UCB featuring Wale – “Pat Your Weave” [Official Video] Watch video clip below: TMOTTMedia Network: Blog | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | Message Board Continue reading UCB featuring Wale – “Pat Your Weave” [Official Video]
Just testing out yet another new idea here… for all you folks you enjoy quickies. I’m calling it STEW BITS. Still not sure as to what direction to go with it, so your opinion (good or bad) would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! TMOTTMedia Network: Blog | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | Message Board Continue reading STEW BITS: Sunday, November 8, 2009
by Sharks Interscope rapper Wale recently sat down with Canada’s Peace Magazine, to discuss his long-awaited album ‘Attention Deficit,’ which is scheduled for a Nov. 10 release. Wale claims that his album is “not a pop album,” despite the fact that his first single was the Lady Gaga assisted ‘Chillin.’ “I’m not here to be a pop act,” he said. “Chillin’ is a pop song and I’m not here to be a pop act. I enjoyed what Gaga brings to the table and I wanted to make something that could be a lot of fun, but I don’t think I’ll … Continue reading Wale Says He Won’t Go Down ‘Pop’ Road Again, Talks ‘Shades’
If you’re going to deliver to the world some of your homegrown flavor, why not give it to them live and not just samples of it? At least that’s the way rapper Wale brought it when he took it to the BET Hip-Hop Awards’ stage. Instead of flavoring the stage with sprinkles of Backyard Band’s Dope Jam shots, UCB let the keyboards do the talking. And instead of filling the air with sampled hooks of Backyard Band’s vocalist Weensey singing “Pretty Girls,” the stage was greeted by Weensey himself. I can dig it! Watch video clip below:And also… here’s some … Continue reading The BYB Influence Rocks The BET Stage (Wale, Gucci Mane, UCB, Tre & Weensey)
Wale Ft. Pharrell “Inhibitions (Let Loose)” Very nice track coming from Wale’s upcoming album Attention Deficit. Like or Not Click audio arrow below to listen: TMOTTMedia Network: Blog | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Continue reading Wale Ft. Pharrell “Inhibitions (Let Loose)”
Wale ft. Rihanna – “Contemplate” This track is coming off of Wale’s upcoming album “Attention Deficit” Like or Not TMOTTMedia Network: Blog | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Continue reading Wale ft. Rihanna – “Contemplate”
By Chris Richards Washington Post Staff Writer Washington’s hip-hop community couldn’t have given itself a more Freudian nickname. “The DMV” stands for the District, Maryland and Virginia, but it feels like a big fat metaphor for a city that’s been waiting . . . waiting . . . waiting . . . for a national rap star to emerge. That wait officially ends on Nov. 10 with the release of Wale’s “Attention Deficit” — the oft-delayed debut album from a local rhymesmith whose degree of success could decide the future of Washington’s ready-to-burst rap scene. “I think every man has … Continue reading D.C. Hip-Hop: Can it Break the Hold of Go-Go?
Wale gets hood on Charlamagne Tha God through Twitter when Charlamagne calls him Donkey of the Day! ——————————— TMOTTMedia Network: Blog | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Continue reading Wale Gets Hood On Charlamagne – via Twitter [Audio]
Wale paid homage to music icons past and present at VH1’s Hip Hop Honors 2009, which aired last night (October 13), but put his own twist on one performance. Performing the Beastie Boys classic “No Sleep Till Brooklyn” at the tribute show, which celebrated Def Jam’s 25th anniversary, the DC rapper flipped the script on the Beasties’ rock-infused hit. “I just changed the lyrics a little bit,” Wale told VIBE last month at the New York launch party for NBA2K10, one day after the show’s taping. “As much as I tried to memorize it I couldn’t, so I just said … Continue reading Wale Speaks on Flipping Beastie Boys at VH1’s Hip Hop Honors
Based on the following letter circulated by Mike Chanko, promoter of the DMV Southern Takeover event at the 930 Club this past Saturday, the no shows of Bun B, Wale and Tabi Bonney was caused due to Wale’s bad mouthing (Twittering) of the show: “Ok, here it is. A lot of people are wondering what is going on and what had happen to Bun B. I was asked to be on a few shows to discuss the DMV South show @ the 930 club. Wale has been twitting negative things about my show for weeks after weeks, but this put … Continue reading Are Wale and Tabi The Cause of the DMV Southern Takeover Concert No Shows at the 930 Club?
Whoa… I thought they were considered the People’s station. So much for local radio support for the hometown from this end of the dial. Radio Station 93.9 WKYS disses Wale and his hew single, “We Only Play The Hot New Joints Like Money To Blow”. Continue reading WHOA!! Radio Station 93.9 WKYS Disses Wale & His New Single!
EURWeb Reports — Rapper Wale – last seen in the house band at this month’s MTV Video Music Awards – was chosen to shoulder the musical tribute to Kanye West at the sixth annual “VH1 Hip Hop Honors,” which this year salutes the 25th anniversary of Def Jam Records. However, the official press release from VH1 makes no mention of the Kanye tribute at the ceremony, which was filmed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn, New York and airs Oct. 13 at 9 p.m. on VH1. The event was taped Wednesday night (Sept. … Continue reading WALE RECORDS KANYE TRIBUTE AT HIP HOP HONORS: But why isn’t VH1 promoting it in press release? Plus, Ashanti and Ja-Rule reunite for two songs
This short documentary is a biography of UCB, The Legendary Go-Go Band. UCB is exposing the Go-Go sound on a national and international level. They recently were the house band for The MTV VMA’s and accompanied Wale on BET’s “Rising Icons.” They truly are a force to be reckoned with. This is their story. Filmed and Edited by L.S. Films. Continue reading UNCALLED 4 BAND (Bio of UCB)
As the official VMA house band, hip-hop’s newest challenger Wale and the legendary go go band UCB hyped up the audience as they put their own unique spin on some of the biggest songs of the year, his own material and a few classic covers. They collaborated with a number of artists including Kid Cudi with “Day And Night,” The All-American Rejects with “Gives You Hell,”Pitbull with “You Know You Want Me” and 3OH!3 with “Don’t Trust Me”. Kid Cudi honored DJ AM during his performance of “Make Her Say.” During a commercial break, after Kanye West’s tirade, Wale tried … Continue reading Wale & UCB Successfully Holds the Fort Down for MTV