Profile
Famous as :
RapperBirth Name :
Wasalu Muhammad JacoBirth Date :
February 16, 1981Birth Place :
Chicago, Illinois, USAClaim to fame :
Single "Kick, Push" (2006)
Lupe Fiasco, The Cure and More Light Up 2009 Coachella Festival Day 3
April 20, 2009 02:04:56Day three of this year's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was glittered by star-studded performances, including appearances from rapper Lupe Fiasco. Among other songs performed by Lupe at the event were "Kick Push" and "Streets on Fire".
After that, Somali-Canadian artist K'Naan appeared on one of the festival's smaller tents. He entertained concertgoers at the concert with such tracks as "If Rap Gets Jealous" and "T.I.A.", which come from his third studio album "Troubadour".
Lupe Fiasco Performed New 'LupEND' Joint at Concert
September 03, 2008 03:09:15While visiting Indiana University earlier this week, Lupe Fiasco took the time to treat the audience with a new material. The rapper played a new song aptly called "New Shit", which may be included in his third and last album "LupEND".
Introducing the song to the crowd, Lupe also dubbed his album as "the greatest album you ever heard in your life" adding that people shouldn't "say this is like a final album." He then launched to the new joint backed up by the band and additional rapper.
Lupe Fiasco Retires From Studio, Not From Performing
August 16, 2008 12:08:37When Lupe Fiasco announced his retirement from music industry earlier this year, it was not intended for a full one. The rapper has told the press that he will quit spawning studio albums but will not give up performing on stage completely. In a statement, the hitmaker whose real name is Wasalu Muhammad Jaco said, "I'll keep performing but I doubt if I'll make any more albums."
The upcoming album "LupEnd" will be his third and last before he moves on becoming a literature figure. He announced in January, "I've been doing this music hustle for eights years and have more things I still want to do. There are other ways besides putting out an album that allow me to channel my creative energy and I'm writing a book about a window washer. I will have more than enough to keep me busy."
N.E.R.D Share Stage With Rapper Friends
August 01, 2008 03:08:58Alternative rap band N.E.R.D which is influenced with such various genres as hip-hop, soul music, alternative rock, and blues rock, are reported to sing with their rapper friends such as Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, and Pusha T in their new video for remixed "Everyone Nose." Commenting on the issue, lead vocalist Pharrell Williams said, "I think Pusha put the meltdown on it but I mean, I like everybody's verse because I think that Lupe killed it, Kanye killed it. Mine was more about style than how dope the rhyme was. It was really my melody that I liked more than anything-that's why my vocal approach was a little different from what you would hear me do. I wanted to just do something different that would look different on me."
Meanwhile, when asked about the concept, Pharrell said, "The concept [is based on] old '80s video-game graphics playing behind us while we're rhyming. We just want to have fun with the project. In a day and age where the record industry is what it is, I'm lucky enough to be on a label that understands and they'll just let us have fun." With four major guys united on the video, a source said that the remix is indeed a nod of nostalgia.
Video Premiere: Lupe Fiasco's 'Paris, Tokyo'
April 14, 2008 09:04:26Lupe Fiasco has generously posted his new video for single "Paris, Tokyo" on his official YouTube account. The song is the fourth single from his 2007 album, "The Cool" and probably the last from the set before he puts up another album titled "LupEnd" this year.
The video is employing a 1940s theme where the rapper hops on a classic train and at one point rides a camel. Lupe will embark on a tour, supporting Kanye West and accompanied by N.E.R.D and Rihanna beginning this Wednesday, April 16 in Seattle. Kanye has given a little peek into the concept and the stage of this tour which will be dubbed "Glow in the Dark Tour Ignited by Absolut 100".
Video Premiere: Lupe Fiasco's 'Hip Hop Saved My Life'
March 19, 2008 09:03:19A new video from Lupe Fiasco has been released on iTunes yesterday (March 18) for his third single "Hip Hop Saved My Life" that features Nikki Jean. The clip reportedly is directed by Dr. Teeth with low budget.
Shortly before the video is commenced for a premiere, Lupe released two stills from the video. One still features him leaning on a car with Bun B of UGK who wears a "R.I.P. Pimp C" T-shirt. "Hip Hop Saved My Life" is the third single lifted from the rapper's 2007 album "The Cool".
Lupe Fiasco to Leave Music for Literature
January 18, 2008 04:01:59A shocking news came from Lupe Fiasco when he announced a plan to quit the music industry after releasing another album. The rapper who had just dropped his second studio album 'The Cool' in December 2007 revealed that he wants to be a literary figure.
