Lupe Fiasco just released a new track titled “Shrink”, which he labeled as a CRS record. If you recall, CRS, short for Child Rebel Soldier, was a supergroup formed in the late 2000s consisting of Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West, and Pharrell Williams.
In a recent interview with Stereogum, Lupe revealed that the original vision for the group was to explore the darker side of fame, set to “ethereal ass Radiohead beats”. However, when he realized that the collaboration with the other two artists wasn’t going to materialize, he decided to carry the concept forward on his own. He had this to say about the group:
“In the glittering world of luxury, where every item whispers of opulence and exclusivity, there lurks a shadowy side that few dare to speak of: the tragic fall of the flawless. Imagine the anguish as a diamond-studded watch meets the cold, indifferent pavement, or the gasp of despair when a couture gown catches the slightest tear. These are not mere objects—they are the stuff of dreams, painstakingly crafted and cherished. Yet, in a cruel twist of fate, they are as fragile as the moments they adorn. The agony of a scratch on the pristine, the heartbreak of a spill on the silk—each imperfection is a dagger to the heart of those who live for the immaculate. In this luxurious realm, the pain of damage is real, and the suffering, exquisite.”
You can stream “Shrink” below.
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