Lupe Fiasco releases "Lupe Fiasco's The Cool"
Lupe Fiasco's The Cool, commonly referred to as simply The Cool, is the critically acclaimed second studio album by Chicago hip hop artist Lupe Fiasco, released on December 18, 2007 in the United States.
The Cool is a loose concept album, based on a song and its titular character from his debut album Food & Liquor. The album features production from Soundtrakk, Unkle, Patrick Stump and Chris & Drop, among others. Guest appearances include Gemini, Snoop Dogg, and Matthew Santos. The album debuted at #15, moved a spot up to #14 on the Billboard 200 in its second week. It debuted as the #1 rap record and remained there for 9 weeks. It has been certified Gold by the RIAA. The album was nominated for four awards at the 2009 Grammy Awards, including Best Rap Album.
1. "Baba Says Cool for Thought" - 0:46
2. "Free Chilly" - 1:02
3. "Go Go Gadget Flow" - 4:10
4. "The Coolest" - 5:12
5. "Superstar" - 4:48
6. "Paris, Tokyo" Deodato, Eumir/Lupe Fiasco/Soundtrakk Soundtrakk 4:30
7. "Hi-Definition" - 3:51
8. "Gold Watch" - 4:12
9. "Hip Hop Saved My Life" - 4:02
10. "Intruder Alert" - 4:00
11. "Streets on Fire" - 4:40
12. "Little Weapon" - 4:05
13. "Gotta Eat" - 3:24
14. "Dumb It Down" - 4:03
15. "Hello/Goodbye (Uncool)" - 4:26
16. "The Die" - 3:23
17. "Put You on Game" - 3:02
18. "Fighters" - 3:33
19. "Go Baby" - 3:36
20. "Blackout" (Japan bonus track, Circuit City bonus track, limited time only, time expired) - 4:03