TAG: 100 Miles and runnin’
This week, Wale’s Attention Deficit finally dropped. And, looking back on the path that has led the D.C. rapper to becoming–arguably–the most fawned-over rapper of the year, it’s neat to see how this cover has followed Wale and played an integral part in his ascent. I decided to take a peak at URB’s cover-story on Wale that was in our 150th issue, just over two years ago; This was the first issue I interned on and so it holds a good chunk of sentimental value for me, just as I hope it does for Wale, as I believe it was also his first cover.
I was speaking to another URB-alumni who was actually interning on the set the day Wale and co-cover stars Justice, were being photographed. …
It is not very often that an emerging artist is traditional enough to swiftly gain support but unique enough to be in a class of their own. Then again, it takes a special something to land on our 150th issue cover before even having an album out. For people in the know, Wale is far from a “new” artist. Delivering rock-solid mixtapes and now a phenomenal debut album to the masses, this D.C. champion has been someone to pay attention to for a while now. We caught up with the URB favorite to talk Attention Deficit, touring with Jay-Z and Africa.
URB: First and foremost, the album is very very good. You should be very proud…
Wale: Thank you so much man. I appreciate it.
Yeah, it’s great. I mean, I’ve been a fan of you since the 100 Miles and Runnin’ mixtape. …
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