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Lupe Fiasco - Resurrection
Artist: Lupe Fiasco
Featuring: Kenna
Producer: Mike Shinoda
Album: Music for Relief: Download to Donate
Label: First&Fifteenth/Atlantic
The phrase “Phoenix song” dates back centuries. Legend has it that this mythical creature can die and be born again, rising from its own ashes while crying a beautiful song that uplifts anyone who can hear it. In light of the catastrophic losses suffered in Haiti, Chicago’s Lupe Fiasco has crafted his own phoenix song, teaming up with singer Kenna and Linkin Park emcee/producer Mike Shinoda for Resurrection, a superb song dedicated to the devastated country. Shinoda sets the stage with some urgent, thought-provoking production, Kenna takes the track to another level with an inspirational chorus and climatic outro, and while Lupe doesn’t get too fancy, he still impresses. His words are simple but his message is gut-wrenching; sometimes it’s what you say and not how you say it that makes a song great. Like a phoenix song, Resurrection was designed to help those in need; the song is featured on Music for Relief’s “Download to Donate” album, the proceeds from which all go to Haiti relief efforts. And stay tuned for DJBooth’s own Haiti aide album Rhymes and Rhythm for Relief, dropping Thursday.
This song first appeared on the
Rap Chart
on January 25, 2010
Listen to More: Lupe Fiasco , Kenna , Alternative Written by Quentin Cuff
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This is an absolute great song. Mike Shinoda's production (very talented dude, I want to hear more from him soon) sets the tone and that chorus is amazing! Lupe doesn't try to do to much with this, which is why it is a gem. He just gets his message across. Great track!
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| Posted on Jan 21, 2010 |
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I'm with Q - the message of the song is what shines; the delivery is ok, but the thought put into the lyrics are what make this track memorable. Production is great, too - Mike always seems to know what an emotional song needs.
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| Posted on Jan 21, 2010 |
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What GStan10 said...
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| Posted on Jan 21, 2010 |
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Lupe is the Jimmie Hendrix of hip hop!!!
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| Posted on Jan 21, 2010 |
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When Lupe brings it. He brings it all.
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| Posted on Jan 21, 2010 |
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yo yo, i agree the message is most significant thing bout the song, but as for the song itself, very boring.
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| Posted on Jan 21, 2010 |
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All this song made me do is want a new Fort Minor album. :\
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| Posted on Jan 21, 2010 |
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Good message, not so good song. Just too boring with nothing to really hook you.
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| Posted on Jan 21, 2010 |
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The song is excellent from a production standpoint. However, you cannot criticize a record being put together for a charitable purpose in a very short period of time.
Our "Rhymes & Rhythm for Relief" drops tomorrow! Please support! 
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| Posted on Jan 21, 2010 |
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Agreed Phantastic. New Fort Minor!
Good work from Lupe |
| Posted on Jan 21, 2010 |
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Great production, the more i listen to this song the more i like it. 3.5 stars!
EVERYONE SHOULD SUPPORT THE CAUSE!!! |
| Posted on Jan 21, 2010 |
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Please pray for Haiti! I just donated to Music for Relief and downloaded the project. Big ups to Lupe and Kenna too for bringing awareness to Africa's water crisis.
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| Posted on Jan 21, 2010 |
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this is great, kenna is perfect on the hook and lupe drops some lyrical bombs... mike did his thing on the production too
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| Posted on Jan 21, 2010 |
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Great idea to link up with Shinoda so he could provide the kind of large scale production the song called for, and props to Kenna and Lupe for turning out such heart felt music.
It's terrible to watch the tragedy of Haiti unfold and feel like there's nothing you can do to help, so please keep finding ways to help the people of Haiti, be it a donation, a prayer or simply a thought.
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| Posted on Jan 21, 2010 |
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classic
i luv to see that lupe got the hottest refrains ova and ova |
| Posted on Jan 21, 2010 |
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what up with the pic..got lupe lookn like bernie mac lol
\ this hot |
| Posted on Jan 21, 2010 |
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Great track to go along with a great project!
And yes, I hope to hear more from Mike Shinoda soon... |
| Posted on Jan 21, 2010 |
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Mike Shinoda where u been?? The production is quite epic... Sounds really great. Lupe never disapoints, ever... Great work in a short time. 4.5 Il round it down because Im biased to Lupe anyway
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| Posted on Jan 21, 2010 |
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Pretty melodic.
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| Posted on Jan 21, 2010 |
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I'm with everyone here, the mesage here is perfect but the song it sel doesnt have enough to keep you interested. This is a 2.fiver for me.
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| Posted on Jan 21, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jan 21, 2010 |
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I wasn't sure about this song at first but then it grew on me.
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| Posted on Jan 22, 2010 |
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Not a big Lupe fan, but this song provides something that just keeps making me want to listen to it.
From the beat, to the vocals, to the message, great song. |
| Posted on Jan 22, 2010 |
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Don't know where these "song is boring" feedbacks are coming from. There is definitely a lot to like past song's message.
Uplifting production and vocals, on point verse by Lupe Fiasco delivering a message that stands center-stage on this joint. |
| Posted on Jan 22, 2010 |
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great production, lupe is on his game as usual. Vibe is great, gonna be groovin to this on the snowboardin today scarin the white people...
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| Posted on Jan 23, 2010 |
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i hear you phantastic- fort minor need another album, and soon! nice track. good feel to it.
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| Posted on Jan 24, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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I wanted more but the beat is fire it carried my soul straight to the heavens and I actually look upon on Haiti, Lupe is well hey Lupe (Chi-Town stand up), Kenna has a great voice...but Lupe understands that Haiti doesn't just need money but they need inspiration and prayer and this is what Lupe talks about and I love the rock influence. One verse from you Lupe I feel that your are being stingy so you won't get a classic this time...better luck next time my friend.
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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.....in the eyes of a true music lover THIS is the definition of a classic, hip hop and rock merged together both for dedication to a devistated country, providing hope, 5/5 all the way
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jan 26, 2010 |
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this is a dope track. Lupe impressed me with his vocal chops during his go on the chorus. Production is hauntingly simple and perfect for the track. Kenna was really good on the hook. I'm somewhat whatever about Lupe's verse, but he doesn't disappoint.
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| Posted on Jan 26, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jan 26, 2010 |
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great production from mike. and great vocals from all. it kind of reminded me of "where'd you go" for some reason but ya another amazing song for the haiti album which is well worth the minimun 5$ donation for the haiti community
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| Posted on Jan 26, 2010 |
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| Posted on Feb 26, 2010 |
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Ahaha I'm with you Phantastic!! Fort Minor's 'Rising Tied' is one of my favourite albums of ALL time.
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