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Wale - Penthouse Anthem
Artist: Wale
Producer: Mikey Mike
Album: Attention: Deficit
Label: Board Administration/MMG/Warner Bros.
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. With lead single Chillin’, the D.C. native incorporated a few lyrical nods to the car-crazy crowd, and the latest Attention: Deficit record to hit the Booth (leaked last Friday via Twitter) demonstrates that he’s equally intent on winning over the ladies. Though Penthouse Anthem‘s hook finds Wale shouting-out “all the stripper girls,” Mikey Mike‘s Kut Klose-sampling instrumental is all class, and provides an alluring, downtempo accompaniment to the emcee’s come-ons. Wale’s ultra-smooth rhymes here are a far cry from the neurotic sex talk he delivered with a knowing wink on Mixtape About Nothing‘s The Grown Up, but, then again, that record wasn’t really directed at the ladies—this truly grown-and-sexy cut should be just the thing to attract female listeners in anticipation of Attention: Deficit‘s arrival this summer.
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 1622 |
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So glad to hear some new Wale because I JUST played the HELL out of him all weekend on my iPod for some reason. This right here is a problem - a really different sound from him but I love the smooth production laced with them naughty lyrics. This is a perfect segway track for the fellas and ladies for that album that will hopefully come soon.
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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It was a different sound for him for sure. It was tight though. The production was smooth and gave the track a good feel.
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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ay, i like this. i think its really unique and creative. Wale goes hard again and is definitley showing signs of a rising star.
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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Definitely different from Wale but the production is smooth and the hook works! Wale shows his versatility with this slow jam and I like how he inserts a little humor in this song. This will be a nice track for the ladies for sure!
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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1st good song I have heard from Wale
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 475 |
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As someone who truly enjoyed Wale's mixtapes, this album seems to becoming pale in comparison. This track, along with "Chillin'", just don't fit Wale's style and it shows. Hopefully the album won't disappoint me.
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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Ok, I haven't commented in a while, but I think wale has one of the best futures out of any new artist. So i had to comment.
At first when i saw the title, I didn't think he would be able to do it. I expected him to fail at it badly. Nope... Wale is somethin else, on a different level right now. If you don't have one of his mixtapes, cop one, cuz dude seriously is just on a different level for me right now. can't wait for the album |
| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 7997 |
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Meh, this song has a really laid back beat, and I don't know if I feel the way Wale rocks on this beat. I think he has a bit too much energy for the beat perhaps. I don't like the chorus. I just think Wale and this beat don't mesh too well. It isn't garbage, but its just OK to me.
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 360 |
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impressive blend. unusual approach, for sure. is there much bass, i'm on computer speakers? but i like the song, the rhymes, the approach.
i respectfully disagree with the comment that this doesn't compare to his mixtapes: it's looking to be better. these first two tracks are showing variety, a diverse album that maintains the lyrical core. can't wait for more |
| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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Honestly - this is better than 90% of the mixtape material I heard from Wale. Not many emcees could carry this beat without sounding ridiculous. Wale pulls this feat off nicely. I'd spin it... that is a definite.
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 4267 |
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Haha, I knew this was gonna be on the album the moment i heard it (unlike what the blogs had to say)...
The production is sooooo addicting, i just fc*kin love it ... I'm feelin the beat and the girl's voice in the background ... Wale's verses are competent enough to make dis song a cerified hit ... |
| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 391 |
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he looks lyk kanya!!!
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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Wale seemed to be a little aggressive on such a mellow beat, though I still thought this was a pretty sweet track. The hook was decent as well. 3.5
Any chance 'Look Up In Da Stars' By Kid Cudi & Wale will get featured on the front page soon? |
| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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nah. wale just sounds flat on this ish. just ok
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 237 |
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Pretty good. Liked the smooth production
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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'i got sum fo them stripper girls...'
what U got lil boy?? this is such a biiiiig bullshit |
| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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I could definitely spin this track, but its kinda wierd to me. I like Wale's flow and his change of style for the track, but it is a lil wierd over this production (although after a few listens it works.) I do like this gorgeous production and the laid back feel, especially wit the contrasting lyrics on the hook. The sample works well for the track, too.
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 161 |
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I like Wale, he's good
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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I def like the topic; vulgar/sexual songs grab my attention instantly. I'm sort of on the fence about this song. I like it but then again i don't. It has a smooth slow grind feel to it. His flow is cool on here I hope this is just a track for a mixtape or something that he's considering to go on the album cause this as a single just won't cut it. Oh after I read the info at the top it is for a mixtape...whew! To be honest I know the song is directed towards strippers but i can't see this playing at a strip club. Cool topic, not that great of a song.
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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Wale is brin@in some quality to the table. I'm lovin the smoothness of this track, it has a really different melody that stands out from most of the other chick tracks that I hear. This is very well produced.
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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I haven't understood all that he sayed, but I'm not so interested...I didn't believe anyone could ever think to make a song about Penthouse ahahaha! Anyway the production is hot and I'm lovin his flow. I'm still listening to his Chillin the whole time on my mp3 player ;)
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 455 |
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Not feelin it on this one... but its ok.
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| Posted on Apr 22, 2009 |
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