Event Recap: Wale’s Attention Deficit Tour
Events By Gotty™ on April 21, 2009 at 7:30 pmIn my college and adult life I’ve spent enough time hearing stories from folks from the DMV to visualize how much physical stamina a Go-Go requires; fueled by call-and-response chants from vocalists, a driving beat from the percussion section and the constant movement of people. An overload of music and dance, enough to be considered physical activity. But with chain-smoking residual effects resting on my lungs, I’m sure I don’t have the wind to last through one, considering I get tired just listen to the recorded sets. If my assertions are right, though, then what I saw Saturday night was a Hip-Hop Go-Go via Wale and the band UCB as they stopped through Barfly’s in Nashville.
After a proper primer by local acts N.O.B.O.T.S., The Future and Open Mic, Wale took charge and the stage, going through a playful exchange over lighting with a cameraman. After promising he would provide memorable footage, the lights dimmed and the musical fervor picked up, signaled by Wale’s performance of his regional banger “Dig Dug.” With that, the crowd was in full sway from the outset.
Wale showed complete crowd control as they rhymed with him and called out nearly every refrain as he lead them through “Back In The Go-Go,” and his verse from “Rising Up.” The most impressive aspect of Wale’s show was his calm and candor like that of a veteran performer. He provided necessary jolts umph when needed, he managed stage proximity by catering to all sides of the audience equally and he invited the crowd to come closer to the stage early in the show.
I am of the firm belief Wale is a label exec’s dream. As Dart pointed out the other day, Wale has been more consistent than any other new artist (and perhaps even some vets) for the past three or four years. Beginning with his ascension in the Paint A Picture mixtape, he is the closest thing to a ready-made star with no assembly required. He collaborated with the likes of The Roots and Bun B (and the upcoming Back To The Feature mixtape with 9th Wonder), he’s releasing his own Gotty™-approved The Mixtape About Nothing and he has Nike money in his bank account.
So when Wale took the stage on a rainy Saturday night in Nashville, I figured the move was nothing more than a continuation of that process — an attempt to convert a few more listeners into paying supporters when (and if) his debut retail album drops. Since I was already sold on his talent, I went to the show looking to see if Wale was truly the complete package, seeing as how many of the other acclaimed XXL freshmen had proven worthy of merit when I saw them at SXSW.
Energy may have been the other key component of Wale’s performance as he showed polish, but with room to grow as a showman. Midway through, Young Chris, formerly of Roc-A-Fella’s Young Gunz, joined Wale and UCB on stage to contribute, doing his verses from crowd favs “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop” and “No Better Love.” One of the peaks of the show was a rendition of UCB’s “Sexy Lady” that had both male and female members of the crowd singing along, culminating with several young ladies taking the stage to dance… one in particular received a birthday serenade.
After dropping in a “these are my Go-Go roots and influences” medley that brought the bounce out of the large handful of DMV transplants in the audience, Wale drew near the end of his set with his latest single “Chillin‘.” Even though it was sans Lady GaGa, the song seemed even stronger than I first thought after seeing it live. The set was capped with a triumphant “Nike Boots” with Chris dropping in his remix verses.
“Flyer than the rest of them” indeed, Wale could not be defeated by rain and managed to bring a thundering show that was approved and worthy of recommendation when the Attention Deficit tour swings (click here for remaining show dates) through your city.
Previously Posted — Video: Wale Performs “Chillin” & “Nike Boots” Live | “The Post About Nothing…”
Posted in Events, GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK, Videos, WE GOT NOW — Tags: Attention Deficit Tour, Lady GaGa, UCB, VIDEO, Wale, Young Chris
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I know dude has alot of co-sign’s (Gotty included) but I’m not sold on his “star potential”. Aside from “Nike Boots” I really haven’t heard anything from the kid to make me believe he’ll live up to the hype.
Not hating, just saying.
I went to the Richmond show a couple weeks back. It was dope, click on the name to see some more pictures.
April 29th, Back to the feature.
Wale is dope jo! (fake-ass DC accent) He needs to put out one more bangin’ mixtape before the album is released.
ps: Totally off topic, but has anybody heard that Mobb Deep album “The Safe is Cracked”??? It’s pretty tight, Havoc went crazy on the beats and the rhymes were nice also.
R they gonna review Curren$y’s This Ain’t No Mixtape today r maybe 2morrow, because u know… it’s not a mixtape. And I KNOW that it’s way better than what Officer Ricky came out with today and they reviewed his bullshit.
Any thing less than 4 Cigs for Curren$y is a fucking travesty. Real talk.
Been a fan since I heard The Mixtape About Nothing. Wished I could have seen one of the shows. I’ll definately be buying the album, though.
@ Deen - WORD TO THAT SHIT. dude came wit it, i been lookin forward to that since ’scared of monsters’ tape does NOT dissapoint
if ur givin officer ricky 3.5, this is a 6 outta 5. thats right, this shit is carton
^ I have to agree… I haven’t stopped listening to Curren$y all afternoon.
Co-sign to both off ya’ll and now that the album’s out of the way, can we please get some more mythblazers.
^Me neither, did monsta beatz kill this or what?
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I can’t believe nobody mentioned ol’ girl in the purple a.k.a. Gotty’s wife gettin’ buck onstage.
