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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Passive-Aggress Her
Wale Lyrics
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With women with issues
I guess I got my own and I can relate to them you know
The irony in it
When you get what you want you don't always want it
Temptation I'm done waiting
I'm done thinking this ain't enough drinking
Maybe it's cause of the way the she praise me
I ain't used to it she got that hot love
I try to lay low she like to pop up
I try to make the most of it beat the box up
I make the pussy wet make the heart bust
Good pipe make a good girl to a good wife
Good morning wood I just need a termite
Riding thru my hood tryna see where I'm at
She can't be in my face then she be on my back
Like where you at Wale
Or where is that Wale who you with Wale
When I'm back you the shit Wale
She crazy that stalker shit
Everyone of her homegirls so talkative
No time for that no acknowledgement
Think its time you and I need to call it quits
Look need to call it quits
You be on that stalker shit
Look I tried to call it quits
Til' she came trench coat and a thong and shit
Woah
I'm like a masochist
So lead me to the wall
I'm yours to own you know
Don't be a pacifist
Cause girl it turns me on
Girl it turns me on
Girl I know you like that you crazy
But I think I like that just maybe
I ain't tryna fight back but baby
If I go inside that you'll hate me
Baby when I like that I know it's crazy
Bite me and I bite back and call it love
And you know I like that you say you hate me
You bite me and I bite back and call it love
Look
Temptation starting to sink in
As I indulge in an instinct I'm fading
I'm in love with a woman who crazy
Maybe it's because of the way she chase me
The more liquor around the more I'm in love
The less clothes you the less I want to talk
Maybe that throat she got have a nigga stuck
And I be putting it down so she ain't giving up
She call a nigga too much cause she don't get enough
She never ready to go so she forever come
I lick her up she love it I know I'm fucking up
I like it cause she a ten but she say I'm the one
Like settle down Wale
Look right now Wale
I'm in love Wale
Guess I ain't nothing but a quick nut Wale
She crazy but I attract to it
All the insane bitches so passionate
What they lack in trust they make up in lust
And it don't really make sense until the draws it off
She is far is all I be leading her on
I be deeping her up she said the D is a drug
Shawty fieining for love I be feeding her lust
I be needing to leave but I be needing to nut
Never need it enough
I'm like a masochist
So lead me to the wall
I'm yours to own you know
Don't be a pacifist
Cause girl it turns me on
Girl it turns me on
Girl I know you like that you crazy
But I think I like that just maybe
I ain't tryna fight back but baby
If I go inside that you'll hate me
Baby when I like that I know it's crazy
Bite me and I bite back and call it love
And you know I like that you say you hate me
You bite me and I bite back and call it love
The lyrics to Wale's song "Passive-Aggress Her" explore the complex dynamics of a toxic relationship, where both parties are drawn to each other despite their issues. The singer acknowledges that he himself has his own issues and can relate to the women he attracts. The song delves into the contradictory nature of desire and the dissatisfaction that can arise when one obtains what they want.
The singer is tempted and unable to resist a woman who is unpredictable and possesses intense love for him. He is initially attracted to her praise and passion but can't handle her possessiveness and constant questioning. The lyrics suggest that the woman exhibits stalker-like behavior and is continuously monitoring his whereabouts. She becomes an obsession, making it difficult for the singer to break free from their volatile relationship.
The chorus highlights the singer's masochistic tendencies, stating that he is turned on by the unpredictability and intensity of their relationship. Despite knowing that it's crazy and potentially harmful, the singer can't help but be drawn to this passionate connection. The lyrics also explore the power dynamics within the relationship, with both individuals engaging in a cycle of biting back and calling it love.
Overall, Wale's "Passive-Aggress Her" delves into the contradictions, complexities, and destructive nature of a toxic relationship, offering insight into the allure and struggles that arise when passion and dysfunction collide.
