Lupe Fiasco

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Biography

Wasalu Muhammad Jaco (born February 16, 1982), better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco ( /ˈluːpeɪ/ loo-pay), is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. He rose to fame in 2006 following the success of his debut album, Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor. He also performs as the frontman of rock band Japanese Cartoon under his real name. As an entrepreneur, Fiasco is the chief executive officer of 1st and 15th Entertainment. Raised in Chicago, Fiasco developed an interest in hip hop after initially disliking the genre for its use of vulgarity. After adopting the name Lupe Fiasco and recording songs in his father's basement, 19-year-old Fiasco joined a group called Da Pak. The group disbanded shortly after its inception, and Fiasco soon met rapper Jay-Z who helped him sign a record deal with Atlantic Records. In 2006, Fiasco released his debut album Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor on the label, which received three Grammy nominations. He released his second album, Lupe Fiasco's The Cool, in December 2007. The lead single "Superstar" peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. He released Lasers on March 8, 2011 after a two-year delay. The album's lead single "The Show Goes On" peaked at number 9 on the chart, thus becoming his most successful single since "Superstar". In addition to music, Fiasco has pursued other business ventures, including fashion. He runs two clothing lines, Righteous Kung-Fu and Trilly & Truly; he has designed sneakers for Reebok. He has been involved with charitable activities, including the Summit on the Summit expedition, and in 2010 he recorded a benefit single for victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Fiasco is also noted for his anti-establishment views, which he has expressed in both interviews and his music.

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Year Formed 1982
Number of Albums 27
Record Label
Website www.lupefiasco.com
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Trivia

What was Lupe Fiasco's name?

Chicagoborn Wasalu Jaco

...The rapper Lupe Fiasco ( Chicagoborn Wasalu Jaco ) became a star of hiphop music thanks to Food & Liquor (Atlantic, 2006), a collection of 16 vibrant an...
Food & Liquor is a collection of how many vibrant and creative raps?

16

...of hiphop music thanks to Food & Liquor (Atlantic, 2006), a collection of 16 vibrant and creative raps by a polite, literate and devout Muslim. His el...
Who creates the propulsive Caribbean jazz of American Terrorist?

David Prolyfic Ewing

...he world of rap music, but the production often steals the show. David Prolyfic Ewing creates the propulsive Caribbean jazz of American Terrorist by s...
Who engineered a swinging duet with Jill Scott?

Craig Kallman

...highlight, however, is a swinging duet with Jill Scott engineered by Craig Kallman by basically remixing I Monster's Daydream (1998), which was in tur...
What year was I Monster's Daydream remixed?

1998

... engineered by Craig Kallman by basically remixing I Monster's Daydream ( 1998 ), which was in turn of a remix of the BelgianBritish band Wallace Collec...
What is the name of the song by Mike Shinoda that is a peak of fun?

The Instrumental

...lace Collection's hit Daydream (1969). A peak of fun is the jovial The Instrumental , in which Mike Shinoda blends a minimalist keyboard pattern and a ...
Who creates The Instrumental?

Mike Shinoda

...dream (1969). A peak of fun is the jovial The Instrumental, in which Mike Shinoda blends a minimalist keyboard pattern and a droning orchestra while a...
What genre of music is Gotta Eat compared to?

country blues

...ounterpoint). By comparison, the laidback, guitartinged Gotta Eat is country blues . The dramatic tension peaks in Intruder Alert (orchestral swellings...
What type of sound is in Hi Definition?

electronic

...unfolds in the background. Furthermore, the arrangements adopt a more electronic sound, for example in Hi Definition, Little Weapon and especially Hip...
What is the name of the song that infects Modest Mouses' Float On with a horn fanfare?

The Show Goes On

...of the most publicized songs are also among the least interesting: The Show Goes On (which infects Modest Mouses' Float On with a horn fanfare), produ...
Who produced The Show Goes On?

Daniel Kane Beatz

... infects Modest Mouses' Float On with a horn fanfare), produced by Daniel Kane Beatz , and I Don't Wanna Care Right Now. David King David The Future Ma...
Who rescues the Kanye Westesque Letting Go?

David King David The Future Manzoor

...d by Daniel Kane Beatz, and I Don't Wanna Care Right Now. David King David The Future Manzoor rescues the Kanye Westesque Letting Go, State Run Radio ...
What is the song with the hardest beat?

Coming Up

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What is Lupe Fiasco's birth name?

Wasalu Muhammad Jaco

...Lupe Fiasco performing in 2012 Background information Birth name Wasalu Muhammad Jaco Also known as Double J Born February 16, 1982 (age 40) Chicago, ...
What is the full name of Lupe's first album?

Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor

...c Records. In September 2006, Fiasco released his debut album Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor on the label, which received three Grammy nominations. He re...
How old was Double J at the time of his birth?

40

...e Wasalu Muhammad Jaco Also known as Double J Born February 16, 1982 (age 40 ) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. He rose to fame in 2006 following the success of...
Jaco performs as the frontman of what rock band?

Japanese Cartoon

...sco's Food & Liquor. He also performs as the frontman of rock band Japanese Cartoon under his real name. Raised in Chicago, Jaco developed an interest...
What group did Lupe join?

Da Pak

... songs in his father's basement, 19yearold Fiasco joined a group called Da Pak . The group disbanded shortly after its inception, and Fiasco soon met r...
Who helped Lupe sign with?

JayZ

... group disbanded shortly after its inception, and Fiasco soon met rapper JayZ who helped him sign a record deal with Atlantic Records. In September 20...
How many Grammy nominations did Lupe fiasco receive for his food & drink album?

three

...his debut album Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor on the label, which received three Grammy nominations. He released his second album, Lupe Fiasco's The Coo...
When did Fiaco release his second album, The Cool?

