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I do think it's says something that even though I expected a J.Cole verse, I don't feel like the song was missing anything. I could also be reading way to much into it. I can't help but feel like the old Wale would have given him four guest verses, but it seems like Wale's turned over a new leaf and is commanding the attention. Is that "woahhhhh" a sample of "Treasure" or am I crazy? Also, no J. This one flows nicely and it has some depth yet still manages to be so lively and colorful. This is by far the most substantial, well-crafted song so far those drums after the first Cole hook are dope. I didn't catch every bar because he's employing this cascading flow where he picks up speed with each word - it's a uniquely Wale experience - but I like the more conscious approach much better than "shawty got a big ol' butt." Oh shit, Cole! I forgot he was on this album. Damn, Wale bringing out the double-time here. Each song has its own vibe, and it may be unorganized in sections, but it flows like the Potomac and has a cushioned feel to it. I'm really impressed with the production so far. Anyway, for a song called "The Pessimist" this has some life to it. Interesting "The Pessimist" comes right after a song where he croons "we'll be alright." George! He was always my favorite character.
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I haven't felt this heart in a Wale song in a hot minute. I'm not sure how I feel about his singing, but the verses are top notch here. It changes so often but still feels right. There aren't too many rappers who you can listen to for their delivery alone, but with that unique flow Wale is certainly one of them. I love the way he changes the inflection to squeeze in an extra word or two. I really like his cadence here his swaying, graceful-mumbling flow is why I fell in love with his music in the first place. Wale's doing a lot of interesting shit with his vocals, a little spoken word, a little dancehall, and now he's straight singing. Holy hell, this is a great track and it's only the intro? Between the go-go, the bars, and of course that flow, the album's first offering is a great start. It's been a while since he made me laugh. Shout out to that Tim Allen reference Wale got a laugh out of me already. I can deal with a Fat Trel feature so long as there's some go-go. I'm sure there will be some MMG trap stuff in here, but this intro is shades of the Wale I fell in love with. To hear Wale put a little go-go in his music kind of quiets my concerns. I'm not sure how many of y'all outside of DC know about go-go, but here in DC it's so important. I didn't think Wale's flow was right for this record on the first few bars, but as the beat evolved, I got more and more into it really dig that progression. Jerry Seinfield's voice just makes me laugh.