Lupe Fiasco

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Lupe Fiasco - Shining Down

Artist: Lupe Fiasco

Producer: Soundtrakk

Album: Lasers

Label: First&Fifteenth/Atlantic

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If you’ve already heard the lead single off Lupe Fiasco‘s forthcoming third LP, chances are whatever site you visited has received an Email or two from the rapper’s people at 1st & 15th; though Shining Down popped up on the ‘net on Monday night, bloggers have since been asked to remove download links.  As for the single itself—which we’re streaming with the express permission of Lupe’s label—it’s some impressive stuff.  Soundtrakk‘s lushly sinister synth-guitar groove sets the stage for plenty of the cerebral lyricism that fans have come to expect, and, unsurprisingly, there’s way too much going on here to sum up in a neat couple lines.  It’s clear that Lupe’s still got plenty to say about the music game, and certain incidental details that would hardly register in another rapper’s record (a few Autotune-enhanced bars, a melodic reference to Lollipop in fellow Midwesterner Matthew Santos’ hook) here come across as cryptically pointed.  Shinin’ is equal parts pop appeal and forehead-wrinkling subtext (vintage Lupe, in other words), and the scrutiny it invites should keep fans occupied as they wait for Lasers to receive a solid release date.

This song first appeared on the Rap Chart on June 22, 2009

   

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Zay550
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Total Ratings: 39
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not bad


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

tdotraza
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tdotraza
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I was dying for this to come out, man I was so desperate I was playing the low quality one!

Song is fantastic, with great contributions from everyone. Soundtrack does DOPE with the guitar. Especially loved Lupe's last verse.

"I don't idolize America, I'm dancing with the stars."

Here's to still holding out on that last 15% percent (see: his DJBooth interview), though I think that small chance has been scrapped. Screams the siren calling for the movement! L.A.S.E.R.S., huh? Liking it. That's something I'm willing to push.


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

Feelingood
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Total Ratings: 20
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love the production. nice hook. lupe shines


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

lionell
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Total Ratings: 22
i love it! been waiting on this for some time.


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

Juanito_88
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Juanito_88
Total Ratings: 1077
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I'm biased because I LOVE Lupe, but this track was tight. It's nice to actually hear the polished and approved version... Wit Lupe its all about the lyrics, subject matter, and/or story; and this track displays all three. The production is great, I love the guitar. Santos sings yet another great hook, this one being pretty eerie. It doesn't have great hit potential, but his avid fans will love it.


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

djgold13
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Total Ratings: 1
I Love Hip Hop


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

Guest
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dope. doesn't look like he'll retire after all


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

djcardboard
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Total Ratings: 56
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I heard the rough version a month or so back and am so happy that they finally mastered it.
Gotta love Lupe going at the autotune too.
Certified Banger


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

DJ Z
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DJ Z
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Lupe does not make anything but classic music. My feelings on this matter have nothing to do with the fact that he and I share a hometown.

He is what hip hop is in 2009.

Shouts to Kay!
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Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

cb126405
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cb126405
Total Ratings: 1622
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I, too, have been listening to the distorted version for weeks. SO SO glad to finally have the o-ffi-ci-al!

Lupe remains a favorite of everybody because he doesn't over-expose himself. You RARELY see him popping up on featured spots or dropping an average track every couple of weeks.

Another smash from one of my top 3 artists out there, this was pure greatness from production to lyrics to the overall feel you get from the song. Welcome back!


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

LeWy
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LeWy
Total Ratings: 639
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It's Lupe....nothing else to say!!


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

Freekman
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Freekman
Total Ratings: 27
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im feeling the production and this duo is always smooth


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

J Worthy
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J Worthy
Total Ratings: 334
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Always liked Lupe, I'll be waiting for the Album...


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

that1kid13
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that1kid13
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ehh its alright.
i expect more from him, this just seems like an average lupe track VS the bangers he's had in the past.


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

Dj Baer
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Dj Baer
Total Ratings: 433
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The production fits the album title, and this is just a typical lupe song (Classic flow). I think like all lupe songs it will have to grow on me a little, but the singles he chooses usually are the weakest on the album, but still great none the less. I think if Lupe would have sped up his flow on here it would have been a little better. The auto-tune thing I didn't like and Matthew Santos got a little annoying in parts. Otherwise this is a great song and is getting me pumped for Lasers.


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

gypsy1107
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Total Ratings: 377
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I like it.


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

E-DEEZY
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Total Ratings: 41
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Its okay to me.


