Wale On J. Cole, Wizkid, Biggest Artist in DC, + Rare Never Told Stories Behind 'Folarin II'
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- Wale sits down with Ebro in the Morning to discuss various topics including the Nigerian influence in today's music, being considered the biggest artist to come out of Washington DC, his relationship w/ J. Cole and the story behind their single 'Poke It Out', his growth as an artist and as a person, making music for the ladies, and more.
He also shares never shared details behind some of the tracks on his latest project.
'Folarin II' is out now!
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That class of Wale, Jcole, Wiz, Drake, Kid Cudi, Big Sean, and Future is one of the greatest rap classes ever.
We won’t see anything like it again
The only wiz we know is WIZKID
I don’t think he’s a rapper
That decade is timeless.
@@worldentertainingstreets3376 Get out lol
Can't forget Krit and Nipsey Hussle
Wale is one of the greatest rappers of all time hands down!! Maybach poetic genius
I love Wale but how?
@@AD-rx9cm the album about nothing and Shine
@@AD-rx9cm no rapper has ever incorporated spoken word poetry with a unique DC sound “Gogo” so beautifully in my opinion.. not to mention he single handedly opened the door for all DC and DMV rappers to enter the game… and his catalogue and consistent billboard hits speak for themselves… he really is under appreciated but definitely one of the greatest to ever pick up a mic
@@chiemxerxobi that’s my favorite project from him. But greatest… that term is used super loosely. He’s dope though
@@chiemxerxobi first folarin was 🔥🔥
Great album from wale literally no skips only 15 songs 47 mintues long!!!!!
Facccccctttss I said The said same thing
There's one skip lol I hate Jump In lol but album is 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@@nasthegoat6738 nah I love jump in but to each their own
That album is so good….
I skipped a couple of songs.
Great Convo. Wale is that cool neighbor upstairs who whenever you see them, you want to go for a walk in the park and light it up.
And thennnn?
Nobody thinks wale is cool lol
I love that he praises black woman. I love that he never forgets his strong DC roots. Well he really can't cause it's in his speech 100% lol! But I respect his music and I wish he was bigger but folks want to hear more of bitches and hoes... And popping pills music. DC all day!
I agree, it's even greater that he uses his gift to uplift them, they deserve everything and more, enjoy your day Queen👑
He still has the dc accent so much... cool to c
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Love from your DC folks from by the shrimp boat. DEANWOOD ALL DAY💯💪🏿
@@bookofeli1902 come on shrimp boat! I was born around they're. East Capital st. But my main roots is S.W!
Wale was too smart for the dummy industry
*sensitive
Wale,you are a true son of your parents. We your brothers from Nigeria 🇳🇬, and the African continent are super proud of you.. Keep shining.
I'm Nigerian American 🇳🇬
Wale is a young legend! Bro been nice. I appreciate bro and his artistry. Music is legendary ‼️
Man, I love Wale...Been rocking since 09'.....It sucks that he's impacted so many lives and the culture at large, but always seems to feel like he doesn't get the credit he deserves...I pray he sees the true value of his impact one day..
Big Facts
That's my only gripe. We give him as much recognition and love as we can. Hope he sees his impact one day as well.
I differently agree
It's true, Artists, Actors, Athletes... Nigerians taking over lol 🔥 🔥 🔥 🇳🇬
Facts 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
This album is his masterpiece. Best work of his collection
I gotta check it out I still think ambition is the one
This one & “Wow… That’s Crazy”
I think it’s fire and great and no skips but IMO his masterpiece is the album about nothing
Relaxxxxxxx
Love Wale! There will only be one of him, he is his own lane 💯💯
Always good to hear from Wale. Both a lyrical beast & a style ICON. A true original artist.
Which style🥴
Rakim, 2Pac and Nas combine.
You’re pushing it with style icon - Let’s not get carried away
@@Jay-jw4yi respectfully, his longevity and style selection make him an icon to me. But everyone is entitled to their opinion.
Wale been a goat.
Congratulations Wale On Your Album Florian2🌹🥰🖤❤️💖✨💙🎤🎶🎵💯💥The whole Album Go Hard 💯
My guy is back with another great piece of art
I really like the space that Wale is in. He’s super underrated but the real know! #dmv
Wale🐐🔥
Wale a legend, he’s one of the best of his time alone.
wale deserves his flowers and more!!!
Wale is one of the great DC rapper and the whole album Folarin II is lit and it’s still number 1 on iTunes charts. 🐐🐐🐐🐐👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
The greatest DC rapper*
He not from DC, he's from Montgomery County, MD
@@facethegreat8774 When I was on Wikipedia I search Wale and he was born in Northwest, DC, but he was really raised in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
He was raised & went to school in Md. he started claiming Dc when he started hanging with Rock Mikey & UCB . Just like KD . Them niggas hang with a few guys from the city & now they from here. MD bammas
I like the fact that wale has found that inner peace and is not concerned about industry metrics!! Much respect! Naija in the building!!
