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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Fashion Week
Wale Lyrics
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Give me a Jourdan Dunn she never gonna finish a nigga
Hol' up
Walk by, on fire baby can't douse it
That body bangin', accept that
You should model girl who do your booking?
Walk by, on fire baby can't douse it
I walk by again, I need a look quick, hol' up
Switch, gold switch
Switch, gold switch
Switch, gold switch
Switch, gold switch
My bitch
Switch, gold switch
Switch, gold switch
Switch, gold switch (Make sure your posture's right baby)
Switch (Show some love tonight)
I know a thing
And she tell me fuck her and call her a bad bitch
I can never cuff her, I'm stuck on this rap shit
Fuckin' up the budget but nothing but rap shit
I know a thing
Shea butter on Twitter be callin' shawty a queen
Head game silly, might give her the Don C
Hair game killin' I get her a new McQueen
In case you behind, let me remind you to wait till I make my move
Wale from the Maybach group
Heard about me, what they say about you?
Heard about me, what they say about you?
Heard about me, what they say about you?
Heard about me, what they say about you?
Party in the hills, tell that pussy come through
Hol' up
Walk by, on fire baby can't douse it
That body bangin', accept that
You should model girl who do your booking?
Walk by, on fire baby can't douse it
That body bangin', accept that
I walk by again, I need a look quick, hol' up
Switch, gold switch
Switch, gold switch
Switch, gold switch (Wale I got you)
Switch, gold switch
My bitch
You wanna sit front row?
Ask me get anything that you want, though
She a fashion killer, me I'mma cutthroat
Goin' out tonight, she said that she wants coke
1 Oak or Webster, up and down
Paparazzi gonna think that I'm cuffing now
It's casual I'll call you up when I'm back in town
We fall out but she always come back around
Hit Barney's and fuck up a check there
In the dressing room, fuck have sex there
"What's taking so long?" "Oh, she trying the next pair"
People see us everywhere and they just stare
And she mixing off white with SL
I got my Vans on bitch, I dress well
I'm from the Bay, I see her once in a blue moon
Until Paris Fashion Week, how soon is too soon?
Walk by, on fire baby can't douse it
That body bangin', accept that
You should model girl who do your booking?
Walk by, on fire baby can't douse it
That body bangin', accept that
I walk by again, I need a look quick, hol' up
Switch, gold switch
Switch, gold switch
Switch, gold switch
Switch, gold switch
My bitch
Switch, gold switch
Switch, gold switch
Switch, gold switch (make sure you're posture's right baby)
Switch, gold switch
My bitch
Get the best stone, froze
Be the demise of you (better push through)
Get the best stone, froze
Be the demise of you
Switch, gold switch
Switch, gold switch
Switch, gold switch
Switch, gold switch
SAP to code, code
Damn I was froze
But I'm hotter than you
SAP to code, code, code
SAP to code, code, code
The song "Fashion Week" by Wale is a tribute to the fashion industry and the models who walk the runway. The lyrics describe the rapper's desire to be with models like Kendall Jenner and Jourdan Dunn, who are highly sought after in the fashion industry. He also acknowledges their beauty and sexy physique, agreeing that they are naturally desirable.
Wale compares his own lifestyle of being a rapper to the fashion industry, with both professions emphasizing an individual's unique style and image. He claims that he is "stuck on this rap shit," but still appreciates the allure of the modeling world. He also mentions his love for designer brands like McQueen, Off-White, and Vans, which some may see as a contradiction to the high-end fashion labels mentioned in the song.
The chorus of the song features the phrase "Switch, gold switch," which could be interpreted as a symbolic representation of changing roles or personas, possibly in the context of the fashion world. The verses of the song highlight the differences between a rapper, who is often perceived as rough and edgy, and the elegance associated with being a model.
Overall, "Fashion Week" is a complex song that explores the world of modeling and fashion, while also analyzing the differences and similarities between the fashion and rap industries.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh, find me a Kendall Jenner I'll be a gentleman to her
I want to be chivalrous to Kendall Jenner
Give me a Jourdan Dunn she never gonna finish a nigga
I would love to be intimate with a famous supermodel, but I don't want to be emotionally attached to her.
Hol' up
Hold on, wait a minute.
Walk by, on fire baby can't douse it
I can't resist looking at such a captivating woman
That body bangin', accept that
She has a great physique, that's undeniable
You should model girl who do your booking?
