Posts Tagged ‘Wale’

Wale - “Beast”

Assuming this is a leftover that didn’t make the album. *Shrugs* I’m adding it to my folder anyways, then to the iPod. Direct from 9th Wonderful via his Twitter.

November 21st, 2009 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

Video: Wale & J. Cole Freestyle @ Denny’s

Touring isn’t what it used to be. I told you that they weren’t letting anyone backstage @ the BP3 show and J. Cole spoke on how there weren’t any groupies gettin’ their back out as far as he could see. Bummer. I think we all grow up having wet dreams where floozy after floozy...

November 20th, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, MUSIC, STRAY SHOTS, VIDEO | Read More

Which Came First, The Chicken Or The Egg?

According to Soundscan, Attention Deficit sold 28,100 copies last week. In this day and age, when album sales are as tough to pick as the winning lotto numbers it’s hard to gauge what’s a success or failure. But when you come to find out that only 30,000 were shipped it can cause one to stop and...

November 18th, 2009 | SMOKE BREAK, THE NEW MODEL | Read More

Event Recap: Jay-Z’s Blueprint 3 Tour

At this point in my blogging career, there’s no need to describe situations as “surreal.” They aren’t, so using the word is hyperbole. Not to say that they aren’t unique and that doing this hasn’t afforded its share of opportunities that I know I wouldn’t have...

November 15th, 2009 | Events, GENERAL, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

“Diary…”

If you ask Gotty ™ about Wale, he’ll be sure to tell you that he’s been a fan since the kid was kicking freestyles in fifth grade or something. Me? I was late. I didn’t become a fan until Wale dropped “The Kramer.” It was his ability to take a topic (the “N” word) that was being run...

November 12th, 2009 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

Event Reminder: Jay-Z, J. Cole & Wale Come Perform @ Vanderbilt University

I’m not sure if I have a true bucket list of performers I’d like to see, as I’ve seen the majority. KRS? Yep and it was amazing. The Roots? Baddest yet. The Wu, both as a whole, the solo sets and splinter groups? Yep, yep and yep. PE @ their peak. Cypress Hill when they first lit the...

November 11th, 2009 | Events, Everything Else, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

Notable Quotable - J. Cole On “Beautiful Bliss”

Like sunshine on a rainy day, behold one of the best verses of the year. More so for formalities, just in case you missed it.

November 11th, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, LOOSIES, MUSIC, NOTABLE QUOTABLES | Read More

UCB Feat. Wale – “Pat Your Weave” Video

UCB x Wale. Go-go x Hip-Hop. Peanut butter x jelly. Handclaps x honeys. All of the above equate a dope video for this party-starting chune. [Three/21]

November 9th, 2009 | MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

Chrisette Michele Feat. Wale - “Fragile” Video

Perfect time for Chrisette to drop this visual for this remix off her sophomore effort Epiphany. She’s been putting in work since its release touring and promoting, so why not coast a bit and ride on Wale’s coattails as he prepares to release Attention Defecit next week.

November 3rd, 2009 | MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

Wale Feat. Bun B - “Mirrors”

It’s pretty much a done deal that if Attention Deficit hasn’t leaked yet, it will by weekend’s end. Mark my words. Until then, have your way with “Mirrors,” which features Uncle Bun dropping his words of wisdom.

October 30th, 2009 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

“Forget That Chart Man, Hit With Your Art”

I was planning on settling down last night and catching the BET Hip-Hop Awards, but it didn’t feel right since they slighted us and, more importantly, Contra™ in his own backyard. But while out making moves, I realized I really only wanted to see the ciphers any way and save watching the actual...

October 28th, 2009 | LOOSIES, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

Wale Feat. John Mayer - “Letter”

Since it won’t be on the album, consider this for archival purposes only. Over a beautiful drum pattern by Ronson, Wale (pronounced “Wah-Lay”) goes beyond the usual lyrical fair to show his range, reciting a few clever verses aimed @ a living Obama and deceased Tupac.

October 26th, 2009 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

Wale – “Inhibitions” x “Contemplate”

Since Superbad blew super chunks, Wale’s debut is my last highly anticipated entry for 2009. And while I liked “Fly Away” much better than this Pharrell-assisted chune, I’m still calling this cat the one to watch from XXL’s now infamous Class of 2009.

October 13th, 2009 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More