Folarin |
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Mixtape by Wale |
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Released |
December 24, 2012 |
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Recorded |
2012 |
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Genre |
Hip hop |
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Length |
70:39 |
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Label |
The Board Administration, Maybach Music, Warner Bros. |
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Producer |
Danny!, Aaron Wess, LG, No Credit, Rico Beats, Beat Billionaire, Tiara Thomas, Kelson Camp, Jake One, Cardo, Nottz, Joe K, Cheeze Beatz, Tone P., Willie B, Diplo, Austin Millz, Key Wane, AppleJuice Kid |
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Wale chronology |
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The Eleven One Eleven Theory (2011) |
Folarin (2012) |
The Gifted (2013) |
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Singles from Folarin |
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- "Bad"
Released: February 5, 2013
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Folarin is the eighth mixtape by American rapper Wale, it was released on December 24, 2012.[1] The mixtape features guest appearances from Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Tiara Thomas, Scarface, Nipsey Hussle, French Montana, Chinx Drugz, Jhené Aiko, Travis Porter, Trinidad James, Hit-Boy, and Chrisette Michele among others.[2]
Background
The mixtape was announced on November 14, 2012.[3] On November 14, 2012, the first song was released in promotion of the mixtape titled "Freedom of Speech".[4] On December 13, 2012, the song "Back 2 Ballin'" featuring French Montana was released.[5] On December 17, 2012, the second song was released in promotion of the mixtape titled "Too Much Talk".[6] On December 20, 2012, the third song was released in promotion of the mixtape titled "The Blessings".[7] On January 17, 2013, the music video was released for "Never Never".[8] On February 17, 2013, the music video was released for "Let A Nigga Know" featuring Chinx Drugz and Fatz.[9] On February 21, 2013, the music video was released for "Street Runner".[10] On March 20, 2013, the music video was released for "The Show" featuring Rick Ross and Aaron Wess.[11] On March 20, 2013, the music video was released for "Bad" featuring Tiara Thomas.[12] "Bad" would also go on to be released as a single and has so far peaked at #36 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Thomas' first Hot 100 entry, and one of Wale's most successful singles of his career. On April 23, 2013, the music video was released for "The One Eyed Kitten Song" featuring Travis Porter.[13]
References
- ↑ "New Music: Wale – 'Folarin' (Mixtape)". Rap-Up. Devin Lazerine. December 24, 2012. Retrieved December 24, 2012.
- ↑ Horowitz, Steven J (December 27, 2012). "Wale "Folarin" Mixtape Download & Stream". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. Retrieved December 24, 2012.
- ↑ Horowitz, Steven J (November 14, 2012). "Wale Announces New Mixtape "Folarin". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. Retrieved November 14, 2012.
- ↑ Homie, Big (November 14, 2012). "New Music: Wale "Freedom Of Speech". Rap Radar. Retrieved November 14, 2012.
- ↑ Homie, Big (December 17, 2012). "New Music: Wale x French Montana "Back 2 Ballin". Rap Radar. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
- ↑ Homie, Big (December 17, 2012). "New Music: Wale "Too Much Talk". Rap Radar. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
- ↑ Dot, B. (December 20, 2012). "New Music: Wale "The Blessings". Rap Radar. Retrieved December 20, 2012.
- ↑ Martin, Andrew (January 17, 2013). "Video: Wale "Never Never". Complex. Complex Media. Retrieved January 17, 2013.
- ↑ "Let A N**** Know | Wale | Music Video". MTV Networks. February 17, 2013. Retrieved February 17, 2013.
- ↑ "Video: Wale – 'Street Runner'". Rap-Up. Devin Lazerine. February 21, 2013. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
- ↑ "Video: Wale f/ Rick Ross & Aaron Wess – 'The Show'". Rap-Up. March 20, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
- ↑ "Video: Wale f/ Tiara Thomas – 'Bad'". Rap-Up. March 20, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
- ↑ "New Video: Wale x Travis Porter "One Eyed Kitten Song"". Rap Radar. 2013-04-23. Retrieved 2013-06-07.
- 1 2 Stovall, Calvin (December 28, 2012). "Mixtape Review: Wale, Folarin". BET. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
- ↑ Fairfax, Jesse (January 2, 2013). "Wale Folarin (Mixtape Review)". HipHopDX. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
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