: Reviewers noted that the album captures Wale at a more mature and "at ease" stage of his life, blending his signature poetic rap style with mid-2000s R&B influences. Listening & Reviews
: For a more personal look at the making of the album, Wale did a track-by-track breakdown on YouTube with TT Torrez and discussed the project's cultural ties in an interview with Billboard .
is the seventh studio album by D.C. rapper Wale, released on October 22, 2021. It serves as a direct sequel to his acclaimed 2012 mixtape, Folarin . Key Context & Features
: The project was executive produced by Wale and Rick Ross. It features guest appearances from artists including Chris Brown, Jamie Foxx, Maxo Kream, and Shawn Stockman.
: Wale described the project as having a mixtape feel because of its heavy use of samples. Notable tracks like "Poke It Out" (featuring J. Cole) sample Q-Tip’s 1999 hit "Vivrant Thing," while "Caramel" flips Faith Evans' "Caramel Kisses".