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

jordan@djbooth.net
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So Lupe allows streams but no DL links? SMH


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

Aussie_Pride
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Aussie_Pride
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Greatest Rapper Alive!

The production is great, Santos is solid & I still havnt heard a bad verse from Lupe (ever).

QUESTION: Is it Lupe's choice not to do collaborations, or is he just neglected by the other industry heavyweights because he dosnt rap about the normal themes in hip hop?


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

brownthug69
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Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

dillon_68
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dillon_68
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I don't see what great about this track...


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

Co-Sign3
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Co-Sign3
Total Ratings: 614
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Brilliant. Just brilliant =D


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

Sigurd
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Sigurd
Total Ratings: 267
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haha, much better now that its cdq. love good stuff from Lupe, which is easy, because its all..good..stuff.


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

DJ Xcon
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DJ Xcon
Total Ratings: 77
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boring. Not a banger for me, but i can see why you like it. Very lyrical.


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

BDF44
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BDF44
Total Ratings: 2281
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I've been waitin for this forever. I love Matt on the Hook. When is his album droppin. Lupe is Sultan of this rap shit! Lasers is the album I am most lookin forward to, next to the obvious. Nothin less that classic


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

mo city
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Total Ratings: 357
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HOT TRACK


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

famoushefley
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Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

FredRico
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FredRico
Total Ratings: 1309
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Lupe is on my Top3 rappers ever! but this song... wouldn't make my Top20 Lupe songs ever! :s See my dilemma?

As much as I'd like to give it a higher rating, the background music is simply not that pleasant!

I love the concept and lyrics, Lupe's vintage flow, the ironically good autotune part, but not the overall melody and those messy strings/synths. (It reminds me the plain awful effect on "Ayo Technology" in a slower version)

The chorus was also a bit schizophrenic.

Better examples of Lupe songs that are not radio-ready but classic sound in my ears are: Fighters, Intruder Alert, Put you on game...

I really don't feel the pop appeal Richard. This might be a good song, but not a good single.


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

SR417
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Total Ratings: 51
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Hot. All Lupe does is make good music. The production is hot and Santos does great on the hook, but I felt like Lupe was average (by his standards). If Lupe brought his 'A' game, I'd give this 5 Stars. I can't wait for the album, the guy is one of the best rappers around.


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

Fuzethemc
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Total Ratings: 16
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this song is incredible case-closed and am i the only one who noticed the subtle shots he takes in it ?


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

Discover(!!!Stunna!!!)
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Discover(!!!Stunna!!!)
Total Ratings: 424
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I've always thought Lupe is right up there but I prefer when he has a faster flow (like 'Hip Hop Saved My Life') but this one is sort of creepin into classic status because you can't get enough of Lupe. Is he ever gonna do a djbooth freestyle.


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

DaPlayboy522
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DaPlayboy522
Total Ratings: 101
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When Lupe and Matthew Santos pair up its usually somethin epic. Soundtrakk comes through with solid production on this one. 5 star classic


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

yankeeholic2
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Total Ratings: 18
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dope song, nice beat, tight lyrics.


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

XT
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XT
Total Ratings: 365
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definition of proper autotune, this track highlights how hip hop is changing with the times, absolutely nothing wrong with the old school style, but this is 2009....here we are.


@Stunna...Lupe freestyle hell yea!


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

Mr.Top Hat
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Mr.Top Hat
Total Ratings: 4267
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Strong production, honest lyricism, incredible diction & the ernest desire to craft something more original that the blase blah most underground rappers kick. I feel this won't be as big of a Single as "Superstar" was cos the hook on this is not as melodically catchy if one compares it with Superstar's hook.


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

boombangin
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Total Ratings: 242
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Love the story-telling ability Lupe brings to his tracks. This isn't my favorite, but still a pretty solid album. Lupe loves working with Matthew Santos, huh?


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

d mac
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d mac
Total Ratings: 904
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EPIC Track - one of the hottest I've heard from Lupe. That beat is haunting and the hook is executed perfectly by Santos. Aussie, Lupe doesnt do Collabos because he would make most of the rappers out there look bad next to him. Personally I hate when an album has 100 other people on it (i.e. The Game).
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Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

Yung MaGiC
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Total Ratings: 8
Rating:  43211
This song is amazing. Ive also been waiting for this song for a little while.
I love it how Lupe is kind of indirectly going at Lil Wayne.
The melody sounds like Lollipop... He uses the Auto-tune for a little then he just disowns it in the Hip-Hop scene

Its Lupe, so you know that the lyrics are going to be on point. And also Lupe only collabs with HIP-HOP artists and artist that want to make Good music. You will most likely never see Lupe collab with the likes of Ross, Lil wayne , T-Pain..etc
But Great Song!!!!!


