Solar Midnite

"Solar Midnite" is a song by American rapper Lupe Fiasco, released as an iTunes bonus track for the 2009 romantic fantasy film's The Twilight Saga: New Moon soundtrack. The music video, directed by Mark Staubach, was uploaded to YouTube on December 8, 2009.Breihan, Tom (December 10, 2009). "Watch Lupe Fiasco's New Moon Soundtrack Video: "Solar Midnite"". Pitchfork.
== Background ==
On his Myspace page, Fiasco wrote, "'Solar Midnite' is my first commercial release that I actually produced as well as wrote. The New Moon team asked me if I could do a song specifically for the film. They invited me to an early screening of the unfinished film, from which I pulled different elements that I thought would translate into a great song. I pulled in vocalist and bassist Graham Burris and acclaimed musician Matt Nelson to help fill out my vision musically and... 'Solar Midnite' was born." He added, "The song basically deals with the chaotic love story that takes place between the characters. It's more on the rock side of my musical catalog and comes straight from my die-hard fanhood of Red Hot Chili Peppers and Anthony Kiedis, one of my favorite rappers."
In April 2010, the record drew criticism from his fanbase, where some believed he was a "sellout." Fiasco took to his Myspace to retort, "I'm not SELLING OUT by doing a song for NEW MOON…People thought I 'SOLD OUT' when I did 'Kick, Push.'"Yuscavage, Chris (March 4, 2011). "The 10 Most Controversial Moments of Lupe Fiasco's Career". Vibe. Archived from the original on August 17, 2022.
== Lyrics ==
== References ==
Category:2009 songs
Category:Lupe Fiasco songs
Category:Songs
Category:Songs with music videos
Category:Soundtrack songs