FakeShoreDrive and Complex put together a list of "The 50 Greatest Chicago Rap Songs" and 3 of Lupe's songs made the list. Failure is on position #26, Superstar on #14 and Kick, Push can be found on #6.
Superstar and Failure should've been switched. List is super ill, 50-40 are all mad jokes (I'd put a bunch of Common tracks of Southside). Love the Juice love too.
"This single was an expression of who Lupe was at the time, and not something you're likely to see on a major label release in this day and age. "Kick, Push" was a testament to just how big Lupe's buzz was at the time and how much the staff at Atlantic believed in him. The lyricism and production was rock-solid, so it was hard to deny its appeal, even though it catered to such a niche audience."
Man, Failure should have been rated higher than 26. That record got Lupe a lot of attention. Common deserve number 1. Big ups to Complex & FakeShoreDrive for compiling a good list.
Superstar and Failure should've been switched. List is super ill, 50-40 are all mad jokes (I'd put a bunch of Common tracks of Southside). Love the Juice love too.
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ReplyDelete"This single was an expression of who Lupe was at the time, and not something you're likely to see on a major label release in this day and age. "Kick, Push" was a testament to just how big Lupe's buzz was at the time and how much the staff at Atlantic believed in him. The lyricism and production was rock-solid, so it was hard to deny its appeal, even though it catered to such a niche audience."
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i'm kinda disappointed that Common's song "Be" wasn't on this list, but this was an interesting list.
ReplyDeleteNot trying to critique the list too much but...."Steady Mobbin".....you already know. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to see Black Mags on the list. It's The Cool Kids' best song to date.
ReplyDelete^cool kids have had tons of songs on their past to mixtapes that are way better than "Black Mags"
ReplyDelete^ Which songs? I listened to tacklebox and was very disappointed.
ReplyDeletePlease give me a list of songs,I've been looking for some GOOD Cool Kids tracks
Yah so much more tracks should b on that list, Steady mobbin, Theme music to a drive by,Glory was str8.. but good to c lupe on a Positive list
ReplyDeletehow is the group The Pacifics not on this list??? they're one of my favorite groups of all time let alone chicago...smh
ReplyDeleteShoulda had "We On" with Lupe & GemStones. Cant tell me that aint hot, and no "Touch the Sky"?
ReplyDeleteNo on my mama, no ho slug, no S.a.w. Major flaws...
ReplyDeleteMan, Failure should have been rated higher than 26. That record got Lupe a lot of attention. Common deserve number 1. Big ups to Complex & FakeShoreDrive for compiling a good list.
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