Let me put you on (part 3)

You might have heard them, but you're not listening... (this one is long overdue)

Two albums in and he still isn't getting the recognition he deserves. Even Vibe's 2009 "Best Rapper Ever" bracket, which any true fan of hip-hop should realize was a big joke, did not mention Lupe Fiasco as one of the elite MCs. They rather give Bow Wow and Plies a position on a 32 by 32 by 32 by 32 bracket. Anyway, that's another story. I'll leave that for another blog. This is about Lupe Fiasco, a Chicago-bred hip-hop artist exemplifying what real rap is. I honestly cannot express how significant he is to the game nor can I explain how underrated he is without becoming frustrated with those who say he's not nice. YOU have to determine it. So in this burp of a blog, I have to let the music speak. Fiasco's credit is due. Listen and give it...

(no mention of singles)

Lupe Fiasco's The Cool [album]: "The Coolest" , "Streets On Fire" , "The Die"

Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor [album]: "Just Might Be OK" , "He Say She Say" , "American Terrorist"

Touch The Sky Mixtape [mixtape]: "Twilight Zone" , "Switch (Science Project)" ***

It Was Written [mixtape]: "Failure" , "Tilted" , "Ignorant Shit"

Overlooked Vol. 1 [mixtape]: "My Sneakers" , "We On (featuring Lupe Fiasco)"

Overlooked Vol. 2 [mixtape]: "Swang On 'Em (featuring Lupe Fiasco)" , "U, Me, Him, Her Freestyle"

Loosies [miscellaneous tracks]: "And He Gets The Girl" , "Pens & Needles" , "Kids With Guns"

... Drake vs. J.Cole Coming Soon...