Wale released everything is a lot. in 2025, featuring dense poetics, honest truths, and a mature bent that fans and critics alike have said sits among his best releases... Born Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, has often bared his soul on releases, everything is a lot. delved into themes of fame, relationships, and paying homage to his Nigerian roots.
Joining Wale on tour is the equally talented rapper-vocalist Smino, with the pair embarking on a 22-city trek that kicks off in San Franscio... Smino, who released his fourth studio album, Maybe In Nirvana, in 2024, is reportedly preparing to drop a new project this spring (2026) as well.
-- https://hiphopwired.com/2463619/wale-launches-gifted-week-dc/
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Wale
https://www.walemusic.com
Olubowale Victor Akintimehin is an American rapper. He first became known for his 2006 song "Dig Dug (Shake It)", which became popular in his hometown of Germantown, Maryland and led Wale to gain further local recognition as he amassed a number of follow-up releases. He signed a recording contract with English DJ-producer Mark Ronson's Allido Records in 2007, which, after a three-label bidding war, entered a joint venture with Interscope Records for US$1.3 million the following year. During this time, Wale's mixtapes and singles saw numerous attention as he appeared on MTV and various Black America-focused magazines.
Wale's debut studio album, Attention Deficit (2009) was under-shipped and thus underperformed commercially, but saw positive critical reception and spawned his first Billboard Hot 100 entry with its lead single, "Chillin" (featuring Lady Gaga). He continued gaining mainstream recognition with his guest appearance alongside Roscoe Dash on Waka Flocka Flame's 2010 single "No Hands", which peaked at number 13 on the chart and received diamond certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). He then signed with Florida-based rapper Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group, an imprint of Warner Records the following year to release his second album, Ambition (2011). Supported by the Grammy Award-nominated top 40 single "Lotus Flower Bomb" (featuring Miguel), the album saw further critical and commercial success, and peaked at number two on the Billboard 200. His third and fourth albums, The Gifted (2013) and The Album About Nothing (2015), both debuted atop the chart; the former was led by the single "Bad" (featuring Tiara Thomas), which peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains his highest-charting entry as a lead artist.
Wale shifted for a lighter, commercially-oriented approach with his next three albums: Shine (2017), Wow... That's Crazy (2019), and Folarin II (2021). They spawned the Billboard Hot 100-charting singles "My PYT", "On Chill" (featuring Jeremih), and "Poke It Out" (featuring J. Cole), respectively. Folarin II marked his final album with Maybach Music Group, and he signed with Def Jam Recordings in the following year of its release.
-- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wale_(rapper)
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Smino
https://smitransfer.com
Christopher Smith Jr., better known by his stage name Smino, is an American rapper and singer. He is the founder of the musical collective Zero Fatigue with Bari, Monte Booker, Jay2, and Ravyn Lenae. He is one third of the supergroup Ghetto Sage, with Saba and Noname. Smino is signed to Downtown Records and Interscope.
Smino initially gained local recognition in 2012 where he released a mixtape called Smeezy Dot Com, and a collaboration mixtape with Bari called Retail. In 2015, he released two EPs: S!Ck S!Ck S!Ck and blkjuptr. His debut studio album blkswn was released to critical acclaim on March 14, 2017. His second studio album, NØIR, was released on November 8, 2018. His third studio album, Luv 4 Rent, was released on October 28, 2022. His fourth studio album, Maybe in Nirvana, was released on December 6, 2024.
-- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smino
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Joining Wale on tour is the equally talented rapper-vocalist Smino, with the pair embarking on a 22-city trek that kicks off in San Franscio... Smino, who released his fourth studio album, Maybe In Nirvana, in 2024, is reportedly preparing to drop a new project this spring (2026) as well.
-- https://hiphopwired.com/2463619/wale-launches-gifted-week-dc/
~~~~~~~
Wale
https://www.walemusic.com
Olubowale Victor Akintimehin is an American rapper. He first became known for his 2006 song "Dig Dug (Shake It)", which became popular in his hometown of Germantown, Maryland and led Wale to gain further local recognition as he amassed a number of follow-up releases. He signed a recording contract with English DJ-producer Mark Ronson's Allido Records in 2007, which, after a three-label bidding war, entered a joint venture with Interscope Records for US$1.3 million the following year. During this time, Wale's mixtapes and singles saw numerous attention as he appeared on MTV and various Black America-focused magazines.
