Wale was born to Nigerian immigrant parents in Washington, DC. He grew up on Peabody Street in Northwest DC and moved to Largo, Maryland as a teenager. He attended seven different high schools in Washington, D.C. and Maryland, finally graduating from Quince Orchard High School in 2001. He went to Robert Morris College and Virginia State University on football scholarships, and then Bowie State University but dropped out in 2004 to pursue music full-time. Before music started paying the bills, Wale worked day jobs at Sprint, Up Against The Wall and Downtown Locker Room.
Wale emerged onto the local DC hip hop scene with the help of WKYS-FM's DJ Alizay. Wale began getting radio play in 2004 with a single called "Rhyme of the Century" which got Wale in the June 2005 "Unsigned Hype" section of Source magazine and his buzz started growing.
In November 2006, a feature ran on AllHipHop.com's Breeding Ground about Wale. The day before Thanksgiving, Wale took the stage between Lil Wayne and T.I. during the Southern Invasion tour at the Verizon Center.
In early December 2006, Wale won the award for "D.C. Metro Breakthrough Artist of the Year" at WKYS' Go-Go Awards. On December 15, The Fader magazine associate editor Nick "Catchdubs" Barat visited Wale for an interview and photo shoot which appeared in the March 2007 issue of The Fader.
Wale has an upcoming promotional campaign with Remy Martin and XXL Magazine. He has also been linked to boutique streetwear brands The Hundreds, 10 Deep and Good Bully, as well as lifestyle brands Stussy and LRG.
In January 2007, Wale released a new single to radio called "Good Girls." Daniel Weisman gave the song to Mark Ronson and on February 23, 2007, Ronson began playing the song on his East Village Radio show. A week later, at Ronson's studio, Wale recorded a freestyle for Ronson and in exchange, Ronson put Wale on an unreleased remix of Lily Allen's "Smile" which appeared on a number of music blogs around the world on March 13th, 2007. In April of 2007, Ronson asked Wale to join him on a UK tour to promote the release of his newest album. In June of 2007, Wale signed to a production deal with Ronson's Allido Records.
On June 24, 2007, Wale's "Ice Cream Girl" with TCB, was featured on the show Entourage, on HBO.
Wale performed "W.A.L.E.D.A.N.C.E.", from his 100 Miles mixtape, at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards in Las Vegas, NV.
Wale was also featured in the October 2007 issues of XXL and Rolling Stone. The Washington Post profiled Wale on the front page of the Sunday Style section in the October 21st, 2007 edition. Wale is featured on the cover of URB Magazine's 150th issue along with French electro group, Justice.
iTunes released "Nike Boots" as a free download on November 13th, 2007 as its "Single of the Week." On Christmas Day 2007, Wale debuted the "Nike Boots Remix" featuring Lil Wayne and Green Lantern on his myspace page. Wale and Lil Wayne played a Nike Boots event called DC Stand Up at Ibiza Nightclub in DC on January 15, 2008 which was sponsored by Nike and Footaction.
In the November 30th, 2007 issue of Entertainment Weekly, Wale is featured as one of 8 people to watch in 2008 along with actors Simon Pegg and Rachel McAdams.
On March 12, 2008, Wale announced on 93.9 WKYS that he had signed with Interscope.
On April 29, 2008, the new Roots album entitled Rising Down was released, featuring Wale on the final track. Wale's relationship with the Roots began when Black Thought heard a song recorded as a tribute to himself on Wale's 2007 mixtape 100 Miles & Running and contacted Wale.
In the June issue of the German Hip-Hop magazine JUICE Wale announced that his upcoming debut-album will feature production credits from Mark Ronson, Kanye West, Just Blaze, 9th Wonder and the French electronic music duo Justice.
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Angles
Wale Lyrics
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($K, kick it fool)
(Hitmaka!)
