VIDEO: LUPE FIASCO FEAT. MATTHEW SANTOS - SUPERSTAR
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
New video from Lupe Fiasco, and it’s along the same lines as what a lot of rappers are doing, spitting about fame, money, glory, etc. I really like this song. You may remember, I posted this in a the new music review a couple of months ago. I’m glad that it’s starting to get spins, ‘cuase I think it’s a great records.








37 Comments
1.
FRESHANDFAB
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /
this video sucks!!!
2.
ladytroublesome
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /
I like this song & the video isn’t half bad.
3.
n**ggaz who play too much and da' b*tches dat' luv em.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /
I LIKE LUPE…it’s aight.
4.
LAY LAY
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /
i love lupe!
5.
Nee-Nee
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /
I love the song,the video,I LOOOOOOOOOOOVE Lupe!!!!!!!!!! An intelligent black man spitting on the mic ohh wee I love this dude and everything about him. F&L was so damn slept on I hope he blows up this time
6.
sounye
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /
hey wtf,this song is all but what a lot of rappers are doing right now, please,lupe is not one of these bullshit ghetto ass rappers
listen, read , n understand the lyrics before making statements like that please
7.
summer07
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /
he is not spittin about money and fame from a first person point of view….if you follow Lupe’s music you’ll know that this song is about a character from his last record on a song called “The Cool”. Its about this huslter who comes back from the dead. Lupe’s new album is also called “The Cool” which is a concept album based of the song of the same title…i strongly recommend buying his old cd or at least the song “The Cool” , because this video/ song “superstar” will make SOOOOO MUCHHH more sense…SIDEBAR pay attention to the character in the video when he has a skeleton hand..that is major foreshadowing from the song…educate yourselves with a lil Lupe…
Peace in Darfur*
8.
a.k.a. new yorker
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /
the lyrics are very different from what the “i have money, cars,a nd hoes” rappers are giving us. lyrically, lupe is killing a lot of ppl right now. doesn’t hurt that he’s absolutely adorable
9.
XspresivelyChic
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE LUPE!!!!! And this song is the TRUTH! Love the vid. Hip Hop at it’s rarest form, and at it’s best!
10.
sxycarmel26
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /
Lupe is a very underrated artist. I like his style
11.
crunkpoet
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /
yeah lupe puts a spin on everything…makes u think! keep it up boo
12.
beautifuleyes70
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /
I agree with most of the posts here, This is not your everyday-run-of-the-mill rapper, spitting about fame, money and girls. This is a GREAT song, with interesting characters talked about in a great story format. I haven’t been into many rap artists as of late, (I am an 80’s babies to the core, who loves 90’s HIPHOP), but I really like Lupe, he’s is as dope as they come these days.
13.
Dubb
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /
I understand the video, and it on some levels it is tight…but I think it could have been better. It wont further the songs popularity any and thats a shame b/c its a great song! FNF UP!!!
14.
timiaLynn
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /
i like lupe and if i were an older person i would rather have my teenage child listen to him rather than 50 any day
15.
Trailblazer
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /
I agree with # 7 (Summer07). I noticed “The Cool” concept too. That was slick how he incorporated it into his video, espcially since he didn’t make a video for The Cool.
Does anyone know if he’s doing any shows/tours? I would love to see him perform live.
I love Lupe’s music. His Food and Liquor album is still in my ipod, unlike the many other albums that I’ve deleted since then. Currently, him and Nas are the only rappers that I can actually say that I’m a fan of. I loved Nas even during his Oochie Wallie phase. LOL. Lupe did an radio interview in my city last weekend. I was mad that I caught the tail end of it. Long Live Lupe!
16.
ashley
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /
love the video becuz if u kno about lupe then u kno that the video ties into the concept of the album..loved it ..yall look out for lupe he is one of the greats!
17.
hb801
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /
I think you or somebody missed the actual point of this song. It’s not about fame money and glory. But I dont why Lupe’s videos are so terrible. He need to start working with new/ better directors who have better lyric to visual skills.
18.
Nadia
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /
Lupe’s hella fresh. The video is cool and you don’t have to religiously follow Lupe to understand the lyrics, maybe the video though
19.
A J*Davey Baby
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /
Luv Lupe Fiasco and definitely love this song!!! The video is cool. I’m just glad someone like Lupe (along w/ Common, Mos Def, Talib Kweli and Little Brother) is on the scene so that I can continue listening to hip-hop.
20.
msweb
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /
THE SONG IS HOT!!!!
21.
TayNae
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /
video was just aiight but the song is a HIT! that dude matthew santos has a very intriguing voice. lupe is an unsung hero of hip-hop. and that’s real!
22.
KiKi B.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /
loveeeeeeeeee the song…he’s one of my favs.
23.
Ali
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /
Love the song, video was also pretty good :).
24.
TANIA
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /
I love Lupe. He is so underrated. Boo, stay up because you got a real fan here! Good luck!
25.
TANIA
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /
And thanks Summer07 for dropping some knowledge.
TrailBlazer, Lupe is doing some shows. I just went to see him at UMass Lowell. He might just be hitting up colleges though. If you do catch him, you will NOT be disappointed. He is entertaining and hilarious.
26.
Black-n-Mild
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /
I just love love LOVE this man. F&L is probably the only “rap” album that I listen to and not skip one track. He’s dope forreal. And I absolutely adore this song and video.
27.
Black-n-Mild
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /
I can’t wait for The Cool! It shall be copped on 12.18.07!
28.
coco danielle
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /
This song grew on me
29.
Bouga
Thursday, November 8, 2007 /
I dig this song. Lupe always brings fire. Looking forward to it, I immensely enjoyed Food & Liquor.
30.
cor blimey
Thursday, November 8, 2007 /
Fantastic. Lupe rocks my world. Does anyone know who thing singer is, his voice is great and he delivers the hook brilliantly.
31.
summer07
Thursday, November 8, 2007 /
the singer’s name is Mathew Santos…he was featured on Lupe’s song “American Terrorist”
32.
STVO
Thursday, November 8, 2007 /
nice video, REAL corny song
33.
jazzyxbaybee
Thursday, November 8, 2007 /
i love the song, i love lupe, it’s all good.
DEC. 18, FNF UP!
can’t wait.
34.
Anthill21
Tuesday, November 13, 2007 /
of course you would say its corny…Anyway…im not SURE how this will incorporate into the The Cool concept but Im sure once the album drops and i hear more i will know…like Lupe said, his first album was the experiment…the new drop is gonna be the one to stimulate your senses..not that the first one didnt…but anway…i did peep the the character from the cool on the red carpet…i thought he might be younger but hey…hes been underground for a minute haha…cant wait for this album…should be an exciting listen…CONCEPT albums need to make a comeback..
35.
divid
Thursday, November 22, 2007 /
Oh, nice lyrics, it is awesome.i heard a similar one on . did u added the same one there? may be i need to check it…
36.
WOMAN.
Thursday, December 20, 2007 /
you guys obviously dont study lupe. lupe is a phrophet in form of rapper. brush up on ur lyrics and study hard. im not going to expose it for fake hiphopheads to jack knoledge but this song is about coming to god. read. make your mind THINK. hhh stay up.
37.
JB
Friday, May 2, 2008 /
I really enjoy this song. I makewish that I could rhyme like Lupe and had a voice like The other guy