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

DanHollywood
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DanHollywood
Total Ratings: 40
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Wow....Lupe is a musical genius. This is what hip hop is.. music


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

J-NEBULA
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Total Ratings: 291
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It'z about time I heard Some new music from Lupe Fiasco! I'm feelin this track a lot..


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

BigBlue fo32
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BigBlue fo32
Total Ratings: 56
Rating:  54321
Admittedly, I'm pretty ignorant of Lupe Fiasco and his music. I've heard great things about--especially on the booth--but I never have listened past the "Kick Pushes" and the "Superstars." An embarrassment, I know, but for some reason I've always had trouble giving a deserving look at anyone outside commercial hip-hop.

That said, this track to me is golden. Love everything about it; 5 stars. Best Lupe track I've ever heard (knowing my sample size is limited). Anyone else got any suggestions of classic Lupe music?


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

JayCL
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JayCL
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this is greatness, classic joint from LUpe. lesss go LASERS!!!


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

StreetBlaze
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StreetBlaze
Total Ratings: 180
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really feelin it. def somthin i can bump to.
n plus lupe never dissapoints yall!


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

SouthEastCoast
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SouthEastCoast
Total Ratings: 33
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This is so fresh and a breath of fresh air. This is what Hip Hop about. CLASSIC. Lupe brings lyricism, a message, and a nice production.


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

jaydeemorgan
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jaydeemorgan
Total Ratings: 213
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I love EVERYTHING about this track - the production, hook, lyrics are all on point. It's a great song, like just about every other song Lupe puts out. I can't wait for "Lasers"!


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

ultimate hip-hop
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Total Ratings: 687
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This is just classic Lupe right here. The hints of autotune is interesting but Lupe has so much skill he can get away with it and have the song still sounnding hot. The production is addicting and Lupe's rhymes make you listen more than once to them. The hook by Matthew Santos is dope as well..this combination always makes classic tracks. I cant wait til Lasers comes out! Amazing track from Lupe!!


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

djblaze
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djblaze
Total Ratings: 8042
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This is SICK right here! I was afraid that Lupe wouldn't come back out again, but after hearing this, I am ready for my third serving of LUPE!!! GREAT TRACK! CLASSIC $HIT!!!
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Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

Mr. Gonzalez
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Total Ratings: 1
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Perfect balance of pop appeal
and great lyrics
can't wait for LASERS!
5/5 CLASSIC


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

aspiring dj
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aspiring dj
Total Ratings: 360
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great song, been on repeat since it leaked and some retarded blog (in my favor) didn't take down the DL yet. the flow threw me off at first but I've come to love it, and the beat is absolutely crazy. the chorus is epic, although it's not scitzo, it's referring to the dead watching above... perfect melody, perfect song. lupe can't go wrong


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

yankeeholic2
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Total Ratings: 18
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had to rate this a full 5. this is funny its not even the mastered version and its still fire.


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

Mr.Top Hat
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Mr.Top Hat
Total Ratings: 4267
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Oops!!!

Strong production, honest lyricism, incredible diction & the ernest desire to craft something more original than the blase blah most *mainstream* rappers kick. I feel this won't be as big of a Single as "Superstar" was cos the hook on this is not as melodically catchy if one compares it with Superstar's hook.


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

PattyPatty85
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PattyPatty85
Total Ratings: 3212
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I love this dude, he's a genius! I find this song amazing, love the music, the beat and his flow. Yeah, the hook isn't as catchy as that of "Superstar" but it's good aswell! Good work Lupe!


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

DeaTHEKid
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Total Ratings: 36
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I thought this was going to disappoint like both the Clipse songs, but Lupe comes through like always.


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

tdotraza
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tdotraza
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@Jordan: Yea, he even let B.E.T. stream the entire "The Cool" album before it came out.


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

mixed_n_proud
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Total Ratings: 2
WOW__________!

Positive Lyrics... Sutin to smile at =]


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

Nick S.
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Total Ratings: 16
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one of my favorite artists puts out yet another solid track. Just absolutely solid...damn.


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

Studio112
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Posted on Jun 18, 2009    

djblue31
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Total Ratings: 5
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lupe is one of the best and so is this track ... its real chill


Posted on Jun 18, 2009    

Paul Cartel
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Paul Cartel
Total Ratings: 21
I've read this is what hip hop is. Lupe is in the top 3. Be ez with all that. Some one posted it's epic, that best describes this track. Sound tracks and big wave surfing is epic, not hip hop. This is ear bud music at best.


