November 6th, 2009

Wale – Shades (featuring Chrisette Michele)



Wale

First of all, I'm absolutely blown away by Wale's new album, "Attention Deficit". It truly exceeded my expectations and it has definitely changed my perception of Wale as a rapper. Beyond the fashion, sneakers and Hollywood lifestyle, is an incredibly deep thinker, that isn't afraid to speak his mind. The track I'm posting, "Shades", is by far one of the most daring songs on the album. Throughout the song, Wale speaks about how he grew up seeing lighter skinned African American being treated differently than those with darker complexions. He takes the issue one step further by asking his listeners, "What if Barack's skin was all black… would he be a candidate". I think Wale is 100% on point with everything he says in this song. I grew up in a predominately black neighborhood and I seen the insecurities that many people had with their skin, whether it was, guys that avoided the sun, or girls that never showed anyone their real hair. Everything he says is real, and its happening everyday. But the message that Wale places in his song is that it doesn't matter what shade of brown that you are, because at the end of the day, it's what's on the inside that counts.

Wale and his production team, Best Kept Secret, are simply impressive and they definitely deserve to win an award for this song; it's remarkable!

"Shades"
Artist: Wale
Featuring: Chrisette Michele
Produced by: Best Kept Secret
Album: Attention Deficit
Year: 2009
Location: Washington DC
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/wale
Twitter: http://twitter.com/WaLe



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14 Responses

  1. Miz Lana

    I love Wale sooo much, I didn't even realize his album leaked, his music is so good!!!!

  2. nubes

    this photos is bananas

  3. G. Mer

    real shit Wale…not only in the U.S…I'm form Trinidad in the Caribbean

  4. Nancie

    Deep dopeness…chrisette michele's vocals only add to the greatness of the track

  5. stringengagement@aol.com

    music with a message! Thank you Wale for sharing the feelings of a Black man-thoughts that usually rattle around in brains and go unsaid. It doesn't happen often, seldom authentically, that we hear from the heart. Chrisette Michele's vocals have a lightness that christens Wale's poetry with sweetness and the teeniest bit of humor. Thank you both. Now where do I find this CD. I want to buy it!!!!

  6. tookie

    the message/meaning of the songs blows my mind. the vulnerability that he shows is commendable by far. chrisette michele's voice is like honey to my ears, ever so soothing. love wale. blessings

  7. Jude

    for everything praising it, it sure didnt do to well. I love it, but Im wondering if half these people bought the album. Only on pace for 28k…..Disappointing for DC's ambassador.

  8. Collette

    I'm blown away as well. Gorgeous, true, real.

  9. Collette

    Who is the photog on this photo?

  10. Terryn

    ilove this sing i listen to this everyday ilove wale he makes since in all of his songs &nd some stuff cann relate to alot of people

  11. Aaliyah | L | (Mrs. Lewis)

    I lovee this sonq! Shades is thee No. 1 sonq on my playlist. Its just makes you wanna qet up and huq your boyfriend. Liqht skinned dark skinned it dont matter. Its a feel qood sonq about who im with to mee !

  12. John769

    Cool Record, I can't wait for the next album!

  13. Comment

    What if Wale actually did something to change it now that he has the power to do so? Instead of continuing to promote the same people who wouldn't piss on him if he were on fire, had they not seen him on the videos!!!

  14. Keyoko

    I agree with you 100%! This song deserves a reward….So many feel this way whether they SAY it or not. Thank you Wale

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