Hip Hop Saved My Life
Lupe Fiasco, Nikki Jean
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Recording Artist Fact"Hip Hop Saved My Life" is a song by American hip hop recording artist, Lupe Fiasco. Fiasco, whose real name is Wasalu Muhammad Jaco, is known for his conceptual, socially conscious lyrics.
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Song Background FactThe song is inspired by Southern rapper Slim Thug and speaks on the life of a rapper. Lupe crafted it as a tribute to the influence and power of the hip hop culture.
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Album FactThe track is from Lupe Fiasco’s second studio album, "Lupe Fiasco’s The Cool," which was released in 2007.
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Song Structure FactUnlike many popular hip hop songs, "Hip Hop Saved My Life" doesn't have a traditional chorus. Instead, it features a repeated line that serves as the song’s anchor.
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Collaboration FactThe song features vocals from Nikki Jean on the hook who adds a melodic element to the track. This collaboration helped the track to achieve a unique blend of genres.
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Commercial Success Fact"Hip Hop Saved My Life" peaked at number 78 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It's also one of Fiasco's most popular songs to date.
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Music Video FactThe music video, released in 2008, was filmed in Houston, Texas, and showcases the lifestyle of struggling rappers trying to make it big in the hip hop industry.
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Lyrics FactTelling a compelling story, the song's lyrics depict the journey of an aspiring rapper who, despite having a wife and child to feed, still musters the courage to follow his passion and dreams of becoming a rapper.
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Musical Style FactAlthough Fiasco arises from the Chicago hip hop scene, this song demonstrates his ability to embrace and draw influence from different rap styles, in this case, southern hip hop.
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Recognition Fact"Hip Hop Saved My Life" is widely recognized as a significant hip hop track for its content, which sheds light on the struggle that comes along with trying to make it as a rapper.
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