Comments on: Lupe: “I Don’t Care About Success”

By: Nunya

Nunya — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:43:32 +0000

I’ve always thought LP should align with Rhymesayers. If you ask ‘Who is Rhymesayers?’; I say ‘Go fuck yourself.’

This album ain’t at all what I was thinking it would be. It’s good, but not good for Lupe.

By: Tyrannical T

Tyrannical T — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:13:06 +0000

I agree too. I can’t see him going to GOOD or a pure hip hop label like that because being under a label or a team in general just wouldn’t fit.

He needs to start his own label!!! No disrespect to any parties but Lupe reminds me of Pac. In that sense Lupe needs his own Makaveli Records like Pac was about to do before he was killed.

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By: alderman j

alderman j — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:57:30 +0000

Nigga like LUPE aint built for the INDIE ROUTE, he had to be forced by the LABEL to do these promotions, and he doesnt have a loyal street following, so if you arent willing to promote your OWN RECORD, and you dont have a LOYAL STREET/INTERNET following you cant go the indie route, the only way to make money the INDIE ROUTE is with SHOWS!! This nigga aint selling out a high school gym, REAL TALK!!! AND I FUCKS WITH LUPE, but not enough to buy an album or go to a show that he was HEADLINING!! im just saying.

By: The Analyzt

The Analyzt — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:18:24 +0000

I have to agree. This sounds a little like a publicity stunt. I just can’t see anyone going through the trouble of putting all that work in to make an album and then not care how well it does.
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By: nicholasdelorejo

nicholasdelorejo — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 08:55:33 +0000

I can understand how some people can think that Lupe should go independent anddismiss his statement of not caring about success. But the thing is Lupe is nothing like Tech 9. Tech is completely underground in his music which is nothing wrong with that. Lupe is a hybrid of Pharrell, Kanye, and Mos Def in the sense that he can cater to the alternative/nerdy demograph, make hits with a deep conscious message. People may not remember this but Lupe has strong label support when he first came out. He has a Reebok endorsment, two noticeable singles, late night television performances. I think now he’s frustrated because he’s done basically everything that I’m sure Drake and Nicki had done but with little success. Lupe knows that he can achieve mainstream success at least more so than artists of his skill. But if you work your hardest and people who aren’t as bold as you are succeeding further past you then you’d stop caring about being true to yourself. Maybe that’s why LASERS has so much uninspired pop tracks.

By: No Name

No Name — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:43:14 +0000

While the main goal is to enjoy making the music, I think the only reason he’s saying this is because it’s already been panned and almost half of his fanbase is through with him on account of it. Lupe tries to save face way too much.

By: aboynamedandy

aboynamedandy — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 01:05:15 +0000

Yeah man, I like your thinking.

Or he should sign to Okayplayer or G.O.O.D Music where there is the foundation of making pure Hip Hop, that doesn’t have sales and money at the forefront of everything.

By: Gman

Gman — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 23:29:55 +0000

Maybe He can do what he does, just on a more independent, basis or w/ a distribution deal with a major. Remember, he stills has a huge fanbase, tours yearly and has very good music appeal. idk. Just m.o.
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By: 905

905 — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 22:11:53 +0000

I think Lupe is enough of a household name that if he were to go solo and release an album it would still do numbers just because of the fact that people are still checking for him.

He still has a following, needs to appeal to them. I understand making a crossover definitely helps, but if thats the case try to limit the crossovers so the rest of the album can appeal to his fans that don’t want crossovers. All they have to do is press skip.

Peace

By: Sha

Sha — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:58:18 +0000

Some people are built for the biz… Some aren’t…..

But here’s the Jedi Mind Trick…..

LUPE IS DEFINITELY BUILT FOR THIS!

I don’t buy for one minute that he doesn’t give a damn about if his album sells or not. Why? Because just the fact that he mentioned the album in an interview is proof enough that he gives a shit. Otherwise, why open your mouth? And why would you write,

“Reading the comments and reactions is crushing….”. Really? Crushing? You knew most of that shit you released was on some serious play for commercial exposure. You knew you were trying to move units!

And if Lupe really does hold this opinion about the biz, where is it coming from? Because if you take away that loot (or lack of loot as you put it) your ass would be out promoting the hell out of ANY album that bore your name. It’s either that or work at Taco Bell! Let me guess which option you would choose…

Lupe isn’t foolin’ anyone with this one. He definitely gives a damn.

By: GitoffDeeezzzz

GitoffDeeezzzz — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:46:58 +0000

Lupe can see that he is not getting any love from the major labels. His best bet would be to pull a Tech N9ne. He needs to start his own independent label, that way he can control his artistic creativity, his business and marketing, and sign other artist. I think he has the potential to be the Tech N9ne of the new generation.