Mural (song)
| "Mural" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Lupe Fiasco | |
| from the album Tetsuo & Youth | |
| Recorded | 2015 |
| Genre | Hip hop |
| Length | 8:48 |
| Label | 1st & 15th, Atlantic |
| Songwriter(s) | Jaco, S. Johnson, Kyle Davidson, Devan Hampton, Alain Mion |
| Producer(s) | Wiz Buchanan, Keyz, Quality Kid |
"Mural" is a song by American rapper Lupe Fiasco.[1][2][3][4] The song appears on his fifth studio album Tetsuo & Youth.
The song title draws parallels to an actual mural, given its length and the permanent impact this song will have. Almost nine minutes long with no hooks, the song contains 785 unique words.[5] This song received positive reception, highlighting Fiasco's "lyrical skill and knowledge", and calling it the best song on the album.[6]
The song contains elements of "Chanson d'Un Jour d'Hiver", performed by Alain Mion and Cortex.[citation needed]
Awards and accolades
It was ranked 9 on Genius' 50 Best Rap Songs of 2015.[7]
References
- ^ "Still Trying To Keep Up With Lupe Fiasco's 'Mural'? Then, Watch This". Vibe. United States: Vibe. 2015-02-10. Retrieved 2019-10-18.
- ^ II, C. Vernon Coleman. "Lupe Fiasco "Mural" - XXL". XXL Mag. United States: XXL. Retrieved 2019-10-18.
- ^ Golianopoulos, Thomas (2015-04-28). "Messiah Music: Investigating the Hidden Meaning of Lupe Fiasco's 'Tetsuo & Youth'". Grantland. Grantland. Retrieved 2019-10-18.
- ^ "Lupe Fiasco Quits Twitter, Shares New Track "Mural"". The FADER. The Fader. Retrieved 2019-10-18.
- ^ @HipHopNumbers (6 September 2018). "Mural by @LupeFiasco is 153 bars and 1,373 words, it has a reading level of "college graduate" It features 1,998 syllables, which is 13 syllables per bar He raps 785 unique words" (Tweet). Retrieved 18 October 2019 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Review: Lupe Fiasco's Tetsuo and Youth". Winston Magazine. Retrieved 2019-10-18.
- ^ "50 Best Rap Songs of 2015". Genius. 2015-12-23. Retrieved 2019-10-18.