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Africlectist, Kesi Augustin gets into the psyche of Socially Conscious Rapper, Lupe Fiasco’s latest album and what you have is amazing read for lovers of hip hop culture. Check out the link to read this very interesting piece. Lupe Fiasco entered the American rap scene with a swift “Kick, Push” on his skateboard. While wearing glasses and clutching Japanese manga, Lupe, a Chicago native, brought a “nerd’s” perspective to the rap game, much like his predecessors A Tribe Called Quest did in the 1990s. And Lupe wanted his audience to do work. He has consistently demanded that his fans learn about social politics through his lyrics, especially those concerning racial inequality. At the same time, his lyrics create long-winded and dexterous verses, packed with double, triple, and quadruple entendres that deny us the ability to reduce his songs to http://africlectic.com/arts/afri-artist-lupe-fiascos-food-liquor-ii-the-great-american-rap-album-pt-i/
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