The Steppin Laser tour, featuring B.o.B and Lupe Fiasco, touched down in NYC for 2 sold-out shows this past weekend and most definitely lived up to its hype.  B.o.B put on a fantastic opening set (check it out here) playing many songs from his upcoming album, The Adventures of Bobby Ray, which hits shelves April 27.  Lupe closed out the night with an top notch set, backed by his DJ, drummer and guitarist.  His show now has a bit more of a rock vibe at times, with the guitarist’s riffs more prevalent in the live show’s sound mix.  Lupe has really honed his skills and is easily now in the upper ecehelon of top live performers.  His breath control, which plagued him during his early years, is no longer an issue, in fact, its now on par with the likes of Black Thought, and his stage presence and charisma is unmatched.  But enough about my review, you’re here to hear new music from Lasers, so hit the jump to stream/download our exclusive recordings of “Shining Down”, “I’m Beaming”, “State Run Radio”, an untitled new song as well as “National Anthem”, “Solar Midnight”, “Go Go Gadget Flow” and his 10-minute freestyle from Night 1.

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Lupe Fiasco took the stage at Governor’s Island last week in NYC and did what he does best- put on a hell of a show.  Backed by a DJ, drummer and guitarist, Lu did a mix of songs from both albums, as well as give a brief taste into Lasers, which will (god-willing) hit store shelves in December.  Here’s some exclusive audio from the show, including Lupe covering Nas Is Like and freestyling over Run This Town, as well as performing Superstar, The Coolest (Remix), The Cool, Streets on Fire and giving a brief snippet of a new song from Lasers.

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This is a really unique version of Gold Watch that Lupe and his backing band, 1500 or Nothin, performed at his album release concert for The Cool in NYC at The Fillmore (aka Irving Plaza).  This starts off similar to the album version, but as the song progresses, the band just jams out and its definitely dope stuff.  Lupe’s eagerly awaited and seemingly constantly delayed DVD is hopefully due out later this year, but in the meantime some footage leaked this past week, which is also included after the jump.

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Lupe Fiasco puts on what is hands down one of the best live shows in hip-hop.  Period.  He puts so much energy into his show and a lot of other artists should take note of his stage presence.  He tours with the west coast band 1500 Or Nothin and at this show was joined by Matthew Santos.  Here are two songs live from his Halloween show at the House of Blues in his hometown from ‘07.  He performs “Superstar” and his cover of The Gorillaz’ Feel Good Inc., “I Dont Feel So Good”.  Be on the lookout for the first Lupe Fiasco live DVD, scheduled for release in late March.

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