I don’t think they went home @ the same time either.
Lmao, that chick literally just walked her ass up on stage. But that’s another thing about dude’s composure. No reaction, he just kept rappin’. All in all, I’ll give him two thumbs up for sure.
And somebody mentioned Wale having not proven himself. Sorry but he’s pretty much ahead of these cats when talk all-around skills set. Rhymes, concepts, decent ear for beats, live performance (which you really have to see to understand). He’s almost there.
in case you don’t have it yet, here’s the new CUdi.
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02 04:12 Jay-Z - It’s That Simple Ft. The Jaz ÛÛ
03 04:13 Jay-Z - The Originators Ft. The Jaz ÛÛ
04 05:29 Jay-Z - Good Thang Ft. Glenn Jones (Hip Hop Remix) ÛÛ
05 03:30 Jay-Z - Can I Get Open Ft. Original Flavor ÛÛ
06 03:38 Jay-Z - Many Styles Ft. Original Flavor ÛÛ
07 03:28 Jay-Z - Can I Get Open Ft. Original Flavor (Remix) ÛÛ
08 05:48 Jay-Z - Show and Proove Ft. Big Scoob, Sauce ÛÛ
Money, Shyheim, Big Daddy Kane and Ol Dirty Bastard ÛÛ
09 04:31 Jay-Z - In My Lifetime ÛÛ
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10 05:24 Jay-Z - Da Graveyard Ft. Big L, Lord Finesse, ÛÛ
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11 04:22 Jay-Z - Time To Build Ft. Mic Geronimo, Ja Rule ÛÛ
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12 04:11 Jay-Z - Can’t Get With That (DJ Clark Kent Version) ÛÛ
13 05:23 Jay-Z - So Many Ways Ft. The Braxtons ÛÛ
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14 03:51 Jay-Z - No Love Lost Ft. Shaq and Lord Tariq ÛÛ
15 04:41 Jay-Z - Things We Do For Love ÛÛ
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01 04:40 Jay-Z - You’re The One (DJ Clark Kent Remix) ÛÛ
02 03:32 Jay-Z - Dead Presidents (Original Verses) ÛÛ
03 03:50 Jay-Z - Don’t Wanna Be Alone Ft. Shai (Remix) ÛÛ
04 04:00 Jay-Z - All Of My Days Ft. R Kelly and Changing ÛÛ
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05 03:45 Jay-Z - Dead Or Alive Part 1 Ft. Sauce Money ÛÛ
06 05:20 Jay-Z - So Many Ways Ft. The Braxtons (Trinas Mix) ÛÛ
07 04:19 Jay-Z - Foundation Ft. Big Jaz, Sauce Money and ÛÛ
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08 04:13 Jay-Z - Things We Do For Love (Clark Kent Remix) ÛÛ
09 03:45 Jay-Z - Feelin It (New Mixshow Clean Lyrics ÛÛ
10 04:52 Jay-Z - 96 Anthem You’re The One ÛÛ
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11 05:12 Jay-Z - I Love The Dough Ft. The Notorious Big ÛÛ
12 03:00 Jay-Z - I’ll Be Ft. Foxy Brown ÛÛ
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04 03:56 Jay-Z - Wishing On A Star Ft. Gwen Dickey ÛÛ
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05 04:15 Jay-Z - Money Aint A Thang Ft. Jermaine Dupri ÛÛ
06 04:09 Jay-Z - Be Alone No More Ft. Another Level ÛÛ
07 03:55 Jay-Z - A Million and One Questions ÛÛ
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08 04:53 Jay-Z - Blackout Ft. The Lox and DMX ÛÛ
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11 04:54 Jay-Z - Lobster and Shrimp Ft. Timbaland ÛÛ
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yo this Hot Spitta joint is straight fire….
peep this bull Murdoc if you ain’t heard him yet…
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06. This Kinda Sucks
07. Wake Up Show Pt 2
08. Add A Lesson
09. Thc feat. Thirstin Howl III
10. Funky To The Bone feat. Copywrite & King Dom
11. Destruction
12. Sedation
13. Myself
14. Wake Up Show Pt 3
15. Wus Drop
16. Wacovia Bankshot
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I’m going to see him tomorrow in Chicago. I’ll try to post some video..
peep my twitter.. I’m brining Peter Rosenberg to spin in Chicago on may 8th
click on my name for more info!
Too bad Wale isnt coming anywhere near Texas…really wanna see his show
Its funny how AmpGeez a.k.a. Da Gun Man Dem hates, but always throws up the disclaimer that he isn’t hating…haha
Classic
Wale has poise on stage. Dude is understands how to rock a show. Having UCB backing him up is the cherry on top.
UGLY GIRLS BE QUIET!! lmao
The Mixtape About Nothing is all Wale needed to prove himself… and he’s gone above and beyond that.
Its funny how AmpGeez a.k.a. Da Gun Man Dem hates, but always throws up the disclaimer that he isn’t hating
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Did I say dude was trash?
How am I hating?
I said I don’t see him as a star.
If having an opinion is hating, well I guess I’m hating.
Hop off.
And who’s Yezzzzzzzzzzzzir?
Don’t hide behind a screen name homie.
Wrong or right, everything I say has that AmpGeez on top of it.