Lupe Fiasco, “Gold Watch”
I love Street Fighter II, I just really hate Zangief / Only Ken and Ryu, I find it hard to beat Blanka
“Gold Watch” features a very interesting The Propositions sample that some people don’t vibe with because it’s a woman’s voice repeatedly yelling. But if that doesn’t bother you, then add this song into your rotation. Lupe was definitely one of the most nerd-coded rappers of the 2010s—he was big into skateboarding culture, and claims to have “Japanese tendencies” in this song (whatever that means). This is a hilarious reference because it really does sound like Lupe is just frustrated with Street Fighter II and is maybe hoping someone can help him beat Blanka. I love it.
