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Local Boy Fiasco Hops His Way To Success |
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Written by JORDAN BRANDES
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Tuesday, 07 August 2007 |
Lollapolooza attracts some of the biggest and most unique bands in the business, that much is a given. So when they decided to tap Chicago MC Lupe Fiasco to perform on the third and largest day of the festival it was obvious that there was something about him. Playing on a massive stage to a crowded audience of mostly Chicagoans, Fiasco dominated the stage.
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The hip-hop powerhouse, consisting of anywhere from two to three members depending on the song, danced all over the stage, adding an element of excitement while playing it up for the audience. Fiasco’s unique style is brought about by his band’s ability to make virtually any beat their own. For those not accustomed to Fiasco’s style he grabs a hold of a popular song and mixes it up beyond recognizably.
Like any good lyricist Fiasco grabs the bull by he horns and lets his words fly in a style that, if they weren’t structured so well, might seem improvised. His newest protégé Gemini took the stage about a quarter of the way through the set and almost stole the show. The dynamic between Fiasco’s crew and Gemini was enough to tear the nonexistent roof off the stage.
More than once Fiasco got repetitive, using the same call outs at least a dozen times throughout the show. I do give him points for obscurity as he yelled out “Can you dig it?!” from the camp cinema classic The Warriors. Fiasco’s musical knowledge shone brightly as he played with familiar sounds mixing them into his own.
As a Chicagoan this native son shows his heritage proudly. Whether a Northsider or a Southsider, Fiasco welcomes all into his hip-hop fold. Most of his songs have a message of love and respect for each other, a treat in a gangster rap world. When Fiasco takes the stage the audience can be rest assured it will be a great show. Powered by AkoComment 2.0! |
