Lupe Fiasco "Samurai Deluxe" 2026-05-08 and Spencer Zahn on upright

and Spencer Zahn on upright bass

ORIGINALLY OUT IN 1996 ON RECESS RECORDS AND PARTIALLY MIXED BY MASS GIORGINI AT SONIC IGUANA STUDIOS

and Lizzie Burns

cuts such as "The Anthem" emerge exactly as the title overtly implies: a high-velocity

And so we feel that this record is a natural progression that we're proud of

Lupe Fiasco "Samurai Deluxe" 2026-05-08 and Spencer Zahn on uprightInspired by the life and work of Amy Winehouse, Lupe Fiascos Samurai proved the veteran rappers unparalleled ability to pen deeply conceptual rhymes without sacrificing soul. Produced in full by longtime collaborator Soundtrakk, the 8 song project earned widespread critical acclaim, with praise from Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Billboard, and more for its cerebral lyricism and warm sonic palette. On June 27th, the one year anniversary of Samurai, Lupe