Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1
Lupe Fiasco · 2012
68 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock · alternative hip-hop · Midwest hip-hop
A complex tapestry of introspective lyrics and eclectic beats that challenge societal norms and celebrate resilience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks
- introspective journeys through societal themes
- engaging lyrical depth and complexity
- thought-provoking moments for reflection
- wave-like pacing for active listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek straightforward, catchy tunes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1' was released in 2012, Lupe Fiasco was navigating a tumultuous phase in his career following the commercial and critical success of his debut album. This project came after a three-year gap since his previous release, 'Lasers', which faced significant label interference and mixed reception, marking a return to more personal and politically charged themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kendrick Lamar· J. Cole· Macklemore
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ayesha Says (intro) 1:56
- 2 Strange Fruition 3:41
- 3 ITAL (Roses) 4:24
- 4 Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free) 4:15
- 5 Audubon Ballroom 4:40
- 6 Bitch Bad 4:49
- 7 Lamborghini Angels 3:16
- 8 Put Em Up 3:56
- 9 Heart Donor 4:00
- 10 How Dare You 4:09
- 11 Battle Scars 4:10
- 12 Brave Heart 3:25
- 13 Form Follows Function 4:22
- 14 Cold War 6:27
- 15 Unforgivable Youth 4:56
- 16 Hood Now (outro) 6:21
- 17 Things We Must Do for Others 0:12
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