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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The Ambitious Girl
Wale Lyrics
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Ambitious girl, the drive-drive me crazy
I'm tryna stay with you, lay with you
I'll pay your tuition, pray with you if you aint into wishin'
I'm tryna fuck the shit out your aspirations
See, the last one I dated, I hated
We wake up, I go to work, she leave out
Come back with some make up, high heels, and a purse, or
She reply to me like, "why you perspiring me?" Bitch
Pardon me if I'm sweating you but
I wanna see something else in you before I invest in you
Ambitious girl, (what you sitting for)
I'd rather you tell me to hit you later
'Cause you gotta finish a paper
Then to be in my face asking for a rosea cup
See these bitches can't cut in yo business
I'm in love with your business
And your productivity is the reason I interest, ambitious girl
See, I like the person that you are
But I'm in love with the person that you have potential to be
And all your dreams sharing with me
And your secrets baring with me
And the flaws, you aint even got to mention to me,
Ambitious girl, you just wanna win, and you'd rather chase your dreams
Then to try to chase these men
That try to chase these skirts
That try to chase these shots with flavors that not even as sweet as her
My ambitious girl, I wont forget you,
I just reflect on how I aint met you, yet boo
You somewhere, getting your life in order
So for the time being, I hope this over scribe might support her
Support her, or work her, she worth it
Go girl, go girl, go girl ambition
Go girl, go girl, go girl, go girl, go girl, go girl, go girl ambition
Go girl, go girl, go girl, go girl, go girl, go girl, go girl ambition
Ambition
Ambition
Ambition
Ambition
Ambition
Ambition
Ambition
Just want you to have something to listen to
Maybe in the morning
Good shit
"The Ambitious Girl" by Wale is a song that celebrates and acknowledges the drive and determination of a woman who is focused on her goals and aspirations. The lyrics depict Wale's admiration for a woman who is not easily swayed by materialistic pursuits or distracted by superficial relationships. He expresses his willingness to support her financially, emotionally, and spiritually, understanding that her ambitions are what truly captivate him.
Wale contrasts the ambitious girl with a previous partner who lacked passion and ambition. He expresses his desire to be with someone who has a clear vision for her future and is actively working towards it. Rather than being consumed by frivolous pursuits, he appreciates her dedication to her studies or work.
The song emphasizes the importance of a woman's independence and pursuit of personal achievements. Wale highlights the fact that he is attracted to her not only for her physical appearance but also for her drive and productivity. He encourages her to prioritize her dreams over romantic relationships and to reject the societal pressure to conform.
Overall, "The Ambitious Girl" portrays a celebration of women who prioritize their ambitions and serves as a reminder that true fulfillment comes from pursuing personal goals rather than relying on others for validation.
Line by Line Meaning
Omega don't know
Most people don't understand or appreciate the ambitious mindset
Ambitious girl, the drive-drive me crazy
Your determination and ambition captivate and inspire me
I'm tryna stay with you, lay with you
I want to be by your side, intimately connected
I'll pay your tuition, pray with you if you ain't into wishin'
I'm willing to support your education financially and spiritually
I'm tryna fuck the shit out your aspirations
I want to passionately fuel and fulfill your dreams
See, the last one I dated, I hated
I disliked my previous partner because they lacked ambition
We wake up, I go to work, she leave out
Our routines were mismatched, she didn't share my drive
Come back with some make up, high heels, and a purse, or
She would return beautified, focused on material possessions
Worse I ask, "babygirl, what you aspire to be?"
To make matters worse, I would inquire about her goals and ambitions
She reply to me like, "why you perspiring me?" Bitch
She would respond defensively, questioning why I'm interested in her aspirations
Pardon me if I'm sweating you but
Excuse me if I'm putting pressure on you, but
I wanna see something else in you before I invest in you
I want to witness more ambition from you before fully committing
Ambitious girl, (what you sitting for)
Hey ambitious girl, why are you wasting your potential
I'd rather you tell me to hit you later
I prefer you prioritizing your responsibilities over my immediate attention
'Cause you gotta finish a paper
Because you have to complete an academic assignment
Then to be in my face asking for a rosea cup
Instead of constantly seeking my affections, asking for trivial favors
See these bitches can't cut in yo business
Other women can't interfere with your ambitions and goals
I'm in love with your business
I'm deeply attracted to your drive and professional endeavors
And your productivity is the reason I interest, ambitious girl
Your ability to be productive and focused is what entices me
See, I like the person that you are
I appreciate and admire your current self
But I'm in love with the person that you have potential to be
However, I'm truly infatuated with the future version of yourself, filled with even greater accomplishments
And all your dreams sharing with me
I want you to share all your dreams and aspirations with me
And your secrets baring with me
I want you to trust me with your deepest secrets and desires
And the flaws, you aint even got to mention to me
Your imperfections are irrelevant, they don't need to be brought up
Ambitious girl, you just wanna win, and you'd rather chase your dreams
You have a strong desire to succeed and prioritize pursuing your dreams
Then to try to chase these men
Instead of chasing after romantic relationships
That try to chase these skirts
Or being distracted by other women's attention
That try to chase these shots with flavors that not even as sweet as her
Or seeking temporary pleasures that can't compare to your sweetness
My ambitious girl, I won't forget you
I will always remember and appreciate your ambition
I just reflect on how I ain't met you, yet boo
I just ponder on the fact that I haven't encountered you yet, my dear
You somewhere, getting your life in order
You are out there, focusing on organizing and improving your life
So for the time being, I hope this over scribe might support her
In the meantime, I hope this message can provide you with some encouragement
Support her, or work her, she worth it
Support her or work alongside her, because she deserves it
Go girl, go girl, go girl ambition
Keep striving for success, embracing your ambitious nature
Just want you to have something to listen to
I just want to provide you with a song to enjoy and relate to
Maybe in the morning
Perhaps you can listen to it in the morning
Good shit
It's good music that resonates with your ambitions
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Botsehair
This has gotten me through the most. Unfortunately I couldn't walk down the stage to get my degree coz of covid but I got my degree ya'll.
dustin bowman
Hell yeah. Congrats
Aalleyah
Wtg 💜💖💖🇨🇦
Love_ SumLotta
Same…congratulations you still did it! 💜
chanelyd921
Proud of you!
Botsehair
@chanelyd921 Thank you ❤️
Morgan Champagne
I remember being in my dorm room in 2012 crying cause I was so stressed. I played this song and got back to it. 9 years later here I am with everything I wanted.
Maria The Truth
It’s been 10 years. I was 20 listening to this. It still hits just right. Thank u ☺️
Destiny Nicole
Same here..
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