![]() ![]() Wale's sampling of 80's Go-Go Disco, with its raw, lo-fi, percussive sound, impressed British DJ Mark Ronson, known for his hugely successful work with the likes of Amy Winehouse, Christina Aguilera and Rhymefest. ![]() Three years later, Wale had signed with local label, Studio 43, becoming a big name in the D.C/Maryland/Virginia area after scoring a number of hits. Wale made his first recording in 2003, with "Rhyme of the Century," building strong local support for his music and being named in a list of unsigned artists to watch in Source magazine. However, Wale had already found a love for music, deciding to quit college to pursue a career in music. Growing up in suburban Washington D.C, US, Wale (pronounced way-lay) spent his youth playing football, gaining scholarships to attend Robert Morris College and Virginia State University before moving to Bowie State University. ![]()
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