So I was cruising the net and I thought “Hmm, let me head over to Elitaste and see what’s going on over there”, since I’m thinking about going to the Wale show in B-More on Monday. I won’t be able to catch him in DC June 3rd (will be in PA for my cousins graduation)
Looks like he will be DEBUTING the NEW Jordan L’Style shoe and I have to say I like the shoe. It’s very clean and just has an all around neat look to it. It’s a screen shot from the “Chillin” video which I know is going to be SICK!
As you know on Tuesday I posted the photo recap on Wale’s video shoot in Boston (see HERE) and yesterday he brought the video shoot to his HOMETOWN! Owwwwww! He did some scenes at the Madness store and the world famous Ben’s Chili Bowl on U st! I really can’t wait to see the final product, I hope the turn around won’t be too long.. LoL..but anywho..GRETA LOOK for the area and I only hope for continued success for Wale!
Some cameos that you will see in the vid will be Bun B, Young Chris, Tre (of UCB), Big G (BYB & “The Wire”), DC MC’s Kingpin Slim, XO and Producer AB the Producer and I’m pretty sure MANY more :o)
Music Video Director Chris Robinson & Wale (all photos taken by Alex Slater)
Yesterday Wale shot his “Chillin” video which feaures label mate Lady Gaga in Boston. The song is produced by the miami duo Cool & Dre and the music video was directed by Chris Robinson. Looks like Wale & Chris work good as a team, as Chris Robinson directed “Nike Boots” which was shot in Washington, DC last year. By the pictures I’m not too sure what the concept is but I am looking forward to the final product!
“Part 2 features Wale recording his verse for the newChester French mixtape, Jacques Jams Vol. 1: Endurance (which is a banger), more behind-the-scenes from the tour bus, and two exclusive jams from the stop in Portland, Maine. The show in Portland was in a very small space - meaning that it turned out to be more like Wale & UCB: Unplugged.“
I checked my inbox last night and was surprised to see this new track by The Pussycat Dolls! I heart them and it made it even better when I saw that OSINACHI produced the track! It’s called “Painted Windows” and this is another banger for the ladies!
OSINACHI is from the DMV area and is signed to Darkchild Ent (Rodney Jerkin’s company) and he is also the genious behind Wale’s “Nike Boots”. He’s one of the most humble guys I know, really and I’m so happy all of this success is coming his way. He is the FUTURE of producing!
“Painted Windows” is now avail on iTunes, so check it out! Oh yeah, I saw last night on his Twitter (www.twitter.com/osinachi) that he is now working on the “urban remix” for this track. Owww! Love it! Enjoy it folks :o)
“What’s good, everybody? Been a good month since I dropped “The Day Job”. Thank you to everyone for all the love and positive reviews…it’s actually helped pushed the career into some pretty nice moves that are coming to light very soon. That being said, you don’t get paid for sitting on your ass, so I’m back with something new for the blogs, DJs, streets, etc. Any MC worth the right to call themselves an MC that heard Wale’s “Wordplay” thought what I thought when they heard the end of it…”open 16 to murder!” LOL. So that’s what I did, out of respect for such a record being made. Focus on lyrics…production from the great 9th Wonder…and 3 other artists that I respect on the record. It’s only write I put my own touch onto the record. So enjoy and let the people know.”
We also have to say a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my other client PHZ-Sicks!
He also sent over some new music and a message. Read below:
“Whaddup World,
PHZ-Sicks here. On this day (March 23rd), 22 years ago, I was born. I decided since I’m happy to see another year, I wanted to give something to y’all in the form of “The Return.” Love to all the blogs, artists, producers, directors, family, and friends that showed love to me. Thanks for fueling the drive when I needed it. Tomorrow, I will start working on “Less Than Zero.” See you at the finish line.”
So, if you missed it, DON’T WORRY!! Thanks to Elitaste.com you will be able to hear the whole 22 min of Wale on the radio LIVE on WKYS 93.9 FM with EZ-Street & DJ Alizayspinnin! It includes a medley of music Wale did before hand then the DEBUT! It’s called “Chillin” and it features that incredible Lady Gaga! What a sick mash up..I love it! Can’t wait until the video folks! It’s produced by Cool & Dre!
“This how you start 09′..kickin in the door and I’m erybody’s problem!” -Wale
He came through R&B Live DC last night andI appreciate that! Nothing like having homegrown talent in the building :o) Well, Waleis now writing a blog on hypebeast.com and it looks like he just started yesterday and then today he leaked a track off his upcoming mixtape with 9th Wonder.
In Wale’s Words:
“Back To The Feature is taking it back to the fun days in hip hop when artists worked with each other for the love and not for the checks or politics. It’s an easy listen; no controversy, no dramatic records. It’s pure hip hop from artists that love to listen to. It’s collaborations with me and other artists like Joe Budden, Currensy, Joell Ortiz, Tre frm UCB, Drake, Bun B, J Cole, Talib Kweli, Royce the 5?9?, XO, Kenn Starr and many others.”
The new mixtape drops April 29th!!
His album “Attention:Deficit” will be released Summer 09 and I already know it’s going to be a banger with some SICK production! He will also be going on tour with UCB and of course I will post those dates as soon as I get them. Hope you are familiar with Wale, if not..start :o) ENJOY!
Listen & Download “Word Play” by Wale feat. Curren$y & Tre (of UCB) HERE
This JUST happened about 1 min ago! I am EXCITED! I won’t front dude had me sitting on pins and needles as he was leading up to the announcement of his album title! CONGRATS Wale! I am SO happy this day has come for you! The title is “ATTENTION:DEFICIT” and will hit the scene Summer 09! I KNEW this summer was going to be big! Geesh! Let’s Get It! :o)
Looks like Wale has a power packed week ahead of him (starting 3-16) and I’m looking forward to it. Might I add I am SUPER DUPER EXCITED that Lady Gaga is on his first single “Chillin”.I heart her and wouldn’t it be hot if he did her two DC shows with her? HmMmMmMm..Diz-OPE that would be! :o)