Olubowale Victor Akintimehin Folarin (born September 21, 1984 in Washington… Read Full Bio ↴Olubowale Victor Akintimehin Folarin (born September 21, 1984 in Washington, D.C.), better known by his stage name Wale, is an American rapper and producer. Fusing DC's homegrown go-go genre with a streetwise Northern hip-hop sensibility, he takes samples from all genres and blends them together with lyrical dexterity. In 2005 he released his debut mixtape, Paint a Picture, and has since released four more. His debut album, released by Interscope, Attention Deficit, was released November 10, 2009. He has since then released three more albums, with Rick Ross's MMG label, Ambition (2011), The Gifted (2013), and The Album About Nothing (2015), based on his 2008 mixtape, The Mixtape About Nothing.
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.
http://www.myspace.com/wale202
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.
http://www.myspace.com/wale202
Spoiled
Wale Lyrics
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Just spoil that girl
Just spoil that girl
Fuck 'em yo
I got my wallet on me, all eyes on us
One hand on the moon
Both eyes on you
And I'mma prolly OD
Spend a little time on it
Never mind your friends, spend it all on you
I got this money on me, all eyes on us
One hand on the moon
Both eyes on you
And I'mma prolly OD
Spend a long time on it
And never mind your friends, I spend it all on you
New shit from Bergdorf, new shit from Virgil
Is your hair right? And what do you know?
She love that Saint Laurent, it's never too much
She love Ferragam', but she really fearin' love
Lord it be hot out, I get you with a chauffeur
Shouldn't be drivin' baby, I ain't sober
Would I be out of line if I came over?
'Cause don't nobody know ya like I know you
L-O-V-E please come to me
I eat it up at dinner, make your knees start to buckle
Kick your feet up woman, take it easy for a second
Be at peace for a moment
I got my wallet on me, and that ain't no bluff
They feel up their feelings quick
When you fill up them gold ones
I got my wallet on me, all eyes on us
One hand on the moon
Both eyes on you
And I'mma prolly OD
Spend a little time on it
Never mind your friends, spend it all on you
I got this money on me, all eyes on us
One hand on the moon
Both eyes on you
And I'mma prolly OD
Spend a long time on it
And never mind your friends, I spend it all on you
New shit from Bergdorf, new shit from Virgil
Is your hair right? And what do you know?
She love that Saint Laurent, it's never too much
She love Ferragam', but she really fearin' love
Lord it be hot out, I get you with a chauffeur
Shouldn't be drivin' baby, I ain't sober
Would I be out of line if I came over?
'Cause don't nobody know ya like I know you
I said please, time to have sex
Time is my chords and mine a Rolex
Yeah, never mind what folks say
They know my net worth, my gross is grotesque, ugh
One hope for a minute
TMZ flickin' me in my Ghost for a minute
Back in the building, I'm rollin' backwoods for my dogs
Ay, I'm talkin' to my niggas, that mean I'm robbin' a lesson
I'm too cool to trip off a chick who gold diggin'
Too much on Balmain, that's too many zippers
Too many women don't get my potential
I'm like Bishop Tutu with 2Pac aggression
It's on me, is it the vibe or the low?
You memorize the monologue
Dig it? I'm tryna get impromptu yeah
I do this for real
You do this a little
You knew I come through, my laptop got that Hulu
Run through your hula hoop, no 'Netflix and Chill'
Hear your phone girl, why you not replyin'?
Oh my God, stop fuckin' lyin'
I got my wallet on me, all eyes on us
One hand on the moon
Both eyes on you
And I'mma prolly OD
Spend a little time on it
Never mind your friends, spend it all on you
I got this money on me, all eyes on us
One hand on the moon
Both eyes on you
And I'mma prolly OD
Spend a long time on it
Never mind your friends, I spend it all on you
New shit from Bergdorf, new shit from Virgil
Is your hair right? And what do you know?
She love that Saint Laurent, it's never too much
She love Ferragam', but she really fearin' love
Just spoil that girl
Fuck 'em yo
I got my wallet on me, all eyes on us
One hand on the moon
Both eyes on you
And I'mma prolly OD
Never mind your friends, spend it all on you
I got this money on me, all eyes on us
One hand on the moon
Both eyes on you
And I'mma prolly OD
Spend a long time on it
And never mind your friends, I spend it all on you
New shit from Bergdorf, new shit from Virgil
Is your hair right? And what do you know?
