November 10, 2009

Okayplayer TV: Wale

It's been a long time coming, but today marks the eventual arrival of Wale's highly anticipated debut album "Attention Deficit". And it sure was worth the wait as his LP boasts guest verses from high-profile artists like Bun B, Gucci Mane, Jazmine Sullivan, Pharrell Williams, Chrisette Michele, Marsha Ambrosius, J. ... more

October 26, 2009

Wale feat. John Mayer – Letter (Prod. Mark Ronson)

One of the more popular Hip-Hop artists at the moment, Wale pairs himself with John Mayer on a track dubbed Letter, produced by Mark Ronson. A bit on the more sentimental side, the cut offers insightful dialogue with assistance from Mayer's versatile vocals. Unfortunately, "Letter" will not make it onto ... more

October 13, 2009

Wale feat. Pharrell Williams – Inhibitions (Let It Loose)

DC-based Wale releases a new single from the artist's upcoming album, Attention Deficit. The track features production along with an appearance from N.E.R.D. frontman Pharrell Williams. Look for Attention Deficit to drop in early November 2009. Wale feat. Pharrell Williams - Inhibitions (Let It Loose) more

June 22, 2009

Wale feat. Jean Grae – Goodbye (Produced by 9th Wonder)

This latest installment from our resident blogger comes featured on his newest mixtape entitled, "Back to The Feature." This time Wale teams up with the well-versed New York City lyricist, Jean Grae to lay bars on this distinctive 9th Wonder production. Entitled "Goodbye," this is just one of the highlighted ... more

June 3, 2009

Wale feat. Lady Gaga – Chillin (Video)

Our friend Wale marks his official video release today for "Chillin" which features Lady Gaga. The video was directed by the Grammy nominated Chris Robinson, and it features a compilation of clips from his native city, D.C. As you watch, you'll notice he's doing just as the song title suggest, ... more

May 29, 2009

Wale feat. Lady Gaga – Chillin (Teaser)

With a complete version soon to drop, we get a sneak peek into the new music video from emerging superstar and Hypebeast favorite, Wale, for his single Chillin, featuring Lady Gaga. The clip offers a 30 second glimpse into whats in store. Check it out! Source: Nah Right more

January 28, 2009

Wale x HUF SF & LA Event

For an upcoming Wale Cali-tour, HUF has hooked up the emerging artist to create a two exclusive t-shirts for the respective HUF flagship stores in Los Angeles and San Francisco. With 50 t-shirts available at each location, purchases made at each store on the day of the concert will also ... more

July 18, 2008

Rhymefest Ft. Wale: Ain’t Heard It From Me

After working with Kanye West and winning a grammy for "Jesus Walks", Rhymefest has stepped his game up by coming out with some jams of his own. Hailing from Chicago, Che Smith released his solo debut in 2006 under the title Blue Collar, and now he's prepping his second release, ... more

June 26, 2008

Wale: Artistic Integrity

D.C bred M.C.; Wale obviously knows the importance of swagger and bravado in hip hop. Every verse he has released since his early mix tape days have been dripping in confidence. He nonchalantly runs through his metaphor heavy rhymes with a sing song half whine vocal timbre that plays with ... more

June 4, 2008

Wale x Urb New Era 59FIFTY Cap

To celebrate hip-hop artist Wale's rising success, music magazine Urb has stepped in to create a New Era 59FIFTY cap with the fledging artist. The cap is chock full of details from the intricate shoe lace logo on the front to numerous embroideries seen on the underbill and back. The ... more