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Just started F&LII. Dat Intro!! Brings back so many memories.
Edit: Holy shit "Strange Fruition" is such a good start.
Edit2: ITAL isnt that bad. Besides the goofy hook, it actually is a good track. Also, I will be using this post as my initial impression of the album.
Ayesha Say's: It works as an intro, sets the right tone.
Strange Fruition: Definitely a good way to start of the album. Beat is pretty nice, and lupe brings it.
ITAL: I liked it, though I see some of you dont. I think the hook is kinda bad though.
Around My Way: Great track, love the sample, though I know the history of it makes some of you butt hurt.
Audubon Ballroom: The beat..OMG! Lupe really came back. I had my doubts after LASERS. I had some hope after her dropped "Friend Of The People", but wasnt crazy on his beat selection. This track erases all doubts.
Bitch Bad: Like Dumb It Down, I dont really fuck with this track, but I like the message. Also, the Video is one of the best of the year.
Lamborghini Angels: This is one of those "What the fuck is going on" type tracks, and I love it. Shit is crazy, and Lupe just spits it all matter of fact.
Put Em Up: What can I say, just pure dopeness. Beat has that weird 80's-90's electronic feel. Very nice.
Heart Donor: The beat is a nice switch up from the previous tracks, but it seems a bit out of place. I like it, just seems to clash with what came before.
How Dare You: Has a nice old school feel to it. I find it fucking hilarious some of you were dreading this thinking it was some conspiracy track based on its "supposed" release date and title. Man, I am really loving this album so far. Has some classic tracks so far.
Battle Scars: I said awhile back, that I thought Lupe would do a few label mandated singles, and the rest of the album would be dope. I called that shit, and as far as singles go, this is pretty good.
Brave Heart: This beat...man...I dont even care if no one else likes this album, Lupe made an album that is almost perfect to me, at least so far.
I will finish the album in a few. Gonna smoke.
Edit: Holy shit "Strange Fruition" is such a good start.
Edit2: ITAL isnt that bad. Besides the goofy hook, it actually is a good track. Also, I will be using this post as my initial impression of the album.
Ayesha Say's: It works as an intro, sets the right tone.
Strange Fruition: Definitely a good way to start of the album. Beat is pretty nice, and lupe brings it.
ITAL: I liked it, though I see some of you dont. I think the hook is kinda bad though.
Around My Way: Great track, love the sample, though I know the history of it makes some of you butt hurt.
Audubon Ballroom: The beat..OMG! Lupe really came back. I had my doubts after LASERS. I had some hope after her dropped "Friend Of The People", but wasnt crazy on his beat selection. This track erases all doubts.
Bitch Bad: Like Dumb It Down, I dont really fuck with this track, but I like the message. Also, the Video is one of the best of the year.
Lamborghini Angels: This is one of those "What the fuck is going on" type tracks, and I love it. Shit is crazy, and Lupe just spits it all matter of fact.
Put Em Up: What can I say, just pure dopeness. Beat has that weird 80's-90's electronic feel. Very nice.
Heart Donor: The beat is a nice switch up from the previous tracks, but it seems a bit out of place. I like it, just seems to clash with what came before.
How Dare You: Has a nice old school feel to it. I find it fucking hilarious some of you were dreading this thinking it was some conspiracy track based on its "supposed" release date and title. Man, I am really loving this album so far. Has some classic tracks so far.
Battle Scars: I said awhile back, that I thought Lupe would do a few label mandated singles, and the rest of the album would be dope. I called that shit, and as far as singles go, this is pretty good.
Brave Heart: This beat...man...I dont even care if no one else likes this album, Lupe made an album that is almost perfect to me, at least so far.
I will finish the album in a few. Gonna smoke.
He's back! Needed you around for this discussion
Haha, thanks. In the words of Lupe " Hello Evil, IMMMM BACCCKKKK!!!!"
Yup! It's so fucking good!
Net_Wrecker
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On first listen, Food & Liquor II is okay. It's probably not going to blow anyone's mind with it's greatness, but it's not a bad project either. Maybe 4 tracks I feel should get tossed but the rest is a solid effort.
LightOfTruth
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TBH Im not in love with the beats he chose but he fucking brought it. Lyrically he dropped the best this year.
PhoenixDark
Banned
Audubon Ballroom has the stupidest chorus of the year. If you gonna preach at least make it sound dope, Lupe
this album is aite so far...
this album is aite so far...
I love them both, but F&LII really. Lupe come back album!!!
Zoramon089
Banned
Never thought I'd see the day...
Triple F Life.
Net_Wrecker
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It's a strong opener. There's a solid run on the album (except the hook on ITAL(Roses)) until tracks 9-12 which I'm not feeling as much. Form Follows Function and Cold War are good, but it ends pretty weak. Front loaded album.
