Lupe Fiasco: Drogas Light Vinyl 2LP

DrogasLight is a light album in all respects. Musically, content, concepts, some of it is even freestyled. Easy breezy approach. The 6th full-length from Lupe Fiasco might be “light” on content, but it sure packs a heavy punch. Big 808 drums and vibe-driven bars from the talented Chicago rapper immediately show promise for the club, and features from artists like Ty Dolla $ign, Rick Ross, and Big K.R.I.T. just up the ante. Check the booming “Jump” or “NGL,” a look at the black struggle on which he claims “You seen the movie / they killed the n###a / why you still wanna be like Scarface?” “Tranquillo,” “Dopamine Lit (Intro),” “Pick up the Phone,” and “Wild Child” are other highlights you should definitely check out.

• gatefold sleeve
• music label: 1st & 15th 2017

reviewed by marble cake floors 02/2017