Comments on: Wale + 9th Wonder: Back To The Feature http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/06/19/wale-9th-wonder-back-to-the-feature/ The Underground Hip Hop Authority | Hip Hop Music, Videos & Reviews Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:31:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Dr. MaD http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/06/19/wale-9th-wonder-back-to-the-feature/#comment-42483 Dr. MaD Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:26:53 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=14484#comment-42483 link is down! :( please !! link is down! :( please !!

]]> By: Mike DMV http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/06/19/wale-9th-wonder-back-to-the-feature/#comment-40495 Mike DMV Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:37:59 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=14484#comment-40495 personally i do like his music. yoiu know what i think it is, from what i hear when he is in DC he is not so personable and appreciative of the supporters here. So ppl hear he is like that and get turned off. I never met him, so I only judge him from his music. And the Lady Gaga thing was seem as a cheap ploy to gain popularity, so that again turned off people. Not just from the DMV but also his fans from the beginning.....just didn't make sense. We all know Lady Gaga is great friends with Mark Ronson, so it was obvious (not subtle) marketing. Which tends to back fire usually anyways. I say give him a chance, bc if he flops then it will make it a little harder for the next DMV artist to get a major hiphop record deal. But at the same time, let's continue to build show love, review, promote other new DMV hiphop artists. That is the very reason by I mentioned that new guy Ti'Jean and asked Kevin to review his new mixtape. Because no regional area should rest their hopes with 1 artist. No matter how great they are. Adn it seems the radio, DMV bloggers are betting the house that Wale will blow up and put us on the map. No, that is not smart or necessary. There is more than enough talent in this area to make us big on an international stage. We have to promote it though, write mixtape reviews, comment on their music videos, etc to show the world that Wale is not the ONLY decent rapper from the DMV. personally i do like his music. yoiu know what i think it is, from what i hear when he is in DC he is not so personable and appreciative of the supporters here. So ppl hear he is like that and get turned off. I never met him, so I only judge him from his music. And the Lady Gaga thing was seem as a cheap ploy to gain popularity, so that again turned off people. Not just from the DMV but also his fans from the beginning…..just didn’t make sense. We all know Lady Gaga is great friends with Mark Ronson, so it was obvious (not subtle) marketing. Which tends to back fire usually anyways.

I say give him a chance, bc if he flops then it will make it a little harder for the next DMV artist to get a major hiphop record deal. But at the same time, let’s continue to build show love, review, promote other new DMV hiphop artists. That is the very reason by I mentioned that new guy Ti’Jean and asked Kevin to review his new mixtape. Because no regional area should rest their hopes with 1 artist. No matter how great they are. Adn it seems the radio, DMV bloggers are betting the house that Wale will blow up and put us on the map. No, that is not smart or necessary. There is more than enough talent in this area to make us big on an international stage.

We have to promote it though, write mixtape reviews, comment on their music videos, etc to show the world that Wale is not the ONLY decent rapper from the DMV.

]]> By: Thomas http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/06/19/wale-9th-wonder-back-to-the-feature/#comment-40494 Thomas Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:27:49 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=14484#comment-40494 But why no love for him in D.C. then? That's the question I really want to know? But why no love for him in D.C. then? That’s the question I really want to know?

]]> By: Mike DMV http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/06/19/wale-9th-wonder-back-to-the-feature/#comment-40489 Mike DMV Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:15:35 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=14484#comment-40489 He reps DC hard fo sho!! He reps DC hard fo sho!!

]]> By: Thomas http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/06/19/wale-9th-wonder-back-to-the-feature/#comment-40486 Thomas Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:09:06 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=14484#comment-40486 I don't live in DC....don't even live in the "true DMV area" of P.G., D.C., Mo County, and Northern VA; but I live in Maryland...about 45 mins from the city. I'm not sure why (and really don't understand) all the doubt and skepticism about Wale. I've never seen him live, but it seems like every other record he makes he biggin' up P.G. County, D.C.,...the whole "DMV" area. He has Go-Go inspired tracks (what's not D.C. or DMV about that). He has UCB backing him on his tour. When I turn on the radio and listen for a bit....I don't hear any of his songs, but he has a song shouting out "P.G. chillin, D.C. chillin." C'mon man....what's not to love about that if you from the area? Somebody making it. WKYS and WPGC sure don't show him no love....or at least I haven't heard it. I'm not saying he is the best artist from the "DMV" area, but he's not the wackest by far. I know there are other artist in the area...Muggsy, Oddisee, XO, Kenn Starr (who's on this mixtape BTW), Kev Brown and others...but just don't understand the backlash he gets. I'm excited about project. He has used the internet to market himself, he's dropped dope material (regardless if its free), and has done things the right way (diggin his feet on the touring circuit). He probably needs to mature a little, but what 23-24 year old doesn't. I'm confused. Someone please enlighten me. August 25 is the release date of his album. I have my $9.99 ready. I don’t live in DC….don’t even live in the “true DMV area” of P.G., D.C., Mo County, and Northern VA; but I live in Maryland…about 45 mins from the city. I’m not sure why (and really don’t understand) all the doubt and skepticism about Wale.

