Established Fall 1988

As I’ve already admitted I love music. I believe it is a profound form of expression. Hip Hop, R&B, and Soul are a few of my favorite genres. But truthfully I am a sucker for lyrics. So any artist regardless of genre who can use words uniquely and speak to me, has my respect as an artist. Just like with the Website Review aspect of this blog, I am incorporating a Lyrics and Life section to give my interpretation of  some of today’s greatest lyrical pieces of work: Lyrics that reflect life.

Lupe Fiasco’s new single, Shinning Down from his upcoming album, We are Lasers is a lyrical masterpiece. Lupe in my opinion is one of the most intelligent artist in the music industry. He has a gift with his ability to play on words. Lupe makes you take a second listen at every rhyme he speaks. At first you may hear a line in one of his songs and interpret one thing. But if you go back and listen to that same line again you will fine a totally different meaning. This is evident in this line taking from a verse in the song, Shining Down.

Lu don’t MOO. No COW WORDS [cowards(cow-herds)], you only heard LIONS [lines]

In my opinion this song is gigantic and the instrumentation and production by 1st and 15th producer Soundtrakk reflects this notion. This impressive song gives off positive energy and is a track that I play when I am in the need of inspiration. Shining Down tells you to see yourself in a brighter light and recognize your true value. Lupe’s music in general is a movement against confirming: be confident in who and what you are, stick to your guns. Shining Down is a reflection of the level of confidence, we as individuals need to exude in every aspect of our lives.

Just look Up in the Sky.
See that I’m everywhere
Everywhere
Shining Down on You.

-Lupe Fiasco