Drogas Wave
Lupe Fiasco · 2018
98 min · 24 tracks · alternative rock · alternative hip-hop · Midwest hip-hop
A complex tapestry of lyrical introspection woven through eclectic beats and rich storytelling.
Why this album works
'Drogas Wave' received praise for its ambitious concept and lyrical depth, solidifying Lupe's place in conscious hip-hop. The album's exploration of systemic issues garnered attention, leading to critical acclaim from sources like Pitchfork, which noted its rich narrative structure and bold themes.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with interludes lyrical introspection and storytelling wave-like pacing and flow
- Context
- Released in 2018, 'Drogas Wave' is Lupe Fiasco's fifth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Tetsuo & Youth'. At this point in his career, he was navigating a return to form after a series of mixed responses to his previous work, aiming to reclaim his narrative and artistic freedom.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Weezer· John Mayer· Alanis Morissette· Green Day· Swans· Chris Cornell· XXXTentacion· Counting Crows
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 In the Event of Typhoon 0:18
- 2 Drogas 2:16
- 3 Manilla 5:27
- 4 Gold vs the Right Things to Do Standout 3:42
- 5 Slave Ship (interlude) 3:31
- 6 WAV Files Standout 6:38
- 7 Down 6:17
- 8 Haile Selassie 4:49
- 9 Alan Forever 4:49
Disc 2
- 1 Helter Skelter (interlude) 0:17
- 2 Stronger 4:05
- 3 Sun God Sam & The California Drug Deals 4:44
- 4 XO 4:32
- 5 Don’t Mess Up the Children (interlude) 0:45
- 6 Jonylah Forever 3:46
- 7 Kingdom 4:46
- 8 Baba Kwesi (interlude) 0:36
- 9 Imagine 4:08
- 10 Stack That Cheese 4:13
- 11 Cripple 4:51
- 12 King Nas 5:58
- 13 Quotations From Chairman Fred Standout 7:09
- 14 Happy Timbuck2 Day 5:48
- 15 Mural Jr. 5:13
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