Lupe Fiasco - Around My Way [Freedom Ain't Free]

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  • @amandarivera2995
    @amandarivera2995 11 років тому +1229

    Lupe doesn't waste words, everything he says have significance. That plus the fact he acknowledges real things within our society are reasons why he will always be one of my favorites.

    • @juniormartinez7733
      @juniormartinez7733 6 років тому +7

      Amanda Rivera 💯💯💯

    • @Staxxedge
      @Staxxedge 6 років тому +9

      Word. Your comment is underrated.

    • @vteahyung5659
      @vteahyung5659 6 років тому +1

      Me too

    • @rcala1980
      @rcala1980 5 років тому +2

      Amanda Rivera Very well said 🤜🤛

    • @spinningreelsofrhyme
      @spinningreelsofrhyme 5 років тому +10

      Its real hip-hop. It makes you think about the actual problems in our world.

  • @djmsup
    @djmsup 4 роки тому +801

    Lupe Fiasco is the most gifted and skilled emcee of modern times.
    For me, he exceeds Kendrick, Cole and even Joey.

    • @MikeJohnson-lt1il
      @MikeJohnson-lt1il 4 роки тому +97

      I think Kendrick is a better artist but Lupe is a better lyricists.

    • @saintclairdmv2345
      @saintclairdmv2345 4 роки тому +27

      He been they daddy the masses of public can’t focus on all the true emcees we actually have holding it down

    • @OldskoolAcko
      @OldskoolAcko 4 роки тому +22

      Lupe all tha way, he's original ✌🏻

    • @timbardam5878
      @timbardam5878 4 роки тому +6

      No1. Mac Miller
      No2. Lupe Fiasco
      No3. Young M.A.
      Nobody probably cares 🤣, but this is my top 3

    • @ladymercury7042
      @ladymercury7042 4 роки тому

      @Dako *FACTS* ! 💯

  • @roronoadvegeta1219
    @roronoadvegeta1219 10 років тому +377

    One of the most under rated lyricists out there.

    • @cshires1876
      @cshires1876 10 років тому +1

      For real

    • @TheFrostyVision
      @TheFrostyVision 9 років тому +3

      ***** I actually agree with you haha. So many people were telling me how mural is the best song ever made and how it's lyrics are so complex... I listen to it and im like wtf. IT's just random shit... sure every now and then he throws out a complex metaphor but what's the point? he's not telling a story, he's not getting a single point of cross he's just doing random metaphor after metaphor after metaphor and the next thing you know everyone is hyping him up as the greatest lyrics ever.
      being complex doens't make you the best IN my personal opinion.

    • @roronoadvegeta1219
      @roronoadvegeta1219 9 років тому +9

      buddyjesus He is telling the story of his life, its not his fault your a simpleton.

    • @TheFrostyVision
      @TheFrostyVision 9 років тому +1

      Roronoa D Vegeta also if you were talking about mural then you obviously didn't pay attention to the song because it's not about his life it's random bars after bars after bars talking about random things like the industry then he moves on and talks about some other random stuff... and just cause it has a lot of complex rhyme again.... it doesn't make it the best lyrical song ever... it sounded like something mf doom would make actaully

    • @roronoadvegeta1219
      @roronoadvegeta1219 9 років тому +4

      buddyjesus Go look at rap genius simpleton.

  • @Michael-pl9lw
    @Michael-pl9lw Місяць тому +5

    We're still listening, Lupe. We don't confuse being great with being famous, as Wale said.

  • @LakerFan
    @LakerFan 4 роки тому +349

    One of the greatest to ever do it 🤙🏼🔥

    • @derrickknox4719
      @derrickknox4719 3 роки тому +9

      Big facts!!!

    • @gnquijada
      @gnquijada 3 роки тому +4

      And still doesn't get enough roses while he's alive....imagine if he rapped with Gambino on This Is America. 🤔😳

    • @cliftonransom2032
      @cliftonransom2032 3 роки тому +2

      Underrated

    • @tracialx
      @tracialx 3 роки тому +3

      Lupe top 5 all time

    • @pacewon4239
      @pacewon4239 3 роки тому +2

      One of the most true statements ever made. Defiently top 10 rapper of all time

  • @introvertednoise
    @introvertednoise 5 років тому +159

    "Either you can be Mr Burns or Mr Smithers, the Tyrant or the Slave but nowhere in the middle"
    My favorite line from this track 🙌

    • @TheGearChat
      @TheGearChat 5 років тому +10

      "Tyrant or the Slave, Bette nowhere in the Midler"

    • @TheGearChat
      @TheGearChat 5 років тому +3

      Even sicker when you catch that reference as well

    • @lightonorganic4789
      @lightonorganic4789 4 роки тому +2

      Gear Chat Channel what is the reference? Bette Midler?

