Singing Guide: Lupe Fiasco
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Lupe Fiasco is a rapper with an exceptional vocal range, pitch accuracy, and unique style. Listeners can recognize his voice easily when compared to other rappers. If you want to learn how to sing like him, here's what you need to know:
Vocal technique:
Lupe Fiasco's style is characterized by his clear and rapid diction, rhythmical flow, and the use of intricate rhyme patterns. He has a great sense of timing, effortless delivery, and impressive breath control. To master his vocal technique, you should aim to:
- Work on your diction and pronunciation.
- Practice your timing and flow, mimicking his rhythms and patterns.
- Develop your breath control through exercises like the ones provided in Singing Carrots' vocal training and breathing articles.
- Work on your pitch accuracy through Singing Carrots' pitch accuracy test and pitch training exercises.
Songs showcasing Fiasco's unique style:
Lupe Fiasco's discography is full of songs with unique vocal delivery and lyrical content. Some of his notable songs that showcase his unique style include:
- "Kick, Push": The song opens with a melodic singing chorus and features Lupe Fiasco's storytelling rhymes and smooth flow. [listen]
- "Daydreamin'": This song features Lupe Fiasco's rapid flow and complex rhyme patterns, accompanied by Jill Scott's soulful chorus. [listen]
- "Words I Never Said": This song sees Lupe Fiasco tackling political and social issues, delivered through his signature rapid-fire flow. [listen]
Practical advice:
To truly master Lupe Fiasco's unique style, you should focus on emulating his style while incorporating elements of your own. You should listen to his music and observe his delivery carefully, paying attention to his tone, diction, and rhythm. Additionally, take advantage of the Singing Carrots resources to master breathing control, pitch accuracy, and extend your vocal range.
Useful Singing Carrots resources:
- Vocal range test - https://singingcarrots.com/range-test
- Pitch accuracy test - https://singingcarrots.com/pitch-test
- Vocal Pitch Monitor - https://singingcarrots.com/pitch-monitor
- Pitch Training exercises - https://singingcarrots.com/pitch-training
- Song search - https://singingcarrots.com/search
- Artist vocal ranges - https://singingcarrots.com/artists
- Singing course - https://singingcarrots.com/singing-beginners