“Reggae, oh man. It's the ultimate music. The positivity. The musicality. The whole cultural expressionism of it. The danceability. Just the cool factor. The melody factor. Some of it comes from a religious place. If there were a competition of who makes the best religious music, it would definitely be the Rastafarian reggae.”

American rapper, singer, record producer, and music educator

Lupe Fiasco, born Wasalu Muhammad Jaco, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, and music educator from Chicago. He is best known for his guest appearance on Kanye West’s 2006 single "Touch the Sky," which brought him wider attention. He later formed the rock band Japanese Cartoon in 2008 and serves as its lead vocalist. His work spans rap and rock, and his public profile rests on performance, recording, and teaching.