    • @lightonorganic4789
      @lightonorganic4789 4 роки тому

      Gear Chat Channel what’s the reference

    • @derekrogers1668
      @derekrogers1668 4 роки тому +2

      Even Mr burns a slave.

  • @BrayZap
    @BrayZap 10 років тому +266

    The fact that this only has 3.8 mil views on the main upload is just disturbing. This guy is just too fucking underrated, makes me cry

    • @robbdgaf1768
      @robbdgaf1768 10 років тому

      how big is it?

    • @RonDonRondon
      @RonDonRondon 10 років тому +2

      so true!!!!!!!

    • @ScaryTaco
      @ScaryTaco 10 років тому

      I'm saying!

    • @MrBon3sz
      @MrBon3sz 10 років тому +6

      Rob is gay

    • @mikesgotniceice
      @mikesgotniceice 10 років тому +8

      Too many big words and complex issues brought up for mainstream America.

  • @luigixroxas
    @luigixroxas 8 років тому +1116

    Lupe fiasco is was too underrated

    • @3_0_0_0
      @3_0_0_0 8 років тому +17

      He really is.

    • @danzakaria8292
      @danzakaria8292 8 років тому +22

      Underrated? that sounds like an insult.. he a fuckin superstar that works with the other mainstream artists and he even turn down jay z, watchu mean underrated?

    • @a1axel738
      @a1axel738 8 років тому +18

      under rated in every body's list of goats. Lazers really took a hit on his rep.

    • @nottelling4548
      @nottelling4548 8 років тому +6

      A1 Axel Lasers was a good album.

    • @a1axel738
      @a1axel738 8 років тому +10

      It was mediocre compared to how amazing everything else was.

  • @mahamedabdullahi6226
    @mahamedabdullahi6226 7 років тому +189

    The craziest part about this song is that u learn something new every time listening to it

  • @riajones4188
    @riajones4188 Рік тому +19

    Lupe has always been one of the realest lyricists in the game. Genre does not matter. His talent is unmatched. Thanks for blessing my soul with the words of yours. Forever a fan.

  • @onecentgaming8812
    @onecentgaming8812 8 років тому +178

    Lupe fiasco is the best. hes a wise man and he deserves billions of view

    • @estebancamacho809
      @estebancamacho809 8 років тому +6

      true thing... hes really underrated

    • @tonyanda7922
      @tonyanda7922 8 років тому

      shut up bitch

    • @Thisfutureman
      @Thisfutureman 7 років тому +1

      One Cent Gaming i wise man in a blind and stupid world , you can be happy that you love his music because that says a lot !!

    • @jamisonelms5423
      @jamisonelms5423 5 років тому

      Thank you where the views at

  • @Makaveli2779
    @Makaveli2779 3 роки тому +43

    Every few years when I revisit this song I agree with the lyrics more and more.

  • @deannaalbarran7796
    @deannaalbarran7796 9 років тому +104

    He speaks the truth thats why he is my favorite rap artist

    • @lildemonshannon5202
      @lildemonshannon5202 8 років тому +2

      You should listen to "Immortal Technique", I personally think I.T is better than Lupe Fiasco, but they're both dope ass rappers in my opinion.

    • @wavvy2663
      @wavvy2663 8 років тому

      +El Bipo why did i think you were gonna say me when i was scrolling

    • @lildemonshannon5202
      @lildemonshannon5202 8 років тому

      Immortal Rhymes lmao

  • @landa717
    @landa717 8 років тому +215

    "poverty is chocolate and privilege is vanilla "
    great metaphoric line and soo true
    underrated song

    • @maxpowerii7368
      @maxpowerii7368 3 роки тому +15

      Lupe is a truth teller amongst the best. But he was wrong in that line, there is only one divide in this world and it ain’t racial in nature. Can’t say men like Bobby Sands were privileged.

    • @christineilene2050
      @christineilene2050 Рік тому +1

      That's what I'm saying!! I don't know if I've ever heard this song before today and 10yrs later it blows my mind how well thought out his lyrics are...and the delivery.. timing... the mixing on this track! Lupe is far too underrated. .Sharing the video now.

    • @MistressGlowWorm
      @MistressGlowWorm Рік тому +3

      This is Pulitzer level. No lie.

