Folarin (album)
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Folarin is the eighth
Background
The mixtape was announced on November 14, 2012.[3] On November 14, 2012, the first song was released in promotion of the mixtape titled "Freedom of Speech".[4] On December 13, 2012, the song "Back 2 Ballin'" featuring French Montana was released.[5] On December 17, 2012, the second song was released in promotion of the mixtape titled "Too Much Talk".[6] On December 20, 2012, the third song was released in promotion of the mixtape titled "The Blessings".[7] On January 17, 2013, the music video was released for "Never Never".[8] On February 17, 2013, the music video was released for "Let a Nigga Know" featuring Chinx Drugz and Fatz.[9] On February 21, 2013, the music video was released for "Street Runner".[10] On March 20, 2013, the music video was released for "The Show" featuring Rick Ross and Aaron Wess.[11] On March 20, 2013, the music video was released for "Bad" featuring Tiara Thomas.[12] "Bad" would also go on to be released as a single and has so far peaked at #36 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Thomas' first Hot 100 entry, and one of Wale's most successful singles of his career. On April 23, 2013, the music video was released for "The One Eyed Kitten Song" featuring Travis Porter.[13]
Critical reception
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BET | [14] |
Folarin was met with generally positive reviews from
Track listing
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "The Forward" (performed by G Mogul) | Aaron Wess | 1:59 |
2. | "Change Up" | LG | 2:56 |
3. | "The Show" (featuring Chinx Drugz and Fatz da Big Fella) | Rico Beats | 3:33 |
5. | "Get Me Doe" (featuring 2 Chainz) | Beat Billionaire | 3:57 |
6. | "Bad" (featuring Tiara Thomas) | Tiara Thomas, Kelson Camp | 4:17 |
7. | "Limitless" (featuring Scarface) | Jake One | 3:38 |
8. | "Chun Li" (featuring Nipsey Hussle) | Cardo | 4:04 |
9. | "Skool Daze" | Nottz | 3:42 |
10. | "H2O" | Joe K | 3:41 |
11. | "Street Runner" | Beat Billionaire | 2:56 |
12. | "Back 2 Ballin'" (featuring French Montana) | Cheeze Beatz | 3:22 |
13. | "Cool Off" (featuring Jhené Aiko) | Tone P. | 3:19 |
14. | "Fa We We Freestyle" | Willie B | 2:55 |
15. | "The One Eyed Kitten Song" (featuring Travis Porter) | Diplo | 3:08 |
16. | "Flat Out" (featuring Trinidad James) | Beat Billionaire | 3:51 |
17. | "Ji-Dope" | Beat Billionaire | 2:43 |
18. | "The Right One" (featuring Hit-Boy) | Austin Millz | 3:07 |
19. | "Money Changes" (featuring Chrisette Michele) | Key Wane | 3:18 |
20. | "Georgetown Press" (featuring Lightshow) | AppleJuice Kid | 4:20 |
21. | "Never Never Freestyle" | Danny! | 2:09 |
References
- ^ "New Music: Wale – 'Folarin' (Mixtape)". Rap-Up. Devin Lazerine. December 24, 2012. Retrieved December 24, 2012.
- ^ Horowitz, Steven J (December 27, 2012). "Wale "Folarin" Mixtape Download & Stream". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. Retrieved December 24, 2012.
- ^ Horowitz, Steven J (November 14, 2012). "Wale Announces New Mixtape "Folarin". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. Archived from the original on November 16, 2012. Retrieved November 14, 2012.
- Rap Radar. Retrieved November 14, 2012.
- Rap Radar. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
- Rap Radar. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
- Rap Radar. Retrieved December 20, 2012.
- Complex. Complex Media. Retrieved January 17, 2013.
- MTV Networks. February 17, 2013. Retrieved February 17, 2013.
- ^ "Video: Wale – 'Street Runner'". Rap-Up. Devin Lazerine. February 21, 2013. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
- ^ "Video: Wale f/ Rick Ross & Aaron Wess – 'The Show'". Rap-Up. March 20, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
- ^ "Video: Wale f/ Tiara Thomas – 'Bad'". Rap-Up. March 20, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
- ^ "New Video: Wale x Travis Porter "One Eyed Kitten Song"". Rap Radar. 2013-04-23. Retrieved 2013-06-07.
- ^ BET. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
- ^ Fairfax, Jesse (January 2, 2013). "Wale Folarin (Mixtape Review)". HipHopDX. Retrieved January 2, 2013.