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Lupe Fiasco - Out Of My Head
Artist: Lupe Fiasco
Featuring: Trey Songz
Producer: Miykal Snoddy
Album: Lasers
Label: First&Fifteenth/Atlantic
Now that the, well, fiasco that was the release of Lupe‘s third full-length has largely died down, it’s possible to appreciate Lasers for what it is: a quality, if uncharacteristically pop-oriented addition to the Chitown mainstay’s discography. Or maybe I’m Out of My Head; you’ll have to tell me. In any case, your opinion on Fiasco’s veer to the mainstream will color your perception of his latest effort, a possible single hailed in the Booth and beyond and emblematic of the LP’s radio focus. Here, Miykal Snoddy establishes a bubbly mood with simmering synths and disco-string flourishes as the artist spits bars dedicated to a girl who has him head-over-heels… or does he? As usual, Lupe leaves room for interpretation, drawing intriguing parallels between romantic attraction and his songwriting process: “Everything hooks, everything works / you’re a real good chorus I’m a real good verse.” Trey Songz provides said chorus, tying the record together with some of his trademark smoothness. So, is this potential selection as fresh and exciting as a new love, or as stale and frustrating as a failing marriage? Debate away – and, of course, keep it locked to the Booth for all your Lupe Fiasco needs.
This song first appeared on the
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on April 18, 2011
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 119 |
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This is one of my least favorite songs on the "Lasers" album. But it's still good. It is perfectly suited for radio because of the upbeat mood and the fact that Trey Songz is on it. It kinda represents what I believe is a newer style that the radio has been shifting towards recently. It seems to me like the mainstream is starting to change a bit, but maybe that's just me. Decent song regardless.
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2011 |
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Meh, not the best single choice, not the best album.
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2011 |
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underrated song, people don't understand the actualy message behind the lyrics
It's never just straight forward for lupe great hook also |
| Posted on Apr 14, 2011 |
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2011 |
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Hated this song to begin with but it grew on me because it was really catchy.
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2011 |
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One of my personal favorites off the album.
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2011 |
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IMO the worst song on the album.....I was hoping Beautiful Lasers would be the next single
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2011 |
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2011 |
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i dont like it that much i like the other one on his album but not this one.
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2011 |
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This is one of my favourite songs on the album. It didnt start of that way but after a couple listens I couldnt get it out of my head. The retro disco production is really good and Trey made the song even more catchy with his hook. And of course Lupe brings his flow and lyricism.
I cant hate on the mainstream focus of this song. Lupe has bills to pay. |
| Posted on Apr 14, 2011 |
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I know Lupe probably dislikes this record, but its super catchy. Not my favorite from the new album - which actually had plenty of single choices - but a good idea considering Trey's track record at radio.
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2011 |
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Love Trigga but track is just decent, that's about it. Nice hook, cayanne beat but Lupe didnt try here, he was just dumbing it down.
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2011 |
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Mainstrean has killed the music industry...
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2011 |
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I kinda like this track.....
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 702 |
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It's not a bad track, but for considering Lupe is one of the most talented artists in the game, this is disappointing. What really saves this song is Trey's catchy hook. Still, I expect more from Lupe.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2011 |
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Under-Rated track
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2011 |
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I think its a good track but it's definitely not my favorite off of this album. If you haven't heard the other songs off of his album then don't judge it based on this song. So like i said its good but not the best
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2011 |
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2011 |
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A great choice for next single. "Out of my head" is super catchy and even though he did serious dumbing down job on it, it's a Lupe track so how could it be bad?
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2011 |
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2011 |
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dope!!
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| Posted on Apr 17, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 211 |
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Ok clearly Lupe or whoever chose this is looking for radio play but this just isn't the best display of Lupe's lyrical talent. Superstar WORKED and proved Lupe isn't out of place among the mainstream. I'm not feeling this one though. Trey was ok.
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| Posted on Apr 18, 2011 |
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| Posted on Apr 18, 2011 |
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For anyone else this would be a great track. However, since it's Lupe's... I am certainly not impressed. Taking the song for what it is, it's good.
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2011 |
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2011 |
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When I first heard it, I don't think I even let the song get past one minute before I wrote it off. But, I have to admit after giving it a real chance, I like it. It is commercial, especially adding Trey on the track, but not a complete sell out.
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2011 |
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2011 |
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This is one of my least favourite cuts from the album. I think it will have more hit potential than his previous releases.
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| Posted on Apr 20, 2011 |
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2011 |
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2011 |
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This is one of those "right down the middle" tracks where Lupe fans will think it's okay and mainstream radio peeps will love it. A good club joint that's gonna make Lupe a few ends. I put this on one of my mainstream mix CDs 'cause it's a perfect for that type of mix. It didn't take anything away from Lupe for me. He's still a good MC. I like the song despite its poppish appeal.
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| Posted on Apr 24, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2919 |
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Not the best Lupe song to date but catchy nontheless
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2011 |
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CAll him what you want. i call him dope.
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| Posted on Apr 27, 2011 |
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This song gives me errections.
Good song. Lupe Fiasco has genius lyrics, drawing different parellels to song writing and romance. Trey Songz is a sleazy mother @*#$! and just wants his cock in a vagina. |
| Posted on May 03, 2011 |
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lupe was forced into this and his rapping sux :(
hook was extremely catchy and this song is a typical mainstream song. i forgive lupe all cuz words i never said and all black everything. this is not lupe at all but i like the song for the hook. |
| Posted on May 05, 2011 |
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| Posted on May 11, 2011 |
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this song was lame chorus was boring the verse , wasn't to bad but lupe can do way better then this junk disapointing
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| Posted on May 12, 2011 |
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Yo dirty cracka watchu talkin about? bangin
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| Posted on May 12, 2011 |
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Lupe everything is 5 stars all the way.
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| Posted on May 16, 2011 |
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i LOVE this song !
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| Posted on May 16, 2011 |
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No. One of Lupe's worst songs.
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| Posted on May 17, 2011 |
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| Posted on May 18, 2011 |
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not the normal from lupe but this was one of the tracks i actually liked on the album
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| Posted on May 18, 2011 |
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i think i need to go back and listen to his album.... this track is just ok for me nothing to really bragg about (in my opinion)
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| Posted on May 19, 2011 |
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i love lupe! but this was not the best single choice off lasers..beautiful lasers woulda been a dope single. but you gotta play what the mainstreamers wanna hear i guess..
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| Posted on May 20, 2011 |
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its just not for Lupe to rap over beats like this one. in this case quality of the record doesn't matter as much as the legacy.
Lasers has great tracks in it, but this is just not one of them. I wouldn't hate it as much if it would be a Trey Songz single though. |
| Posted on May 22, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 614 |
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Definitely one of my least favourite songs on Lasers. Now that a few months have passed, Lasers definitely disappointed me as a Lupe album. It doesn't at all have the same replay value as The Cool or the classic F&L. Anyway this record I find quite boring and bland. It's not bad and I can understand why this is a single, but Lupe has so much more to offer!
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| Posted on May 24, 2011 |
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