Question 1

Does Lupe Fiasco write his own songs?

Accepted Answer

He is credited on 130 of his 135 studio tracks. Only 24 of those are his alone, and 18 of the 24 are on Drill Music in Zion and Samurai, the two most recent albums.

Question 2

Who wrote "Kick, Push"?

Accepted Answer

Lupe Fiasco with Soundtrakk, who produced it. It was his first entry on the Hot 100 as a lead artist, reaching number 78.

Question 3

How many albums has Lupe Fiasco released?

Accepted Answer

Nine studio albums, from Food & Liquor in 2006 to Samurai in 2024. The mixtapes and EPs are separate.

Question 4

Has he won a Grammy?

Accepted Answer

Yes. "Daydreamin'" with Jill Scott won Best Urban/Alternative Performance at the 50th Grammy Awards in 2008.

Question 5

Which album sold the most?

Accepted Answer

The Cool, at 549,000 in the United States. It is certified platinum, as is Lasers.

Question 6

Why do so many people share his writing credits?

Accepted Answer

Producers take a writing share on rap records, so a track credited to him usually names the beatmakers too. Food & Liquor II lists eight or nine names on some songs.

Question 7

What changed on the recent albums?

Accepted Answer

He left Atlantic after Tetsuo & Youth. Drill Music in Zion and Samurai are credited to him alone on every track, which nothing before them was.

Question 8

What was his biggest hit?

Accepted Answer

"The Show Goes On" from Lasers, which reached number 9 on the Hot 100. "Superstar" reached number 10.

Question 9

Who is Soundtrakk?

Accepted Answer

The Chicago producer behind "Kick, Push" and "Superstar", and the co-producer of Drill Music in Zion.

Question 10

What is his real name?

Accepted Answer

Wasalu Muhammad Jaco. Credits usually print it as Wasalu Jaco or W. Jaco.