Wale's debut studio album, Attention Deficit (2009) was under-shipped and thus underperformed commercially, but saw positive critical reception and spawned his first Billboard Hot 100 entry with its lead single, "Chillin" (featuring Lady Gaga). He continued gaining mainstream recognition with his guest appearance alongside Roscoe Dash on Waka Flocka Flame's 2010 single "No Hands", which peaked at number 13 on the chart and received diamond certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). He then signed with Florida-based rapper Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group, an imprint of Warner Records the following year to release his second album, Ambition (2011). Supported by the Grammy Award-nominated top 40 single "Lotus Flower Bomb" (featuring Miguel), the album saw further critical and commercial success, and peaked at number two on the Billboard 200. His third and fourth albums, The Gifted (2013) and The Album About Nothing (2015), both debuted atop the chart; the former was led by the single "Bad" (featuring Tiara Thomas), which peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains his highest-charting entry as a lead artist.
Wale shifted for a lighter, commercially-oriented approach with his next three albums: Shine (2017), Wow... That's Crazy (2019), and Folarin II (2021). They spawned the Billboard Hot 100-charting singles "My PYT", "On Chill" (featuring Jeremih), and "Poke It Out" (featuring J. Cole), respectively. Folarin II marked his final album with Maybach Music Group, and he signed with Def Jam Recordings in the following year of its release.
-- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wale_(rapper)
~~~
Smino
https://smitransfer.com
Christopher Smith Jr., better known by his stage name Smino, is an American rapper and singer. He is the founder of the musical collective Zero Fatigue with Bari, Monte Booker, Jay2, and Ravyn Lenae. He is one third of the supergroup Ghetto Sage, with Saba and Noname. Smino is signed to Downtown Records and Interscope.
Smino initially gained local recognition in 2012 where he released a mixtape called Smeezy Dot Com, and a collaboration mixtape with Bari called Retail. In 2015, he released two EPs: S!Ck S!Ck S!Ck and blkjuptr. His debut studio album blkswn was released to critical acclaim on March 14, 2017. His second studio album, NØIR, was released on November 8, 2018. His third studio album, Luv 4 Rent, was released on October 28, 2022. His fourth studio album, Maybe in Nirvana, was released on December 6, 2024.
-- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smino
Wale released everything is a lot. in 2025, featuring dense poetics, honest truths, and a mature bent that fans and critics alike have said sits among his best releases... Born Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, has often bared his soul on releases, everything is a lot. delved into themes of fame, relationships, and paying homage to his Nigerian roots.
Joining Wale on tour is the equally talented rapper-vocalist Smino, with the pair embarking on a 22-city trek that kicks off in San Franscio... Smino, who released his fourth studio album, Maybe In Nirvana, in 2024, is reportedly preparing to drop a new project this spring (2026) as well.
-- https://hiphopwired.com/2463619/wale-launches-gifted-week-dc/
~~~~~~~
Wale
https://www.walemusic.com
Olubowale Victor Akintimehin is an American rapper. He first became known for his 2006 song "Dig Dug (Shake It)", which became popular in his hometown of Germantown, Maryland and led Wale to gain further local recognition as he amassed a number of follow-up releases. He signed a recording contract with English DJ-producer Mark Ronson's Allido Records in 2007, which, after a three-label bidding war, entered a joint venture with Interscope Records for US$1.3 million the following year. During this time, Wale's mixtapes and singles saw numerous attention as he appeared on MTV and various Black America-focused magazines.
Wale's debut studio album, Attention Deficit (2009) was under-shipped and thus underperformed commercially, but saw positive critical reception and spawned his first Billboard Hot 100 entry with its lead single, "Chillin" (featuring Lady Gaga). He continued gaining mainstream recognition with his guest appearance alongside Roscoe Dash on Waka Flocka Flame's 2010 single "No Hands", which peaked at number 13 on the chart and received diamond certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). He then signed with Florida-based rapper Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group, an imprint of Warner Records the following year to release his second album, Ambition (2011). Supported by the Grammy Award-nominated top 40 single "Lotus Flower Bomb" (featuring Miguel), the album saw further critical and commercial success, and peaked at number two on the Billboard 200. His third and fourth albums, The Gifted (2013) and The Album About Nothing (2015), both debuted atop the chart; the former was led by the single "Bad" (featuring Tiara Thomas), which peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains his highest-charting entry as a lead artist.
