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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Fine Girl
Wale Lyrics
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I'm all the way, though
One love, one legacy
Sweet girl, you know
Let's get the paper, Folarin
Now I know I don't know you
But I do somethin' for you
Show me what it do
Sweet girl, you know
Fine girl, fine girl, fine girl
My fine girl, my fine girl, fine girl
Fine girl, fine girl, she's a fine girl
My fine girl, my fine girl, fine girl
My fine girl, my fine girl, fine girl
Fine girl, fine girl, fine girl
Fine girl, fine girl, she's a fine girl
Fine girl, fine girl, she's a fine girl
Fine girl, to ni to ni idi nla
To ni to ni idi nla, to ni to ni idi nla
Booty yi, o nse mi ki nla
O nse mi ki nla, o nse mi ki nla'
Fine girl, to ni to ni idi nla
To ni to ni idi nla, to ni to ni idi nla
Booty yi, o nse mi ki n la
O nse mi ki n la, o nse mi ki n la
Take it now, break it down like she want it bad
Put her in the verse, then the bed, then the cab
For the boy baby girl go to hell and back
On my way to Lagos seen the latest shit to hit the net
Oya, got some time for ya
Nigga pick me for beef, we beef, they want suya
I got a lawyer
Shawty, we in a hurry
I'm just another Yoruba nigga gettin' money
Here go another twenri
Fine girl, fine girl, fine girl
My fine girl, my fine girl, fine girl
Fine girl, fine girl, she's a fine girl
My fine girl, my fine girl, fine girl
Fine girl, to ni to ni idi nla
To ni to ni idi nla, to ni to ni idi nla
Booty yi, o nse mi ki nla
O nse mi ki nla, o nse mi ki nla'
Fine girl, to ni to ni idi nla
To ni to ni idi nla, to ni to ni idi nla
Booty yi, o nse mi ki n la
O nse mi ki n la, o nse mi ki n la
Give me the motion like a motion picture
Show your back, I want predict your future
Give me love and I give you a return
Star Card or Visa, baby which one you want?
Saks Fifth, with a east side ting
Rodeo, with a west side ting
Bad boy on a worldwide ting
Don't forget, I'm reppin' green white green
Oh girl you turn me to an animal
For you I throw a carnival
You want it, honey? Take it easy
Shey you nor know say I get stamina
Oh baby come over anytime you want
Do way you whine your body bust my medulla
She be fine girl, she be fine girl
And this one not be regular
Fine girl, fine girl, fine girl
My fine girl, my fine girl, fine girl
Fine girl, fine girl, she's a fine girl
My fine girl, my fine girl, fine girl
Fine girl, to ni to ni idi nla
To ni to ni idi nla, to ni to ni idi nla
Booty yi, o nse mi ki nla
O nse mi ki nla, o nse mi ki nla'
Fine girl, to ni to ni idi nla
To ni to ni idi nla, to ni to ni idi nla
Booty yi, o nse mi ki n la
O nse mi ki n la, o nse mi ki n la
Fine, fine girl
She know say she be fine fine girl
Fine, fine girl
She know say she be fine fine girl
Fine, fine girl
She know say she be fine fine girl (switching position)
Fine, fine girl
She know say she be fine fine (standard potential)
Give me the motion, the vibe, the motion, the vibe, girl
Give me the motion, the vibe, the motion, the vibe, girl
Give me the motion, the vibe, the motion, the vibe, girl
Give me the motion, the vibe, the motion, the vibe, girl
In Wale's song Fine Girl, he celebrates and appreciates the beauty of a particular woman. He sings, "See a fine girl, ooh, I'm all the way, though; one love, one legacy; sweet girl, you know." The lyrics reveal that he knows little about this woman, but he is willing to do something for her, saying "Now I know I don't know you, but I do something' for you; show me what it do, then I spray somethin' for you; sweet girl, you know." Wale repeatedly refers to the woman as a fine girl throughout the song, and he highlights her captivating body.
Wale's song Fine Girl is predominantly about appreciating the beauty of a woman he met. He uses the lyrics to praise her beauty and express his admiration. The lyrics also highlight the women's body, which he refers to as "to ni to ni idi nla," which translates to mean that she has significant assets. Wale seems to be offering gifts to the woman and expresses a willingness to do anything for her, as he sings, "Give me the motion, the vibe, the motion, the vibe, girl; give me love, and I give you a return; star card or visa, baby, which one you want?" The song is catchy and has an up-tempo beat that encourages dancing.