I know Wale personally he been a lyrical guy since day one and always fresh
we worked together at dtlr pg plaza pg md
PG Plaza 💯 I remember the Up Against the Wall store in that joint. 🔥
@@Queenofsole100 Yes Sir They Had All The Fly Clothes 💯🔥
Why him & KD keep Reping Dc when they from Maryland . They ain’t go to school in the city. They just accepted by a few dudes
@@131Tysean beats me bruh 🤷🏾♂️
Brings back memories. Guessing you would know Aja Imani Marlon Clark too?
Olawale songs acclimatizes to the time. He is the Emperor of Rap.
Respè wale from🇭🇹
Wale definitely been levelling up music wise 👍👍
Can we get a wale and big Sean collab we need more tracks with them
1 of the most underrated rapper's in the game
@Wale is hands down one of the slickest, dopest, Emcees ever! DC Stand UP! #BlackExcellence
Wale will always remain timeless… just solid dude.
To escape hell believe in Jesus he shed his blood for your sins, he rose again for you to be in heaven.
Wale Folarin. My favorite artist ever. Love that he gave himself flowers this time 🌹
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One of the coldest in the game. Straight poet. High bar is set, we tell our guys this is your competition, if you're not touching this quality, lets do it over again.
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Hands down one of my favorite artist and lyrics we love you Wale when it’s all said and done his catalog will speak for itself 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Dope interview. Wale a solid one !
HOT 97 Wale you are a cougar in the rap game boy I like all your interview baby boy 10/31/21
Ebro, Laura and Rosenberg always show Nigeria soooo much love. 🇳🇬 loves you guys too. Hope you come to 🇬🇧 soon
Wale is one of the best "relationship" rappers
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Top 10 of all time in my opinion, honestly he’s in my Top 5. No question about it. Legend! Versatility personified.
Rick Ross Feat. Drake & Wale - Diced Pineapples (Clean)
Thanks to da ROOTS Black thought 💪🏿
Wake has been one of my favorite rappers since he’s entered the industry. His verse on No Hands really shows how versatile Wale can be. More About Nothing is a timeless classic
S/O to Ebro for supporting vendors
You a legend brodie. Keep going crazy. Folarin changed the game for me in high school
shot out...to,,,nigerians...africans...from a ghanian....props to whale...lets go!!!
Man as a African (Lib🇱🇷&Ghana 🇬🇭) that Been in America for a bit I'm always happy to see someone from our continent flourish and be successful. Been rocking with wale since before nike boots days
@j mike freeman: Did you agree with Wale when he said all black people are African? Our black ancestors are from all over the world, not just Africa!
@@dalontericco7184 good for you. I know where we are from
Wale new album is fire all the way through! Every song no skips! Such a great artist and I’m going to go back and listen to his whole catalog.
His best body of work is not even an álbum its the mixtape he released before Ambition.
Tatts on my arm was heat
Hmm I'd say it's a tie between the Album about nothing and The Gifted
@@TheSupinesmokey true but after the gifted he kinda fell off
@@victorjoaquin6852 the only questionable joint he's put out for me is shine. Remember The Album about Nothing followed The Gifted.Wow that's crazy was good album. Folarin 2 pased my 5 track minimum for a good album. Got me wondering what the original project sounded like.
Yeah, More About Nothing was a classic. I was bumping that daily for months in 2010.
He always gives hot the best interview 💯💯💯
Dc all day wale from Laurel ... dmv all day wale still most known biggest artist in dc .. gleesh. Back home to time turn it all the way up
i luv Wale. My guy. Hope he does well.
I have been fucking with Wale since Dig Dug...If im being honest it takes damn near a full calendar year to digest a Wale album. Slim, been the best rapper in the game for 10 years, now. Don't worry one day the world will appreciate artist like Wale, Curren$y and Pusha T. Not to compare, but if Kendrick or Cole spit like Wallace, they would be deemed better than Hova...Them is Shaq Facts!!!!
Cole timestamp @ 12:30
Thx
I hate that people don’t give this man his props, don’t get me wrong this is the first full body classic album he’s put out but all his albums are great and he is in the top 10 of this era
Three ✴✴✴ love to one of D.C's finest 💯🔥🎶🎵
Wale interviews always W
Fire🔥& Ice🧊 is my favorite song on the album 💿
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I like this.
Wale album a vibe
Wale’s a Genius
One of the greatest ever 📝📝📝📝 iykyk
Wale stay under promoted, shouldn't even have to do interviews or promo at this point, love wale but I agree with AK he should go indie labels aint it for artists with talent no more.
The greatest to ever do it. Stop sleeping
Wale!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Wale is phenomenal!!👑❤Im so proud of my dmv family.
Jump In, Beverly Blvd., really no skips but after #7, it really goes in!
