Listen to Wale Songs & Freestyles
Just a few years ago Wale was relatively unknown, even in the DMV, but over the past year the once underground rapper has found himself catapulted …
Wale ft. John Mayer - Letter
“That’s tight, but who’s Wail?” That was the question from a blaspheming pedestrian who overheard me checking out Wale’s new cut Letter, featuring vocal samples from …
Mike Posner ft. Wale - Drug Dealer Girl (Remix)
Attention ladies: if you’re looking for a low-maintenance relationship, Mike Posner just might be your man. As the Michigan native and recent J Records signee explains …
The Noisettes ft. Estelle & Wale - Don’t Upset the Rhythm (Go Baby Go)
Oftentimes, it’s the simplest things in life that offer the most satisfaction; a nice, pounding four-on-the-floor beat, for example. On Wild Young Heart single number two …
Wale ft. Colin Munroe - Bittersweet
When accomplished artists go on tour together like Wale and Colin Munroe did for the better part of the summer, a great many things can happen, …
Wale - Ice & Rain
When I spoke with Wale following his first performance in Minne-ap, the D.C.-Chillin’ emcee made clear that diversity and universality would be the chief foci of …
Wale ft. Jazmine Sullivan - World Tour
Having already accumulated a broad national fanbase (including Bun B, Young Jeezy, and Lindsay Lohan), Wale is more than ready to take the next step: widening …
Chrisette Michele ft. Wale - Fragile (Remix)
In contrast to her debut album, I Am, which featured a heavy “vintage-jazz” influence, Chrisette Michele‘s sophomore album, Epiphany, has a “hip-hop soul” sound that Booth-heads …
Wale - Pretty Girls
In my coverage of Wale‘s May 17th show in Minne-ap, one detail that didn’t seem notable enough to mention, but that both the headliner and opener …
Wale - Family Affair
Featured yesterday, J.A.M.E.S. Watts’ You’re My Life earned rave reviews for its heartfelt lyrics and cinematic sound, as well as piquing listeners’ interests about Rik Cordero’s …
Skyzoo ft. Wale - Freshfest
Though Skyzoo‘s recently been at the forefront of Booth consciousness thanks to blazing hot guest contributions to Analogic‘s Appreciation and Mic Legacy‘s Radio, it’s been a …
Wale - Penthouse Anthem
As he prepares for the release of his debut studio album, it’s clear that Wale is dead serious about parlaying his 2008 buzz into mainstream success. …
Wale ft. Lady Gaga - Chillin’
Though Drake was ultimately chosen by our readers as “Breaking Through In ‘09,” most agreed that big things were in store for all five nominees. Two …
Daniel Merriweather ft. Wale - Change
Remember Mark Ronson, the British singer/songwriter/producer who helped craft Amy Winehouse‘s vintage sound on Back in Black? Though Winehouse may not be up to recording another …
Wale ft. Tre (of UCB) & Young Chris - Nightlife
Though you, the readers, chose Drake as Breaking Through Next Year in the 2008 Best of the Booth Awards (and we, the staff, chose runner-up B.o.B.), …
Young Chris ft. Wale & Bun B - Searching
Back in November of ‘08, Young Chris jumped on the series bandwagon with 30 Days, 30 Verses, a month-long project in which he dropped one verse …
J. Cardim ft. Red Cafe, Wale & MIMS - Don’t Play With My Dough
Up-and-coming beatsmith J. Cardim, first spotted in the Booth on underground rapper Affiliate‘s Dope Boy for Real, dropped his street debut, Your Favorite Rapper’s Favorite Producer, …
Wale ft. Brother Ali - 2nd Time Around
2nd Time Around, a newly-released mixtape cut from underground star and DJBooth favorite Wale, finds the Seinfeld-loving emcee teaming up with Brother Ali, one of the …
Colin Munroe ft. Wale & Dallas Austin - Will I Stay (Remix)
An unsung hero is a person who is not honored or praised for their considerable achievements in a particular field. Though he has yet to release …
Wale ft. Duffy - (The Other) Warwick Avenue
This past spring, Welsh R&B/soul singer Duffy released her debut album, Rockferry, best known for international hit single Mercy. While the follow-up single, Warwick Avenue, was …
Solange ft. Wale - F*ck The Industry (Remix)
Just like her brother-in-law, Jay-Z, singer Solange Knowles speaks her mind (see her FOX News interview from last week). Last month, while upset at an apparent …
DJ Greg Street ft. Lupe Fiasco, Wale & Kardinal Offishall - Dope Boys (Remix)
On June 9, 1992, the legendary duo of Pete Rock and C.L. Smooth dropped the hip-hop classic, Mecca and the Soul Brother. On September 30, 2008, …
KiD CuDi ft. Wale - Is There Any Love