    • @theruddyone6443
      @theruddyone6443 11 місяців тому

      ​@@maxpowerii7368shut up. he didnt lie. cognitive dissonance. your delusional. look it up

    • @theruddyone6443
      @theruddyone6443 11 місяців тому +1

      ​@@MistressGlowWormFactual

  • @chasejordan5209
    @chasejordan5209 4 роки тому +20

    Within the last few yrs Lupe has jumped into my top 5 greatest artists of all time. Nothing but truth beyond sight.

  • @QueenDomTarot-Song
    @QueenDomTarot-Song 8 місяців тому +140

    I'm still here 2024💪🏾

  • @mpumelelocele4671
    @mpumelelocele4671 5 років тому +68

    You a true hip hop head if you still listening to Lupe

    • @mpumelelocele4671
      @mpumelelocele4671 4 місяці тому +1

      Lool and I'm still back 4 years later😅

    • @njc119
      @njc119 3 місяці тому

      ​@@mpumelelocele4671hell yea

  • @MistressGlowWorm
    @MistressGlowWorm Рік тому +53

    Why this song hasn’t won a Pulitzer Prize escapes me. 😢

    • @OfficialChedda
      @OfficialChedda 6 місяців тому +5

      Cuz everythings hostile

    • @SomeOne-ex7hk
      @SomeOne-ex7hk 5 місяців тому +1

      @@OfficialChedda I dont think anyone got that reference but it was fantastic dude.

  • @MKL3165
    @MKL3165 Рік тому +6

    Man a track with Lupe and capital steez would have legendary around this time back then. R.I.P. to capital steez. And show out to the legend Lupe.

  • @ludaphi
    @ludaphi 8 років тому +376

    You released this 4 years too early to fully be appreciated.

    • @kingdeedee
      @kingdeedee 8 років тому +35

      Nah, people today don't appreciate real powerful hip hop anymore.

    • @Gaiatabusherrisenow9
      @Gaiatabusherrisenow9 8 років тому +2

      DaveSwag Yeah I hear you,but I do!!!

    • @ezdi619
      @ezdi619 8 років тому +2

      +DaveSwag not true. Kendrick, Cole, Joey, etc. are doing well

    • @kingdeedee
      @kingdeedee 8 років тому +2

      Agreewithmyfact Of course there are some. But It's mostly trash these days.

    • @johnbrandon94016
      @johnbrandon94016 8 років тому +2

      Yeah people wouldn't appreciate it today. Cole/Kendrick don't really release real shit anymore. They sold out. I'm not hating on em, that's just the way of the world. But like Kdot used to put out shit like HiiPower and now it's swimming pools

  • @tyroned114
    @tyroned114 Рік тому +5

    Lupe's message is even more relevant today.

  • @Therealmoseslupai
    @Therealmoseslupai Рік тому +8

    Lupe is extremely talented as an MC. Always been a fan.

  • @thenordicviking777
    @thenordicviking777 10 років тому +87

    I just discovered him, wow im getting his songs directly! what a nice flow and wise words!!

    • @cshires1876
      @cshires1876 10 років тому +33

      Lupe fiasco is underrated af

    • @GoGoTidyTee
      @GoGoTidyTee 10 років тому +4

      C SHIRES Definitely underated much like Guru of Gang Starr.........who was one of the 10 best rappers ever!

    • @Bravado1989
      @Bravado1989 10 років тому +2

      GoGoTidyTee finally someone says what ive been thinking all these years. Guru is top 5.

    • @nickg3794
      @nickg3794 10 років тому +4

      Search his songs on website RapGenius. It will explain every line of lyrics.
      He is BEYOND a genius and DEEP as they come

    • @brandonjackson5786
      @brandonjackson5786 10 років тому +1

      If you like him listen to joey badass

  • @JZdude518
    @JZdude518 8 років тому +458

    I first found Lupe Fiasco when I was 9 years old. At first I just loved the beat and the way his voice sounded. But as I grew older, I gradually began to understand his lyrics and what he was talking about. Those words had a giant affect on me. I got more and more of his songs and enjoyed the hell out of them (This one being my favorite). Lupe is one of the few rappers that doesn't rap about stupid things (Drugs, money, women, etc.) But instead talks about things that actually matter like social and political injustices. It's too bad that the average listener doesn't comprehend his songs, because he is extremely underrated. To me he is the best rapper to ever live... Better than Cole, Kendrick, any of those guys. They would all be eaten alive. Lupe isn't afraid to speak what's on his mind. No matter how big the issue or how negative the feedback will be. And I have the maximum level of respect for this man and his music.

