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Wale - Ice & Rain
Artist: Wale
Producer: Cool & Dre
Album: Unreleased
Label: Board Administration/MMG/Warner Bros.
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 his debut set, expressing his hope to create music that would accompany listeners through the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. In contrast to our previous features off Attention: Deficit, which seemed designed for sunny days and hard-partying nights, Ice & Rain, an unreleased cut left off the LP’s tracklist and leaked via Twitter to celebrate Wale reaching 80,000 followers, finds the rapper sailing stormier emotional seas. Over Cool & Dre‘s slow-burning beat, Chipmunk-sampled from James “D. Train” Williams’ Ice Melts into Rain, Wale spits the story of a suburban girl who runs away with a drug-dealing hustler—needless to say, a happy ending isn’t in the cards. Though I&R is a far cry from the bouncy jams that Wale’s best known for, those who prefer their hip-hop hard-hitting and topical will be intrigued by the thematic and stylistic range he showcases here. Those curious what else the emcee has up his sleeve can get the full picture Oct. 20th, when A:D hits stores.
This song first appeared on the
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on September 14, 2009
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11676 |
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 Shows yet another side of the talented DMV representative. Cool & Dre did a great job on the production tip. Calling a song "real" is cliched these days, but this is as real as it gets.
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| Posted on Sep 07, 2009 |
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It sucks this won't be on the final album! But AMAZING song nonetheless.
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| Posted on Sep 07, 2009 |
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Bedstuy on the check in, Wale is dope, been lovin this dude since Mixtape About Nothing. Solid
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| Posted on Sep 07, 2009 |
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Wale is one of my favorites. This record is great
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| Posted on Sep 07, 2009 |
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Cool & Dre - easily one of my favorite producing duos. Wale really shows another side of him, and I love it. Can't wait for this album.
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| Posted on Sep 08, 2009 |
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im definitely feeling this, the sample fits good with the cool&dre; production, and Wale is on point wit the storytelling skills
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| Posted on Sep 08, 2009 |
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Played this all weekend. His bonus tracks from Twitter are better than 3/4 of the album tracks I've heard recently.
Can't wait for the record. |
| Posted on Sep 08, 2009 |
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it seems whenever i listen to Wale, i dont like the song the first time, maybe the 2nd time, but by the 3rd time i hear it i usually like it
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| Posted on Sep 08, 2009 |
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Wale's shoe game is on point in that pic man. Like them Gold ones kid! This is a great storytelling track for wale. The beat kinda rocked me to sleep though. It wasn't bad, just kinda boring. He did a great job on it though. The hook is classic 80s which I do like.
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| Posted on Sep 08, 2009 |
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absolutely amazing song, REALLY REALLY REALLY hope this song hits the radio. im really feelin Wale since ive first heard him. def. gonna be a household name in a few months if he's not already!!
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| Posted on Sep 08, 2009 |
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I could write an essay on the details of this amazing production!!!
This is just beautiful, earphones music (only way you notice the drums getting gradually louder on the first break)! When the beat breaks down, it's magic! This deserves an orchestration treatment like Kanye did! The guitar, strings (they use a HARP!) and brass make this a musical masterpiece. Wale is at the top of his game: lyrics and delivery are music to my ears (that's BIG props, cuz some rappers just spit... you gotta make music with it). @Lega-c: why do you say it's not gonna be on the album?! |
| Posted on Sep 08, 2009 |
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| Posted on Sep 08, 2009 |
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the hook and production alone deserve to catapult this song to a hit, but sadly it's not poppy so i doubt big things will pop.
beasttttting sample btw |
| Posted on Sep 08, 2009 |
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In the past three weeks, from Wale releasing "World Tour". me seeing him on "Rising Icons" and his album cover being released, I've gained an entirely new excitement for Wale's debut album. This record was on point. I wish this was on the album, but if this joint was the one that was excluded, think about what WILL be on the actual album.
Ill music. I like the storytelling side of homey and the soulful sample is what I live for. |
| Posted on Sep 08, 2009 |
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Love this joint! I have a feeling Wale is going be important in hip hop for the next few years. He's constantly making great music. Cool & Dre's beat is something i've never heard from them before. It's soulful and expertimental, it stayed in my head for minutes after the song end.
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| Posted on Sep 08, 2009 |
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I really really like this song, and I'm hoping that it will be a bonus track or something. Never really heard a story from Wale, and he does a pretty good job at it.
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| Posted on Sep 08, 2009 |
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this song goes hard.
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| Posted on Sep 08, 2009 |
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@ Mike Dreams: I didn't know your name was Mike, so I thought the "Mike" was meant like "Mic". You know like a microphone 'cause you rap. But you spelled it Mike instead to have it come off as a name. (I don't know if what I'm saying makes sense or this just sounds stupid but whatever that's what I thought. LoL) To get to the point, I like the name.
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| Posted on Sep 08, 2009 |
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@FredRico - this track had sample clearance issues, so it wont be on Attention: Deficit (from what ive heard)
Good lyrics from Wale which matches a nice beat from Cool & Dre. Looking forward to Attention: Deficit |
| Posted on Sep 08, 2009 |
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Cool & Dre and Wale....