If you can get over the fact that the name KiD CuDi sounds like the next Tickle Me Elmo or Furby, you might actually find yourself …
Wale - Eye of the Tiger
Hype is a double-edged sword; while it can certainly help a new artist make a name for themselves, it can just as easily turn that artist …
Skyzoo ft. Wale - Lyrically Inclined
One is an underground rapper from Brooklyn; the other is a Washington, D.C. rep who just went major. Yet one thing rappers Skyzoo and Wale share …
The Roots ft. Wale & Chrisette Michele - Rising Up
Two weeks ago, DJBooth featured The Roots’ new track Rising Down. Assisted by Mos Def, Styles P, and Dice Raw, the song set the tone for …
Wale ft. Bun B, Pusha T & Tre (from UCB) - Back In The Go Go
Thanks in part to the success of his underground single Nike Boots, rapper Wale just scored a major deal with Interscope. Ready to celebrate his new …
Wale ft. Lil’ Wayne - Nike Boots (Remix)
Plenty of unsuspecting gift acceptors received neatly wrapped boxes filled with brand new Nike boots on Christmas. Unfortunately for Hip Hop listeners who were hoping for …
Wale - Nike Boots
Washington, D.C., rapper Wale lively exclaims “this ain’t a shoe song!” on the bridge of his new buzz single, Nike Boots. Currently the iTunes “Download of …
Listen to Wale Interviews
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Wale - Attention Deficit
Ok, people. Let’s all take a deep breath. Wale’s a rapper, not the second coming of Christ. After dropping a few …
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Wale - 100 Miles & Running
Where you from? In hip-hop almost nothing matters more. Hip-hop fans don’t just rep their city, they shout out their block. …
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Stars Align for Heineken Red Star Soul Event in NYC [Exclusive Coverage]
New York, N.Y. -- Last Friday marked the fourth annual Heineken Red Star Soul Music Showcase in New York City, featuring performances by Wale, Estelle and …
Giant Step and Svedka Vodka Present: Wale LIVE at the Hudson Hotel [Exclusive]
New York, NY -- On July 22nd, DJBooth.net was invited to check out DC’s own Wale at NYC's Hudson Hotel, presented by Giant Step and Svedka …
Wale & Mikkey Halsted Perform at SuccezZ x Sprite Green Event [Exclusive Video]
Chicago, IL -- On Friday, NBA ballplayer Bobby Simmons of the New Jersey Nets celebrated the one-year anniversary of his clothing company, SuccezZ, with a Sprite …
Wale Finally Drops Long-Awaited “Back to the Feature” Mixtape [Download]
Washington, D.C. -- Wale, the D.C. buzzmaker who brought us Lady GaGa-featuring single "Chillin'" has teamed up with Little Brother producer 9th Wonder and clothing company …
Booth-Favorite Wale Releases Video for Single “Chillin”
Washington, D.C. -- "Chillin," the lead single off Wale's Attention: Deficit, LP has received an official video accompaniment courtesy of Grammy-nominated director Chris Robinson. Attention: Deficit, …
Wale Rocks the Stage at Minneapolis’ Fine Line, Sends Message to Booth Readers [Exclusive Coverage]
Minneapolis, MN -- On Sunday, clued-in hip-hop-lovers across the Twin Cities laced up their Nike Boots and headed out to the Fine Line Music Cafe to …
Kid CuDi Peforms “Day N Nite” with Wale’s UCB Band [Video]
New York, NY -- In this new video, Kid CuDi teams up with Wale's UCB Band for a live performance of his chart-topping debut single, "Day …
Colin Munroe and Wale Rehearse “Will I Stay (Remix)” [Behind The Scenes Video]
New York, NY -- A newly-released video finds Colin Munroe and D.C.'s Wale rehearsing a live version of their collaboration on Munroe's "WIll I Stay (Remix)" …
Colin Munroe, Kid CuDi, & Wale Perform at Manhattan’s Highline Ballroom [Exclusive Coverage]
New York, NY -- Last night, in downtown Manhattan, Mark Ronson’s Allido Records and Hot 97 hosted a show featuring Colin Munroe, Wale, and Kid CuDi …
Hypebeast, Hypetrak, Judah and Mick Boogie Present “The Hypeclub” [Free Download]
Cleveland, OH -- Online publications Hypebeast and Hypetrak have teamed up with DJ Mick Boogie, producer Judah, and a slew of today's most talented emcees to …
Janelle Monáe, Wale, Cool Kids & More Support Darfur Now College Tour
Los Angeles, CA -- STAND and Participant Media are proud to sponsor a nationwide tour of the critically acclaimed new documentary, Darfur Now, which will be …
Mark Ronson Partners Allido Records with Interscope
Santa Monica, CA -- Mark Ronson, Grammy Award winner for Producer of the Year, Record of the Year and Pop Vocal Album (the latter two for …