Lupe Fiasco Discusses Controversial "T.R.O.Y." Sample, Features On New Album

Lupe opens up about sampling the classic tune.

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Lupe Fiasco caused quite a stir on the Internet last night when he released his first single "Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free)." The track expected to land on his next project Food & Liquor 2: The Great American Rap Album Part I and Part II didn’t sit well with legendary producer Pete Rock. Last night, he communicated over Twitter about his disapproval of the song, which uses the Tom Scott sample most recognizable from "T.R.O.Y.," the hip-hop classic by Pete Rock & CL Smooth.

In a conference call with Atlantic Records, Lupe delved into the controversial sample, his new album, and more. Check out some excerpts below.

On the Pete Rock sample:

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On the features for his album:

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On the album being an interpretation of America:

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[via HypeTrak]

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