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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Dearly Beloved
Wale Lyrics
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Dearly be-, dearly beloved
Dearly be-, dearly beloved
Don't forget, oh
Dearly be-, dearly beloved
Dearly be-, dearly beloved
Dearly be-, dearly beloved (you fancy ain't you?)
Don't forget (mm, look)
I'm 'bout to spark
No, she don't love me no more
Ain't even funny no more
She had to move on
To someone who got what she need
I only got what she want
I hope you covered in diamonds today
Hope you don't question that time and the day
Hope that you know that your mama ain't like me and that's why I'm probably not by you today
Yeah, dearly beloved, was lucky to love you but I ain't recovered yet
So maybe I'm jealous, but slim in that tux doesn't look like a level up
I think there is pressure, your sister is young and she chillin', she settled up
So you gonna sell yourself short of perfection and get you a good enough
I got too lazy pursuing you, stopped chasing
I just called you at 2 AM, complicated
Immature and confused
'Cause I want you but don't know what to do with ya
But you beloved
And truly deserve better
Let me ask somethin', do you want him? Or forever with him?
What's the difference? (Dearly be-, dearly beloved)
Don't forget it
Dearly be-, dearly beloved
Dearly be-, dearly beloved
Don't forget, oh
Dearly be-, dearly beloved
Dearly be-, dearly beloved
The song "Dearly Beloved" by Wale Jamie Foxx is about a man who is trying to come to terms with a breakup. He is reflecting on his past relationship and the mistakes he made. The repetition of "Dearly be-, dearly beloved" creates a sense of reverence for his lost love. He acknowledges that she has moved on to someone who has more to offer than he did. He hopes that she is happy and covered in diamonds, but he also suggests that maybe she settled for less than she deserves.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses his feelings of jealousy and inadequacy. He admits that he was lazy and didn't pursue his partner enough. He calls her in the middle of the night and is immature and confused. However, he also acknowledges that she is beloved and deserves better. He asks whether she truly wants to be with her new partner, or if she is simply settling for someone who is "good enough."
Overall, the song is a lament for a lost love, and an exploration of the singer's feelings of insecurity and regret. It suggests that even though a relationship may end, the love and reverence for the partner may endure.
Line by Line Meaning
Dearly be-, dearly beloved
The singer addresses his beloved, emphasizing the importance of their relationship.
Don't forget, oh
The singer reminds his beloved not to forget about him or their love.
Dearly be-, dearly beloved (you fancy ain't you?)
The singer playfully teases his beloved about her high standards and classy style.
I'm 'bout to spark
The artist is getting ready to light up a marijuana joint.
No, she don't love me no more
The artist acknowledges that his beloved has moved on from their relationship.
Ain't even funny no more
The singer is no longer amused by the situation and is feeling the pain of the breakup.
She had to move on
The singer accepts that his beloved had to move on from their relationship in search of what she needs.
To someone who got what she need
The artist acknowledges that his beloved found someone who can fulfill her needs better than he could.
I only got what she want
The artist realizes that his beloved was only interested in him because of what he could offer her, but not what she truly needed.
I hope you covered in diamonds today
The artist hopes that his beloved is living a life of luxury and being well taken care of.
Hope you don't question that time and the day
The singer hopes that his beloved does not have any doubts or regrets about their past relationship.
Hope that you know that your mama ain't like me and that's why I'm probably not by you today
The artist acknowledges that his beloved's mother did not approve of him and that is one reason why they are not together anymore.
Yeah, dearly beloved, was lucky to love you but I ain't recovered yet
The singer admits that he was fortunate to have loved his beloved, but he still has not fully recovered from the breakup.
So maybe I'm jealous, but slim in that tux doesn't look like a level up
The singer admits that he may be jealous of his beloved's new partner, but he does not think that the new partner is a significant step up from him.
I think there is pressure, your sister is young and she chillin', she settled up
The singer feels pressure to settle down and start a family like his beloved's sister, who is already settled in life.
So you gonna sell yourself short of perfection and get you a good enough
The artist advises his beloved not to settle for someone who is just 'good enough', but to wait for perfection in a partner.
I got too lazy pursuing you, stopped chasing
The artist admits that he got lazy in his pursuit of his beloved and stopped putting in the effort to win her back.
I just called you at 2 AM, complicated
The singer calls his beloved at 2 AM, knowing that the situation between them is complicated.
Immature and confused
The singer realizes that he has been immature and confused about his feelings for his beloved.
'Cause I want you but don't know what to do with ya
The artist admits that he still wants his beloved, but he does not know how to handle their complicated relationship.
And truly deserve better
The artist acknowledges that his beloved deserves better than what he can offer her.
Let me ask somethin', do you want him? Or forever with him?
The artist asks his beloved whether she wants to be with her new partner temporarily or forever.
What's the difference? (Dearly be-, dearly beloved)
The singer ponders what the difference is between a temporary relationship and a forever one, addressing his beloved again with affection.
Dearly be-, dearly beloved
The artist concludes the song by addressing his beloved once again.
Lyrics © THE MEZZO AGENCY, LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Olubawale Akintimehin, Jamie Foxx
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Dearly be— dearly beloved
Dearly be— dearly beloved
Dearly be— dearly beloved
Don’t forget
Dearly be— dearly beloved
Dearly be— dearly beloved
Dearly be— dearly beloved
Don’t forget
[Verse: Wale]
Hmm, love
I’m bout to spark
No, she don’t love me no more
Ain’t even funny no more
She had to move on
To someone who got what she need
I only got what she want
Hope you covered in diamonds today
Hope you don’t question the time and the day
Hope that you know that your mama ain’t like me and that’s why I’ probably not by you today
Dearly beloved was lucky to love you but I ain’t recovered yet
So maybe I’m jealous but slim in that tux doesn’t look like a level up
I think there is pressure, your sister is young and she chillin’, she settled up
So you gonna sell yourself short of perfection and get you a good enough
I got too lazy pursuing you, stopped chasing
I just called you at 2 a.m., complicated
Immature and confused
‘Cause I want you but don’t know what to do with ya
But you beloved
And truly deserve better
Let me ask somethin’, do you want him or forever wit him
What’s the difference?
Don’t forget it
[Chorus: Jamie Foxx]
Dearly be— dearly beloved
Dearly be— dearly beloved
Dearly be— dearly beloved
Don’t forget
Dearly be— dearly beloved
Dearly be— dearly beloved
Dearly be— dearly
@jasonholley9165
We need a longer version of this song! Straight fire!!
@juicefaithtwts933
Definitely!
@TyImani.
Right!
@BboyTurok1990
I agree, but a longer version of this would get too many people having an emotional breakdown.
@quintus5th54
Yes!!.....and I need that beat to drop at some point.
@donaldterry8465
Nah, not really. This track is the perfect length and the nigga is expressing some deep shit. So I really don't think this track appeared on the album as a afterthought or a "filler" track. This is probably the dopest rapper on the planet. So aye mo, Ima oldhead fr
from the DMV and I'm trying to tell y'all some good shit. I've been around for a minute mo.. The most underrated rapper of all time.
@deemcswain9929
A man who loves you but doesn't know how to show it is the most hurtful and draining feeling ever.
@Thevideocoop
Church
@claudell23
❤️
@torealburk528
Dee you said a mouthful!hurtful because you are a woman he wants and may even need but he can't be what it is we need..draining because they can't reach are expectation of what it is we need