NGL

"NGL" (an acronym for "N*ggas Gonna Lose") is a song by American rapper Lupe Fiasco, released as the second track from his sixth studio album, Drogas Light. It features guest vocals from Ty Dolla $ign.Goddard, Kevin (February 10, 2017). "NGL". HotNewHipHop.
== Background ==
On May 5, 2016, Fiasco revealed the initial Drogas Light track list, which included "NGL.""Lupe Fiasco (@LupeFiasco)". Twitter. May 5, 2016.
== Critical reception ==
Writing for Chicago Tribune, Greg Kot said, "reflects a black community hemmed in by lack of opportunity that is destroying itself." He added, "raps over a mournful, Gothic soundscape, describing a world defined by opportunism and exploitation of one's neighbors for personal gain."Kot, Greg (February 17, 2017). "With 'Drogas Light,' Lupe Fiasco Stumbles in Trying to Beat Mainstream Rap at Its Own Game". Chicago Tribune. XXLs Scott Glaysher similarly assessed, "comes equipped with an arsenal of socially woke dialogue and positive messaging, especially on 'NGL.' He asks questions [...] that are meant to deconstruct the systematic inequality that plagues the Black community."Glaysher, Scott (February 15, 2017). "Lupe Fiasco Balances Bars and Ballads on 'Drogas Light'". XXL.
Edwin Houghton of Pitchfork commented upon the song's themes, "which is critical of the genre's gangster tropes," and felt the trap-driven production to be a strength.Houghton, Edwin (February 14, 2017). "Drogas Light by Lupe Fiasco". Pitchfork. Nadia Younes of The Skinny called it a "highlight," where "Fiasco sounds as though he's freestyling, with his stream of consciousness flow hitting as hard as ever and proving he's still got plenty of energy left in him."Younes, Nadia (February 6, 2017). "Lupe Fiasco – Drogas Light". The Skinny. Contrarily, The 405s Matthew Reyes believed the album to hold "cringe-worthy moments," with "NGL" being one "of the worst offenders."Reyes, Matthew (February 14, 2017). "Review: Lupe Fiasco Awkwardly Combines His Preachy, Political and Pop Proclivities on New Album DROGAS Light". The 405. Archived from the original on February 14, 2017.
== Lyrics ==
== References ==
Category:2017 songs
Category:Collaboration songs
Category:Drogas Light
Category:Explicit songs
Category:Lupe Fiasco songs
Category:Songs