Posted on Jun 18, 2009    

gijones
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Total Ratings: 72
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lupe is a dirty rapper his lyrics have deeper meanin


Posted on Jun 18, 2009    

Nothing 2 Say
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Nothing 2 Say
Total Ratings: 78
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A classic Lupe and Matthew Santos collabo, We are not Losers We are Lasers


Posted on Jun 18, 2009    

FredRico
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FredRico
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@Paul Cartel: I can see why such claims could make you skeptical, but here's how I see it, best explained by our own Resident Dj, Young Son:

"If I hear an album or tape from a rapper TOMORROW and it’s the dopest thing I’ve ever heard, I’m calling them the GOAT. Now, I mean, that’s a little extreme…but I’m saying. IF SOMEONE IS GOOD, THEY ARE GOOD. Who cares how long been out or how many tapes they dropped. Biggie only drops 2 albums. People call him the GOAT."

Do you really think it's normal to create an album like The Cool? The beauty behind it is that no one has done it the way Lupe does before and probably no one would have thought of The Game, The Streets and The cool the way Lupe does.


Posted on Jun 18, 2009    

FredRico
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FredRico
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@BigBlue fo32: The WHOLE "The cool"! It's that great of an album!

But since you asked for particular songs, here goes a few suggestions: Fighters, Intruder Alert, Put you on game, Streets on fire, Little Weapon. (the meaning behind those lyrics is amazing and the music is classy/fresh)

I really hope you just listen to the entire album though! :p


Posted on Jun 18, 2009    

Paul Cartel
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Paul Cartel
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@Ted Rico. Let's not get too deep. This is not a hit any way shape or form. And I use the word hit freely. By this winter you'll not have this qued in your bright colored ipod. Resident online dj. Come to Philly and holla at me my man! www.youtube.com/djpaulcartel


Posted on Jun 19, 2009    

ambee307
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Posted on Jun 19, 2009    

muzikfan 4 life1611
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muzikfan 4 life1611
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lupe is dope...almost every record this dude puts out is onm point


Posted on Jun 19, 2009    

Co-Sign3
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Co-Sign3
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how is this not a hit?? If this isnt successful in any sort of commercial realm, there is definitely something very wrong with hip hop....


Posted on Jun 20, 2009    

M.A.C.B.
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M.A.C.B.
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production and hook are wicked...lupe delivers as usual...very nice record...


Posted on Jun 20, 2009    

Kastur Troi
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Kastur Troi
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I don't follow the hype on this one.


Posted on Jun 20, 2009    

godsson81885
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godsson81885
Total Ratings: 172
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idk really no what to say about this track its very lyrical and the hook is ok i just find it kinda boring maybe i need to hear it some more


Posted on Jun 21, 2009    

Daarkk
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Total Ratings: 3
dis song goes pretty hard but so does every other lupe song out dere


Posted on Jun 21, 2009    

o_black
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Total Ratings: 151
i unno....i'll give it another listen...its not love at first sight like the Cool Album...so ya, i won't rate...yet...but its funny, of course he'll try out autotune...


Posted on Jun 21, 2009    

Mrmag
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Mrmag
Total Ratings: 452
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Radio friendly or not, this is a banger. Digging the beat, strong lyrics and Matthew comes correct on the hook.


Posted on Jun 21, 2009    

tdotraza
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tdotraza
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@o_black: If you listen to his verse there, he's basically saying using the autotune is digging your own grave.


Posted on Jun 21, 2009    

FredRico
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FredRico
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@Paul Cartel: we agree about this not bein a hit in any way, that's what I wrote in my review. I just thought you questioned Lupe's greatness but I see now you were talkin about the song mostly.
Peace


Posted on Jun 22, 2009    

Exclusive
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Exclusive
Total Ratings: 123
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I LIKE EVERYTHING BUT THE HOOK. I DONT KNOW IF ITS HOW ITS BEING SANG OR WHO SINGIN IT I DONT KNOW BUT ITS GNR. CLASSIC LUPE/BANGIN SONG>>>>> 4.5


Posted on Jun 22, 2009    

Kwest1
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Total Ratings: 23
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Awesome production.. This cat Soundtrakk never fails.. immediately in my rotation!!


