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Lupe Fiasco - I'm Beamin
Artist: Lupe Fiasco
Producer: The Neptunes
Album: Lasers
Label: First&Fifteenth/Atlantic
At a time when artists are trying to take their music to places other than on earth (hello Kid Cudi and Yung LA), Lupe Fiasco is especially determined to reach the stratosphere, as we can hear on his latest promo track I’m Beamin. After having leaked last month, infuriating Lupe in the process, this Neptunes-produced, synth-soaked track is now officially enjoying its time in the spotlight. More than almost anyone else, Lupe has undoubtedly earned his I’m-better-than-you-and-I-can-say-it license (which he makes full use of lyrically), but this track lacks a certain indefinable ingredient that makes it good for most other emcees, but just average for Lupe. It’s definitely no Kick Push or Superstar, but chances are it’ll hold its own amongst a DJBooth community starving for all the new Lupe it can get. I’m Beamin will be available on iTunes at the end of this month, but Lupe’s upcoming album, Lasers, still has no set release date. Keep it locked for updates.
This song first appeared on the
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on January 18, 2010
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The lyrics on this don't leave much to be desired; Lupe comes as hard as ever. The only beef I have with this is the sub-par Neptunes beat. I know Lupe will sell no matter what but I hope he puts out something a bit more radio-friendly in the coming months to boost some sales.
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2010 |
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I dont think this will be on the album, i read somewhere that due to it leaking so early, the record label decided against a album placement (at the current time).
Production dosnt sound like a typical Neptunes beat (there's nothing wrong with that), which suits Lupe's flow & lyrics. I dont think this would of been a hit if they pursuid it as a single, thought its a pretty dope track |
| Posted on Jan 15, 2010 |
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Lupe is so consistent and he knows how to be creative. Dope lyrics on here and the beat is a nice compliment to Lupe's flow. Banger!
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2010 |
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Another great track under Lupe's belt, it seems like he goes to the studio with a goal to only out due himself. I'm surprised to hear that the Neptunes produced this but it also sounds like it was made only for Lupe. I doubt this will be a single or could have the same success as Superstar but I hope it'll make the album.
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2010 |
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Lupe and the Neptunes is great combo, even if the production is not it's typical but still classic
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2010 |
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pretty sick.
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2010 |
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not the best lupe track from a lyrical standpoint, but it was still really good, i'm still listening to this and i think this could get some radio play
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 71 |
Lupe is now rapping and flowing like other mainstream artists. it sounds good, but it's not him
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2010 |
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Lupe is awesome as usaul, but The Neptunes did nothing to support Lupe on this.
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2010 |
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i love this song, been listening since it was leaked
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2010 |
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The Neptunes ALWAYS deliver on the instrumental aspects of a song. I respect Lupe's intellect, this song is nice.
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2010 |
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I think Matthew said it best: "...this track lacks a certain indefinable ingredient that makes it good for most other emcees, but just average for Lupe."
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2010 |
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even Lupe's average song sounds better than everything else
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2010 |
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Solid banger by Lupe once again! A great choice for a first single but however I feel that "Shining Down" was a better effort... This is the type of single that needs heavy promotion to get a buzz...
-Lyrics He came with a few good bars here for the first and second verses of the song such as the line "Baby girl doesn't matter where your purse from/Ya' nails did, ya' hair done, ya @$$ phat, but you're dumb" Lol, yes Lupe, I must agree! But anywho.. The third verse was kinda blank and wasn't as hard as the first two... I think Drake would have been a better subject to put there... does anyone agree? lol... -Production Best production I've heard from The Neptunes in awhile! That beat is so 'zoney' lol! -Overall ONE thumb UP and ONE thumb to the side lol. |
| Posted on Jan 15, 2010 |
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I usually don't like most of the beats Lupe spits over but this is probably the hottest beat i've heard Lupe kill!!
Lupe has the ability to keep me interested simply on his lyrics and flow!! So with that said, combine a hot beat with Lupe's killer flow and you got a BANGER!! |
| Posted on Jan 15, 2010 |
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The beat on this is one of the best I've heard from The Neptunes. Yes, Lupe's lyrics on here arent as good as you want them to be but there still solid. His lyrics work really well with this catchy beat. Definitely a classic right here! They better be playing this on the radio because this has some major radio potential which is pretty rare for Lupe. Dope song!
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2010 |
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awesome
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2010 |
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Classic...Duh.
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2010 |
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just an ok Lupe song, beat doesnt do nothing for me
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2010 |
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Oh this song was great. The lyrics were on point, the beat was as well. Thats all there is to say, I have listened to it 5 times already.
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What's up with Lupe's haircut? The no sideburn thing looks silly...(says the guy with a mohawk in his avatar)...Anyway, this beat is nice by the neptunes. Lyrically, Lupe puts it on, but it isn't that hot.
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2010 |
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I'm gonna have to agree with djblaze. I love Lupe as much as the next man, but personally this just didn't get me that excited. For him it's just not that dope, though I hope he's doing more tracks with The Neptunes, that's an ill combo right there.
