GreenHitz.com Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 The self-proclaimed "Ambassador of Rap for the Capital," Wale (pronounced "wah-lay") was able to transcend his local sensation status and become a national rap contender using go-go-inspired hip-hop as the vehicle for his clever wordplay and music. Olubowale Victor Akintimehin was born in Washington, D.C. in 1984 to Nigerian immigrants who first arrived in America five years prior. Although the family moved to Maryland when the future rapper was ten years old, Wale was mostly raised in suburban D.C. He attended both Robert Morris College and Virginia State University on football scholarships, eventually transferring a third time to Bowie State. The music bug had already bitten him hard, though, and soon he quit college altogether to turn to a recording career. Wale got his first airplay circa 2003-2004 with "Rhyme of the Century," thanks to the help of a local radio DJ who believed in his potential. This landed him in the Unsigned Hype column in Source magazine the following year. In 2006, Wale signed with the local start-up imprint Studio 43, owned by a former VP of Roc-A-Fella Records, and enjoyed a string of hits in the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia area that year. Many of those records sampled from '80s go-go -- a more raw, percussion-driven offshoot of disco originating in D.C. -- like the popular "Dig Dug," a tribute to Ronald "Dig Dug" Dixon of go-go band the Northeast Groovers. Smart use of the Internet and MySpace was also a big factor in his success, as it helped British über-producer and DJ Mark Ronson (known for his work with Amy Winehouse, Christina Aguilera, and Rhymefest) catch wind of the go-go MC in 2007. Wale struck a production deal with Ronson's own imprint, Allido, and released the 100 Miles and Running mixtape that summer. Despite not being signed to a major label, he was met with a good deal of positive press, ranging from XXL magazine to The New York Times. After a bidding war that included offers from Epic, Atlantic, and Def Jam, Interscope finally grabbed Wale for its roster in early 2008. The full-length Attention Deficit followed the next year. In 2011, the Ambition album landed, along with its single, "Chain Music." The Gifted, released in 2013, was introduced by the single "Bad," which featured special guest Rihanna on its remix. Its ambition was rewarded with a number one debut on the Billboard 200. Influenced by the TV sitcom Seinfeld, The Album About Nothing landed in 2015 and featured guests Usher and Jeremih, along with Jerry Seinfeld as the album's narrator; it, too, topped the charts. ~ Cyril Cordor Follow @Wale on twitter! https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/my-p.y.t-single/id1114131397?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Hidden Content Leave feedback to unlock content. Members with 1,000 posts can already see hidden content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ SHYHEIM Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 This is pretty good even though he rockin samples and jackin for hooks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyodrawlls Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 agree w/ the comment above,.. its cool… not a banger…sounds familiar, so it'll work in the club, ijs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcollin soundz Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 gook look goo sng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djvenomm Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 Wale our very own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave C. Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 Song is fire, with the old school beats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bdexpress Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 It will work in the club. The beat is very good for jamming. Banger for me at my club. Will add to play list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJSmooveK Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 Nice Track @DjSmooveK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
close range Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 love it love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denzell Williams Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 different for wale eh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj drego Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 yea sur! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLaw Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 dope song club and radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJLBoogie100 Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 will spin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj kstylz Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 the beats slaying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luca_1_777 Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 I little bubble gum style, but i'm feeling it... haha :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeJay Spoonz Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 club banger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ ANDY K Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Wow! Club Banger , Wale! nice track, thnx for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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QueenJTheDj Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 love this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blockpartydjs Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 nice and smoove dope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt AllOf TheeAbove G Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Wale on something different cool track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixban1 Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 good looking!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Boone Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 the only reason i cam e to this site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g500radio Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 hot track!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPADAVE954 Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 NICE TRACK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ E-MONSTA Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 NICE!!! wale always had what it takes to make hit.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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les brown Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 CLUB BANGER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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