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food and liquor 2

The Lupe Fiasco Tragedy

May 7, 2014 by deadendhiphop

In the rap genre, there is a very interesting relationship between levels of artistry and commercialization. Rappers have a very unique ability to poetically “wow” their listeners with cunning verses coupled with a cadence complementary of a beat. However, when money becomes a factor in an artist’s craft, things can quickly go awry. The tumultuous …

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Lupe Fiasco – Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free)

May 21, 2012 by deadendhiphop

I’ve seen a few comments on Twitter about this (@kbinge) and honestly, I may not listen until tomorrow as I’m too busy watching the playoffs. In any event, here is Lupe’s latest. Food and Liquor 2? I don’t know. [audio:http://www.deadendhiphop.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Around-My-Way-Freedom-Aint-Free-atrilli.net_.mp3|titles=Lupe Fiasco – Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free)]

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