    • @honeybadger987654321
      @honeybadger987654321 8 років тому +18

      I feel the exact same way as you. I started listening to Lupe when I was in middle school when all my other friends were listening to Wiz Kahlifa and Rick Ross. The Mass just doesn't understand what Lupe preaches and it saddens me 😔

    • @tybryant1636
      @tybryant1636 8 років тому +4

      period fam! say it again homie!!!

    • @qingw8499
      @qingw8499 8 років тому +11

      Im really tired of nowadays rapper,all the song is rapping money,woman,twerk,gold.just meaningless.hope there is more this kind of rap come out.

    • @lildemonshannon5202
      @lildemonshannon5202 8 років тому +8

      finally someone that thinks that kendrick, and j cole arent the best rappers

    • @Beekeepergames
      @Beekeepergames 8 років тому +4

      To me hes not the best but i love the subject that he writes about i don't listen to him much when i do it makes me think about our world

  • @RepsacZ
    @RepsacZ 11 років тому +15

    Just found out about this guy. There should be A LOT MORE rappers like him. People that actually have something to say. Love it!

  • @masteryas21
    @masteryas21 9 років тому +90

    That song is one of Lupe's masterpiece... every single line is so meaningful, so powerful... Food and Liquor 2 is by far my favorite album of Lupe... Lu reconciliated me with Hip Hop in 2006, when it was too materialistic, misogynistic, promoting gangsterism... onelove.

    • @TGangGaming
      @TGangGaming 8 років тому +6

      This type of music gets no type of promotion, that's why it does bad in sales smh

    • @tybryant1636
      @tybryant1636 8 років тому +1

      word!

    • @ItsAnEndlessWorld
      @ItsAnEndlessWorld 8 років тому

      Indeed

    • @4CAST4Life
      @4CAST4Life 6 років тому +3

      > can't 4get it sample a hiphop classic They Reminisce Over You by Pete Rock & C.L.Smooth

    • @frankrivera4982
      @frankrivera4982 2 роки тому +1

      His music is so freaking nostalgic too man. Those years when he first came out were amazing, that time right before the internet completely consumed our lives and his music always brings back those memories for me. Dude is for sure a wordsmith

  • @TebogoMbonani-xo3xk
    @TebogoMbonani-xo3xk 5 місяців тому +4

    This man right here is beyond talented! ❤

  • @JZdude518
    @JZdude518 7 років тому +187

    If Kendrick released this it would be considered one of the best rap songs of the 2000s. Just sayin. It saddens me how underrated this man is

    • @herivaldoagostinho1694
      @herivaldoagostinho1694 3 роки тому +1

      Lupe fans Is Obsessed With Kendrick Fuck Man

    • @DoctorWhoKage
      @DoctorWhoKage 2 роки тому +2

      @@herivaldoagostinho1694 unlikely because Lupe came out way before Kendrick.

    • @ss6truks
      @ss6truks 2 роки тому +6

      Nah bro they used to play this on MTV Jams like every day lol but this didn't go up like it did because Pete Rock who made the OG didn't stamp it but I love both versions I think that's what hip hop is about Lupe was paying homage but relating to our gen as well

    • @KazeShikamaru
      @KazeShikamaru Рік тому +2

      @@ss6truks I hated how he got tight about this.

  • @Pansplus
    @Pansplus 27 днів тому +7

    2025 and still hittin

  • @Cochise44
    @Cochise44 Рік тому +8

    Still a classic!

  • @princemush8277
    @princemush8277 8 років тому +141

    Alot of rapper do legendary beats like this injustice but he actually killed it. I'd argue his version is almost as legendary or Arguably better. Just my opinion. Im glad artists like he K. L. and J. C are around.

    • @waynez4098
      @waynez4098 8 років тому +6

      you know he actually made two sons to this beat, he did a freestyle back in the day to it. went just as hard

    • @eseterik78
      @eseterik78 5 років тому +1

      I like the song and I think his content is worthy of the sample. But don't get carried away. 😂🤙

    • @peteypete1850
      @peteypete1850 5 років тому

      The beat was produced in the late 80s by legendary producer Pete Rock.

    • @jomarcoliverman4971
      @jomarcoliverman4971 4 роки тому +2

      Peter Pan early 90’s I remember running to the record store the day the whole album dropped in middle school I saved all my lunch money for a week lol

    • @patricklee191
      @patricklee191 4 роки тому

      @@jomarcoliverman4971 I remember harmony house record stores that had headphones on artists that were underground and I discovered so many great ones that I weren't totally sold on but hearing the albums first - hand changed that. And I am 43 now and I am Caucasian and I will always remember walking up on Pete Rock and C. L. SMOOTH. Bought the album the early 90's hip hop will NEVER BE MATCHED. peace my friend.

