Rumors were flying around the internet saying Lupe Fiasco was taking on a new persona (with a British accent!) in the UK indie rock outfit Japanese Cartoon, but it is confirmed that he is not the lead singer - and thank god. He is the producer though, which is still surprising. But the music ain't great, which isn't surprising considering Fiasco has never worked with a band in his life.

As previously reported, Lupe is planning a triple disc for 2009 entitled LupE.N.D.- and if he keeps his promise, it will be his last solo effort.

Japanese Cartoon: "Heirplanes"
Japanese Cartoon: "ARMY"

[via contactmusic]