Consequence and Lupe Fiasco flex their lyrical muscle over a smooth beat co-produced by Cons and Mike Cash. With Chris Turner lending his talents for the hook, "Countdown" is a paint-by-numbers hip-hop song--and I mean that as a compliment. In a day and age when artists are getting experimental or trendy, Consequence and Lupe Fiasco bring it back to the essence with straight bars and something easy to throw on in the background and nod your head to. Fiasco packs a punch in his short verse and Consequence does his thing as usual. Check out the joint above and see for yourself who came through with the more impressive bars.

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