Line by Line Meaning
My homegirl told me I got an issue
A friend of mine pointed out that I have a problem
With women with issues
Specifically, I seem to attract women who have their own set of problems
I guess I got my own and I can relate to them you know
Ironically, I also have my own issues and can understand them on a personal level
The irony in it
It's interestingly contradictory
When you get what you want you don't always want it
Sometimes, even when you obtain what you desire, it doesn't bring the satisfaction you anticipated
Temptation I'm done waiting
I can no longer resist the allure of temptation
I'm done thinking this ain't enough drinking
I've realized that merely consuming alcohol is not sufficient to distract my thoughts
I'm in love with a lady who crazy
I've developed strong feelings for a woman who possesses unstable behavior
Maybe it's cause of the way the she praises me
Perhaps her excessive admiration towards me is the reason for my attraction
I ain't used to it she got that hot love
Her intense passion is unfamiliar to me
I try to lay low she like to pop up
I attempt to maintain a low profile, but she constantly appears unexpectedly
I try to make the most of it beat the box up
I strive to maximize the situation by engaging in sexual activity
I make the pussy wet make the heart bust
My sexual prowess not only excites her physically but also emotionally
Good pipe make a good girl to a good wife
A satisfying sexual encounter can potentially transform a decent woman into an ideal spouse
Good morning wood I just need a termite
My morning erection signifies my sexual desire, and I'm seeking someone to fulfill it
Riding thru my hood tryna see where I'm at
She roams around my neighborhood, attempting to locate my whereabouts
She can't be in my face then she be on my back
When she isn't physically present, she consistently pesters and nags me
Like where you at Wale
She frequently questions my location, demanding to know where I am
Or where is that Wale who you with Wale
She inquires about the people I associate with and who accompanies me
When I'm back you the shit Wale
Once I return, she showers me with praise and affection
She crazy that stalker shit
Her behavior is obsessive and resembles that of a stalker
Everyone of her homegirls so talkative
All of her female friends are extremely chatty
No time for that no acknowledgement
I have no interest in engaging with them or acknowledging their presence
Think its time you and I need to call it quits
I believe it's necessary for us to end our relationship
Look need to call it quits
I really must emphasize the urgency of ending our relationship
You be on that stalker shit
Your behavior resembles that of a stalker
Look I tried to call it quits
I made an attempt to end our relationship
Til' she came trench coat and a thong and shit
But then she surprised me by appearing in a seductive outfit
Woah
Expressing surprise or astonishment
I'm like a masochist
I exhibit traits of enjoying pain or discomfort
So lead me to the wall
Guide me towards a situation where I may face hardships or challenges
I'm yours to own you know
I am completely at your disposal and under your control
Don't be a pacifist
Do not shy away from confrontation or aggression
Cause girl it turns me on
Because, as a matter of fact, it arouses me
Girl it turns me on
It excites me, girl
Girl I know you like that you crazy
I understand that you enjoy behaving in that manner, you're wild
But I think I like that just maybe
And although I might resist, deep down, I'm actually attracted to it
I ain't tryna fight back but baby
I don't want to argue or resist your advances, but darling,
If I go inside that you'll hate me
If I indulge in your desires, you might develop resentment towards me
Baby when I like that I know it's crazy
My dear, I understand that it may seem irrational when I enjoy such behavior
Bite me and I bite back and call it love
Engaging in a cycle of biting each other, we label it as an expression of love
And you know I like that you say you hate me
Furthermore, you are aware that I find pleasure in your contradictory statements of hatred
You bite me and I bite back and call it love
We reciprocate the biting, attributing it to the nature of our affectionate bond
Temptation starting to sink in
The enticing allure of temptation is gradually taking hold
As I indulge in an instinct I'm fading
While I give in to my impulsive desires, I can feel my sense of self weakening
I'm in love with a woman who crazy
I have developed deep feelings for an unstable woman
Maybe it's because of the way she chase me
Perhaps her persistent pursuit of me is the reason behind my attraction
The more liquor around the more I'm in love
The greater the presence of alcohol, the stronger my emotions become
The less clothes you the less I want to talk
When you are scantily clad, my desire for conversation diminishes
Maybe that throat she got have a nigga stuck
Perhaps her exceptional oral skills captivate me and render me unable to resist
And I be putting it down so she ain't giving up
I perform sexually in a manner that satisfies her, causing her to remain committed
She call a nigga too much cause she don't get enough
She contacts me excessively because she feels lacking in attention or affection
She never ready to go so she forever come
She is never prepared to leave, continuously returning to me
I lick her up she love it I know I'm fucking up
I please her orally, and she thoroughly enjoys it, but I am aware that I am making a mistake by continuing this relationship
I like it cause she a ten but she say I'm the one
I am attracted to her physical appearance because she is incredibly attractive, yet she believes that I am the ideal partner
Like settle down Wale
It seems like she desires a committed and stable relationship with me
Look right now Wale
But currently, that is not something I am interested in or willing to pursue
I'm in love Wale
Nevertheless, I have developed intense feelings for her
Guess I ain't nothing but a quick nut Wale
However, I am beginning to realize that she may view me as nothing more than a casual sexual partner
She crazy but I attract to it
Despite her unstable behavior, I am irresistibly drawn to her
All the insane bitches so passionate
I seem to attract women with erratic behavior who possess an intense level of passion
What they lack in trust they make up in lust
Although they may lack trustworthiness, they compensate for it with their intense sexual desires
And it don't really make sense until the draws it off
Their behavior may not seem logical until they remove their clothing and engage in sexual acts
She is far is all I be leading her on
I continue to give her false hope and lead her on even though I have no intentions of committing
I be deeping her up she said the D is a drug
I continue to satisfy her sexually, to the point where she claims my penis is addictive like a drug
Shawty fieining for love I be feeding her lust
She desperately craves love, but all I provide her with is temporary physical pleasure
I be needing to leave but I be needing to nut
Although I know it's time to end the relationship, I still have a strong desire to reach sexual climax
Never need it enough
No matter how much I satisfy my sexual desires, it never feels like enough
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Q
i keep some old Wale on repeat ,i still know all the words damn near 10yrs later , You are appreciated Wale
~Whitney~
Still listening in 2019 and it still describes me perfectly
DH
Classic
Evalynn
Toxiccc lol
Cody Pierce
Toxic asf 😂
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NEED TO BE ON APPPLE MUSIC
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Amazon Music, too!
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Like yesterday