Lupe Fiasco delivers "Food & Liquor" Fifth Anniversary Edition

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Five years ago, Lupe Fiasco released his Food & Liquor debut album. In 2006, Lupe Fiasco received a major boost when Kanye West decided to release "Touch the Sky" as a single. Lupe Fiasco recorded a verse on the song, which ended up becoming a hit.

During the summer of 2006, Lupe Fiasco released "Kick, Push," and formally introduced himself. Since then, Lupe Fiasco has released critically-acclaimed music. Most-recently, he released his album, Lasers, which has been a commercial success.

Lupe Fiasco also announced he was working on a sequel to his 2006 debut. While the Food & Liquor 2 may not come out until next year, the five-year anniversary of the original was today. In celebration, Lupe Fiasco released the five year anniversary special.

The new album includes additional four tracks, "Theme Music to a Drive-By," "Tilted," "Carrera Lu" and "What It Do." Official videos for "I Gotcha" and "Daydreamin" are also included in the special edition.

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Kanye West ft. Lupe Fiasco - "Touch the Sky"

Throwback from 2006.

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Lupe Fiasco considers Jay-Z reunion

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Through Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco and Jay-Z were properly introduced. Lupe Fiasco recorded on West's Late Registration album of 2005. The single, "Touch the Sky," was released in 2006 and became a hit. For many people, it was the first time they had heard Lupe Fiasco.

Jay-Z had the chance to meet him months prior to the recording of the album. Upon hearing him, Jay-Z was very impressed and he wanted to sign him to Roc-A-Fella Records. Despite many lucrative offers from Jay-Z, Lupe Fiasco turned him down. Ultimately, Lupe Fiasco ended up signing with Atlantic Records.

Still, Jay-Z served as an executive producer for his debut album and they collaborated on the track, "Pressure." Food & Liquor ended up being a major success for Lupe Fiasco. While his second album featured the hit, "Superstar," it did not sell as well and Jay-Z had no participation. Jay-Z will not be involved with the upcoming Lasers album, either, but Lupe Fiasco is open to working with him again.

Recently, Lupe Fiasco discussed working with Jay-Z, admitting he enjoyed their previous work. Lupe said to never rule out him collaborating with Jay-Z. After all, Hov is still the Big Homie and Lupe Fiasco views him as a measuring stick, of sorts. Possibly on his next album, Lupe Fiasco will collaborate with Jay-Z.

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