September 30, 2010 @ 9:35 AM EDT
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Following Soulja Boy’s performance yesterday at the Best Buy Theater in Times Square, he gave Funkmaster Flex a ring on Hot 97. SB spoke on his feud with Fab, cocaine allegations and his collab with Curtis. Speaking of 50, he gets on the phone at the 5:50 mark and reveals the two will share the next cover of XXL. heads up: nav
Wale, in this track, shows once again his ability to blend different genres. He doesn't limit himself to hip-hop, but enriches it with R&B nuances, creating a familiar sound. This fusion is not only an exercise in style, but serves to intensify the emotional impact of the song. And then there is his ability to rap. Wale is a master at playing with words, creating complex rhymes and modulating his voice to best express his emotions. In 'Blanco', his rap part is an explosion of words that intertwine with the melody, creating a hypnotic and relaxing effect. His ability to go from moments of pure energy to moments of deep introspection is what makes this track so engaging; it reminds me of when you would slow dance, hugging your woman.