of like it, but i dont really think its anything different to his old stuff, the production's still tight, and he still sounds the same. Produced by Dr. Dre and some other guy whose name escapes me. Should do pretty well nonetheless.

Mp3: 50 Cent - Straight to The Bank

And in a week, where ive enjoyed going back to a bit of hip-hop. . . I rather belatedly have discovered Kidz in the Hall (Produce Double O and MC Naledge). Sounding closest to Lupe Fiasco. possibly Kanye West, the guys are signed to Rawkus Records, and people, me included are expecting big things of them innnnn 07. Heres their flow over souls of mischief - 93 til infinity beat.

Mp3: Kidz in the Hall - Wheelz Fall Off (O6 Till)

I'm off to go grab the daft punk mix available on Masalacism.