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Download: Cazzie Jetson – theMighty

By Frank Wu ⋅ August 13, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Cazzie Jetson of THEBLKHANDS has finally unveiled his new solo record, theMighty, placing the entire 18-song record up for free download on Bandcamp. On it, he drops slick flows over production work from ILLA of THEBLKHANDS, Wale-associated Best Kept Secret, Cazzie himself, and more. Narration throughout is provided by Dominic Serendip. You can get familiar with the Philly-based rapper’s work below and stay tuned for more from THEBLKHANDS.

Listen: Curren$y – “What It Look Like (feat. Wale)”

By Frank Wu ⋅ April 4, 2012 ⋅ One comment

For his next studio record, Curren$y has enlisted the help of D.C. emcee Wale, who joins the laid-back rapper on what may be one of this year’s smoothest tracks. On “What It Look Like”, Spitta contributes his traditional hazy stoner rap and Wale brings back his energetic go-go flow to give us a hearty dose of the Jet Life.

Curren$y’s forthcoming record is entitled The Stoned Immaculate and will hit stores on June 5th. In the meantime, he’ll be embarking on the “Jet Life: The Stoned Immaculate” tour later this month, as well as releasing the video for “What It Look Like” on April 8th.

Wale ‘Ambition’ Album Art

By Frank Wu ⋅ October 2, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Wale has revealed the album artwork for his upcoming second studio album Ambition, out November 1, 2011 (11/1/11). The art is simple enough, with just three elements to it: water-colored painting of Mr. Folarin himself, the signature Wale shoelace logo, and the album title (albeit in a rather gaudy font, no shots though!).

Ambition will be Wale’s first since joining Rick Ross‘s Maybach Music Group. No word on the tracklisting as of right now.

Wale Releases “Ocean Drive”

By Frank Wu ⋅ August 11, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

No days off for Wale, especially not on #WaleWednesday. A few hours ago, the Washington DC based rapper just released a brand new song called “Ocean Drive” featuring collaborations from fellow MMG member Magazeen and long-time collaborators Black Cobain and Tre. The new song has a tropical vibe and includes a reggae hook. Since Wale made the switch to Maybach Music Group, the quality of Wale’s work has gradually improved and he drops some pretty smooth lines on this track, returning to his pre-Attention Deficit days.

MP3: Wale – “Ocean Drive (feat. Magazeen, Black Cobain & Tre)”

Once Wale reaches a million followers on Twitter, he’ll be dropping another 11 songs for us. If you aren’t already following him, you can do so here. Ambition, Wale’s second studio album, arrives November 1.

Listen: Wale – “Bad Girls Club (feat. J. Cole)”

By Frank Wu ⋅ July 14, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

If you remember Wale‘s debut album, the DC rapper was completely outdone by guest feature J. Cole on “Beautiful Bliss”. Mr. Folarin obviously wasn’t that embarrassed, as “Bad Girls Club”, the first official single from Ambition, once again features J. Cole. This time, however, Cole doesn’t completely outrap Wale, with pretty lackluster verses all around. Check it out for yourself below.

Ambition, Wale’s first album on Maybach Music Group, is set to be released this fall.

Listen: Wale – “First Class (feat. Big Sean & B.o.B)”

By Frank Wu ⋅ July 12, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Wale links up with Big Sean and B.o.B on “First Class”, a brand new Raz Fresco-produced track. The track features the three freshmen alumni trying to outdo each other. Solid verses all around from an all star cast.

It’s currently unclear whether or not the cut will appear on Wale’s upcoming sophomore album and his first since making the switch to Maybach Music. As he says on the track, Wale’s setting out to “renovate the game” after a rather disappointing debut album. Check out the song below.

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