Wow... That's Crazy is the sixth studio album by American rapper Wale. It was released on October 11, 2019, by Every Blue Moon, Maybach Music Group and Warner Records.[3] The production on the album was handled by multiple producers including: Hit-Boy, OZ, Ayo & Keyz, The Arcade and Bizness Boi among others. The album also features guest appearance by Meek Mill, Rick Ross, Bryson Tiller, Ari Lennox, Boogie, 6lack, Lil Durk, and more.[4][5]
| Wow... That's Crazy | ||||
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| Released | October 11, 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2018–2019 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 53:42 | |||
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| Singles from Wow... That's Crazy | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
| HipHopDX | 3.2/5[2] |
Wow... That's Crazy was supported by five singles: "On Chill", "BGM", "Love & Loyalty", "Love... (Her Fault)" and "Sue Me".[6] The album received generally positive reviews from music critics and was a moderate commercial success. It debuted at number seven on the US Billboard 200 with 38,000 album-equivalent units in its first week.[7] The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in November 2021.[8]
Background
editIn 2018, Wale announced that he parted ways with Atlantic Records, and released three EPs with Warner Records throughout the year: It's Complicated, Self Promotion, and Free Lunch.[9]
Singles
editWale released "Black Bonnie" and "Poledancer" in 2018 as promotional singles.[10]
The first single from the album, "On Chill" featuring Jeremih, was released on July 12, 2019.[11] On August 26, the second single "BGM" was released.[12] He released the third single on October 1, titled "Loyalty & Love" featuring Mannywellz.[13]
"Love... (Her Fault)", featuring Bryson Tiller was released as a single in January 2020. The album opener "Sue Me", featuring Kelly Price was released as a single in April 2020. "Sue Me" was performed as a medley with "Love... (Her Fault)", alongside Price on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah on February 11, 2020, in which Wale paid tribute to Kobe Bryant and Bryant's daughter Gianna.[14] A video, in the form of a short-film, was released for "Sue Me" on April 22, 2020.[15] Rap-Up described the video as "provocative and powerful", showcasing "an alternate reality where the black and white experience are reversed".[15]
Commercial performance
editWow... That's Crazy debuted at number seven on the US Billboard 200 chart, earning 38,000 album-equivalent units (including 5,000 copies in pure album sales) in its first week.[7] This became Wale's fourth US top-ten debut on the chart.[7] On November 30, 2021, the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for combined sales and album-equivalent units of over 500,000 units in the United States.[8]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sue Me" (featuring Kelly Price) |
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| 3:50 |
| 2. | "Love & Loyalty" (featuring Mannywellz) |
| Sango | 3:10 |
| 3. | "Cliché" (featuring Ari Lennox and Boogie) |
| OB | 3:40 |
| 4. | "Expectations" (featuring 6lack) |
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| 5:03 |
| 5. | "BGM" | Akintimehin | Esta | 3:07 |
| 6. | "Love... (Her Fault)" (featuring Bryson Tiller) |
| OZ | 3:32 |
| 7. | "On Chill" (featuring Jeremih) |
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| 3:34 |
| 8. | "Routine" (featuring Meek Mill and Rick Ross) |
| StreetRunner | 3:34 |
| 9. | "Love Me Nina/Semiautomatic" |
| 4:16 | |
| 10. | "Break My Heart (My Fault)" (featuring Lil Durk) |
| 3:53 | |
| 11. | "Debbie" | Akintimehin | The Arcade | 2:25 |
| 12. | "50 in da Safe" (featuring Pink Sweats) |
| Hit-Boy | 4:24 |
| 13. | "Set You Free" (featuring Kelly Price) |
| Mike Hector | 2:48 |
| Total length: | 53:42 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14. | "Black Bonnie" (featuring Jacquees) |
| Ayo N Keyz | 2:57 |
| 15. | "Poledancer" (featuring Megan Thee Stallion) |
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| 3:29 |
Notes
Charts
edit| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[16] | 55 |
| US Billboard 200[7] | 7 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[17] | 6 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[8] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ https://www.promoonly.com/products/subscriptions/urban-radio/53610 [dead link]
- ^ Cortez, Kevin (October 22, 2019). "Review: Wale's "Wow... That's Crazy" Is Good Enough Not to Feel Like a Missed Opportunity". Retrieved June 17, 2021.
- ^ "Wow... That's Crazy by Wale". Apple Music. 11 October 2019. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
- ^ "Stream Wale's New Album 'Wow... That's Crazy' f/ Megan Thee Stallion, 6lack, and More". Complex. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
- ^ "Listen To Wale "Wow…That's Crazy" Album". 8o8wave. 11 October 2019. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
- ^ "Wale Reveals 'Wow... That's Crazy' Tracklisting". Rap Up. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
- ^ a b c d Caulfield, Keith (October 20, 2019). "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Nabs First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart". Billboard. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
- ^ a b c "American album certifications – Wale – Wow... That's Crazy". Recording Industry Association of America.
- ^ "Wale Parts Ways with Atlantic Records, Drops New Track "All Star Break Up"". The Source. 15 February 2018. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
- ^ "Wale Only Has Eyes For The "Poledancer"". HotNewHipHop. 20 December 2018.
- ^ "On Chill (feat. Jeremih) – Single". Apple Music.
- ^ "BGM - Single". Apple Music.
- ^ "Loyalty & Love (feat. Mannywellz) - Single". Apple Music.
- ^ Saponara, Michael (February 12, 2020). "Wale Pays Tribute to Kobe Bryant With 'Wow... That's Crazy' Medley Performance on 'The Daily Show': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ a b "Wale Debuts Powerful Short Film for 'Sue Me'". Rap-Up. April 22, 2020. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ "Wale Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
- ^ "Wale Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2019.