I’ve never seen him live, but it seems like every other record he makes he biggin’ up P.G. County, D.C.,…the whole “DMV” area. He has Go-Go inspired tracks (what’s not D.C. or DMV about that). He has UCB backing him on his tour. When I turn on the radio and listen for a bit….I don’t hear any of his songs, but he has a song shouting out “P.G. chillin, D.C. chillin.” C’mon man….what’s not to love about that if you from the area? Somebody making it. WKYS and WPGC sure don’t show him no love….or at least I haven’t heard it.

I’m not saying he is the best artist from the “DMV” area, but he’s not the wackest by far.
I know there are other artist in the area…Muggsy, Oddisee, XO, Kenn Starr (who’s on this mixtape BTW), Kev Brown and others…but just don’t understand the backlash he gets.

I’m excited about project. He has used the internet to market himself, he’s dropped dope material (regardless if its free), and has done things the right way (diggin his feet on the touring circuit). He probably needs to mature a little, but what 23-24 year old doesn’t.

I’m confused. Someone please enlighten me. August 25 is the release date of his album. I have my $9.99 ready.

]]> By: Mike DMV http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/06/19/wale-9th-wonder-back-to-the-feature/#comment-40484 Mike DMV Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:38:01 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=14484#comment-40484 Kevin, this mixtape is time. Wale does it again but it's about time for the real album. Let's see if he can sell albums, not just give away for free. If he does one more mixtape, it proves his buzz is not forreal and just made by his management, mark ronson, interscope and bloggers he pays/does joint promotion with. I pray his buzz is really organic bc no one i know from DC fucks with him. Time to review that new mixtape by Ti'Jean!!! (www.iAmHipRock.com) Another DMV artist about to blow up, this dude is going to be truly global and put DC on the hiphop map forreal. Kevin, this mixtape is time. Wale does it again but it’s about time for the real album. Let’s see if he can sell albums, not just give away for free. If he does one more mixtape, it proves his buzz is not forreal and just made by his management, mark ronson, interscope and bloggers he pays/does joint promotion with. I pray his buzz is really organic bc no one i know from DC fucks with him.

Time to review that new mixtape by Ti’Jean!!! (www.iAmHipRock.com) Another DMV artist about to blow up, this dude is going to be truly global and put DC on the hiphop map forreal.

]]> By: Drizz http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/06/19/wale-9th-wonder-back-to-the-feature/#comment-40219 Drizz Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:43:22 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=14484#comment-40219 I'm not a fan of this mixtape. I think his previous mix-cd's or whatever u wanna call em were far better than this joint. And as to what ocean has to say about Wale not being on Drake's level-LOL! Riiiiight. I think Wale's flow is way more original than Wayne Jr. Yes the song w/ Gaga is trash no doubt, but don't get it twisted. As for 9th, he kinda let me down on this too. It seems there are certain ppl that 9th Wonder really goes hard for and others (such as Jean Grae or Buckshot) he kinda just floats. It'll be interesting to see what Wale has in store for his debut official album. I’m not a fan of this mixtape. I think his previous mix-cd’s or whatever u wanna call em were far better than this joint. And as to what ocean has to say about Wale not being on Drake’s level-LOL! Riiiiight. I think Wale’s flow is way more original than Wayne Jr. Yes the song w/ Gaga is trash no doubt, but don’t get it twisted. As for 9th, he kinda let me down on this too. It seems there are certain ppl that 9th Wonder really goes hard for and others (such as Jean Grae or Buckshot) he kinda just floats. It’ll be interesting to see what Wale has in store for his debut official album.

]]> By: ross burrell http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/06/19/wale-9th-wonder-back-to-the-feature/#comment-39595 ross burrell Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:51:20 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=14484#comment-39595 A true collabo with 9th Wonder would mean that no other producers would be on it. The only good non-9th Wonder track is Night Life with Young Chris. The best tracks are The Sun and Goodbye. A true collabo with 9th Wonder would mean that no other producers would be on it. The only good non-9th Wonder track is Night Life with Young Chris. The best tracks are The Sun and Goodbye.

]]> By: ocean http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/06/19/wale-9th-wonder-back-to-the-feature/#comment-39582 ocean Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:22:11 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=14484#comment-39582 It's a pretty dope tape overall. On the flip side, his flow is not topping Drake and that song with Gaga is garbage even on the remix tip! Besides that, it's a good listen with some real bangers on it. The J.Cole appearance makes me wanna go see what his mixtape sounds like as well. Some real good features on it fo sho! It’s a pretty dope tape overall. On the flip side, his flow is not topping Drake and that song with Gaga is garbage even on the remix tip! Besides that, it’s a good listen with some real bangers on it. The J.Cole appearance makes me wanna go see what his mixtape sounds like as well. Some real good features on it fo sho!

