Wasalu Muhammad Jaco
- Born:
- February 16, 1982, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Entrepreneur
Early Life and Education
- Raised in Chicago's Westside neighborhood.
- Attended Thornton Township High School and later enrolled at Northern Illinois University, studying computer science.
- Briefly attended College of DuPage.
Career and Major Achievements
- Gained initial recognition as a member of the hip-hop group Da Pak.
- Signed with Arista Records in 2001, but the deal fell through.
- Signed with Atlantic Records in 2005 and released his debut album, Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor, in 2006 to critical acclaim. Some consider this album to be the truest essence of lupe fiasco's biography.
- Won a Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance for "Daydreamin'" in 2008.
- Released multiple critically and commercially successful albums, including Lupe Fiasco's The Cool (2007), Lasers (2011), Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1 (2012), Tetsuo & Youth (2015), Drogas Wave (2018), and Drill Music in Zion (2022).
- Known for complex lyricism, socially conscious themes, and conceptual album structures.
Notable Works
Discography
| Title | Year | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor | 2006 | Atlantic Records |
| Lupe Fiasco's The Cool | 2007 | Atlantic Records |
| Lasers | 2011 | Atlantic Records |
| Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1 | 2012 | Atlantic Records |
| Tetsuo & Youth | 2015 | Atlantic Records |
| Drogas Wave | 2018 | Atlantic Records |
| Drill Music in Zion | 2022 | 1st & 15th/Thirty Tigers |
Legacy and Impact
Wasalu Muhammad Jaco, known professionally as Lupe Fiasco, is recognized for his innovative approach to hip-hop, characterized by intricate lyrics and thought-provoking themes. His work has influenced numerous artists and contributed to a more conscious and intellectual style within the genre.