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Folarin II
Hip-Hop · 2021 · 17 tracks · 53m

Folarin II

Wale

A polished victory lap of luxury rap and clever wordplay. High-gloss production meets nostalgic samples for a sophisticated, late-night urban experience.

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It's like a high-def remake of your favorite 2000s rap mixtape but with better shoes.

A sophisticated blend of high-stakes confidence and nostalgic vulnerability.

Folarin II · vs · Wale
Nostalgia+1.7σ

The writing leans notably further into nostalgia than the rest of the catalogue.

Tracklist · 17 Tracks · 53m
01
New Balances
3:06
02
Good Vibes (ZA)
2:52
03
Tiffany Nikes
2:12
04
Poke It Out
3:03
05
Fluctuate
3:54
06
Name Ring Bell
3:08
07
Down South
3:59
08
Caramel
3:21
09
Light Years
3:53
10
Extra Special
2:45
11
Angles
2:52
12
Dearly Beloved
1:49
13
More Love
3:14
14
Fire & Ice
2:37
15
Jump In
3:31
16
Beverly Blvd
3:51
17
Flawed
3:24
Moments Worth Waiting For
The clever flip of Q-Tip's Vivrant Thing on Poke It Out that bridges generational gaps.
The soulful vocal harmonies on Dearly Beloved that provide a brief but intense spiritual pause.
The way the production on Tiffany Nikes mimics the crispness of a brand new box opening.
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