Studio Album · No. 2
Lupe Fiasco's The Cool Songwriting Credits by Lupe Fiasco
Produced by Lupe Fiasco, Darrale Jones, Patrick Stump, Al Shux, The Buchanans, Drop, Chris Goss, Le Messie, Simonsayz, Soundtrakk, Unkle · Engineered by Chris Allen, Craig Bauer, Chris Gehringer
1st & 15th / Atlantic
Progressive RapHip Hop
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 19 of 19 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 19 / 19 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 19 tracks with documented writers, by whether Lupe Fiasco carries a lyricist or composer credit.
19 trackswritten by Lupe Fiasco
0 tracksoutside writers
Lupe Fiasco's roles on this album
Share of the 19 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer11%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
19
Tracks
22
Lyricists
11
Producers
549,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
2007
Released
Data Insight
Nineteen tracks, all of them his, one of them his alone. It is a concept record built around characters he invented, and the writing is still shared with a producer on almost every song.
The Cool came out on 1st & 15th and Atlantic in December 2007 and has sold 549,000, more than any other album of his. "Superstar" reached number 10 on the Hot 100.
Track Listing & Credits 19 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Baba Says Cool for Thought
|
Lupe Fiasco | Wasalu Muhammad Jaco | Lupe FiascoDarrale JonesPatrick StumpAl ShuxThe BuchanansDropChris GossLe MessieSimonsayzSoundtrakkUnkle | Lupe Fiasco (Performer) |
| 2 |
Free Chilly
|
Lupe FiascoSarah Green | Wasalu Muhammad JacoSarah Green | Soundtrakk | Lupe Fiasco (Performer)Gemstones (Featured Vocals) |
| 3 |
Go Go Gadget Flow
|
Lupe FiascoRudolph Lopez | Wasalu Muhammad JacoRudolph Lopez | Soundtrakk | Lupe Fiasco (Performer) |
| 4 |
The Coolest
|
The BuchanansDerrick BraxtonLupe Fiasco | Chris PaultreDerrick BraxtonWasalu Muhammad Jaco | The BuchanansDrop | Lupe Fiasco (Performer) |
| 5 |
Superstar
#10
|
Lupe FiascoRudolph LopezSantos | Wasalu Muhammad JacoRudolph LopezSantos | Soundtrakk | Lupe Fiasco (Performer)Matthew Santos (Featured Vocals) |
| 6 |
Paris, Tokyo
|
Eumir DeodatoLupe FiascoRudolph Lopez | Eumir DeodatoWasalu Muhammad JacoRudolph Lopez | Soundtrakk | Lupe Fiasco (Performer) |
| 7 |
Hi-Definition
|
Snoop DoggAl ShuxPoo BearLupe Fiasco | Calvin BroadusAlexander ShuckburghJason BoydWasalu Muhammad Jaco | Al Shux | Lupe Fiasco (Performer)Snoop Dogg (Featured Vocals) |
| 8 |
Gold Watch
|
The BuchanansDerrick BraxtonLupe Fiasco | Chris PaultreDerrick BraxtonWasalu Muhammad Jaco | The BuchanansDrop | Lupe Fiasco (Performer) |
| 9 |
Hip-Hop Saved My Life
|
Lupe FiascoNikki JeanRudolph Lopez | Wasalu Muhammad JacoNicholle LearyRudolph Lopez | Soundtrakk | Lupe Fiasco (Performer)Nikki Jean (Featured Vocals) |
| 10 |
Intruder Alert
|
Lupe FiascoRudolph LopezSarah Green | Wasalu Muhammad JacoRudolph LopezSarah Green | Soundtrakk | Lupe Fiasco (Performer)Sarah Green (Featured Vocals) |
| 11 |
Streets on Fire
|
The BuchanansDerrick BraxtonLupe FiascoSantos | Chris PaultreDerrick BraxtonWasalu Muhammad JacoSantos | The BuchanansDrop | Lupe Fiasco (Performer)Matthew Santos (Featured Vocals) |
| 12 |
Little Weapon
|
Lupe FiascoPatrick StumpNikki JeanBishop G | Wasalu Muhammad JacoPatrick StumpNicholle LearyBishop G | Patrick Stump | Lupe Fiasco (Performer)Nikki Jean (Featured Vocals) |
| 13 |
Gotta Eat
|
Lupe FiascoRudolph Lopez | Wasalu Muhammad JacoRudolph Lopez | Soundtrakk | Lupe Fiasco (Performer) |
| 14 |
Dumb It Down
|
Lupe FiascoRudolph LopezBurris | Wasalu Muhammad JacoRudolph LopezBurris | Soundtrakk | Lupe Fiasco (Performer)Gemstones & Graham Burris (Featured Vocals) |
| 15 |
Hello / Goodbye (Uncool)
|
Richard FileChris GossJosh HommeJames LavelleLupe Fiasco | Richard FileChris GossJosh HommeJames LavelleWasalu Muhammad Jaco | Lupe FiascoChris GossUnkle | Lupe Fiasco (Performer)Unkle (Featured Vocals) |
| 16 |
The Die
|
Lupe FiascoRudolph LopezBarbara WyrickStephen Bogard | Wasalu Muhammad JacoRudolph LopezBarbara WyrickStephen Bogard | Soundtrakk | Lupe Fiasco (Performer)Gemstones (Featured Vocals) |
| 17 |
Put You on Game
|
Simon MorelLupe Fiasco | Simon MorelWasalu Muhammad Jaco | Simonsayz | Lupe Fiasco (Performer) |
| 18 |
Fighters
|
Le MessieLupe FiascoSantos | Le MessieWasalu Muhammad JacoSantos | Le Messie | Lupe Fiasco (Performer)Matthew Santos (Featured Vocals) |
| 19 |
Go Baby
|
Lupe FiascoRudolph Lopez | Wasalu Muhammad JacoRudolph Lopez | Soundtrakk | Lupe Fiasco (Performer)Gemstones (Featured Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 36 contributors
LF
Lupe Fiasco
Writer · Producer · Performer
WM
Wasalu Muhammad Jaco
Writer
RL
Rudolph Lopez
Writer
TB
The Buchanans
Writer · Producer
CP
Chris Paultre
Writer
DB
Derrick Braxton
Writer
S
Santos
Writer
NL
Nicholle Leary
Writer
NJ
Nikki Jean
Writer · Vocals
SG
Sarah Green
Writer · Vocals
AS
Al Shux
Writer · Producer
CG
Chris Goss
Writer · Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions Lupe Fiasco's The Cool
Who wrote The Cool?
Lupe Fiasco on all nineteen tracks, alone on one. Soundtrakk, Patrick Stump and Al Shux are among the co-writers.
How did it sell?
549,000 in the United States, and it is certified platinum by the RIAA.
How high did "Superstar" chart?
Number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, his highest until "The Show Goes On".
Who engineered it?
Chris Allen and Craig Bauer, with Chris Gehringer mastering.
What is the concept?
It follows three characters, the Cool, the Streets and the Game, expanding a song from the first album.
Who is Patrick Stump?
The Fall Out Boy singer, who co-wrote and sang on "Little Weapon" and "Hi-Definition".
How long is the album?
70:56 across nineteen tracks.