I felt that way too. I don't think its terrible by any means and would choose this over Lasers. I'm still enjoying it more than Cruel Summer though lol. I just hope Big Boi's/Kendrick's albums will not disappoint.
Saw them open for the Gorillaz a couple years ago. Not bad, but nothing at all yo write home about.
bobbychalkers
Member
The hook on ITAL is horrid. Still like the song overall though. Strange Fruition was a nice opener as well.
IrishNinja
Member
goddamn @ that lineup, so jelly that this west coast shit wont somehow wander out east, haha...please say you're going
wait, did they drop new shit?
Man he was straight dope. I was in the middle yelling Cartoon and Cereal, K dot and 87. When he closed it off with Cartoons I was about ready to walk through people and give him props.
Art of War III coming.
Can't. On a Wednesday and I got school. I moved farther north so the drive would be too much.
The Return of
Banned
I believe they count the 2nd cd of the Art of War 1 as part 2.
I knew they called each CD WWI and WWII, didnt not realize they equated to Art of War 1 and 2. Seems...dumb. Either way, it has a lot to live up to using that name.
Edit:
Now that I have heard F&L2 several times, I can safely say it falls just short of reaching the highs of F&L1. But, it is a worthy addition to Lupe's discography. He brought it lyrically, and though there are a few pop singles, they sound much better than what was on LASERS. This is a great way to come back after LASERS. I knew he had it in him, and I am glad that he didnt let fans down. Though it is preachy, it sounds dope, and that is what matters to me. I am glad I stayed a fan, even when being a Lupe fan was the equivalent of being a Wiz fan post Kush & OJ. To anyone who kept the faith, I love you, Lupe loves you. Here's looking forward to F&L2:The Great American Rap Album Pt.2.
How does it feel to be a better producer than Kanye West?
Seriously, though this is dope as fuck.
I really like the last verse on "Unforgivable Youth".
Shame that hook is atrocious and the first verses and beat mediocre...
Epic Planet of the Apes shit, much better as a conceptual storytelling song than All Black Everything (which, despite being somewhat cool, was pretty pointless).
Shame that hook is atrocious and the first verses and beat mediocre...
Uno Venova
Banned
This Luoe album is pretty good, I'm so glad Lupe can still go today. Cold War is insane, FFF, Strange fruition, ITAl, Brave Hart and the outtro are the highlights of the album. I was really missing a great, dark third person storytelling song like on his first two albums though.
And goodbye 106&Park.
And goodbye 106&Park.
WanderingWind
Mecklemore Is My Favorite Wrapper
Alright, I'm sold.
Lupe is back. Going to take a week or so to let this sink all the way in, but this is definitely the successor to F&L and The Cool. We're just going to ignore that other album from here on out.
Lupe is back. Going to take a week or so to let this sink all the way in, but this is definitely the successor to F&L and The Cool. We're just going to ignore that other album from here on out.
Pretty much how I feel, glad Atlantic records wasn't bitching about this one too much and just let him do what he wanted for the most part.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Saw "Watch the Throne" earlier this year and it was amazing. Ye and Jay put on a show. My worst has to be Yung Joc. Got free tickets, and the venue in Des Moines sucks for concerts.
That new DMX any good? Looking forward to F&L2 next week.
Pol_Pothead
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First leak off of Ralph Lauren Reefer which is a project that Young Dro & DJ Burn One should be dropping next week is nice as fuck.
Young Dro - On Set ft. Decatur Slim (prod. by DJ Burn One)
Young Dro - On Set ft. Decatur Slim (prod. by DJ Burn One)
Haven't even touched the Lupe album yet... I'm still in Metal mode as soon as I saw that the new Between The Buried and Me was also out.
Maybe this afternoon I'll put it on, possibly during lunch so I can be disappointed twice today!
Maybe this afternoon I'll put it on, possibly during lunch so I can be disappointed twice today!
yes i read all your comments, im fuckin' around.
lol?
Not being as poppy as Lasers doesn't fix the dumb shit that comes out of his mouth on every single track.
Beats are good, flow is good, content is trash. I wish I spoke another language so I could appreciate the flow and beats, but goddam. We got a little KRS One jr. on our hands. But it's more annoying cuz KRS could kick some ass, but this little tart looks like he should be host on The View.
Hungry Ghost
Member
Does anyone here fuck with jackie chain tho? I haven't really seen him discussed, I only started listening to him because his name is awesome.
The Return of
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I listened to his last tape, didn't really like it. Good beats though.
LightOfTruth
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I wanted the same, so hopefully we get one in part 2.
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