Wow... That's Crazy

Wow... That's Crazy is the sixth studio album by American rapper Wale. It was released on October 11, 2019, by Warner Records.[2] Its release was preceded by the singles "On Chill", "BGM", and "Love & Loyalty".[3] The album includes features from Meek Mill, Rick Ross, Bryson Tiller, Ari Lennox, Boogie, 6lack, Lil Durk, and more.[4][5]

Wow... That's Crazy
Studio album by
Wale
ReleasedOctober 11, 2019 (2019-10-11)
Recorded2018–2019
GenreHip hop
Length53:42
Label
Producer
  • Rick Ross (exec.)
  • Wale (exec.)
  • The Arcade
  • Ayo & Keyz
  • Bizness Boi
  • The DropKix
  • D Woo
  • Esta
  • Hit-Boy
  • J-Bo
  • Kyle Donald
  • Lionel Nealy
  • Mike Hector
  • Norva "VA" Denton
  • OB
  • OTF Rah
  • OZ
  • Sango
  • StreetRunner
  • Super Miles
  • Tarik Azzouz
  • Todd Bergman
  • Todd Moore
Wale chronology
Shine
(2017)		 Wow... That's Crazy
(2019)		 The Imperfect Storm
(2020)
Singles from Wow... That's Crazy
  1. "On Chill"
    Released: July 12, 2019
  2. "BGM"
    Released: August 26, 2019
  3. "Love & Loyalty"
    Released: October 1, 2019
  4. "Love... (Her Fault)"
    Released: January 2020[1]
  5. "Sue Me"
    Released: April 22, 2020

Background

In 2018, Wale announced that he parted ways with Atlantic Records, and released three EPs with Warner Records throughout the year: It's Complicated, Self Promotion, and Free Lunch.[6]

Upon release of Wow...That's Crazy Freemusicempire released a re-ranking of all his albums. The album came in at #2 and Dan-O commented "Not that he's finally found a way to feel fulfilled as a fly, mentally ill, smacktalker but he's closer than he's ever been and his craft is on another level."[7]

Singles

Wale released "Black Bonnie" and "Poledancer" in 2018 as promotional singles.[8]

The first single from the album, "On Chill" featuring Jeremih, was released on July 12, 2019.[9] On August 26, the second single "BGM" was released.[10] He released the third single on October 1, titled "Loyalty & Love" featuring Mannywellz.[11]

"Love... (Her Fault)", featuring Bryson Tiller was released as a single in January 2020. The album opener "Sue Me", featuring Kelly Price was released as a single in April 2020. "Sue Me" was performed as a medley with "Love... (Her Fault)", alongside Price on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah on February 11, 2020, in which Wale paid tribute to Kobe Bryant and Bryant's daughter Gianna.[12] A video, in the form of a short-film, was released for "Sue Me" on April 22, 2020.[13] Rap-Up described the video as "provocative and powerful", showcasing "an alternate reality where the black and white experience are reversed".[13]

Commercial performance

Wow... That's Crazy debuted at number seven on the US Billboard 200 with 38,000 album-equivalent units (including 5,000 pure album sales) in its first week. It is Wale's fourth US top-10 album.[14]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Sue Me" (featuring Kelly Price)
3:50
2."Love & Loyalty" (featuring Mannywellz)
  • Akintimehin
  • Emmanuel Ajomale
Sango3:10
3."Cliché" (featuring Ari Lennox and Boogie)
OB3:40
4."Expectations" (featuring 6lack)
  • Bizness Boi
  • Th3ory[b]
5:03
5."BGM"AkintimehinEsta3:07
6."Love... (Her Fault)" (featuring Bryson Tiller)
OZ3:32
7."On Chill" (featuring Jeremih)
  • Denton
  • Todd Moore
3:34
8."Routine" (featuring Meek Mill and Rick Ross)
StreetRunner3:34
9."Love Me Nina/Semiautomatic"
  • Akintimehin
  • Ajomale
  • Flex Kartel
  • Ayo & Keyz
  • Kyle Donald
  • Super Miles
  • Todd Bergman
4:16
10."Break My Heart (My Fault)" (featuring Lil Durk)
  • OTF Rah
  • Park Hill[a]
  • SkylerOnTheBeat[a]
3:53
11."Debbie"AkintimehinThe Arcade2:25
12."50 in da Safe" (featuring Pink Sweats)
Hit-Boy4:24
13."Set You Free" (featuring Kelly Price)
  • Akintimehin
  • Price
Mike Hector2:48
Total length:53:42
Bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
14."Black Bonnie" (featuring Jacquees)
Ayo N Keyz2:57
15."Poledancer" (featuring Megan Thee Stallion)
  • Justin DeVon Garner
  • Lionel Nealy
3:29

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies an additional producer
  • ^[b] signifies a co-producer

Charts
Chart (2019) Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[15] 55
US Billboard 200[14] 7
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[16] 6

References
  1. https://www.promoonly.com/products/subscriptions/urban-radio/53610
  2. "Wow... That's Crazy by Wale". Apple Music. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  3. "Wale Reveals 'Wow... That's Crazy' Tracklisting". Rap Up. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  4. "Stream Wale's New Album 'Wow... That's Crazy' f/ Megan Thee Stallion, 6lack, and More". Complex. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  5. "Listen To Wale "Wow…That's Crazy" Album". 8o8wave. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  6. "Wale Parts Ways with Atlantic Records, Drops New Track "All Star Break Up"". The Source. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  7. http://freemusicempire.com/2019/10/23/ranked-discography-wale-album-edition
  8. "Wale Only Has Eyes For The "Poledancer"". HotNewHipHop.
  9. "On Chill (feat. Jeremih) – Single". Apple Music.
  10. "BGM - Single". Apple Music.
  11. "Loyalty & Love (feat. Mannywellz) - Single". Apple Music.
  12. Saponara, Michael (February 12, 2020). "Wale Pays Tribute to Kobe Bryant With 'Wow... That's Crazy' Medley Performance on 'The Daily Show': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
  13. "Wale Debuts Powerful Short Film for 'Sue Me'". Rap-Up. April 22, 2020. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
  14. Caulfield, Keith (October 20, 2019). "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Nabs First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart". Billboard. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  15. "Wale Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
  16. "Wale Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
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