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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Best Night Ever
Wale Lyrics
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What you know about this life
Just relax baby get
You're on your way to the best night ever
No top on the car (no top, no top)
Out with the stars (yeah)
You're on your way to the best night, best night ever
Forgetting time spending several minutes in her eyes
When in her mind it be feeling different in her thighs
And she'll advise, giving hours to another broad
Cause what is love if you aint discover loving her
She knew it before I pull the car
She pretty but she insecure as baby momma scars
Everything got a flaw, we desire perfection
Body pad as hell, as heaven
And her mind is amazing, different kind of connection
Love is for optimistics, no she try and convince me
And her body is steaming, how I need it revealing
Not a product on the market that can offer this feeling
It's so hard for civilians, thank God you were the boss
You found a prince withough losing slippers or kissing frogs
Don't get too far, just play your part, I break you off
And one day you give my all it's Inshallah
[Chorus]
[Rick Ross]
Open your eyes wide, rolling in the Rolls Royce
Keep your mouth closed you f-cking with a
Everybody watching while you touching real money
I'm only rocking with the, that aint for me
My hood, even got 'em rocking heels for me
All the jewels on, got about a mill on me
Date a stripper but the, wanna feel on me
Third bottle feeling like they slip the pill on me
These snitches catch a case and cut a deal on me
So f-ck song writing poems for the real homies
One life to live but they all doing life bids
Everybody coming home deserve a white Benz
Gucci rocking this gold rolly, I'm rocking mine
Baby told me, she never memorize the verse
Until the day I put a 100k inside her purse
[Chorus]
Wale's song Best Night Ever is a collaboration with Rick Ross and Kevin Cossom, all of whom talk about their experiences with a luxurious lifestyle. In the chorus sung by Kevin Cossom, he encourages listeners to relax and enjoy the night ahead, stating that it will be the best night ever. Wale, on the other hand, talks about the complexity of relationships and love. He speaks of spending hours with one woman, forgetting time while looking deep into her eyes. However, he acknowledges the insecurity of his partner and recognizes that everything has its flaws, including love. He then goes on to describe the steaminess of a physical attraction, a feeling that no other product or item can provide. He also speaks of his partner as a boss lady who deserves the best, and he vows to give her everything he has.
Rick Ross's verse follows a similar theme of wealth and luxury. As he sits in his Rolls Royce, he talks about how money has brought him attention and fame, but he understands the importance of keeping his circle clean of people seeking to use him for monetary gain. He mentions how his hood has embraced the opulent lifestyle and how he rewards those around him with gifts such as white Benz's. He also describes the lavishness of his jewelry, with mentions of Gucci and gold, and how one day, he surprised his partner with a 100k inside her purse.
Line by Line Meaning
What you know about this life
How much experience do you have with this lifestyle?
Just relax baby get
Just calm down and enjoy the moment
You're on your way to the best night ever
You are about to experience an amazing night
No top on the car (no top, no top)
The car has no roof
Out with the stars (yeah)
You are hanging out with celebrities
You're on your way to the best night, best night ever
You are going to have an unforgettable night
Forgetting time spending several minutes in her eyes
Getting lost in her gaze and losing track of time
When in her mind it be feeling different in her thighs
She might have conflicting thoughts and feelings about the relationship
And she'll advise, giving hours to another broad
She might suggest spending time with other women instead
Cause what is love if you aint discover loving her
What is the point of being in love if you don't truly love the person?
She knew it before I pull the car
She knew that the night would be amazing before they even started driving
She pretty but she insecure as baby momma scars
She is beautiful, but has emotional scars from previous relationships
Everything got a flaw, we desire perfection
Everyone and everything has imperfections, yet we still crave perfection
Body pad as hell, as heaven
Her body is amazing, comparable to heaven
And her mind is amazing, different kind of connection
Her mind is also amazing and they connect on a deeper level
Love is for optimistics, no she try and convince me
She thinks that love is for those who are optimistic, but he is not convinced
And her body is steaming, how I need it revealing
He is attracted to her physically and wants her to show off her body
Not a product on the market that can offer this feeling
There is no one else who can make him feel the way she does
It's so hard for civilians, thank God you were the boss
It's difficult for regular people to experience this kind of luxury, but he is grateful that she is with him
You found a prince withough losing slippers or kissing frogs
She found a great guy without having to go through many bad relationships
Don't get too far, just play your part, I break you off
Don't try to take control, just go with the flow and he will take care of her
And one day you give my all it's Inshallah
Someday he will give her everything he has, God willing
Open your eyes wide, rolling in the Rolls Royce
He wants her to take in the experience of riding in a luxury car
Keep your mouth closed you f-cking with a
She shouldn't say anything to ruin the moment
Everybody watching while you touching real money
People are observing them enjoying a lavish lifestyle
I'm only rocking with the, that aint for me
He only associates with certain people and situations
My hood, even got 'em rocking heels for me
The people in his neighborhood want to impress him
All the jewels on, got about a mill on me
He is wearing expensive jewelry and carrying a lot of money
Date a stripper but the, wanna feel on me
He is in a relationship with a stripper, but other women still want to be with him
Third bottle feeling like they slip the pill on me
He is getting drunk and feeling out of control
These snitches catch a case and cut a deal on me
People are betraying him and collaborating with the authorities
So f-ck song writing poems for the real homies
He doesn't want to waste his time writing heartfelt messages for fake friends
One life to live but they all doing life bids
He only has one life to live, but some of his friends are in jail for life
Everybody coming home deserve a white Benz
He feels that people who have done their time in jail deserve a luxurious car when they are released
Gucci rocking this gold rolly, I'm rocking mine
He is proud of his expensive watch, even though someone else is wearing something similar
Baby told me, she never memorize the verse
His girlfriend doesn't remember the lyrics to his songs
Until the day I put a 100k inside her purse
She won't fully appreciate his music until he gives her a large sum of money
[Chorus]
Repeating the chorus throughout the song emphasizes the idea that they are having the best night ever
Contributed by Connor H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Masha Slaysha
deadass can’t find this on any other platform. still my shit 🥲
Kevin Gates
discovered this song 10 years ago and it's still so many people who don't even know this song exists.
Rare Onyxx
Damn shame... The dopest joints get no play while the weakest most tone deaf garbage gets glorified😏
Gabrielle Lee
This is still one of my fave Wale hits <3
Miccole Solomon
I still love this song🔥
Jus
Used to bump this when I hit the streets on Saturdays
abc owns u
Yea mann that's it right there
Tramaine Warren
Going into 2019 with it
sean bennett
Hell yeah
Kathrine Khristina Carter
WALE AND RICK ROSS...ALWAYS A GREAT COMBINATION