Everyone is African, just sayin, and no, black americans and africans are not the same and do not have the same lineage. whoever says they're the same is cappin on the ghost of James Baldwin, they're not the same. To start, for example, Nigerian americans are wealthier than most upper middle class white americans.
I didn't like how Pete Rosenburg threw shade towards the state of go-go......that was unnecessary and shady af.
Great interview.He seems more calm and focused.He is usually fidgety 😂
Shid he still is I’m watching his interview with Drink Champs 😳🤦🏾♀️
@@mekaheard7630 everybody goes their drunk and high
Shoutout my Nigerians but the whole "Nigerians are the best performing immigrant group in America" stat was fact-checked , They are "one" of the best immigrants , overall they ranked 11th with number one being Indian-Americans .
That new album is 🔥🔥
“Ok jermaine” 😭😭😭 cole overly humble like boy do you know who you are
Legend
Album of the year....so far: IN ORDER
Nas- Kings Disease 2
Westside Gunn - HWH 8, A & B
WALE- Folarin II
Meek Mill
Moneybagg Yo
Migos - Culture 3
This dude is a legend. No two ways about. Wale Folarin🇳🇬💯🔥
FLORIAN!!! THE GAWD
Tay dis good adviiiice…. Day gonna judg u fo liiife….
I went to Norfolk State University….Green & Gold….😜🤴🏾❤️
My FUCKIN FAVE!!!! AND he shouted out NSU at the end!!! 🤗🤗💪🏾💪🏾 Sorry it's the VA in me! 🥰😍
Nigerian music is not African music it is exclusively Nigerian music I don't understand why they confuse one country into a continent Africa has many types of music!
Africa has a more diverse array of cultures (music being a part of that) than any other continent. Perhaps only second to Asia. So for them to think Nigerian music is all that Africa contributes, is ignorance of the highest order.
@@kh7688 true they like to make something from one country or one region and make it like the whole of Africa is involved in that it is their ignorance really.
True but theyy still putting on for Africa either way. Music from other countries on the continent would get more recognition soon as a result of this attention.
Dont be ignorant yourself, nigeria is in africa and nigerians are black people which means any music we do can be can be considered african music or black music.
@@eniola3696 Don't be ignorant yourself either. Africa isn't remotely close, to being exclusively Black. It's clear you've never been.
I've been to Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Somalia and Tanzania. Not all African music is Black music, I'm sorry to burst your remedial bubble.
The UFC too Stylebender and Usman.
3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 4 neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. 7 Be not ye therefore partakers with them. --HOLY BIBLE
Ima keep saying it, he’s gorgeous.
you forget about wale until he does a rollout. he's a great artist and a g.o.a.t.
Great interview.
Yea I feel wale gets slept on..I’ve paid for all his albums pre ordered the new joint on iTunes and now his new album has been out almost a week and still waiting on it..iTunes dropped the ball on that
I got Apple Music .... and I had to delete it and re-add it... when it dropped ... still showed on my phone as pre-order
@@laprinceclark306 yea it shows up on my preorder as well.I haven’t been charged for it yet so that’s a good thing
S/o to Lil Chris tob @wale get the world hip mane
People consider Wale solidified, but he never comes up in conversations with Drake, Cole, Kendrick, Future, Big Sean, Mac Miller, and dont forget, Cudi who came before all of them
His Name definitely dew come up ⬆️ and if it doesn’t it’s from the watered down music industry everyone knows wale name is solidified in Rap.
Because he's boring
Wale has been as relevant as Drake has been and they both got hot around the same time.. he’s not gonna have the album sales but he has proven time after time that he’s a goat.
Wale day 1 here! Got the album on iTunes a min ago. Keep going Wale. Can't wait till you come to SA. Spirit ✊🏽
I respect that he didn’t compromise who he is, he’s the same dude we first saw. That’s the reason he’ll never ever be a superstar. He’s gonna drop a single, check a bag then fade away. Repeat
why didnt yall have him spit that damn gum out. irked
Wale a whole 🐐 out here..He been in his own lane and people mistake it as being underrated… Let’s give him his flowers🌹🌹🌹
Congratulations Wale (Much deserving) Continue to keep your head up Kingman BroGod… DoU!
*I love when African/African American people tell all others "It's more of us than just what you see in the USA"*
What does biggest artist in DC mean? What if the artist don’t live there, barely be there. And the people there don’t really listen to him?
Rosenberg makes very broad sweeping statements. I Love Wale and knew him from the studio on Kennedy. Rosenberg forgets Marvin Gaye came from the city. That’s what happen when you have a MOCO Dude talk about the city.
Best album of the year. I'm listening with a top notch studio headphone and I think it's anathema to listen to any music with cheap headphones. Ish sounds beautiful.
Why won’t Hot 97 invest in better lighting for their studios. It’s too dark!
Wale has always been that guy, people just love to hate on him
Naija/Africa Worldwide 🇳🇬❤️
To escape hell believe in Jesus he shed his blood for your sins, he rose again for you to be in heaven.