Lupe Fiasco Performs "Mural Jr." Acapella
Lupe Fiasco’s discography is both literary and lyrical. The Chicago MC
is known for weaving historical references and fictitious characters
through his thought-provoking bars, and the new ‘Drogas Wave’ is a
concept album about the transatlantic slave trade. On it, he imagines
fallen victims, tossed off ships during Middle Passage, as survivors who
thrive in an underwater world. Heady stuff. For his live performance of
“Mural Jr.” we took him underneath NYC’s Williamsburg Bridge for a
shoot that nods to the ‘Drogas Wave’ theme. There’s a clear view of the
East River waters next to the downtown Manhattan walkway ‘Lu prowled
while rhyming a cappella. His inspired take on the track (the sequel to
the ‘Tetsuo & Youth’ original, “Mural”) gains extra emotional clout
by insightfully incorporating the local landscape. Hold up!
Director: Kyle Goldberg
Producer: Kyle Goldberg
Editor: Kevin Rose
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