# @hazyroomrecords on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-01-03T18:13:50.000+00:00

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‘Touch The Sky’ Kanye West ft. Lupe Fiasco (2005)

“Touch the Sky” is a single by Kanye West featuring Lupe Fiasco from West’s second studio album Late Registration, which was released in 2005 on Roc‑A‑Fella and Def Jam. The track was issued as a single in 2006 and helped introduce Lupe Fiasco to a wider mainstream audience through his guest verse. The record is built around a prominent sample of Curtis Mayfield’s 1970 song “Move On Up,” which gives it its brass-driven, triumphant sound and led to Mayfield receiving writing credit alongside Kanye West and producer Just Blaze.

The song was produced by Just Blaze, marking a notable collaboration on an album otherwise dominated by West’s own production and work with Jon Brion. Lyrically, “Touch the Sky” focuses on ambition, self-belief, and progress, with West reflecting on his rise while Lupe Fiasco delivers a tightly constructed verse that balances wordplay with autobiography. The combination of live-sounding drums, horn arrangements, and the soul sample positions the track firmly within Kanye West’s “chipmunk soul” era while still feeling expansive and cinematic.

The official music video was directed by Chris Milk and styled as a homage to Evel Knievel–era stunt culture, with West portraying “Evel Kanyevel” attempting a rocket-powered jump over a large crowd. The video was shot in a desert setting and includes a cameo by Pamela Anderson, aligning the visual narrative with themes of spectacle, risk, and the pursuit of greatness that echo the song’s title and lyrical content. The single has since become one of the key records associated with Late Registration and is often cited as a pivotal moment both for Kanye West’s mid‑2000s run and for Lupe Fiasco’s introduction to a global audience.

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