Nurtured in the soul drenching brass and skipping beats of Kanye and A Tribe Called Quest and channeling the flow of Jay Z, Lupe Fiasco’s Food and Liquor presents a fresh direction in the world of hip hop. Throughout his album, Lupe spices his songs with lyrics that actually tell a story beyond ice, Cadillacs, and hos, which currently gums the airwaves. In fact, many of his lyrics reflect a struggle between his Muslim beliefs and the pull of the hip-hop scene he wishes to utilize.
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