December 2007

...ominations. He released his second album, Lupe Fiasco's The Cool, in December 2007 . The lead single Superstar became his first top 40 hit on the Billb...
What was Lupe Fiasco's second album called?

Lupe Fiasco's The Cool

...eceived three Grammy nominations. He released his second album, Lupe Fiasco's The Cool , in December 2007. The lead single Superstar became his first t...
What was the name of Lupe's third album?

Lasers

...0 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. After a twoyear delay, his third album, Lasers , was released in May 2011 to mixed reviews; however, it became his firs...
When was wasalu Mohammed Jaco born?

February 16, 1982

...Wasalu Muhammad Jaco (born February 16, 1982 , age 29), better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco (pronounced: ˈluːpeɪ, LOOpay), is an American rapper...
How many children did Jaco have?

nine

...y life in Chicago, Illinois. Born of West African descent, he was one of nine children of Shirley Jaco, a gourmet chef, and Gregory Jaco, an engineer....
What was Jaco's father's occupation?

engineer

...of nine children of Shirley Jaco, a gourmet chef, and Gregory Jaco, an engineer . His father, who was a member of the Black Panther Party, was a prolif...
How many Grammy nominated albums were there in 2012?

4

...r 2.1 2009present: Lasers 3 Grammy Nominations 3.1 2012 Grammy Nominations 4 Discography 5 References and notes 6 External links Early life in Chicago...
What political party was Fiasco's father a member of?

Black Panther Party

...nd Gregory Jaco, an engineer. His father, who was a member of the Black Panther Party , was a prolific African drummer, karate teacher, operating plant...
On what side of Chicago was Fianco raised?

West

... karate schools and army surplus stores. Fiasco was raised Muslim on the West side of Chicago on Madison Terrace housing project. At the age of three,...
Where was Little Fiasco raised?

Westside of Chicago

...Little Fiasco was raised in Westside of Chicago and pursued his education at Illinois' Thornton Township High School. Rapping had gone into his head w...
Where did Little fiasco attend high school?

Thornton Township High School

...n Westside of Chicago and pursued his education at Illinois' Thornton Township High School . Rapping had gone into his head while he was still very you...
What genre of rap was popular at the time?

gangsta rap

...ol. Rapping had gone into his head while he was still very young, but gangsta rap was popular during the time that he was intimidated by the profane l...
What record label did Fiasco sign with?

Arista Records

...or Fiasco who chose to go solo after that. He immediately signed to Arista Records but when chairman and CEO Anthony L.A. Reid stepped down from the p...
Who stepped down as chairman and CEO of Arista Records?

Anthony L.A. Reid

... He immediately signed to Arista Records but when chairman and CEO Anthony L.A. Reid stepped down from the position, he too had to quit from the label...
What was Fiasco's debut album called?

Food and Liquor

...hrough his own label, Fiasco released his debut studio album called Food and Liquor . The album became a major success, gaining as much as four nominat...
How many Grammy nominations did Food and Liquor get at the 2007 Grammy Awards?

four

...ed Food and Liquor. The album became a major success, gaining as much as four nominations at the 2007 Grammy Awards. Fiasco, by then was acknowledged ...
Where was Lupe born?

Chicago

...Childhood: Lupe Fiasco was born in Chicago and was raised in a large family; he was the fifth of nine siblings. Lupe began rapping whilst he was in th...
What year did he begin rapping?

eighth grade

... the fifth of nine siblings. Lupe began rapping whilst he was in the eighth grade . (whose records his father would play), Nas' It Was Written album so...
When did Lupe join Da Pak?

19

...Career: Lupe's first group was called Da Pak, who he joined at the age of 19 . The group signed a deal with Epic Records but only released one single b...
How many singles did the group release before splitting?

one

...he age of 19. The group signed a deal with Epic Records but only released one single before splitting. Lupe later signed a solo deal with Arista Recor...
Who was fired as CEO of Arista Records?

L.A. Reid

...omptly dropped when the label experienced a major overhaul and the CEO L.A. Reid was fired. He later signed a deal with Atlantic Records, who are effe...
What was Lupe's parent label?

Atlantic Records

...rhaul and the CEO L.A. Reid was fired. He later signed a deal with Atlantic Records , who are effectively the parent label of 1st & 15th. Lupe built up...
What did Lupe build up by releasing a number of mixtapes?

internet fan base

... deal with Atlantic Records, who are effectively the parent label of 1st & 15th. Lupe built up an internet fan base by releasing a number of mixtapes....
Lupe specializes in complex narratives and what else?

creative metaphorical verses

...cations. Although Lupe specializes in complex narratives and creative metaphorical verses , he hasn't shied away from making singles with pop appeal, i...
What label did Lupe have a long relationship with?

Atlantic

... Show Goes On. After a decade of oftstrained relations with majorlabel Atlantic , Lupe gained a newfound level of creative independence during the latt...
What group did Wasalu Muhammad Jaco join several years later?

da Pak

...mad Jaco, began rapping in junior high school and joined a group called da Pak several years later. The group signed to Epic, released one single, and...
Who was the lead singer on Daydreaming?

Jill Scott

...nd earned the rapper three Grammy nominations. Daydreamin', featuring Jill Scott , won the award for Best UrbanAlternative Performance. Led by Supersta...
What song won the Best UrbanAlternative Performance award?

Daydreamin',

...on the Billboard 200 and earned the rapper three Grammy nominations. Daydreamin', featuring Jill Scott, won the award for Best UrbanAlternative Perfor...
When was Lupe Fiasco born?

February 17, 1982

...Born in a Muslim family on February 17, 1982 , Wasalu Muhammad Jaco aka Lupe Fiasco was the fifth child out of nine siblings. Little Fiasco was raised ...