She love that Saint Laurent, it's never too much
She love Ferragam', but she really fearin' love
Lord it be hot out, I get you with a chauffeur
Shouldn't be drivin' baby, I ain't sober
Would I be out of line if I came over?
'Cause don't nobody know ya like I know you
L-O-V-E please come to me
I eat it up at dinner, make your knees start to buckle
Kick your feet up woman, take it easy for a second
Be at peace for a moment
I got my wallet on me, and that ain't no bluff
They feel up their feelings quick
When you fill up them gold ones
I got my wallet on me, all eyes on us
One hand on the moon
Both eyes on you
And I'mma prolly OD
Spend a little time on it
Never mind your friends, spend it all on you
I got this money on me, all eyes on us
One hand on the moon
Both eyes on you
And I'mma prolly OD
Spend a long time on it
And never mind your friends, I spend it all on you
New shit from Bergdorf, new shit from Virgil
Is your hair right? And what do you know?
She love that Saint Laurent, it's never too much
She love Ferragam', but she really fearin' love
Lord it be hot out, I get you with a chauffeur
Shouldn't be drivin' baby, I ain't sober
Would I be out of line if I came over?
'Cause don't nobody know ya like I know you
I said please, time to have sex
Time is my chords and mine a Rolex
Yeah, never mind what folks say
They know my net worth, my gross is grotesque, ugh
One hope for a minute
TMZ flickin' me in my Ghost for a minute
Back in the building, I'm rollin' backwoods for my dogs
Ay, I'm talkin' to my niggas, that mean I'm robbin' a lesson
I'm too cool to trip off a chick who gold diggin'
Too much on Balmain, that's too many zippers
Too many women don't get my potential
I'm like Bishop Tutu with 2Pac aggression
It's on me, is it the vibe or the low?
You memorize the monologue
Dig it? I'm tryna get impromptu yeah
I do this for real
You do this a little
You knew I come through, my laptop got that Hulu
Run through your hula hoop, no 'Netflix and Chill'
Hear your phone girl, why you not replyin'?
Oh my God, stop fuckin' lyin'
I got my wallet on me, all eyes on us
One hand on the moon
Both eyes on you
And I'mma prolly OD
Spend a little time on it
Never mind your friends, spend it all on you
I got this money on me, all eyes on us
One hand on the moon
Both eyes on you
And I'mma prolly OD
Spend a long time on it
Never mind your friends, I spend it all on you
New shit from Bergdorf, new shit from Virgil
Is your hair right? And what do you know?
She love that Saint Laurent, it's never too much
She love Ferragam', but she really fearin' love
The lyrics to Wale's song "Spoiled" convey a message of indulgence and extravagance as the artist describes spoiling a girl with luxury items and attention. The chorus repeats the line "Just spoil that girl" as a mantra emphasizing the desire to shower someone with lavish gifts and experiences. The repeated phrase "Fuck 'em yo" adds a rebellious and unapologetic tone to the lyrics, suggesting a disregard for societal norms or judgment in pursuing this extravagant lifestyle.
The verses delve into the details of this indulgence, with references to high-end fashion brands like Bergdorf and Virgil, and the singer's willingness to spend all his money on the woman he desires. Wale describes her fascination with Saint Laurent and Ferragamo, implying that she is attracted to material possessions but may have reservations about love. The line "She love Ferragam', but she really fearin' love" suggests that while she enjoys the luxury, she might be hesitant to fully commit or engage in a romantic relationship.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of being intoxicated by this excessive lifestyle. Wale mentions potentially OD'ing (overdosing), which could metaphorically represent his intense dedication or obsession with spoiling the girl. The sense of recklessness and disregard for consequences is further reinforced by the line "Shouldn't be drivin' baby, I ain't sober" indicating a state of intoxication.
Overall, "Spoiled" portrays a narrative of indulgence and extravagance, with themes of materialism, desire, and the complexities of relationships.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Olubowale Victor Akintimehin
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