Posted on Jun 22, 2009    

KD_TheAvengerz
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KD_TheAvengerz
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just a couple words i can say 0 Gooooddddddd daaaammnnn


Posted on Jun 22, 2009    

KD_TheAvengerz
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KD_TheAvengerz
Total Ratings: 122
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well to be honest to the people who say that "this track isnt something for the radio" - pretty much anything can be on the radio considering what is currently being played. This would be too good for it.


Posted on Jun 22, 2009    

WydeOpen
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Posted on Jun 23, 2009    

ElMiamano
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Total Ratings: 5
Rating:  43211
Dope production, Lupe killin it.. not really feelin that hook though..


Posted on Jun 24, 2009    

Cagibuf
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Total Ratings: 4
Rating:  54321
Amazing!Great Hook.


Posted on Jun 25, 2009    

So Sick Wit It
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Total Ratings: 112
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daaaaamnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! been away from the DJ Booth for a while but im backkkkk!!!!!! and this is hella dopee lupe is a beast he always kills it this is definitely a classic, nothing less


Posted on Jun 28, 2009    

liam rolls clean
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liam rolls clean
Total Ratings: 9
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its not the biggest. But its not crap. its not good enough to be in my list. ROLL SWEET EVERY1.
RAP MAKES THE WORLD GO AROUND. :-)


Posted on Jun 29, 2009    

Z1GGY
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Z1GGY
Total Ratings: 59
Rating:  32121
i honestly dont see this getting any radio play ...
but for hip hop LOVERS its good


Posted on Jun 29, 2009    

joshL
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Posted on Jul 02, 2009    

Craigmack
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Total Ratings: 47
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im feelin it...cant wait fo more


Posted on Jul 03, 2009    

jon0714
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Total Ratings: 3
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pretty dope song
lookin forward to the next album!


Posted on Jul 05, 2009    

// NC //
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// NC //
Total Ratings: 76
Rating:  54321
Lupe and Matthew Santos together are incredible.


Posted on Jul 06, 2009    

EMD15
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Total Ratings: 112
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amazing song, can't wait for the album


Posted on Jul 07, 2009    

Aussie_Accents
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Aussie_Accents
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One of my favourite artists. He never disspaoints I must say :D The beat is trademark 'Lupe' easily once he spits his verses all over it, been playing it at work alot, cannot wait for the album Lupe, WE ARE LASERS!


Posted on Jul 08, 2009    

Rhymestyle
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Rhymestyle
Total Ratings: 65
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too dope... Lasers December 09


Posted on Jul 09, 2009    

EliDaFunk
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Total Ratings: 1
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Honestly, the production is disappointing. I would think I was bias because I love Lupe. I've listened to him since Farenheit 1&15; if any of you even know about that. Content is very good except for a few lines here and there. I honestly think that this rap deserves a better beat. I saw Lupe perform at a rather small venue in May and he played this. This song is not going to be big, nor will people feel it like they do Kick Push, Daydreamin', or Hip Hop Saved My Life. I feel that it is pretty easy to tell. I feel confident that the other songs on the album will be much better than this particular song. Hopefully not much more Santos, one can only stand so much of him and this song passed my personal threshold.

Overall, it is decent due solely to the production and hook. I really would like to hear more warm vintage sounds that go so well with the "vintage Lupe" we hear on this track.


Posted on Jul 10, 2009    

rip mj15
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Total Ratings: 1
dopeee


Posted on Jul 12, 2009    

jLiLbEaNr
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Total Ratings: 7
Rating:  54321
Love this song. Beat's fresh which really makes this song. not to mention Lupe's sick lyrics.


Posted on Jul 16, 2009    

DevinRashawn
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Total Ratings: 12
Rating:  54321
From the jump "Shining Down" with it's synthesizer/electric guitar beat commands attention even before Lupe spits a single word. This this track is clean, consistent, and so Lupe... not to mention the undeniably fresh yet somewhat dark chorus by Mathew Santos, "Shining Down" will most definitely be one of my cuts for the summer.


Posted on Jul 20, 2009    

obarrandey
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Total Ratings: 6
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oh yeah!
now this is a bad track (in a good way)
like it


Posted on Jul 25, 2009    

u0dcameron
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LUPE IS HIP HOP!


Posted on Sep 18, 2009    

reglagyrl05
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reglagyrl05
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I love how he mixes his style wit rap n rock. Its such a fine line. But he disappointed me wit dat T-Pain moment.


Posted on Nov 12, 2009    

Aussie_Accents
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Aussie_Accents
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CLASSIC CLASSIC CLASSIC!!! Streets on fire & Fighters arg amazin' live


Posted on Feb 26, 2010    

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