![]() “Poke It Out’’ feels like an obvious summer smash, trading on a clever Q-Tip flip and Wale’s chemistry with longtime friend and peer J. His ear for beats has gotten better since that first tape, too. And while Wale isn’t above a trite bar, the songwriting overall is tighter and more disciplined, especially on his hooks. But this time around, every sonic and lyrical choice feels much more intentional, more carefully considered. And even if he hasn’t been able to see me tweeting about it-more on that later-the album is easily his best effort since the Obama administration.įolarin II (which is named after one of his monikers and serves as a sequel to his fan-favorite 2012 mixtape Folarin) takes the same approach that Wale has fashioned into his formula, seamlessly bridging go-go music, trap, and African music together. ![]() A couple of weeks ago he released his seventh studio album, Folarin II, to high critical acclaim. We’re in his trailer at Rolling Loud New York, where he’s just finished performing with Rick Ross in a lively set for a packed crowd. Offer to scuffle notwithstanding, the 37 year-old DC rapper is in good spirits. I don’t entirely blame him: I’ve just told him that he’s had me blocked on Twitter since 2014. I’ll probably win-I got the hands,’’ a Wale deadpans. “We should probably fight outside right now, then.
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