After several problems with his record label, Atlantic Records and a protest by his fans Atlantic Records finally released Lupe's much hyped up album Lasers. Chicago-based rapper Lupe Fiasco's third and most controversial album was released on March 8th 2011 and did indeed live up to the hype. The single released for this album, The Show Goes on gained a lot of popularity not only because of its catchy chorus and catchy beat, but also because of Lupe's meaningful lyrics. Considered one of today's best lyrical rappers this album sure didn't damage that reputation and even solidified it even further. Unlike most hip-op albums nowadays Lupe spoke out about the problems in society in songs such as Words I Never Said and State Run Radio. But the masterpiece in this album is the song Beautiful Lasers, where we get an inside look at who Lupe Fiasco really is and how he doesn't have a perfect life just because he's famous. Lasers was probably one of the only albums I was able to listen to straight through without having to skip over any songs. every single song had a little message of its own and really made you think about what he was saying which is why this is probably one of my favorite albums of all time and in my opinion the best hip-hop/rap album thus far in 2011. Here is an interview of Lupe talking about the struggles he had to go through to put out this album and how he felt about the whole ordeal.
Rating: *****
5 comments:
Lupe is a savage
This is a great review. I find it incredible that Lupe is comfortable enough to tell everyone on songs such as Beautiful Lasers, that his life is nowhere near perfect, and at times he feels like killing himself. I agree with you, that Lupe is one of the best lyrical rappers alive right now.
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