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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Aston Martin
Wale Lyrics
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Even if there's thing we could never provide or
Be beside, Lord, just give the right to desire or admire such
The finer things you know
To dream is to live life's full potential
So whatever I'm into, I get it in too
[Chorus: Chrisette Michelle]
Breezin down the freeway just me and my baby (in our ride)
Just me and my boss no worries at all
Listening to Aston Martin Music Music
Let's go
You gotta turn me up if you feel this mo'fucker
Shout out Chrissy, Rozay and all that.
I'm just feelin' that good today you know what I'm sayin'
D.C What's up, Maryland, PG, MoCo, VA
Lets do it
[Verse 1: Wale]
Smooth mo'fucka, let me do this mo'fucka
Riding shotgun uptown, blowin out the bubble
Tints ain't legal, I ain't ordinary people
Porn star hands, she gon' suck it like a sequel
Life without dreamin' is a life without meanin'
I'm grinding like "I gotta hope all my niggas see it
My garments shouldn't be here, I'm somewhere near the future
As far as being hard, I feel I'm somewhere near Medusa
And everywhere I be at, no I'm at somewhere near my shoota
I swear my peoples keep a strapped like Pinky in the movies
I'm doin well, I'm just hoping I got your respect
Ironic this verse was conceived while drivin' a Lex
[Chorus: Chrisette Michelle]
We bobbin to the music this is how we do it (all night)
Breezin down the freeway just me and my baby (in our ride)
Just me and my boss no worries at all
Listening to Aston Martin Music Music
(Back on that No Days Off)
[Verse 2: Wale]
Look
Momma ain't raise a thug, Pops ain't raise a ho
I keep a level head, Gettin high layin low
Morty let me use the Maybach back in May
I told him wait, I'll have another for him 28s?
Stackin my chicken, braggin to the bitches
No crucifix chains, I'm ain't sure if I'm forgiven, Lord
I need a better way, I want that Aston
But I got fam havin' problems with they FAFSA
I'm prioritizing, a part of growing up
A lot fathers showin' off instead of showin up
A lot of niggas love a broad till she throwin' up
9 months later, new car, can't afford a son
Talking 'bout...
[Hook: Drake]
Would have came back for you
I just needed time to do what I had to do
Caught in the life I cant let it go
Whether that's right I will never know (ugh but here goes nothin')
Ralph
No Days Off
[Wale - Verse 3]
Ughh
Smokin' slight bud?, Coolin with my lil bruh
Ol' heads schoolin me, sayin' "Soak it up"
A lot of niggas in my position don't know as much
A lot of women from conversation could fall in love
And that's a scary thing, I try to duck em good
Cause innocent women'll stalk you if you fuck em good
I'm sayin' that I know, revealing them most
My God come before this bread,
Guess I'm different than most
See, Mel made a couple milli sellin' Jesus passion
Why these new black churches all resemble castles?
How the Church be always mad when I can't do a handout?
And why these pastor keep messin' with these boys Astons
Ralph
[Chorus - Chrisette Michelle]
We bobbin to the music this is how we do it (all night)
Breezin' down the freeway just me and my baby (in our ride)
Just me and my boss no worries at all
Listening to Aston Martin Music Music
The lyrics of “Aston Martin Music” by Wale featuring Chrisette Michelle and Rick Ross convey the idea that aspirations should guide an individual in life. The song emphasizes that dreaming is a way of living life to its fullest potential. The fine things that individuals admire in life can help them achieve their dreams, and persistence is essential. Wale reflects on his life experiences, including his relationships with women, his aspirations for material success, and his personal beliefs about religion.
The chorus sung by Chrisette Michelle is catchy and upbeat, and it helps to reinforce the theme of the song. She sings about cruising in a car with her boss, and how they are listening to the sweet sounds of “Aston Martin Music” all night long. Wale later raps about his struggle to balance his love for women with his dreams of being successful. He also emphasizes the importance of prioritizing responsibilities, which is an essential component of growing up.
In conclusion, “Aston Martin Music” by Wale featuring Chrisette Michelle and Rick Ross is a song about aspirations, dreams, and the drive to achieve them. The song cautions against recklessness and emphasizes the importance of focusing on one's responsibilities. The song's catchy chorus is a highlight, and the verse is filled with thoughtful lyrics that challenge listeners to think about their dreams and aspirations.
