Lupe Fiasco is drawing from an eclectic mix of influences – including battle rap and Japanese culture – for his next album. The rapper has announced Samurai , his ninth studio LP, slated to release next month. Following 2022’s DRILL MUSIC IN ZION , which was fully produced by Soundtrakk , Fiasco and the producer will join forces once again for the new album.
While the project itself spans just eight tracks, it boasts a winding, thoughtful narrative. Through music, Fiasco weaves the story of a budding artist going through the battle rap circuit, a journey he likens to that of a samurai warrior. “I sometimes get tagged by my fans as not doing personal records, but I always tell people there’s me in there if you listen closely enough,” Fiasco said.
“This album is one of my more personal records to date. It’s not a full biography, but my personal experiences are tied up in all of my music.” “A lot of the records are me.
Some are from the POV of a character. and some are me. The album weaves things from my life as an artist, touching on things other artists go through.
” In tandem with announcing the LP, Fiasco has shared the soulful title track, “Samurai.” Stream Lupe Fiasco’s “Samurai” everywhere now. The album is out in full on June 28.
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