Ever since “Superstar” was revealed two years back I became a fan of Lupe’s music. It provoked me to listen to his previous material and appreciate it. A big part of the attraction with that song was the singing on the hook. At first I thought it was Chris from Coldplay but later found out it was Matthew Santos. Since then it seemed the formula to a successful rap single is to have a male vocalist singing the chorus unless you have the start quality to to sell your rhymes alone.

Now he’s back with the first single, “Shining Down”, from his third upcoming LP entitled Lasers. Surprise surprise, Matthew is here to join him again and to lend his pipes. The song is cool but it’s definitely not “Superstar”. It will probably get the job done; making him have a more mainstream appeal. Check it!

Lupe Fiasco – Shining Down feat. Matthew Santos