  • @myloryder
    @myloryder Рік тому +4

    Lupe and KRS are the pinnacle of thoughtful, meaningful hip-hop. ❤

  • @CashArtii
    @CashArtii 4 роки тому +8

    One of the best rap songs ever made

  • @otmthewave
    @otmthewave 6 місяців тому +8

    Lupe is top notch MCin. who here in 24'?

  • @Misha-qp7pn
    @Misha-qp7pn 4 роки тому +98

    The Great American Rap Album!! more relevant now than ever

  • @merial1203
    @merial1203 5 років тому +40

    I found the lyrics to the song very interesting and well written. Fiasco was able to discuss many ideas, and how they relate to everyday economics. I used this song to write about the Economic concepts for my ECON 105 class, and received A.

    • @Pewpewpew182
      @Pewpewpew182 3 роки тому +5

      2 years to late, but congrats!

    • @11hitmanDagenius
      @11hitmanDagenius 2 роки тому

      lol, please. you must have watched this video before the day of the exam to study? hahahahah

  • @benjaminbenjamin8219
    @benjaminbenjamin8219 3 роки тому +62

    Arguably... arguably the best hip hop song of my time.

    • @myartmyrules
      @myartmyrules 3 роки тому +14

      The beat is already timeless, you know that right/ the original is one of the greatest songs of all time. That’s why Lupe used it

    • @johnbowen6038
      @johnbowen6038 2 роки тому

      No doubt Pete Rock laced this beat and shout out to CL Smooth but Lupe gave this track justice

    • @majinvegeta7381
      @majinvegeta7381 6 місяців тому

      Facts!

  • @apollyon1
    @apollyon1 3 роки тому +14

    This tune has everything. the hook, the old school vibes, a non-cringe sax part, lyrics, its danceable. damn.

    • @ForgiveMe00
      @ForgiveMe00 2 роки тому +1

      What's the original old school song?

    • @ArioTheBum
      @ArioTheBum Рік тому +6

      @@ForgiveMe00 Troy by Pete rock

    • @Jacksla92
      @Jacksla92 Рік тому +1

      ​@ArioTheBum hands downthe greatest hip gop song ever made

  • @freestyleking12345
    @freestyleking12345 8 років тому +139

    classic Lupe.

  • @southp4w795
    @southp4w795 3 роки тому +3

    Ladies and gentlemen, one of the greatest and realest emcee's ever.

    • @torianmcneill3794
      @torianmcneill3794 2 роки тому

      He should thank Pete Rock for this cause Pete Rock sampled the song 1st

  • @corlanbudd8406
    @corlanbudd8406 4 роки тому +19

    Still one of my favorite MCs. Top 5 easily in my opinion

  • @korekucher8183
    @korekucher8183 11 років тому +25

    Hats off for Lupe! A true rapper!

  • @evelina.gukasyan
    @evelina.gukasyan 10 років тому +20

    Lupe is my favorite rapper. Good flow, positive lyrics, nice beat. Shit can't get any better !

  • @soigne21
    @soigne21 6 місяців тому +4

    Favourite rapper since high school ❤️🔥

  • @Conrad-x3o
    @Conrad-x3o 8 місяців тому +4

    This song and album should have won a grammy big time.

  • @tiffanyyoung8040
    @tiffanyyoung8040 7 років тому +5

    Lupe has the kind of music that forces you to comment about when you first heard one of his songs, instantly becoming a fan.❤️❤️❤️
    Equally handsome as is talented.

  • @edwardcox7245
    @edwardcox7245 Рік тому +6

    I play this everyday to keep my mind sharp on this crazy world today and how to think and carry myself daily since the song dropped

  • @teamiq574
    @teamiq574 3 роки тому +8

    Still valid 9 yrs later...real music never fades 🔥🔥💎

  • @codiewells6477
    @codiewells6477 9 років тому +299

    This beat is from Pete Rock and C.L. Smooth's 1991 song Reminisce over you

  • @Hobomedic1
    @Hobomedic1 11 років тому +7

    Glad to see he's finally getting some attention. People been sleeping on Lupe for years.

    • @IsRockThe
      @IsRockThe 11 років тому +4

      Lol that's not true, and this song didn't make him noticed to be honest. He's been known since Superstar.

  • @johnnyblaze2061
    @johnnyblaze2061 3 місяці тому +3

    Those toons at the background was the best idea for this album.

