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Wale

ワーレイ　/　わーれい

American rapper

September 21, 1984 (age 41)　・　Washington, D.C., United States

rapper
singer
songwriter

My Take

Wale interests me as a self-made artist who built recognition from the ground up, lighting a local fire with 2006's 'Dig Dug' before the wider industry caught on. I have a soft spot for performers who earn their audience block by block rather than overnight, because the conviction tends to show in the work. That he raps, sings, and writes, and carries a Nigerian birth name openly, signals range and rootedness in equal measure, and a Bowie State degree hints at a mind behind the bars. To me he's less a flash than a grounded craftsman, an artist whose staying power comes from substance rather than hype.

Overview

Olubowale Victor Akintimehin (; born September 21, 1984), known professionally as Wale ( WAH-lay), is an American rapper. He first became known for his 2006 song "Dig Dug (Shake It)", which became popular in his hometown of Germantown, Maryland and led Wale to gain further local recognition as he amassed a number of follow-up releases.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Wale
Name (Japanese): ワーレイ
Reading: わーれい
Born: September 21, 1984 (age 41)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Virgo / Rat
Origin: Washington, D.C., United States
Blood type: Private
Height: Private
Agency: Private
Occupation: rapper / singer / songwriter / musician

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Quince Orchard High School
University: Bowie State University

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

Official sitehttps://www.walemusic.com
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/wale/
Xhttps://x.com/Wale
Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%AF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AC%E3%82%A4

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