Wale performs during the 2012 BET Awards in Los Angeles. Michael Buckner/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Michael Buckner/Getty Images Music Wale: From Free Mixtapes To Billboard Hits July 31, 2012 • Born to Nigerian parents in Washington, D.C., Wale calls himself the "Ambassador of Rap for the Capital." Music journalist Danyel Smith says she plays Wale's chart-topping "Lotus Flower Bomb" every day. Wale: From Free Mixtapes To Billboard Hits Listen · 2:21 2:21 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/156743946/157637717" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Song Of The Day Wale: A D.C. Rapper Finds His Thoughtful Side January 2, 2009 • After releasing a popular mix tape last year, D.C. rapper Wale signed a major-label deal. Known for rapping over beats from unlikely sources (including French electronic duo Justice and English singer Lily Allen), Wale is a blogger favorite, and the song responsible for much of the buzz is "Nike Boots." 'Nike Boots' by Wale Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/92448853/92447539" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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