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Inspired by the life and work of Amy Winehouse, Lupe Fiasco's Samurai proved the veteran rapper's 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 it's cerebral lyricism and warm sonic palette. On June 27th, the one-year anniversary of Samurai, Lupe unveils Samurai DX, offering two new Soundtrakk-produced songs from the Samurai sessions, InchSOSInch and InchHigh Note,Inch plus remixes to original album highlights InchSamurai,Inch InchPalaces,Inch and InchBigfootInch (now featuring a hook sung by singer-songwriter Troy Tyler). In addition, the vinyl of Samurai DX offers instrumental versions of all five songs. Continuing the story of what Lupe Fiasco calls one of his Inchmost personal projects to date,Inch Samurai DX is another formidable document in the career of one of Chicago's greatest emcees. Album Tracks 1. High Note (Feat. Luv Moore) 2. Samurai Remix (Feat. Troy Tyler) 3. Sos 4. Palaces Remix (Feat. Troy Tyler) 5. Bigfoot Remix (Feat. Troy Tyler) 6. High Note (Instrumental) 7. Samurai Remix (Instrumental) 8. Sos (Instrumental) 9. Palaces Remix (Instrumental) 10. Bigfoot Remix (Instrumental)