Oh, oh
Yeah
(Sound)
(OG Parker)
I can't blame you, yeah (blame)
You know the way to pose
You know, you know your angles, oh (straight)
I can't tame you, I can't tame you (tame) (yeah, Wale, yeah)
I can't, I can't change you, oh (ooh) (yeah)
Internationally known on this microphone
Holyfield, Ross crib, we at Tyson's though
Lonely nights, I'm alright, I can vibe alone
So don't tired if I'm quiet, no inquiring though
I know your angles, way back then bitches show your bracelets
Cartiers, stack 'em for days look like Thanos
You sayin' the universe ain't grateful (grateful)
I put infinity stones all on your fingers
Generous when I got feelings for who I got
Feelings for when I'm not, feeling you, girl, I'm not
Dealin' with other feelings, I feel that you feel alot
'Cause I be in my feelings, I'm givin' you what I've got
Maybe I'm on your page, maybe I got your heart
Maybe I can't love you 'cause I don't know where to start
Ain't chasin' your potential, potential ain't enough
I guess I am what I am, but you are who you was, what's up? (Wale)
See the way it's you and I, girl, I can't tame you (tame)
I can't blame you, yeah (blame)
You know the way to pose
You know, you know your angles, oh (straight)
I can't tame you, I can't tame you (tame) (you look good, girl)
I can't, I can't change you, oh (ooh) (said you look good)
Okay, this energy's givin' me sex symbol
Pose for me, girl, I think I'm the best with you
Pose for me more, I think you're the best for me
Now post when I'm done, then credit your ex-nigga
Hey, you petty, you flex different
You know I be the plug, the one that connect with you
Now go up in these stores and tell 'em who mess with you
You know I'd take you home, but now you address different (woo)
I ain't trickin', we clickin' and I ain't trippin'
You sippin' reposado, come sit while I say my sentences
I be with Hood, Chris and 'em, or the slimes
It's Young Folarin, I've been poppin' back when poppa came out (Ooh)
I be like, "Shorty, shorty, put that shit on and take a pic, I bet you catch a body"
Six-hundred-fifty, I pull up, they gon' wan' eighty to us
They gon' be hatin' on us
But you be straight, then I be straight, and ain't no angle to it
Let's do it, woo, ayy Chris
See the way it's you and I, girl, I can't tame you (tame)
I can't blame you, yeah (blame)
You know the way to pose
You know, you know your angles, oh (straight)
I can't tame you, I can't tame you (tame)
I can't, I can't change you, oh (ooh)
The song "Angles" by Wale is a love song that explores the idea that the woman Wale is interested in cannot be tamed or changed. Wale acknowledges that this woman knows exactly how to pose and work her angles, which is impressive to him. He raps about how his feelings for her are genuine and how he has feelings for her even when he is not with her. He recognizes that he might not be ready for a relationship with her, but cannot help feeling for her. The lyrics imply that he is attracted to her independent spirit and confidence.
The song also touches on themes of fame, wealth and power. Wale boasts about his wealth and name recognition, mentioning his international fame and connections with celebrity boxers like Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson. He also references the Marvel Universe villain Thanos and the Infinity Stones, comparing his woman to the powerful fictional stones. The song suggests that the woman he is interested in is not materialistic, as she is not swayed by his wealth and fame.
Line by Line Meaning
See the way it's you and I, girl, I can't tame you (tame)
I can't control you or your actions, and I accept that
I can't blame you, yeah (blame)
I understand your behavior and don't hold it against you
You know the way to pose
You are confident and skilled in presenting yourself in the best possible way
You know, you know your angles, oh (straight)
You have a deep understanding of your physical appearance and how to highlight your best features
I can't, I can't change you, oh (ooh)
I have no desire or ability to alter who you are as a person
Internationally known on this microphone
I am a successful and respected artist with a global audience
Holyfield, Ross crib, we at Tyson's though
I reside in luxurious surroundings and associate with influential people
So don't tired if I'm quiet, no inquiring though
Please don't ask why I am not talking, I just need space
I put infinity stones all on your fingers
I have given you expensive, meaningful gifts
Maybe I'm on your page, maybe I got your heart
Perhaps I am attractive to you and have captured your affection
Maybe I can't love you 'cause I don't know where to start
I may be uncertain about committing fully to a relationship with you
I guess I am what I am, but you are who you was, what's up? (Wale)
I am being honest and true to myself, but are you still the person I was attracted to?
Okay, this energy's givin' me sex symbol
The chemistry between us is making me feel attractive and confident
Pose for me, girl, I think I'm the best with you
I want you to strike a pose for me, as I think we look great together
Hey, you petty, you flex different
You have a playful and teasing personality, and it makes you stand out
You know I be the plug, the one that connect with you
I am your go-to for resources, and we have a strong connection
Now go up in these stores and tell 'em who mess with you
Go show off our relationship to the world and let them know we are a thing
But you be straight, then I be straight, and ain't no angle to it
As long as we are both happy and satisfied, there is no need to manipulate or deceive each other
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, PFIVE Entertainment Mexico, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Spice, Christopher Brown, Christopher Dotson, Joshua Parker, Olubowale Victor Akintimehin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lilcut47
Wale kill it every time with a RnB artist :
Ft: Miguel -Lotus flower bomb
Breezy -Angles
Usher- Matrimony
Bryson tiller -Love
Jacquees - Blac Bonnie
Jeremiah
Drake - diced pineapples
The list goes on...
@NollyGreatMovies
i am hearing a "I Need A Girl "kinda vibe... Love it! Wale X CB 🔥🔥
@AuryEilish2254
https://youtu.be/ATNT4q127Mk is this worthy?
@passwordskills2054
True... I thought is a remix
@painlesszm1421
Thank god am not the only one who thought so... hopefully the lawyers don't hear too.
@willdosongwithdrakeoneday4036
https://youtu.be/echCmkUQ0yw
@kelvinflowers2686
He sampled Diddy I need a girl it nice look that's why he started off I'm international know on the microphone it was a shout out to Diddy
@kimberlymyers4334
Wale to me is poetic!!! His rhymes are about something and he makes it sound so intelligent no matter what he talks about. Whatever Chris touches is gonna be platinum and a hit!!!!!! That collab is 🔥🔥🔥
@ladybugradio1988
That's why I love his music.
@pambeforethestorm9784
Big Ole Facts!!!! 💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@rctrucking8436
You ain't never lied!!