Wale shifted for a lighter, commercially-oriented approach with his next three albums: Shine (2017), Wow... That's Crazy (2019), and Folarin II (2021). They spawned the Billboard Hot 100-charting singles "My PYT", "On Chill" (featuring Jeremih), and "Poke It Out" (featuring J. Cole), respectively. Folarin II marked his final album with Maybach Music Group, and he signed with Def Jam Recordings in the following year of its release.
-- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wale_(rapper)
~~~
Smino
https://smitransfer.com
Christopher Smith Jr., better known by his stage name Smino, is an American rapper and singer. He is the founder of the musical collective Zero Fatigue with Bari, Monte Booker, Jay2, and Ravyn Lenae. He is one third of the supergroup Ghetto Sage, with Saba and Noname. Smino is signed to Downtown Records and Interscope.
Smino initially gained local recognition in 2012 where he released a mixtape called Smeezy Dot Com, and a collaboration mixtape with Bari called Retail. In 2015, he released two EPs: S!Ck S!Ck S!Ck and blkjuptr. His debut studio album blkswn was released to critical acclaim on March 14, 2017. His second studio album, NØIR, was released on November 8, 2018. His third studio album, Luv 4 Rent, was released on October 28, 2022. His fourth studio album, Maybe in Nirvana, was released on December 6, 2024.
-- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smino
read more
Joining Wale on tour is the equally talented rapper-vocalist Smino, with the pair embarking on a 22-city trek that kicks off in San Franscio... Smino, who released his fourth studio album, Maybe In Nirvana, in 2024, is reportedly preparing to drop a new project this spring (2026) as well.
-- https://hiphopwired.com/2463619/wale-launches-gifted-week-dc/
~~~~~~~
Wale
https://www.walemusic.com
Olubowale Victor Akintimehin is an American rapper. He first became known for his 2006 song "Dig Dug (Shake It)", which became popular in his hometown of Germantown, Maryland and led Wale to gain further local recognition as he amassed a number of follow-up releases. He signed a recording contract with English DJ-producer Mark Ronson's Allido Records in 2007, which, after a three-label bidding war, entered a joint venture with Interscope Records for US$1.3 million the following year. During this time, Wale's mixtapes and singles saw numerous attention as he appeared on MTV and various Black America-focused magazines.
Wale's debut studio album, Attention Deficit (2009) was under-shipped and thus underperformed commercially, but saw positive critical reception and spawned his first Billboard Hot 100 entry with its lead single, "Chillin" (featuring Lady Gaga). He continued gaining mainstream recognition with his guest appearance alongside Roscoe Dash on Waka Flocka Flame's 2010 single "No Hands", which peaked at number 13 on the chart and received diamond certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). He then signed with Florida-based rapper Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group, an imprint of Warner Records the following year to release his second album, Ambition (2011). Supported by the Grammy Award-nominated top 40 single "Lotus Flower Bomb" (featuring Miguel), the album saw further critical and commercial success, and peaked at number two on the Billboard 200. His third and fourth albums, The Gifted (2013) and The Album About Nothing (2015), both debuted atop the chart; the former was led by the single "Bad" (featuring Tiara Thomas), which peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains his highest-charting entry as a lead artist.
Wale shifted for a lighter, commercially-oriented approach with his next three albums: Shine (2017), Wow... That's Crazy (2019), and Folarin II (2021). They spawned the Billboard Hot 100-charting singles "My PYT", "On Chill" (featuring Jeremih), and "Poke It Out" (featuring J. Cole), respectively. Folarin II marked his final album with Maybach Music Group, and he signed with Def Jam Recordings in the following year of its release.
-- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wale_(rapper)
~~~
Smino
https://smitransfer.com
Christopher Smith Jr., better known by his stage name Smino, is an American rapper and singer. He is the founder of the musical collective Zero Fatigue with Bari, Monte Booker, Jay2, and Ravyn Lenae. He is one third of the supergroup Ghetto Sage, with Saba and Noname. Smino is signed to Downtown Records and Interscope.
Smino initially gained local recognition in 2012 where he released a mixtape called Smeezy Dot Com, and a collaboration mixtape with Bari called Retail. In 2015, he released two EPs: S!Ck S!Ck S!Ck and blkjuptr. His debut studio album blkswn was released to critical acclaim on March 14, 2017. His second studio album, NØIR, was released on November 8, 2018. His third studio album, Luv 4 Rent, was released on October 28, 2022. His fourth studio album, Maybe in Nirvana, was released on December 6, 2024.
-- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smino
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