  • @D3kuskrub
    @D3kuskrub 6 місяців тому +2

    I remember when this first came out people were talking so much shit about man, saying either he’s boring or he needs to humble himself and shit I’m glad he’s getting the love he deserves now

  • @collinallen734
    @collinallen734 9 років тому +14

    I'm from the south and I usually don't like most rappers but some rapper like Lupe I like because he raps about true things that are happening today . Some of my favorite songs by Lupe are " the show goes on " around my way". keep up the good work Lupe .

    • @micahholt9895
      @micahholt9895 9 років тому

      From the south too and agree with you. His rap usually gives a humble, clever, and genuine message.

    • @bobnub8194
      @bobnub8194 9 років тому +1

      +Micah “Southern17” Holt Most rappers rap about random shit. Lupe actually is quite a political guy, and shows it in his music.

    • @micahholt9895
      @micahholt9895 9 років тому

      +Bob Nub Agreed

    • @bobnub8194
      @bobnub8194 9 років тому +1

      Micah Holt
      According to Wikipedia, he has "anti-establishment views. I think he just questions authority for answers and truth.

    • @bobnub8194
      @bobnub8194 9 років тому

      ***** Me?

  • @Jerome-Boateng
    @Jerome-Boateng 11 років тому +20

    Lupe went off on this one.

  • @nateking892
    @nateking892 4 роки тому +6

    Woooww.. Lupe never disappoints. This song goes so hard. Kids pay attention this is HipHop. This is how you spit bars. This is a everlasting classic beat. This is what it's all about.

    • @iPhoon
      @iPhoon 4 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/1X8C-HhoVR0/v-deo.html Rate Comment n LIKE THIZ UP #iPhoon X Vocalization UNDERGROUND!!! Artist trying to expand my brand !!!! 🔥🔥🎶

  • @craigjamieson1922
    @craigjamieson1922 7 місяців тому +2

    Lupe Fiasco and Masta Ace have a class of their own in hip hop and it needs to be played more and louder.

  • @yb3604
    @yb3604 4 роки тому +5

    this may be the greatest song of our times
    bars to infinity mixed with humility keeping it real with us forever LU

  • @raymitchell7097
    @raymitchell7097 6 років тому +8

    Lupe is a beast and spits knowledge! This Kat is highly underrated!!

  • @nerdbamarich2063
    @nerdbamarich2063 9 років тому +22

    lupe paying homage to the classic from Pete Rock & C. L. Smooth..Got love it...

  • @Dannytentoes
    @Dannytentoes 7 місяців тому +1

    lol everything he said is so relevant at the moments those two first verses are crazy and detailed
    lupe is the goat of real hip hop

  • @GnasherXpert
    @GnasherXpert 11 років тому +28

    His lyrics are too powerful for a lot of people nowadays.

  • @kenonlattimore
    @kenonlattimore 8 років тому +18

    God damn that 3rd verse was smooth af.

  • @Aced_King7
    @Aced_King7 4 роки тому +8

    Lupe literally predicted the future. That’s what makes him so underrated. #BlastFromThePast🔥🚀

  • @AishaKaree
    @AishaKaree 7 років тому +5

    I'm so glad this song is finally starting to blow up; it's such a gem

  • @paulvault6931
    @paulvault6931 8 років тому +34

    How am I just finding this... AMAZING SONG!

  • @professuhx504
    @professuhx504 6 років тому +15

    I love the original too but this whole song and video was executed perfectly as well.

  • @TebogoMbonani-xo3xk
    @TebogoMbonani-xo3xk 5 місяців тому +7

    2024 and this still makes sense

  • @pete7289
    @pete7289 Рік тому +1

    This is has to be my most favourite Lupe Fiasco track upto today I still come back to listen to this

  • @Jaymatic_
    @Jaymatic_ 5 місяців тому +5

    MY DAMN GOAT

  • @TreGoodman4life
    @TreGoodman4life 9 років тому +354

    Lupe,Kendrick,J.Cole all day

    • @TreGoodman4life
      @TreGoodman4life 9 років тому +4

      +Corey he idolize em bro.how is that considered stealing their sound

    • @SageChimp98
      @SageChimp98 9 років тому

      +Corey you're strange

    • @fardspv
      @fardspv 9 років тому +1

      +Corey lol no he aint

    • @eliascox8094
      @eliascox8094 9 років тому

      +WhyDoPeopleRespond AwkwardlyToAwkwardness No

    • @runegeezy
      @runegeezy 9 років тому +3

      +Tre G No. Just Lupe. Maybe Cole. Kendrick can't rap like this to save his life.

