Japanese Cartoon is an American
rock band that was formed in 2008 by rapper
Wasalu Muhammad Jaco, otherwise known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco.[1][2] The band consists of Jaco (Vocals) who can be heard singing in a
Mockneyaccent for some songs, Graham Burris (Bass), Matt Nelson (Keyboard), and Le Messie (Production).[3] Their album In the Jaws of the Lords of Death was released July 16, 2010 as a free online download from their website.[4]
History
Wasalu Jaco (
Lupe Fiasco) and Le Messie have been collaborating since 2004. Other musicians who collaborated on the album include
Chris Gelbuda (Matthew Santos Band), Jonathan Marks (Hey Champ), Robert Tucker (
Matthew Santos Band), Wolfie,
Ian Astbury, Erik Hammer, and Bam Alexander.[5]
In the Jaws of the Lords of Death
No.
Title
Length
1.
"JAWS"
2:49
2.
"All Sabotage!!! (STSO)"
2:21
3.
"Heirplanes"
4:08
4.
"Beijing"
3:27
5.
"Crowd Participation"
3:27
6.
"Firing Squad"
3:58
7.
"You Are Here"
3:26
8.
"ARMY"
2:51
9.
"Gasp"
4:30
Discography
Studio albums
2010: "In the Jaws of the Lords of Death"
Singles
2009: "ARMY"
2010: "Heirplanes"
References
MTV.com reports of Lupe's new body of work "Japanese Cartoon"[6]