Lupe felt that he has to channel more time in doing other things that had been his dream beside making music. He said, "I have one more album in me and then I'm out. I've been doing this music hustle for eights years and have more things I still want to do. There are other ways besides putting out an album that allow me to channel my creative energy and I'm writing a book about a window washer. I will have more than enough to keep me busy."
mtvU Woodies Performers: Lupe Fiasco Confirmed, Amy Winehouse a Question Mark
November 08, 2007 02:11:54Amy Winehouse who was denied a visa to U.S. last month, is now given a green light to enter the country. This has led to speculation that she will end making up for the cancelled performance at mtvU Woodies Awards which will be held tonight (November 8).
One thing for sure, Rilo Kiley and Lupe Fiasco have been confirmed to take the event's stage in New York City as the performers. Both will join the already announced Tokyo Police Club, The Academy Is... and Spank Rock.
'Superstar', a New Video From Lupe Fiasco
November 06, 2007 03:11:18The first video from Lupe Fiasco's upcoming album 'The Cool' has been released. The clip of 'Superstar' featuring Matthew Santos really lives up to its title, flashy and superstar-like.
The video was directed by the famous Hype Williams who recently helmed Jay-Z's 'Blue Magic' video. Red-carpet moments and photographers' flashlights became the main theme of the clip.
Lupe Fiasco's 'Dumb It Down' Video Premiered
September 29, 2007 01:09:19
A new video by Lupe Fiasco has been premiered. The rapper posted the video of 'Dumb It Down' on his YouTube account intentionally, just like what he did to the single earlier.
'Dumb It Down' will appear in the rapper's upcoming album 'The Cool' that is due November 20. Although the track has earned its expose early, it is 'Superstar' that is confirmed to be the first single from the album. Both tracks were released on iTunes on September 25.
Lupe, Kanye and Pharrell Planning a CRS Studio Album
August 15, 2007 12:08:15
Lupe Fiasco hinted that his supergroup CRS (Child Rebel Soldiers) with Kanye West and Pharrell Williams may release more than just an online mixtape. The rapper revealed the intention on working on a studio album but the challenge is to find a time among the super-busy solo artists.
"Now [our labels are] working it out," Lupe said as quoted on Billboard.com. "Whoever is going to pay is going to pay a whole hell of a lot. Everybody is excited, [but] 'Us Placers' is the only record we have." 'Us Placers' is a track by CRS that appears both online and on a mixtape by West titled 'Can't Tell Me Nothing: The Official Mixtape'. The group performed the tune in recent Lollapalooza Fest.
Lupe Fiasco Aims Fall for "The Cool"
May 02, 2007 10:05:55
Lupe Fiasco is back in the studio to begin the process of sophomore set. In the weight of three Grammy nominations that entailed the first album "Food and Liquor", the rapper hopes that "The Cool" would work out well.
Tentatively aimed for October 31 release, "The Cool" is pretty much still raw. Lupe explained, "Nothing has developed yet. But once the stew gets swirling and people start talking, you never know. I hope it does work out."
Ghostface Killah to Jam Brooklyn Fest
April 23, 2007 01:04:26
Ghostface Killah will be one of the headliners of Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival. The rapper who is also the member of Wu-Tang Clan will perform alongside Big Daddy Kane, Consequence, Lupe Fiasco, Skillz and hip-hop artist Rhymefest on June 23.
Held in Tobacco Warehouse, Brooklyn, the event will also feature local rap group named Tanya Morgan. "We are very excited to be part of the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival. The event is one of the most highly anticipated concerts in New York (and) from what I can tell it's a crazy event to be aligned with," DonWill of Tanya Morgan said.
Revision on the U.S. Pop Album Charts for the Week Ended September 24th
September 30, 2006 01:09:53
Nielsen SoundScan has just released a revision on its data concerning report sales on the US pop album charts for the week ended Sunday Sept 24. The company's previous data, released Wednesday Sept 27th, is said to contain what it called as "anomalies," because an unidentified retailer was unable to report sales for the period.
And this just in, the latest 10 figure on the album charts. No. 1 is still Justin Timberlake with his second solo effort "FutureSex/LoveSounds" sold 228,000 units last week, up from the 217,000 originally reported. On the 2nd rank is Clay Aiken's "A Thousand Different Ways", taking in 211,000 units, up from 205,000. Stacy Ferguson's "The Dutchess" opens at No. 3 with 158,000 copies.