]]> By: trapperjohnmd http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/06/19/wale-9th-wonder-back-to-the-feature/#comment-39578 trapperjohnmd Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:00:05 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=14484#comment-39578 Big Sean is dope, very similar to Kanye in rap patterns, etc. I think HE TRIES to be different a little too much though Big Sean is dope, very similar to Kanye in rap patterns, etc. I think HE TRIES to be different a little too much though

]]> By: GermanRhymes.de - Blog» Blogarchiv » Download Can Haves Vol. 3 http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/06/19/wale-9th-wonder-back-to-the-feature/#comment-39547 GermanRhymes.de - Blog» Blogarchiv » Download Can Haves Vol. 3 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:35:44 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=14484#comment-39547 [...] Wale & 9th Wonder - Back to the Feature (tausend geile Features - Absolutes Muss!) [...] [...] Wale & 9th Wonder – Back to the Feature (tausend geile Features – Absolutes Muss!) [...]

]]> By: Ben http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/06/19/wale-9th-wonder-back-to-the-feature/#comment-39468 Ben Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:21:02 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=14484#comment-39468 I just wrote a review of it in case anyone is intersted, i would love to get your guys thoughts! http://dawhat.blogspot.com/2009/06/wale-back-to-feature-mixtape-review.html fo real, just tryin to learn so i would appreciate any feedback I just wrote a review of it in case anyone is intersted, i would love to get your guys thoughts!

http://dawhat.blogspot.com/2009/06/wale-back-to-feature-mixtape-review.html

fo real, just tryin to learn so i would appreciate any feedback

]]> By: Patch http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/06/19/wale-9th-wonder-back-to-the-feature/#comment-39413 Patch Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:24:46 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=14484#comment-39413 Say It Again is not only an incredible verse from Royce (what else is new) but one 9th's best beats in a looong time Say It Again is not only an incredible verse from Royce (what else is new)

but one 9th’s best beats in a looong time

]]> By: Sean Deez http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/06/19/wale-9th-wonder-back-to-the-feature/#comment-39322 Sean Deez Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:59:40 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=14484#comment-39322 I'm the only big sean around these blocks... I’m the only big sean around these blocks…

]]> By: Thomas http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/06/19/wale-9th-wonder-back-to-the-feature/#comment-39316 Thomas Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:11:37 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=14484#comment-39316 Agree...mixtape is great. I'm putting it away for a couple of weeks and see if I still like it by mid July. Its up there with Drakes, Busta's, Rae's, Skyzoo, and some others for best MT so far this year. That J. Cole is pretty good as well...I slept on Big Sean as well. Agree…mixtape is great. I’m putting it away for a couple of weeks and see if I still like it by mid July. Its up there with Drakes, Busta’s, Rae’s, Skyzoo, and some others for best MT so far this year. That J. Cole is pretty good as well…I slept on Big Sean as well.

]]> By: Sean Deez http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/06/19/wale-9th-wonder-back-to-the-feature/#comment-39313 Sean Deez Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:25:27 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=14484#comment-39313 this mixtape is great haven't stopped buying it this mixtape is great

haven’t stopped buying it

]]> By: DMV HIP-HOP HEAD http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/06/19/wale-9th-wonder-back-to-the-feature/#comment-39138 DMV HIP-HOP HEAD Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:07:19 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=14484#comment-39138 The tape was tough no doubt and a good look for the area. Next up from the DMV: TPK: 2 Legs And 10 Toes from Muggsy Malone coming soon. Check his interview on Kevin Nottingham.. Good tape Wale!! DMV Stand Up!! twoforfifteen.com comin soon!!! The tape was tough no doubt and a good look for the area. Next up from the DMV: TPK: 2 Legs And 10 Toes from Muggsy Malone coming soon. Check his interview on Kevin Nottingham.. Good tape Wale!! DMV Stand Up!!

twoforfifteen.com comin soon!!!

]]> By: Brendan http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/06/19/wale-9th-wonder-back-to-the-feature/#comment-39126 Brendan Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:44:04 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=14484#comment-39126 the best beats on this tape are the one 9th doesnt produce. i like some of his work but my god does he flood the market with overrated shit the best beats on this tape are the one 9th doesnt produce. i like some of his work but my god does he flood the market with overrated shit

]]> By: Charity http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/06/19/wale-9th-wonder-back-to-the-feature/#comment-39115 Charity Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:44:37 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=14484#comment-39115 His first album came out a decade ago, his second album is overrated and dude hasn't been a banger since people stopped using pagers. Four albums in ten years? I can divide... His first album came out a decade ago, his second album is overrated and dude hasn’t been a banger since people stopped using pagers.

Four albums in ten years? I can divide…

]]> By: Trapperjohnmd http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/06/19/wale-9th-wonder-back-to-the-feature/#comment-39106 Trapperjohnmd Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:31:49 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=14484#comment-39106 Memph Bleek first album was a pretty good album. Memph Bleek is a certified Banger. Goodbye is ill, Jean and 9th need to finish The Phoenix album Memph Bleek first album was a pretty good album. Memph Bleek is a certified Banger. Goodbye is ill, Jean and 9th need to finish The Phoenix album

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