Need i say more???? |
| Posted on Sep 08, 2009 |
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DAMN!!!
This 'TRIO' never fails to serve up some of the sickest beats and rhyme combinations like they were favorites on a fast food menu that keep you coming back for more. From my understanding leaving a track this ill off of your album could mean that you have a lot of better tracks to use. Nuff said. @FredRico - Always been a fan of the way you rip production details. So don't hesitate with them "essays" |
| Posted on Sep 08, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 198 |
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Love it, Wale switches it up nicely here. Beat is crazy and it matches his flow. Banger
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| Posted on Sep 08, 2009 |
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ill.
my birth home is showing the goods once again & i'm diggin' this super hard. SUPER HARD. cool & dre are always on point, so it's nothing out of the ordinary that they've done it once again. cool & dre |
| Posted on Sep 08, 2009 |
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He definitely impressed me with this one since I'm not the biggest fan of slow songs. 4.5 but since he's keeping it real, rounding up
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| Posted on Sep 08, 2009 |
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"Mr. Top Hat" and "FredRico"- i also enjoy your breakdown on production, i dont know much bout it, so i learn a lot.
first listen i wasnt sold on this....... all it took was a 2nd listen. Wale puts out quality music. im still gettin used to his style, but i like him more and more after almost every song. |
| Posted on Sep 08, 2009 |
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I love Wale and the production, but I wasn't crazy for the hook sample. Taken off it this song would be a banger, with it it's in rotation
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| Posted on Sep 08, 2009 |
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Love this tune...love Wale; can't wait on A:D
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| Posted on Sep 08, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 8015 |
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Maybe its just me, but does it seem like DJbooth.net has favorite artists...aka Wale, Sparks, and Chamillionaire...Anyway, Wale is nice, but I don't hear a GREAT delivery here or anything that is capturing me lyrically. The beat is nice. I may play it again once or twice to see if I am missing something, but that's about it. This is average work to me...
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| Posted on Sep 08, 2009 |
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@HoamBoy
LOL. Thanks yo. That was the whole idea too. "Mic Dreams", as in dreams to influence people on the Mic, and then also since my name is Michael/Mike, it's like a name too. It's a play on words. |
| Posted on Sep 08, 2009 |
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'Ice melts into rain. Love turns into pain.' man...that soulful vibe. love it! All around greatness this one
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| Posted on Sep 08, 2009 |
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@Aussie_Pride: oh, that sucks! :s
@Mr.Top Hat/joshL: good to hear that, thanx! Btw, you did a nice job highlighting the best parts on each one's verses on "Forever" Top Hat, it was on point! @Mike: now that was clever! Michael Hannah, hip hop dreamer, Mike dreams! Nice! I only got the Mike and dreams part :p @Patty: U'r really cute, I like your new pic! |
| Posted on Sep 09, 2009 |
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"djblaze"- i noticed that too, and all 3 artists u noticed djbooth seems to favor, i thought the same thing. Even though none of the 3 are my personal favorites. i think the booth tends to favor Drake a lot too.
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| Posted on Sep 09, 2009 |
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dis man wale is a beast...my friends from DC have been tryin 2 put me on him 4 a min...and i have to admit...i underestimated and ignored him but i am now a believer...this instrumental he's flowin over is crazy...
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| Posted on Sep 09, 2009 |
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This song is heat. Wale did it again his lyrics are going on the this track. Cool and Dre made another sick beat sample is dope. Story telling music I love that shhh Real hip hop.
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| Posted on Sep 09, 2009 |
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dis is fire
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| Posted on Sep 09, 2009 |
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Love WAle!! damn he's doing a lot for me true hip hop, beginning sounded like Kanye's big brother... Omg he actually speaks sense not like em other rappers... luv this
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| Posted on Sep 09, 2009 |
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this is hot no doubt DC put ya hands up
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| Posted on Sep 11, 2009 |
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wale does it again...you cant tell me wayne is betta than this dude...he reps our city so damn well...anybody that rated this less than classic needs to be checked into a mental facility
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| Posted on Sep 12, 2009 |
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Wale switches up his swag again and still brings the energy like few others can. Banger.
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| Posted on Sep 12, 2009 |
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| Posted on Sep 12, 2009 |
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very good track..def feelin it
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| Posted on Sep 12, 2009 |
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It would be hard to hate on this :)
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| Posted on Sep 14, 2009 |
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Love the hook, his grows on you. D.M.V.
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2009 |
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King Wale!!!! Does it again.for some reason he reminds me of Kanye
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| Posted on Sep 16, 2009 |
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The lyrics in this song are so real. Wales debut album is gonna be album of the year. He is the future.
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| Posted on Sep 17, 2009 |
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I'm a huge Wale fan and I luv this joint. Nuff said!
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| Posted on Sep 19, 2009 |
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I'm a huge Wale fan and I luv this joint. Nuff said!
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| Posted on Sep 19, 2009 |
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Cool stuff. Good boy Wale.
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| Posted on Sep 25, 2009 |
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