CHOICE: Freddy
I have to admit that my knowledge and exposure to hip hop is limited. Yeah, I've heard a lot of rappers and rap groups, mostly from when I was younger, but I have really started to get more interested in it. Recently, Immortal Technique, KRS-1, and Lupe Fiasco have caught my ear. This brings us to LASERS. It got hit and miss reviews, but I'm in love with this record. Chris had tried to expose me to Lupe awhile back, but I wasn't down with it. Well, after giving him a real chance, I can say that I am bought and sold. This record brings true hip hop sensibility into the realm of what some call "hip Pop". Very accessible musically and stylistically, but challenging from a lyrical standpoint. Politics and world events are all over this album and while some of the topics are up for debate as to what "truth" is, there is no doubting that Fiasco is concerned about the world we live in and how the affluent use their power to gain, while leaving the rank and file human being behind. "Words I Never Said" is the backbone of the record and it warrants a listen as you watch the video. Words I Never Said: Lupe Fiasco There are a few songs that do not deal with politics in an overt manner, such as "Till I Get There", which is really a fun song to listen to. I think Chris and I liked it equally well. We talked about the album and its' themes for over an hour after the listen. Not very many albums of recent release have caused us to do that. Bravo to Lupe Fiasco.
Top Songs: "Words I Never Said", "Till I Get There", "The Show Goes On"
Charts: Debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart
