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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Tired of Dreaming
Wale Lyrics
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Mm get out of my head, get into my bed
Come to me now, I'm tired of dreaming about you, baby
Ooh, get out of my head, get into my bed
Come to me now, I'm tired of dreaming about you, baby
Fame has made me more foolish, uh
And I know that God has made me only human,
But I'd like to take the time to describe to y'all my favorite woman
Look, teeth, white and bright and still talk to me like we back home
And the weed? That's optional 'cause my only concern's that her head's strong
And her feet? Let's see, course a nigga like them clean
And I can understand a little bruise,
You've been running through a nigga's mind all damn week
And no, I won't OD, you'll get D, young as 19
I believe age is for math, all I need is chemistry, yeah
The shawty be the glory, until my dream real
And I like a good story, I bet she got a mean tail
Your little attitude, and the way you make your moves
That shit is just hella cute, baby
Girl, I've been lookin' for you 'cause of the things we do
In my dreams, how I be makin' you scream, I wake up like
Get out of my head, get into my bed
Come to me now, I'm tired of dreaming about you, baby
Ooh, get out of my head, get into my bed
Come to me now, I'm tired of dreaming about you, baby
Huh!
When I look in your soul, all I see is the gold
Her beauty is blinding, she's in total control
Her emotions at peace, let's walk the shoreline
Statuesque as can be, we're spending more time
Sky-dweller moving counter-clockwise
A perfect 10, I'm watching you through God's eyes
Bonita Applebaum, my strawberry letter
Love Potion number nine, this shit's a gifted era
If this is wrong, you my co-defendant
As we plead guilty to this life sentence
Choosy lovers, she my block goddess
I love the realist, rock solid
Your little attitude, and the way you make your moves
That shit is just hella cute, baby
Girl, I've been lookin' for you cause of the things we do
In my dreams, how I be makin' you scream, I wake up like
Get out of my head, get into my bed
Come to me now, I'm tired of dreaming about you, baby
Ooh, get out of my head, get into my bed
Come to me now, I'm tired of dreaming about you, baby
(M-M-M-Maybach Music)
In "Tired of Dreaming," Wale expresses his desire for a particular woman who he keeps dreaming about. He is fatigued with just having her in his head and wants her in his bed. He details what makes her special, including her teeth, feet, and attitude. Wale acknowledges that fame and the music industry has made him foolish and given him access to many groupies, but he just wants this special woman who has captured his heart. Rick Ross adds his own perspective, painting a picture of a beautiful woman who is in total control.
The song is an ode to the power of attraction and love, as both Wale and Rick Ross are drawn to women who have captured their hearts. They both emphasize the importance of finding someone who is not just physically attractive, but also emotionally captivating. The chorus repeats the plea to "get out of my head, get into my bed," reflecting the deep desire for physical intimacy with the one they truly love.
Line by Line Meaning
Mm get out of my head, get into my bed
I want you to be with me physically, not just in my thoughts
Come to me now, I'm tired of dreaming about you, baby
I'm tired of imagining you, I want you to be here in reality
Fame has made me more foolish, uh
Being famous has made me make foolish decisions
What would you do with all these lusty groupies? Uh
I wonder how you would handle all of these lustful fans
And I know that God has made me only human,
I acknowledge that I am only a man
But I'd like to take the time to describe to y'all my favorite woman
I want to express my admiration for the ideal woman in my mind
Look, teeth, white and bright and still talk to me like we back home
Her teeth are bright and still comfortable enough to make me feel like I'm back home
And the weed? That's optional 'cause my only concern's that her head's strong
Whether she smokes weed or not is not a concern to me, as long as she has mental strength
And her feet? Let's see, course a nigga like them clean
It is no surprise that I prefer her feet to be clean
And I can understand a little bruise,
I can accept and understand minor imperfections
You've been running through a nigga's mind all damn week
I cannot stop thinking about you for the past week
And no, I won't OD, you'll get D, young as 19
I won't overdo it, but I will give her what she wants even if she's young
I believe age is for math, all I need is chemistry, yeah
I don't believe age matters as long as we have a strong connection
The shawty be the glory, until my dream real
She is the one I idolize, until she becomes a reality
And I like a good story, I bet she got a mean tail
I enjoy a good backstory, and I think she has a great one
Your little attitude, and the way you make your moves
The way you act and move is very attractive to me
That shit is just hella cute, baby
I find it incredibly endearing and adorable
Girl, I've been lookin' for you 'cause of the things we do
I've been searching for someone who can fulfill the things I desire
In my dreams, how I be makin' you scream, I wake up like
I have dreams of making you scream in pleasure, and I want it to become a reality
When I look in your soul, all I see is the gold
I see the goodness in your soul
Her beauty is blinding, she's in total control
Her beauty is so intense that she has complete control over me
Her emotions at peace, let's walk the shoreline
When she is calm and content, I want to take a walk on the beach with her
Statuesque as can be, we're spending more time
She is beautiful and regal, and we are spending more time together
Sky-dweller moving counter-clockwise
Looking up at the stars, I see a sky-dweller moving in the opposite direction than expected
A perfect 10, I'm watching you through God's eyes
She is the epitome of perfection to me, and I see her as God does
Bonita Applebaum, my strawberry letter
She reminds me of Bonita Applebaum and the sweetness of a strawberry
Love Potion number nine, this shit's a gifted era
Our love is like a magical potion from another time
If this is wrong, you my co-defendant
If society deems our love as wrong, you are my partner in crime
As we plead guilty to this life sentence
We accept and embrace the consequences of our love and commitment to each other
Choosy lovers, she my block goddess
I am picky about my lovers, and she is the goddess of my neighborhood
I love the realist, rock solid
I am attracted to real people who are emotionally strong and stable
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: OLUBOWALE AKINTIMEHIN, JAMIL PIERRE, SHAFFER SMITH, WILLIAM ROBERTS, JESSE WILSON, TREVOR WESLEY HOTCHKISS
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@suzannejenkins2227
Man this song brings me back .me and my best friend used to play this. I lost him i cry ever since i hear it. So much talent omg .i love it.
@bigalgernodtrilla8938
Bro
@T_RAW305x
Neyo bodied this hook.. shit, can't believe how underrated this track is :o
@tabathaseppala8372
Right
@MduNjeza
Rick Ross, The Boss, nailed his verse
@VintijMindVibez
I literally can't stop listening to this. NeYo and Wale made the song dope.
@ivyrobyn322
NE-YO's voice is heaven.
@kingandrefourty3wins212
The most underrated Famous Rapper of all time
@ricetalisha1
"You can be young as 19. I believe age is for math. All I need is chemistry."
@wheelyfbaby
oooohhhh bars lol