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RESPECT. Wale Story

Image: Clarke Tolton Here’s the third piece from the latest issue of RESPECT. Magazine. Take note: This interview was conducted before the ink was even dry on Wale’s Maybach Music Group deal and before Mr. Folarin made amends with his old friend Kid Cudi. Glad these dudes resolved their differences. I fuck with them both muscially. Ha! Go to respect-mag for more ‘Le flicks. And subscribe, dammit!

New Video: Wale “The MC” x “The Break Up Song”

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’10 Mixtapes: #8 Wale More About Nothing

“Text message from Elliott sayin’ tape is dope.” It’s hard not to be bias on this one. With my encouragement, Wale returned to his mixtape roots after his debut album, Attention Deficit didn’t ignite. Be clear: We shut the Internet down on Aug. 3, 2010 when More About Nothing, the super sequel to 2008’s Mixtape About Nothing dropped. Seinfeld samples still intact and the raps are sharp. Mr. Folarin tackles his adversity on the opening rockers (“The MC” and “The […]

Wale Breaks Down More About Nothing

[vodpod id=Video.4292094&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D554332%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A554332] A few weeks ago, we premiered Ralph Folarin’s More About Nothing mixtape. Over more than 100k downloads later, he explains to 1515 his experience recording the project and notes a couple of his favorite tracks. “The MC.” “You have to listen to this record. It’s not because I feel it’s the strongest song, but my whole brand is about fly stuff. Women, clothes, hip-hop culture. Everybody from Diddy to Jay — I hate to name-drop — they talk about the show. ‘Have […]

New Video: Wale “Number Won” In D.C.

[vodpod id=Video.4203181&w=425&h=350&fv=] Here’s more footage from Wale’s mixtape release party last week. Check out this viral vid of Mr. Folarin performing his favorite track off More About Nothing. Do remember (DJ Clue style): We’re making history next Monday at the Highline Ballroom. We’re sold out but if you’re nice to me, maybe we can work something out. Ha! 2db Previously: Wale At The Commonwealth In D.C.

Wale Talks Washington Redskins On Fox 5

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New Mixtape: Wale More About Nothing

It’s what you all been waitin’ for ain’t it?! No Attention Deficit wasn’t the worldwide smash Wale would’ve liked it to be but what doesn’t kill you can only make you stronger. Mr. Folarin has come back with a strong project that I’m proud to be affiliated with. I really enjoyed More About Nothing and I know you will as well. So learn the words, you might sing this and join us on Aug 16 at the Highline to celebrate […]

New Music: Wale “Black & Gold”

Wale’s new mixtape, More About Nothing finally drops tomorrow. But until then, enjoy the project’s lead-off hit produced by Kosmik Kev and DJ Omega. Catch him performing this and more at the Highline Ballroom August 16th. Sidebar: The accompanying commercial. Two more after the jump.

Wale Performs “Black & Gold” In NYC

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”walebandg”] Wale was also on the bill at Heineken’s “Inspire” concert and gave a live performance of “Black & Gold” off his upcoming mixtape, More About Nothing. Which by the way is dropping in 48 hours. Check out the nifty cover below.

Wale Debuts “Black & Gold”

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”wale_5″] This is it, y’all. The final segment of our five-part sitdown with Wale. Thanks to DC’s finest for blessing us with the look. Here’s “Black & Gold” which is some ways will serve as the single to the Mixtape About Nothing. DJ Enuff may be breaking the record this afternoon so stay tuned. In the meantime, it’s OK to dance. Ha! Previously: Friends & Strangers | The Eyes Of The Tiger | The MC | The Cool

Wale Show Announcement

We made history with Fat Joe on Tuesday night. And we don’t stop. Wale will deliver a one-of-a kind show showcasing his new mixtape, More About Nothing. Tickets on sale tomorrow at Noon. Be there, you square. Update: Cop tickets here.

Wale Returns With New Mixtape

Julia Louis Dreyfus is going to love this. Wale took a brief hiatus and is returning to the scene with a new mixtape entitled, More About Nothing on August 3rd. The project is a sequel to 2008’s The Mixtape About Nothing. Welcome back, homie. Bonus: “Workin’” Produced by Yogi

Wale Explains How He Spent His BP3 Tour Money

In case you’re wondering why the backdrop is pink, Shade 45’s Angela Yee has taken over Rap Radar. Outta the way YN. Throughout the day, Angela’s adding a feminine touch to the site with exclusive audio clips and a live stream. First order of business: Wale. In a recent interview, the DC native says all his money earned from The Blueprint 3 tour, paid for his expenses on the road. Surely, it was more than $1200.

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