Lupe Fiasco – Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album, Pt. 1

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Artist: Lupe Fiasco

Title: Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album, Pt. 1

Year: 2012

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Tracklist

  • 1. Ayesha Says (Intro) (1:56)
  • 2. Strange Fruition (feat. Casey Benjamin) (3:41)
  • 3. ITAL (Roses) (4:24)
  • 4. Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free) (4:15)
  • 5. Audubon Ballroom (4:40)
  • 6. Bitch Bad (4:49)
  • 7. Lamborghini Angels (3:16)
  • 8. Put 'Em Up (3:56)
  • 9. Heart Donor (feat. Poo Bear) (4:00)
  • 10. How Dare You (feat. Bilal) (4:09)
  • 11. Battle Scars (with Guy Sebastian) (4:10)
  • 12. Brave Heart (feat. Poo Bear) (3:25)
  • 13. Form Follows Function (4:22)
  • 14. Cold War (feat. Jane $$$) (6:27)
  • 15. Unforgivable Youth (feat. Jason Evigan) (4:55)
  • 16. Hood Now (Outro) (6:21)

Review

Lupe Fiasco's 'Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album, Pt. 1' is a cerebral journey through the mind of one of hip-hop's most thoughtful lyricists. Released in 2012 after a three-year production process, this album is classic Lupe - serving up a heaping plate of social commentary with a side of introspection.

Let's talk about the lyrical feast Lupe's dishing out here. Tracks like 'Bitch Bad' and 'Hood Now (Outro)' hit hard with their messages, showcasing Lupe's ability to weave complex ideas into his rhymes. It's not all heavy stuff though - there's a dash of weary humor mixed in with the righteous fury, keeping things from getting too preachy.

Now, I gotta keep it real - some folks found the album a bit too intense, like trying to down a triple espresso in one gulp. It's long, it's dense, and it doesn't pull any punches. But that's Lupe for you - he's never been one to dumb it down or take the easy route. This album is a testament to his commitment to making hip-hop that makes you think, even if it might give you a bit of a mental workout in the process. - Tatiana

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