TAG: album

Nov12

Wale – Back Into Go Mode

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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Nov11

Wale – Attention Deficit (Review)

Wale

Attention Deficit

Released by Interscope/Allido Records


With so many young faces emerging in the landscape of hip-hop right now—whether they be under a veteran’s wing or “cookin’ up dat piff” in their momma’s basement—it is extremely easy for both listeners and musical hopefuls to become inundated. Over the years however, it seems that a schism between new and old has emerged: too many new artists develop a style based on a successful artist instead of cultivating their own sound. While a very unfortunate thing to see, especially in a genre where there is “no biting ...

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