Wale: The Mixtape About Nothing

Many of you have already heard Wale's newest drop in my car in the past week. Like his first mixtape 100 Miles and Running that was posted on this blog, this new Seinfeld inspired opus is pure gold. Over this past year, Wale has been on the verge of coming out with some material that is going to push him into superstardom, and this newest work may be what he needed to that final push. After a couple of listens through the entire mixtape you start to realize the things that set Wale apart from a lot of other hip hop acts, such as his lyrics, which touch on issues other than bitches, hoes, and Louis Vuitton (there is a mention of Gucci sneaks, but I will let it slide). Another aspect of his music that makes it so grabbing to me is the different tempos that he utilizes in his music. One of my favorite tracks "The Bmore Club Slam" uses a tempo that I have never really recognized in hip hop, and the song BUMPS. Listen to the whole thing through, and although the first half of the album is usually what is listened to, the best tracks come after track 8 or 9. This should not detract from the first half, which is almost equally as good and has featured artists such as Bun B and Pusha T. Favorite tracks: "The Feature Heavy Song", "The Freestyle", "The Manipulation", "The Artistic Integrity", "The Bmore Club Slam", and "The Hype". Enjoy.

Wale - The Mixtape About Nothing