“Shine season, a long-awaited period of joy, is upon us. This fifth commercial album from DC rapper-writer Wale delivers on bangers and good vibes. Malignant forces within his country, from hate-mongering TV personalities to the insane political climate, have catalyzed Wale to embrace parts of his life that are worth celebrating. Wale, as curator, gathers guests on most of his 14 tracks. The majo”
“Wale is buoyant on his latest LP, but remains fixated on the subjects that have long obsessed him: success, wealth, and the haters who are blocking his path to success and wealth.”