Line by Line Meaning
In life, I think our aspirations should guide us
Our aspirations should be what drives us in life
Even if there's thing we could never provide or
Even if there are things we can't attain
Be beside, Lord, just give the right to desire or admire such
We should be free to desire and admire things without feeling guilty
The finer things you know
We should appreciate and strive for the finer things in life
To dream is to live life's full potential
To have dreams is to live up to our full potential
So whatever I'm into, I get it in too
I chase my dreams with all my effort
We bobbin to the music this is how we do it (all night)
We're having fun and jamming to the music all night long
Breezin down the freeway just me and my baby (in our ride)
We're cruising down the freeway with my partner in our car
Just me and my boss no worries at all
I'm with my boss and we're carefree
Listening to Aston Martin Music Music
We're listening to the song Aston Martin Music
Smooth mo'fucka, let me do this mo'fucka
I'm feeling smooth and confident and ready to do this
Riding shotgun uptown, blowin out the bubble
I'm riding in the passenger seat uptown and smoking a cigar
Tints ain't legal, I ain't ordinary people
My car windows are illegally dark and I'm not an average person
Porn star hands, she gon' suck it like a sequel
My partner is skilled in intimate matters like a porn star and will continue pleasing me to the end
Life without dreamin' is a life without meanin'
Without dreaming, life is meaningless
I'm grinding like "I gotta hope all my niggas see it
I'm working hard because I hope my friends can see the results
My garments shouldn't be here, I'm somewhere near the future
My clothes are ahead of their time
As far as being hard, I feel I'm somewhere near Medusa
I'm tough and intimidating like the mythical character Medusa
And everywhere I be at, no I'm at somewhere near my shoota
I'm always close to someone who's ready to protect or defend me
I swear my peoples keep a strapped like Pinky in the movies
My friends are always packing heat like the character Pinky from the movie Friday
I'm doin well, I'm just hoping I got your respect
I'm doing good, but I hope I have earned your respect
Ironic this verse was conceived while drivin' a Lex
It's ironic that I wrote these lyrics while driving my Lexus
Momma ain't raise a thug, Pops ain't raise a ho
My mother didn't raise me to be a criminal and my father didn't raise me to mistreat women
I keep a level head, Gettin high layin low
I remain calm and chill while smoking weed
Morty let me use the Maybach back in May
My friend Morty let me borrow his Maybach car in May
I told him wait, I'll have another for him 28s?
I asked him to wait because I'll have a bigger and better car for him next time
Stackin my chicken, braggin to the bitches
I'm saving my money and flexing for the ladies
No crucifix chains, I'm ain't sure if I'm forgiven, Lord
I don't wear religious jewelry because I'm not sure if I'm worthy of forgiveness
I need a better way, I want that Aston
I'm looking for a better way to achieve my dreams, which include owning an Aston Martin car
But I got fam havin' problems with they FAFSA
But I also have family members struggling with their financial aid for college
I'm prioritizing, a part of growing up
I'm learning to prioritize my expenses as part of growing up
A lot fathers showin' off instead of showin up
Many fathers are more interested in appearing successful than being present for their family
A lot of niggas love a broad till she throwin' up
Many guys will love a woman until she becomes pregnant and can't party like she used to
9 months later, new car, can't afford a son
Nine months after an unplanned pregnancy, I'm stuck with a new car but can't afford to raise a child
Would have came back for you
I would have come back to you
I just needed time to do what I had to do
I needed time to take care of important things
Caught in the life I cant let it go
I'm stuck in this lifestyle and can't escape it
Whether that's right I will never know (ugh but here goes nothin')
I'm not sure if my choices are right, but I'll go for it anyway
Smokin' slight bud?, Coolin with my lil bruh
I'm smoking some weed and hanging out with my younger brother
Ol' heads schoolin me, sayin' "Soak it up"
Older men are teaching me valuable lessons and telling me to absorb them
A lot of niggas in my position don't know as much
Many guys in my situation (in the music industry) aren't as knowledgeable
A lot of women from conversation could fall in love
I have meaningful conversations with many women who could fall in love with me
And that's a scary thing, I try to duck em good
And that's scary because I don't want to lead them on or hurt them
Cause innocent women'll stalk you if you fuck em good
Because women can become obsessed with someone who pleases them sexually
I'm sayin' that I know, revealing them most
I'm admitting that I know this and sharing it with you
My God come before this bread,
My loyalty to God comes before my financial success
Guess I'm different than most
I know this might make me different from most rappers
See, Mel made a couple milli sellin' Jesus passion
Mel Gibson made a lot of money making movies about Jesus
Why these new black churches all resemble castles?
Why do all new black churches look like huge castles and are so expensive to build?
How the Church be always mad when I can't do a handout?
Why do churches get upset when I don't give them money or do charity work for them?
And why these pastor keep messin' with these boys Astons
Why are pastors buying expensive cars (like Aston Martin) and not using the money to help their community?
Ralph
End of song (Ralph is Wale's real name)
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@INFINITY1664
8 years later am just hearing this🤦🏽♀️? Man he’s a true poet
@unknowntosociety01
INFINITY1664 never too late!!
@UglySpudling
10 years later and I’m still listening just as much as I did then
@youngrozay3576
He underrated as hell
@gabrielsavary7168
11 years later....
@northphotography.
@Gabriel Savary 11 YEARS LATER
@DJMcIntosh93
2010 was a dope year for music.
@gettaloud1onem
yea along wit 2011 but after that it kinda got dull
@sselhtur47
we'll never have another like it for music
@phillynegro3400
2010 definitely was