Who is your modeling agent?
I walk by again, I need a look quick, hol' up
Let me take another glance before you disappear from my sight.
Switch, gold switch
Change, elevate my status.
My bitch
My girlfriend.
Make sure your posture's right baby
You have to present yourself in the best possible way.
Show some love tonight
Be affectionate to your loved ones today.
I know a thing
I know someone
And she tell me fuck her and call her a bad bitch
She wants me to be vulgar and call her a bad girl while being intimate.
I can never cuff her, I'm stuck on this rap shit
I can never settle down with her. My first priority is my rap career.
Fuckin' up the budget but nothing but rap shit
I may not have a lot of money, but I'm only investing in my music.
Shea butter on Twitter be callin' shawty a queen
On Twitter, she refers to herself as a queen, and she uses shea butter.
Head game silly, might give her the Don C
She is great at giving oral pleasure, so I might give her expensive Don C hats as a reward
Hair game killin' I get her a new McQueen
She is skilled at hairstyling, so I will purchase a new Alexander McQueen accessory for her.
In case you behind, let me remind you to wait till I make my move
Don't rush me, I'll make my move when I'm ready.
Wale from the Maybach group
I am Wale, a part of Maybach Music Group.
Heard about me, what they say about you?
What have you heard about me, and what do people say about you?
Party in the hills, tell that pussy come through
There's a party in the hills, invite her there.
You wanna sit front row?
Do you want to sit in the front row of a fashion event?
Ask me get anything that you want, though
You can ask me for what you want.
She a fashion killer, me I'mma cutthroat
She is a fashion icon, and I am ruthless.
Goin' out tonight, she said that she wants coke
She said she wants cocaine for a night out.
1 Oak or Webster, up and down
We are going to the 1 Oak or Webster club and moving up and down the place.
Paparazzi gonna think that I'm cuffing now
Journalists will think that I am emotionally attached to her.
It's casual I'll call you up when I'm back in town
We're just casual. I'll contact you when I'm back in town.
We fall out but she always come back around
We have disagreements, but she always comes back.
Hit Barney's and fuck up a check there
Let's shop at Barney's and lose a lot of money.
In the dressing room, fuck have sex there
Let's have sex in the dressing room.
"What's taking so long?" "Oh, she trying the next pair"
"Why is it taking so long?" "Oh, she's trying on the next pair of clothes."
People see us everywhere and they just stare
People notice and stare at us.
And she mixing off white with SL
She's wearing both off-white and Saint Laurent clothing.
I got my Vans on bitch, I dress well
I am wearing Vans shoes, but I'm still well dressed.
I'm from the Bay, I see her once in a blue moon
I am from the Bay Area, and I rarely see her.
Until Paris Fashion Week, how soon is too soon?
Maybe I will see her again at Paris Fashion Week. Is it too soon to think about that?
Get the best stone, froze
Get the best diamonds to freeze my appearance.
Be the demise of you (better push through)
This extravagant lifestyle could lead to either success or failure.
SAP to code, code
Transform from one form to another, like software programming.
Damn I was froze
I was stunned by her beauty.
But I'm hotter than you
I am more attractive than you.
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Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OLUBOWALE VICTOR AKINTIMEHIN, KEHINDE HASSAN, TAIWO HASSAN, GERALD GILLUM, MAKENNA LYNNE MAGEO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Big Time Willie
Wale puts out classic material and its like people still sleep on him
Willie Howard
But look ma no hands tho
Azure 紺碧 —
@SwissMarksman You couldn't be more wrong...
SwissMarksman
Slept on? No real reason to hype that guy up.
swelly84
More about nothing is still a classic!!! My favorite from him that album/MIXTAPE with Seinfeld interludes GENIUS 🔥🔥🔥🔥
DOMONIQUE SMITH
First of all, I love Wale.I love Wale for showcasing the QUEENS in his visuals for this album! He always has Black women in his videos, but he's going extra hard with this project. We see it, we're grateful :)
swelly84
More about nothing is still a classic!!! My favorite from him that album/MIXTAPE with Seinfeld interludes GENIUS 🔥🔥🔥🔥
swelly84
More about nothing is still a classic!!! My favorite from him that album/MIXTAPE with Seinfeld interludes GENIUS 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Nikole Macon
Absolutely, he is appreciated. I wonder is he short.
Brandy Gee
Yes Wale keeps giving the pretty chocolate visuals.