  • @ejrocks123
    @ejrocks123 8 років тому +306

    "say protest just to get arrested, that goes against all my hustlin ethics"

    • @LpCruz11937
      @LpCruz11937 6 років тому +5

      Message to Kaep

    • @veksone77
      @veksone77 4 роки тому +18

      @@LpCruz11937 fuck no, this came out long before Kaepernick's protest...

    • @taianders2256
      @taianders2256 4 роки тому +3

      Fortelling 2020

  • @taylorh5113
    @taylorh5113 7 років тому +2

    One of the best beats of all time, props to the master Pete Rock.

  • @Werten25
    @Werten25 11 років тому +94

    This is like Old-Skool rap.

    • @Chief19Abbot
      @Chief19Abbot 11 років тому +27

      Lu sampled an old school track. TROY.

    • @Werten25
      @Werten25 11 років тому +3

      Troy? Who's Troy?

    • @GS-go9qq
      @GS-go9qq 11 років тому +15

      ***** They Reminisce Over You - Pete Rock & C.L Smooth, check it out

    • @Werten25
      @Werten25 11 років тому

      When I have time to.

    • @animerulezx
      @animerulezx 11 років тому

      Caleb Choueiri Thanks for the name of the song

  • @stomping_leaf
    @stomping_leaf 6 років тому +8

    Who here 2019!? This classic stays relevant.

  • @AntiRiku
    @AntiRiku 11 років тому +268

    ''Cause that's just more dinosaurs for the cadillacs''
    Damn.

    • @michaeldane75
      @michaeldane75 10 років тому +27

      "Cadillac n dinosaurs" on Saturday mornings back in the '90's. He flipped it and made it a metaphor

    • @AntiRiku
      @AntiRiku 10 років тому +38

      Michael Dane Exactly, while it also simply means oil for cars.
      Dope wordplay.

    • @Staxxedge
      @Staxxedge 6 років тому +5

      Yeah that bar was fire.

    • @shayase9516
      @shayase9516 6 років тому

      🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @dejonellis
      @dejonellis 5 років тому +5

      @The Illustrious OneHe's referring to fossil fuels that get used to make gas/petroleum. Wordplay on dinosaur fossil vs fossil fuel

  • @StrivingFR
    @StrivingFR 2 роки тому +2

    Giving us knowledge and wisdom. Thank God for us having the privilege of listening to this gem.

  • @gabe_n828
    @gabe_n828 7 років тому +19

    How the hell did I miss this song
    It’s dope

  • @bussnr1
    @bussnr1 2 роки тому +3

    This will always be special form me! Remember those old days! Thanks for good music Lupe! / Stockholm

  • @khutsonyakale7548
    @khutsonyakale7548 5 років тому +10

    WHEN I WAS in Grade 9 i was Suprised how could my Big Brother Say " I Will Listen To LUPE til I Die" same year i got into him, 7 years Later i am the one saying that phrase everytime i play his songs.

    • @mayoislife4968
      @mayoislife4968 5 років тому

      Khutso Nyakale well to be fair ur gay

  • @ScreamGeronimo
    @ScreamGeronimo 7 років тому +1

    It's a shame that the controversy around this beat took the attention away from how dope this song actually is. The lyricism, the flow, this was the Lupe we claimed to miss on Lasers. Lu never lost it.

  • @alemayehusolomon941
    @alemayehusolomon941 7 років тому +64

    "Stable is when the Ba'ath had Baghdad, but corporate jets really had to have that gas ban, war and they hope they all fall from the rattatat, because that's just more dinosaurs for the Cadillacs." I love you Lupe, who else can mention an Iraqi political party, the military industrial complex, and the petro dollar in mere seconds? GOAT

    • @Excitegaming0
      @Excitegaming0 6 років тому

      The real question is who cares, when i'm listening to my music i could care less about politically charged writing.

    • @xxomicronxx
      @xxomicronxx 5 років тому +11

      @@Excitegaming0 is salty.

    • @Excitegaming0
      @Excitegaming0 5 років тому

      Zomb Todd when trying to roast, make sense.

    • @mactallica9293
      @mactallica9293 4 роки тому +3

      @@Excitegaming0 still salty?

    • @Excitegaming0
      @Excitegaming0 4 роки тому

      0 0 substance can be a multitude of things, not just politics.

  • @MyRapNameIsAlex
    @MyRapNameIsAlex 9 років тому +9

    These lyrics are pretty much perfect.

  • @reptilianTy
    @reptilianTy 10 років тому +94

    Pete Rock & C. L. Smooth "They Reminisce Over You" XD I see what you did there Lupe.

