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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Let's Chill
Wale Lyrics
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Okay heaven sent this melody so let me sing it to ya
And I call you Ms. Folarin see that got a ring, don't it
And I got this thing for ya my infiniti's infiniti
Put that on everything these other bitches anything
Shit
I'm just tryna chill a bit play with it and blaze a bit,
Lately I been stressing so I need you like I'm crazy
Music full of relevant and money's overrated
That's why I spend it like I look at it with hatred
To look at you is painful, cuz I ain't seen you naked
But I'ma wait it out I'm bout to see that drought
Cuz if I hit it now these feelings take a different route
So, I'm on some 40 days and night shit
Feeling like it's Ramadan and I just need a bite quick
Tryna get inside your mind without that night shift
So I'ma be aight for the night with a goodbye kiss
[Lloyd - Chorus]
Let's chill
Girl I don't want to rush tonight
Take your time when you're with me baby
So I can give you what you need, I know what you like
Let's Chill
It's obvious that girl you're fine
But I just wanna make love to your mind
So if you open up your heart I'll give you mine
Let's Chill
[Verse 2 - Wale]
Usually ain't nothing
Usually one and done up she done up and looking beautiful
That don't mean I'ma stunt up
No need to rush it, we got forever babygirl
We getting closer every moment I've been waiting for it
Ain't saying I don't need it, if you gave it I would take it
Have you shaken I would break you off
Without a second thought, but you got my respect is all
And I can show you all this love without a bit of sex involved
Maybe I foreplay it, maybe I kiss it lady, and even if we don't speak you still as immations/imitations (?)
That's how this lovin be, love it when she under me
She say that she celibate, I penetrate her mentally
So if it's meant to be, then it's meant to be
Hold on to the now, cuz I know sex be changing everything
If it's meant to be, then it's meant to be
She say I think I'm ready, if it change just remember me
[Chorus]
[Verse 3 - Lloyd]
Aww girl, good sex and money ain't all I have to give
There's no counterfeit but least(?) naw girl it's real
It's a quarter to light, the perfect time to chill
You mean more than a million girls
Ooohhhh So Let's Chill
Chorus
C'mon and let's chill baby
Yeah
Let's chill
In the song "Let's Chill," Wale showcases his smooth flow and poetic lyrics, while Lloyd's soulful vocals on the chorus greatly complement the overall vibe of the song. The song mainly tackles the concept of taking things slow and getting to know someone without rushing into sex or a relationship.
In the first verse, Wale refers to his love interest as "Ms. Folarin," a reference to his last name. He mentions his infatuation with her and how he wants to spend time with her, listening to music and smoking. He also touches on the idea that money isn't everything and that he feels stressed lately, which is why he needs her. Wale then states that he wants to get inside her mind before making any moves on her.
In the second verse, Wale acknowledges that he finds his love interest attractive but doesn't want to rush into anything physical. He states that sex changes everything and that he is willing to wait for her if it's meant to be. He also says that he can show her love without sex being involved.
The chorus is sung by Lloyd, emphasizing the idea of taking things slow and taking the time to get to know each other. He emphasizes that good sex and money are not all he has to offer and that the girl means more than a million girls.
Overall, "Let's Chill" is a romantic and soulful song advocating for taking things slow and getting to know someone deeply before jumping into anything physical.
Line by Line Meaning
Okay heaven sent this melody so let me sing it to ya
I have this beautiful song that I want to sing just for you, my love.
And I call you Ms. Folarin see that got a ring, don't it
I call you by my last name because I want to make you a part of my life permanently.
And I got this thing for ya my infiniti's infiniti
I have an infinite love for you that will never die.
Put that on everything these other bitches anything
I promise to love you and only you, while these other women mean nothing to me.
Shit I'm just tryna chill a bit play with it and blaze a bit, Then play you all my latest shit
I just want to relax and spend some time with you, listen to music, and share my latest work with you.
Lately I been stressing so I need you like I'm crazy Music full of relevant and money's overrated
I've been feeling overwhelmed lately but when I'm with you my stress goes away, and I realize that money isn't everything.
That's why I spend it like I look at it with hatred To look at you is painful, cuz I ain't seen you naked
I don't care about money and the material things it can buy. I find you so attractive that it's almost unbearable that I haven't seen you naked yet.
But I'ma wait it out I'm bout to see that drought Cuz if I hit it now these feelings take a different route
I want to wait and get to know you better because if we rush into things too quickly, our relationship could take a different turn than what I want.
So, I'm on some 40 days and night shit Feeling like it's Ramadan and I just need a bite quick Tryna get inside your mind without that night shift So I'ma be aight for the night with a goodbye kiss
I want to take my time and get to know you on an emotional level without getting physically involved too quickly. I'm willing to wait and end the night with a goodnight kiss.
Usually ain't nothing Usually one and done up she done up and looking beautiful That don't mean I'ma stunt up
I usually don't take things slow with women, but with you, I want to take my time and get to know you on a deeper level.
No need to rush it, we got forever babygirl We getting closer every moment I've been waiting for it
We don't need to rush into things because we have all the time in the world. I'm excited to get to know you better with every passing moment.