Put it this way, am I upset it may not end up on Lasers cause of the leak? No, not really. Oh, and how has no one brought up the fact that he flipped Drake's line from Forever? "Fail's my first name, never's my last one." Dope.
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2010 |
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This song is so sick. Gotta listen to it with bass tho otherwise your not really hearin it. This might actually be my favorite Neptunes track just cuz lupe rides it so well. it all comes together real nice
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2010 |
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dont 5 star something u not going be listening to next week come on now...
its coo to just hear lupe, he wont ever blow until he stops being overly lyrical... it impresses the heads but man entertain me too |
| Posted on Jan 15, 2010 |
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The song is dope overall, from the production, to lyrics, to flow
Lasers coming soon! |
| Posted on Jan 15, 2010 |
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@theripper
THIS song is definitely not overly lyrical. I see alot of people saying he wont blow if he's lyrical. If you don't understand THESE lyrics, you need a new hobby and a maybe a GED |
| Posted on Jan 15, 2010 |
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Certified Banger! Now two dope tracks from his upcoming album...cant wait to here the third
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2010 |
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The blurb was on point, cuz this is nowhere near Lupe's potential. I'm waiting for that new track that reminds me of former hits, but for now this will do. Lupe's lyrics are good as usual, and the production and hook do their part. It's just missin that hit feel to it.
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2010 |
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@ Ripper
Go listen to the generic rappers that hip-hop has created. Find some good Gucci or Weezy to get ur fill of bullshit metaphors and lines. This song is good because of Lupe's lyrics and it is entertaining if you can understand the lyrics. I will be listening to this a week from now and months from now. Just another success by Lupe. |
| Posted on Jan 15, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jan 16, 2010 |
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As much as Lupe impresses, the neptunes fail to do so. *IMO* Pharelle has been quite disappointing lately.
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| Posted on Jan 16, 2010 |
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Then again, after a few listens...
4 stars... I like how the beat switches away from that typical neptune sound a couple times throughout the song. Pharelle is more hit or miss than anything...this is definitely grower, and a banger! |
| Posted on Jan 16, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jan 16, 2010 |
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I actually like this more then a lot of Lupe, and that says a lot because I'm a fan.
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| Posted on Jan 16, 2010 |
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I've had this playing nonstop since it leaked! Lupe's lyrics were great, as usual. I also loved the Neptunes beat that really kept me hooked on this song, it goes perfect with lupe's flow! Definitely a Banger, hopefully it does go on the album.
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| Posted on Jan 16, 2010 |
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always dig lupe fa sho
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| Posted on Jan 16, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 4267 |
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Not your typical Lupe beat, but it is your typical Neptunes beat with a hazed out 808-powered synth layered rhythm, and Lupe Fiasco drops freshness in lyrical department fo sho!. The joint is solid as its equipped with a trunk-rattling beat, but also boasts deep lyrics too. I suppose only time will tell if this is legit and will make the cut or not.
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| Posted on Jan 16, 2010 |
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I think is the type of track that is just enough to satiate the typical Lupe fan but this is meant to expand the fan base. I.E. I've been in hibernation in reference to most of Mr. Fiasco's music but something about the bump on this combined with his lyrics is intoxicating. Some of y'all who didn't like this try bumpin' this in the whip (if you have anything that you could call a sound system).
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| Posted on Jan 16, 2010 |
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Its good, but its not amazing. I don't think if it catches that it will stay around long. I think its good Lupe, but hes had better. I don't know how well I can integrate this one Djing, its not really a party song.
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| Posted on Jan 17, 2010 |
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Can't get in to this. "I'm Beamin" wtf is that? Nonsensical bs to me. What is rap coming to with this outer space garbage. For the record not one rapper has ever been to outer space, nor came from outer space.
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| Posted on Jan 17, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jan 17, 2010 |
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Lupe is the most intelligent rapper there's ever been. He may not be as from the heart as Pac, but noones smarter. straight genious. Classic
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| Posted on Jan 18, 2010 |
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loove the lyrics!
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| Posted on Jan 18, 2010 |
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Its cool, but Lupe can do better! This is better than 90% of the songs out at the moment, but on Lupe standards this is just good.
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| Posted on Jan 18, 2010 |
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this song is ill, prob is, I liked the unfinished version or should I say the pre-leaked version better than this one.
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| Posted on Jan 18, 2010 |
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Its time for the real rappers to emerge and Lupe can jump start that revolution... This is a sick song
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| Posted on Jan 18, 2010 |
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if i didnt just hear joe budden R.I.P track. i would say that im beamin was the only song keepin Hip Hop alive to me for a while. at least now i have 2 songs to listen to while im waiting for L.A.S.E.R.S., cause i played the shit out of enemy of the state already.
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| Posted on Jan 18, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 247 |
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banga status all day long bay bay, get em lupe
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| Posted on Jan 18, 2010 |
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