Avg Rating: 
2.8 ( 19 total votes )
Wale - I Don't Know
Artist: Wale
Producer: Roc on Command
Album: 3 Mill Productions
Label: Board Administration/MMG/Warner Bros.
Though Wale‘s first feature of the New Year, Lloyd collab Let’s Chill, scored the DMV repper respectable reader reviews when it hit our frontpage last week, its strictly-for-radio vibe left some craving more substantial fare. Those worried that the D.C. native’s become too focused on catering to the mainstream will be pleased to hear his devil-may-care attitude and aggressive delivery back in full force on I Don’t Know, leak numero uno off 3 Mill Productions’ forthcoming compilation album. Here, Three Mill affiliate Roc on Command serves up a head-banging electric-guitar backdrop for the headliner’s verses, which come so dense with memorable lines that I can forgive him for dusting off that shopworn “living like a rock star” cliché. Apollo The Great‘s guest 16 on the middle is a similar story; while I can’t really get behind a KISS namedrop, the Camden, N.J. buzzmaker’s inspired braggadocio and self-assured flows are plenty impressive enough to carry him over that minor speed bump. But enough outta me – what do you think? If you’re digging it, more hot beats and guest features await on 3 Mills’ self-titled set, due out in April.
More From Wale
Submit a Review and/or Rating
Member Reviews and Ratings
|
DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 37 |
Rating:
Not really a fan of this rock and rap mix. It has it spot but not on this track. Wale what happen to the lyrical skills with great production you showed on Attention Deficit. Not expecting that every time but could I say I'm into the old Wale? I hope not
|
| Posted on Jan 17, 2011 |
|
|
Rating:
|
| Posted on Jan 17, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11633 |
Rating:
I much much prefer Wale on some go-go, DMV-rooted sh*t, but I'll take a more aggressive Wale over the stuff he has been recording over dirty south production any day of the week. A nice change of pace, indeed.
|
| Posted on Jan 17, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 399 |
Rating:
I second that.
|
| Posted on Jan 17, 2011 |
|
Tastemaker |
Rating:
This is by far one of the worst songs that Wale has on his resume, but at the end of the day it is not that bad of a song. The hip-hop/rock production is catchy and the hook matches the "IDGAF" attitude and bragging of the verses. I'm still waiting for some new Wale material on sum DMV beats cuz there is no argument that is when he sounds the best.
|
| Posted on Jan 17, 2011 |
|
|
Rating:
|
| Posted on Jan 17, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Member |
Rating:
What happened to the Wale we all came to love? What he did on Attention Deficit was great. He should definitely go back to that
|
| Posted on Jan 17, 2011 |
|
Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1069 |
Rating:
Always a fan of Wale and this rock synth production suits him well.
|
| Posted on Jan 17, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 52 |
Rating:
I don't understand Wale. I don't get the appeal. I mean, he's not garbage, but he doesn't impress me the way that I want a rapper to impress me. He makes me feel like if he can rap then so can I. And that's not a good thing.
|
| Posted on Jan 17, 2011 |
|
|
Rating:
yeah, we know Wale is a rapper. Hes introducing new ways of mixing it up, i like what hes doing and if you know him just a plain rapper, then check again hes good
|
| Posted on Jan 17, 2011 |
|
Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1227 |
Rating:
This song is solid. I think we all prefer Wale on a more upbeat track but give credit where credit is due, Wale killed this.
|
| Posted on Jan 17, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 2476 |
Rating:
Really digging the rock edged production, but I continue to be underwhelmed by Wale's recent ouput. Maybe expectations were just to high to start with, but he's certainly not living up to them.
|
| Posted on Jan 17, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 138 |
Rating:
uhmm, i need to learn to get used to this Wale. Im not a big fan of rock. I miss the old him. I'll cope with it.
|
| Posted on Jan 17, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 26 |
Rating:
different! better than welcome to my hood.. lets say that
|
| Posted on Jan 18, 2011 |
|
Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1305 |
Rating:
I don't know people. This song is definitely better than the ratings its recieved so far. The production seems to be generally underrated. I mean, its the kind of song that can crossover and have a wide range of appeal, plus its a refreshing change of pace that you don't hear everyday. And for those who don't think Wale's not that good or hasn't lived up to expectations, listen to some of his other stuff.
|
| Posted on Jan 18, 2011 |
|
Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1805 |
Rating:
I agree with @PrIc3Le$$ on this. This is a banger from Wale. This is not a bad song. I can see myself rockin this for a while. But i do see it getting annoying pretty fast. The production is good from Roc on Command. The defenit stand out part in the song was the chorus, for sure. It really gave the record a strong spark of "cockyness".
|
| Posted on Jan 19, 2011 |
|
Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2065 |
Rating:
I'm feelin the rock-hip hop blend, but Wale can't hold hisc own over this aggressive production.
|
| Posted on Jan 19, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Member |
Rating:
The flow was decent. But the chorus was weak, and off-beat. good track tho.
|
| Posted on Feb 20, 2011 |
|
|
Rating:
|
| Posted on May 02, 2011 |
FEATURED ARTIST
FEATURED ALBUM
TOP 20 MUSIC CHARTS
The top rated new Hip Hop & R&B songs on DJBooth, updated every Sunday.
