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Lupe Fiasco, Gemstones
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- Album
- Lupe Fiasco's The Cool
- Released
- 2007
- Genres
- christian hip hop
- Length
- 3:23
- Tempo
- 134 BPM
- Label
- 1st & 15th/Atlantic
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About this song
The song is a prequel to Lupe Fiasco's song "The Cool" from his debut album Food & Liquor. It features his labelmate GemStones, who is a rapper and singer. The track ends with an interlude of about a minute and a half.
What it's about
The song traces the events just before the death of Michael Young History, as his struggle with the streets and the game reaches a peak. After the lyrics end, Michael is shot dead while his friend is distracted, a moment the song treats with dark humor.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 1 other song, like “Until I Burst by Deleted Artist”.
- Written by GemStones, Soundtrakk and Lupe Fiasco.
- Produced by Soundtrakk.