Enigma

Procrastination is my favourite pass time. 

My thoughts today have been on the legend that is Lupe Fiasco. (If you do not know who he is, please go away and re-evaluate your life) Without a doubt, a profound lyrical genius. Ever since Food and Liquor dropped I have been hooked. The man has gained my respect over time immensely. His laid back and meditative style has only enhanced and heightened my love for his music ever since he emerged back in 2006. Never have I came across a rapper/singer as original and unique as Lupe before. He need not have to rap and grunt about sex, bitches, and money to get ahead in his line of work. His intellectualism is second to none. The natural lyrical flow he harvests is effortless and his story-telling ability (like his latest, "Bitch Bad") outdoes any other rappers in the industry at this moment. 

So why is he as people say, under-rated? If I'm honest I don't think under-rated is the best way to describe the legend as such. Under-rated would imply he does not get enough credit for being good. If anything it's a compliment. Under-mentioned maybe. Those of us who know good music and are loyal fans, from what I can see off twitter concerning him- give him the credit he deserves. If you were to compare Drake and Lupe - Drake gave into a little commercialised music which is why the hype surrounds him. Lupe I feel sticks to being raw and true with his music, and puts in 50 times more the effort than most. 

Pre F&L- his Farenheit 1&15th mixtapes are amazing. If you haven't already, YouTube them, they are so refreshing to listen to with everything else out at the moment. Lupee stated F&L2 was going to be his last album. Hopefully this isn't true. I was so pleased and ecstatic at the latest track-list of F&L2, it was of course a reminder of his old stuff and him slowly getting back into it again. Who wouldn't love a positive rapper who preaches more than just getting money and rocking ice? I am living in hope he will make a phenomenal comeback as with no more Lupe the world of hip/hop/rap/music truly is a poorer place.

You get fans saying he needs to go more commercial to get a little more recognition, I disagree. In his own element he's brilliant and purely for that there should not be any "top rapper" list without his name on it. You need to be aware of most things to comprehend his punches and metaphors and a little imagination is required to apprehend and piece his things together. Due to this people will not or can't listen closely or considerately enough to understand it. They aren't simple lyrics you can quickly pick up and lip sync to in the club.

In addition he is one of the few who really strives to make good and decent use of the platform he has, for example Summit with Kenna. After so long however as a long time fan it does get a tad bit frustrating when you don't get to see your favourite artist not getting recognised. He staunchly deserves an award in every nomination he has had.

I do look forward to F&L2, (released 25th September) I listened to his unfinished cut he dropped on twitter and oh my am I excited. The beginnings of each verse begin with drumming and piano riffs and then explodes into an electronic dub step influenced chorus. It also sounds like he has some influence from his good friend Bassnectar on this beat. I really hope Lupe reconsiders his decision will be back after this album to continue providing exquisite music to his forever loyal fans.

SK