Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer
Over the past few months, Lupe Fiasco has been one of the most vocal rappers in the game. At least three times a week, Lupe has been in the news for one reason or another. Lupe Fiasco has been his own promotional team for his Lasers album. After three years of delays, the album was met with negative reviews by most critics.
Lupe Fiasco created his own lane as a rapper who relies on lyrics and wordplay, as opposed to "swag." Initially, Atlantic Records loved him for this. But, after the release of The Cool, the label wanted him to change his style. Not wanting to go pop, Lupe Fiasco refused to change and Atlantic Records delayed his album until he gave in.
After giving in, Lupe Fiasco was disappointed when Atlantic Records gave his "Nothin' on You" single to B.o.B. When his album finally came, he was sad because his album was panned. Now, Lupe Fiasco can finally be glad over something. While his album may not be a critical success, the album will definitely be a commercial success.
Lasers is projected to sell 240,000 in its first week.