Line by Line Meaning
See a fine girl, ooh
I have encountered an attractive woman
I'm all the way, though
I am fully committed to this situation
One love, one legacy
We share a common bond and future
Sweet girl, you know
You are a charming woman
Let's get the paper, Folarin
Let's make money together, addressing the singer by his name
Now I know I don't know you
I realize we have just met
But I do somethin' for you
I want to do something good for you
Show me what it do
Demonstrate your skills to me
Then I spray somethin' for you
I will reward you with money or gifts
Fine girl, fine girl, fine girl
Repeating that she is attractive
My fine girl, my fine girl, fine girl
Emphasizing that she is the singer's special girl
Fine girl, fine girl, she's a fine girl
Repeating that she is attractive
Fine girl, to ni to ni idi nla
Calling her a big embodiment of beauty in Yoruba
Booty yi, o nse mi ki nla
Her buttocks are driving me crazy in Yoruba
Take it now, break it down like she want it bad
Suggesting to get intimate with her
Put her in the verse, then the bed, then the cab
Describing getting physically intimate with her and then driving her home
For the boy baby girl go to hell and back
The singer would do anything for her
On my way to Lagos seen the latest shit to hit the net
While traveling to Lagos, the singer has seen the newest viral event
Oya, got some time for ya
I have time for you now
Nigga pick me for beef, we beef, they want suya
If someone tries to start a fight, they will feel the heat of the consequence
I got a lawyer
The singer has legal protection
Shawty, we in a hurry
We don't have much time
I'm just another Yoruba nigga gettin' money
The singer is a Nigerian making money
Here go another twenri
He gives her 20 naira (a small sum)
Give me the motion like a motion picture
Show me a sexy dance
Show your back, I want predict your future
The singer desires to know her better
Give me love and I give you a return
The more love given by the girl, the more she receives
Star Card or Visa, baby which one you want?
Offering to pay for her expenses
Saks Fifth, with an east side ting
Shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue with an east coast vibe
Rodeo, with a west side ting
Shopping at Rodeo Drive with a west coast vibe
Bad boy on a worldwide ting
The singer is known globally as a tough person
Don't forget, I'm reppin' green white green
The singer represents the Nigerian flag's colors
Oh girl you turn me to an animal
She is driving him wild
For you I throw a carnival
He will host a big party for her
You want it, honey? Take it easy
She can have whatever she desires
Shey you nor know say I get stamina
The singer has a lot of energy
Oh baby come over anytime you want
She is welcome to see him anytime
Do way you whine your body bust my medulla
She has a seductive way of dancing that is overwhelming him
She be fine girl, she be fine girl
She is very beautiful
And this one not be regular
This woman is special
Give me the motion, the vibe, the motion, the vibe, girl
Repeating the request for her to dance sexy for him
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC, Downtown Music Publishing, O/B/O CAPASSO, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, David Adeleke, Olamide Adedeji, Marce Ayala
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chima9851
Intro: Wale & Davido]
See a fine girl, ooh
I'm all the way, though
One love, one legacy
Sweet girl, you know
Let's get the paper, Folarin
Now I know I don't know you
But I do somethin' for you
Show me what it do
Then I spray somethin' for you
Sweet girl, you know
It's true
[Chorus: Wale & (Olamide)]
Fine girl, fine girl, fine girl
My fine girl, my fine girl, fine girl (bad girl you know)
Fine girl, fine girl, she's a fine girl
My fine girl, my fine girl, fine girl (fine girl, you know)
My fine girl, my fine girl, fine girl
Fine girl, fine girl, fine girl
Fine girl, fine girl, she's a fine girl (fine girl, fine girl)
