Wale Gets It

Written by Rizoh. Posted in Gumbo

Published on September 03, 2009 with 14 Comments">14 Comments

I hate when an album drops and you discover that a few songs have been radically altered (read: shittier) because some numbnut decided to sabotage the sampling and copyright process. I vividly remember the first time I heard Kanye’s College Dropout and found out that Lauryn Hill had been replaced by Syleena Johnson on “All Falls Down” because they couldn’t clear the sample. As much as I love Ms. Johnson that last-minute change ruined the entire song for me. Sorry.
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And please don’t get me started on “Swang.”

I say all that to say this: Rappers, if your album isn’t ripe for consumption, don’t rush the delivery. Hats off to Wale for holding out to make sure that he delivers a good product to fans. I know most people would rather see him drop the album yesterday, but I’m willing to wait if that’s what it takes to ensure quality. *Fingers crossed*

[Via: Roc4Life]

TRU

Rizoh

Rizoh is the most powerful man in all the lands. He lives in Houston where he earned a BS in Nerf Herding. He's the founder of The Rap Up, the editor of Roc4Life.com, and is in the Grammy-awaiting band Pervertable Disciples.

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  • Merk

    This dude BETTER be the one from that “freshman class” that owns hip hop in 3 years. I know he won’t, it’ll be one of the other, shall i say, less talented youngsters that will, but still, Love this style

  • Merk

    This dude BETTER be the one from that “freshman class” that owns hip hop in 3 years. I know he won’t, it’ll be one of the other, shall i say, less talented youngsters that will, but still, Love this style

  • flatbush34st

    album definitely gettin copped…Wale is that dude

  • flatbush34st

    album definitely gettin copped…Wale is that dude

  • bkwemakeithappen

    damn, just listened to the instrumental of the Lauryn Hill version of All Falls Down. it sounds really dope!! is there anyway you could post that too??

  • bkwemakeithappen

    damn, just listened to the instrumental of the Lauryn Hill version of All Falls Down. it sounds really dope!! is there anyway you could post that too??

  • jory

    For really tho… PGC, KYS… show some local support! I’ve been waiting for this man’s album forever (he originally said it would be out last October!) but I’ll keep waiting for it. Glad he’s doing it right at least.

    Ya’ll need to peep that Diamond District jount too… it’s a free download — and the best hip hop album I’ve heard this year.

    DMV fa sho.

  • jory

    For really tho… PGC, KYS… show some local support! I’ve been waiting for this man’s album forever (he originally said it would be out last October!) but I’ll keep waiting for it. Glad he’s doing it right at least.

    Ya’ll need to peep that Diamond District jount too… it’s a free download — and the best hip hop album I’ve heard this year.

    DMV fa sho.

  • Mardi Graz

    Wait Saleena Johnson ruined All Falls Down? WTF was I listening to then? Wale is that dude…He’s a spitter for sure! Question is is the industry and are these fans ready for him?

  • Mardi Graz

    Wait Saleena Johnson ruined All Falls Down? WTF was I listening to then? Wale is that dude…He’s a spitter for sure! Question is is the industry and are these fans ready for him?

  • Ra

    Syleena is tha gurl ! damnn
    ruined what ? thx for her on this one… great ish, glad to have her on this great song by kanye

  • Ra

    Syleena is tha gurl ! damnn
    ruined what ? thx for her on this one… great ish, glad to have her on this great song by kanye

  • carlos from orleans 10th n g

    wale need 2 cum back 2 da hood an try recruit sum talent wale if u ever read dis trust me holmes in north east go ask bout da paperboyz u a like our music is different is sumthin dat a sale look out 4us cuz

  • carlos from orleans 10th n g

    wale need 2 cum back 2 da hood an try recruit sum talent wale if u ever read dis trust me holmes in north east go ask bout da paperboyz u a like our music is different is sumthin dat a sale look out 4us cuz

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