    • @JediWigSplitta
      @JediWigSplitta 9 років тому +1

      ***** he stole the beat

    • @fredack14
      @fredack14 9 років тому +12

      JediWigSplitta he didn't steal the beat, he had to go thru copyright bullshit, I'm a rapper myself, I know, lupes signed to Atlantic and Pete rock was signed to Electra the time this came out, and it doesn't matter, this song has so much feeling, its ridiculous, my favorite Lupe song besides push kick

    • @fredack14
      @fredack14 9 років тому

      ***** I coulda said dat instaed, lol

    • @relativelybasic
      @relativelybasic 9 років тому +4

      ***** no. heat toasts toast.

    • @flinchfu
      @flinchfu 9 років тому +1

      *****
      Golf clubs kill people.
      Golf balls accidentally kill people.
      Baseball bats kill people.
      Shovels kill people.
      Post hole diggers would be a creative way to kill people...
      Metal folding chairs could kill people, in the right scenario...
      We need to make arms illegal.
      All of these items require the use of arms to be lethal.

  • @RLBsciart
    @RLBsciart 3 роки тому +1

    Lupe was the first rapper I fucked w when I was a youngin, didn't realize then quite what he was saying, being older made me realize he been wayyy a head of tha game.

  • @kellytireengaujake8158
    @kellytireengaujake8158 10 років тому +5

    One of the realist MC alive....

  • @IndigoXTS
    @IndigoXTS 8 місяців тому +272

    2024 anyone?

    • @Yo-rl3gl
      @Yo-rl3gl 7 місяців тому +3

    • @R.A.M.10
      @R.A.M.10 7 місяців тому +4

      Always & forever. F&F Up!!!!

    • @THAPROJECT104
      @THAPROJECT104 6 місяців тому +3

      Gang gang

    • @derciasheron998
      @derciasheron998 6 місяців тому +1

      Im in Mozambique 🇲🇿💯💐🙏🏼

    • @riiahdawg8651
      @riiahdawg8651 6 місяців тому +1

      🙋🏾‍♂️definitely here

  • @leejee88
    @leejee88 11 років тому +8

    Lupe fiasco..the new God Mc ..

  • @uriah9638
    @uriah9638 4 роки тому +3

    Lupe Fiasco was overlooked. If he dropped this shit 2018+
    Pshhh it would have been a wrap. That's life.

  • @CP-vw2rp
    @CP-vw2rp 8 років тому +21

    Lupe easily top 5 greatest ever next to Meth, Em, Big L and Pun/Biggie

    • @hen5799
      @hen5799 8 років тому +4

      upvote for Big L

    • @TheJhong47
      @TheJhong47 8 років тому +6

      nah maybe your favorite rapper. your list is cool but not the greatest

    • @jmccullough975
      @jmccullough975 8 років тому

      nas, 3stacks?

    • @CP-vw2rp
      @CP-vw2rp 8 років тому +1

      Jadon McCullough shit u right I forgot about them

  • @bigfellamike1913
    @bigfellamike1913 4 роки тому +11

    "Cause that's just more dinosaur for the Cadillacs" is one of the best lines I've ever heard. He's talking about fossil fuels for cars from fossils.

  • @snapcentrel
    @snapcentrel 4 роки тому +4

    Its been nine years already damn this wont die!

  • @2020Ibrahim
    @2020Ibrahim 3 роки тому +2

    The greatest right here baby

  • @garrettkeith1959
    @garrettkeith1959 8 років тому +3

    Lupe is a visionary. Love your message of positivity man, never stop your fiascos, Lupe. Stay winning ma negus

  • @soulyah144k
    @soulyah144k 5 місяців тому +3

    🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @soniapenado
    @soniapenado 8 років тому +15

    our history teacher showed us this song today, damn I love it!

  • @션-p9d
    @션-p9d 4 роки тому +1

    I think the word 'underrated' is too wasted for too many artist.
    but Lupe is really underrated . he deserves it.
    His album is amazing. Of course the impact of each track. lyrics, skill, and beat desicon.. one of my favorite MC

  • @munyaf
    @munyaf 10 років тому +11

    The Ghanaians actually recycle the old electronics dumped onto their land, but this song is so meaningful.

  • @roxannestapleton-whyms6925
    @roxannestapleton-whyms6925 3 роки тому +3

    Flow so free, pure! Hot!!!

  • @calvinwilliams932
    @calvinwilliams932 5 років тому +13

    Underrated artist , this is Kendrick before Kendrick, one of the best MC'S

  • @felix4321ful
    @felix4321ful 6 років тому +2

    This guy was way ahead of his time