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| Wassulu Muhammad Jaco (born and raised in Chicago, Illinois.) ] (pronounced LOO-PAY) (Lupe says his name is a reference to his nickname from Hispanic friends from the "Loo" in Wassulu and the word "fiasco" which means "disgrace").Lupe first became known to the mainstream hip-hop community in 2005 when he appeared on, "Touch The Sky" for ]'s sophomore album ]. He is to release his debut album, '']'' on ] in spring 2006. He released a preview track for the album in August 2005, named "Kick, Push," which showcased his hobbies and interest in skateboarding, along with an ear-pleasing smooth tale of what it is like trying to find an area to peacefully skateboard without interruption. He has released three mixtapes titled, "Fahrenheit 1/15 Part(s) 1, 2, & 3," and has been featured on songs with ] (] of ]'s alias project)such as "Spraypaint & Inkpens" featuring Ghostface Killa. | Wassulu Muhammad Jaco (born and raised in Chicago, Illinois.) ] (pronounced LOO-PAY) (Lupe says his name is a reference to his nickname from Hispanic friends from the "Loo" in Wassulu and the word "fiasco" which means "disgrace").Lupe first became known to the mainstream hip-hop community in 2005 when he appeared on, "Touch The Sky" for ]'s sophomore album ]. He is to release his debut album, '']'' on ] in spring 2006. He released a preview track for the album in August 2005, named "Kick, Push," which showcased his hobbies and interest in skateboarding, along with an ear-pleasing smooth tale of what it is like trying to find an area to peacefully skateboard without interruption. He has released three mixtapes titled, "Fahrenheit 1/15 Part(s) 1, 2, & 3," and has been featured on songs with ] (] of ]'s alias project) such as "Spraypaint & Inkpens" featuring Ghostface Killa. | ||
| Lupe has previously been on labels such as ] and ] Records. Rapper and current president of ], ] was so impressed with Lupe that, even though he couldn't sign him to ], he decided to executive-produce his album, anyway. Vice president of self-founded 1st & 15th Entertainment, Lupe has a keen business interest. He will no doubt use this, his friendship with ] and other such stars, and his talent on the mic to mount a raid on the mainstream hip-hop charts in future years. | Lupe has previously been on labels such as ] and ] Records. Rapper and current president of ], ] was so impressed with Lupe that, even though he couldn't sign him to ], he decided to executive-produce his album, anyway. Vice president of self-founded 1st & 15th Entertainment, Lupe has a keen business interest. He will no doubt use this, his friendship with ] and other such stars, and his talent on the mic to mount a raid on the mainstream hip-hop charts in future years. | ||
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Wassulu Muhammad Jaco (born and raised in Chicago, Illinois.) Lupe Fiasco (pronounced LOO-PAY) (Lupe says his name is a reference to his nickname from Hispanic friends from the "Loo" in Wassulu and the word "fiasco" which means "disgrace").Lupe first became known to the mainstream hip-hop community in 2005 when he appeared on, "Touch The Sky" for Kanye West's sophomore album Late Registration. He is to release his debut album, Food & Liquor on Atlantic Records in spring 2006. He released a preview track for the album in August 2005, named "Kick, Push," which showcased his hobbies and interest in skateboarding, along with an ear-pleasing smooth tale of what it is like trying to find an area to peacefully skateboard without interruption. He has released three mixtapes titled, "Fahrenheit 1/15 Part(s) 1, 2, & 3," and has been featured on songs with Fort Minor (Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park's alias project) such as "Spraypaint & Inkpens" featuring Ghostface Killa.
Lupe has previously been on labels such as Epic and Arista Records. Rapper and current president of Def Jam Records, Jay-Z was so impressed with Lupe that, even though he couldn't sign him to Def Jam, he decided to executive-produce his album, anyway. Vice president of self-founded 1st & 15th Entertainment, Lupe has a keen business interest. He will no doubt use this, his friendship with Kanye West and other such stars, and his talent on the mic to mount a raid on the mainstream hip-hop charts in future years.
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US R&B/Hip-Hop | |||
| 2005 | "Kick, Push" | - | Food & Liquor |
| 2006 | "Touch The Sky" (Kanye West featuring Lupe Fiasco) | 34 | Late Registration |
External links
Lupe Fiasco Fan Page- constantly updated page with links, free audio, videos, photos, and news
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