Fine girl, fine girl, she's a fine girl (my girl, you know)
[Post-Chorus: Olamide]
Fine girl, to ni to ni idi nla
To ni to ni idi nla, to ni to ni idi nla
Booty yi, o nse mi ki nla
O nse mi ki nla, o nse mi ki nla`
Fine girl, to ni to ni idi nla
To ni to ni idi nla, to ni to ni idi nla
Booty yi, o nse mi ki n la
O nse mi ki n la, o nse mi ki n la
[Verse 1: Wale]
Take it now, break it down like she want it bad
Put her in the verse, then the bed, then the cab
For the boy, baby girl, go to hell and back
On my way to Lagos, seen the latest shit to hit the net
Oh yeah, got some time for ya
Nigga pick me for beef, we beef, they want suya
I got a lawyer, shawty, we in a hurry
I'm just another Yoruba nigga gettin' money
Here go another twenri
[Chorus: Wale & (Olamide)]
Fine girl, fine girl, fine girl
My fine girl, my fine girl, fine girl
Fine girl, fine girl, she's a fine girl (fine girl, fine girl)
My fine girl, my fine girl, fine girl (my girl, you know)
[Post-Chorus: Olamide]
Fine girl, to ni to ni idi nla
To ni to ni idi nla, to ni to ni idi nla
Booty yi, o nse mi ki nla
O nse mi ki nla, o nse mi ki nla`
Fine girl, to ni to ni idi nla
To ni to ni idi nla, to ni to ni idi nla
Booty yi, o nse mi ki n la
O nse mi ki n la, o nse mi ki n la
[Verse 2: Davido]
Give me the motion like a motion picture
Show your back, I wan predict your future, ayy
Give me love and I give you a return
Star Card or Visa, baby which one you want? Ayy
Saks Fifth, with a east side ting
Rodeo, with a west side ting
Bad boy on a worldwide ting, yeah, yeah
Don't forget, I'm reppin' green white green
Oh girl, you turn me to an animal
For you I throw a carnival
You whine it on me, take it easy
Shey you nor know say I get stamina
Oh baby, come over anytime you want
Do way you whine your body bust my medulla
She be fine girl, she be fine girl, ayy
And this one nor be regular
[Chorus: Wale & (Olamide)]
Fine girl, fine girl, fine girl
My fine girl, my fine girl, fine girl
Fine girl, fine girl, she's a fine girl (fine girl, fine girl)
My fine girl, my fine girl, fine girl (my girl, you know)
[Post-Chorus: Olamide]
Fine girl, to ni to ni idi nla
To ni to ni idi nla, to ni to ni idi nla
Booty yi, o nse mi ki nla
O nse mi ki nla, o nse mi ki nla`
Fine girl, to ni to ni idi nla
To ni to ni idi nla, to ni to ni idi nla
Booty yi, o nse mi ki n la
O nse mi ki n la, o nse mi ki n la
[Outro: Davido]
Fine, fine girl
She know say she be fine fine girl (she like am slow)
Fine, fine girl
She know say she be fine fine girl (?)
Fine, fine girl
She know say she be fine fine girl (switching position)
Fine, fine girl
She know say she be fine fine (standard potential)
Give me the motion, the vibe, the motion, the vibe, girl
Give me the motion, the vibe, the motion, the vibe, girl
Give me the motion, the vibe, the motion, the vibe, girl
Give me the motion, the vibe, the motion, the vibe, girl
@ronnymusenye5689
Davido's verse killed it🔥🔥...not forgetting Wale
@kendra2080
Wale is like the only rapper I know that has all shades of African-American women and other Minorities. High respect for him!!!
@levyeyoify
KENDRA'S JOURNEY yes all shades of black because in lighter doesnt make me less black.
@respeezy
These kinds of comments make me want to throw up
@lilbatjr9056
What about jidenna?
@Therealmoseslupai
Mad respect!
@Anayahlondon
Love this!!! Wale you did it again. Unstoppable ✨ 🇬🇧🇬🇭 #proudofmyroots ✋🏾
@Natwistbeat
Wale deserves more recognition ... I've been listening to the song since it came out and it still sounds beautiful 😍🔥
@Daizeydaye
Love love love this video.I love the way they took it back to the roots. Im so proud to be Kenyan and the Kenyan flag flown in this video just made me even love it more. Wale you did this one. I loooooove it. Davido and Olamide you brought your fire.
@peterjastenphiri8939
Davido has gotten a very unique voice that can easy differentiate him as one of the best musician of our time. May God bless you , bless Olamide, and Wale.