Ain't saying I don't need it, if you gave it I would take it Have you shaken I would break you off Without a second thought, but you got my respect is all
I'm not saying that I don't want to be intimate with you, but I respect you too much to rush things without getting to know you better first.
And I can show you all this love without a bit of sex involved Maybe I foreplay it, maybe I kiss it lady, and even if we don't speak you still as immations/imitations (?) That's how this lovin be, love it when she under me She say that she celibate, I penetrate her mentally
I'm willing to show you how much I love you and how committed I am to you even without being physically intimate. I'm willing to take things slow and work on building an emotional connection with you first. I'm attracted to the idea of intimacy with you, even if it's only mental.
So if it's meant to be, then it's meant to be Hold on to the now, cuz I know sex be changing everything If it's meant to be, then it's meant to be She say I think I'm ready, if it change just remember me
If we're meant to be together, we'll figure it out. Let's take our time and enjoy the present moment because I know that sex can change everything. If something does change between us, let's not forget the love and respect we have for each other.
Aww girl, good sex and money ain't all I have to give There's no counterfeit but least(?) naw girl it's real It's a quarter to light, the perfect time to chill You mean more than a million girls
I don't just have good sex and money to offer you. My love and commitment to you is real, and I value you more than anything else in this world. It's the perfect time to relax and enjoy each other's company.
Ooohhhh So Let's Chill
Let's take our time and enjoy each other's company, without feeling like we need to rush into things too quickly.
Contributed by Jake V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheToddAndOnly
Great song.
The intro is from 'Ask of You' by Raphael Saadiq (1995), and lyrically the first two lines of the first verse:
"I'm gettin' mine like fine wine measured in time
Many other brothers loved you, but this pleasure is mine"
are from 2pac's second verse of his 1997 collaboration with John B, 'Are You Still Down.'
It's a cool tribute to 2Pac, and along with the Saadiq sample, help set the tone for the song, and really give it that 90s throwback vibe.
Fits right in on my 90s mixed cds (yes, mf-ers, I'm old).
@ayecam9761
We’ve been on a tragedy for months
Why can't you agree with me for once?
Maybe we can be on chill tonight
Maybe I can give you chills too
We've been on a tragedy for months
Why can't you agree with me for once? (Yeah)
Maybe we can be on chill tonight (one time)
Maybe I can give you chills too (chill)
I'm gettin' mine like fine wine measured in time
Many other brothers loved you but this pleasure is mine
It's no pressure for us to say that I love you for now
So fuck that cuffin' shit, I just want us be comfortable now, for real
Who you lovin'? Who you wanna pull up with?
Who don't care you datin' long as you care and you trust him
Tryna hear all your problems so I can lighten the load
No you're not fighting alone
'Cause I'm protectin' you from 'em, so chill
Life hard and ex lovers is like scars
'Cause they stop hurtin' but never forgettin' what it was
I was a youngin' my biggest enemy was the club
Voicemails on third rings fucked me up, so I don't trust
We've been on a tragedy for months
Why can't you agree with me for once? (Tryin' slow up)
Maybe we can be on chill tonight
Maybe I can give you chills too
We've been on a tragedy for months (months)
Why can't you agree with me for once? (Yeah)
Maybe we can be on chill tonight
Maybe I can give you chills too (aye shawty, look)
Okay, they switch up on you I'm gonna stay the same
I pull up on you then put it in with patience
I'm good where we got it without no expectations
What good is a tidal when shawty been the wave? Yeah
Let me illustrate, ya
Let my tongue re-paint ya
It's already wet, have you had a brain storm?
Er'where a nigga take you, just know that my face good
Modify your energy so your bank and your skin glow
Max field let it fly
I be up in there a lot
Just to show you I don't care, go wear it to that nigga house
We don't share our whereabouts, or the gossip the hood love
Just supreme confidence, if we good that's good enough, whoa, yeah
We've been on a tragedy for months
Why can't you agree with me for once?
Maybe we can be on chill tonight
Maybe I can give you chills too
We've been on a tragedy for months
Why can't you agree with me for once? (Yeah)
Maybe we can be on chill tonight
Maybe I can give you chills
How about that, ohh?
I'm tired of makin' up and fallin' out
Wanna be the nigga you callin' up
That pick your body up when you down and out (let's chill)
How about that, ohh?
I'm tired of makin' up and fallin' out
Wanna be the nigga you callin' up
That pick your body up when you down and out (let's chill)
We've been on a tragedy for months
Why can't you agree with me for once?
Maybe we can be on chill tonight
Maybe I can give you chills too
We've been on a tragedy for months
Why can't you agree with me for once? (Yeah)
Maybe we can be on chill tonight
Maybe I can give you chills too
@kumbiechivunze638
Dear person that’s reading this, we don’t know each-other but i wish you all the best in life. 💵😌💏👨👩👧👦💍🎓
@nicolerobinson3130
Kumbie Chivunze Thanks and a great day to you too.
@mzb.6909
Kumbie Chicunze thanks love have a great day!
@queenque1632
Awww how sweet,thanks hun... Right back at you
@cococrunches8072
Ditto
@fattymudd2413
May GOD continue to bless you Family.
@spence66671
“Stop hurting but never forget what it was” hits hard so true
@yfnjavonn964
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