Folarin II
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Released | October 22, 2021 | |||
Length | 47:14 | |||
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Folarin II is the seventh studio album by American rapper Wale released on October 22, 2021, through Maybach Music Group and Warner Records.[1] The production on the album was handled by several producers, including Cool & Dre, DJ Khalil, Harry Fraud, Hitmaka, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Lee Major, OG Parker and Rogét Chahayed among others. The album features guest appearances by Rick Ross, Chris Brown, J. Cole, Jamie Foxx, Ant Clemons, Yella Beezy, Maxo Kream, Hot Sauce of Backyard Band, Lil' Chris of T.O.B. and Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men.[2][3] The album was executive produced by Ross and Wale. It is the sequel to Wale's 2012 mixtape Folarin.
Folarin II was supported by three singles: "Angles" featuring Chris Brown, "Down South" featuring Yella Beezy and Maxo Kream and "Poke It Out" featuring J. Cole.[4]
Background[]
On June 22, 2021, Wale announced via Twitter that the follow-up to his 2012 mixtape Folarin would be released in late 2021.[5]
Track listing[]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "New Balances" | Olubowale Akintimehin |
| 3:06 |
2. | "Name Ring Bell" | Akintimehin | Trizzy | 3:08 |
3. | "Poke It Out" (featuring J. Cole) |
| Cool & Dre | 3:03 |
4. | "Tiffany Nikes" |
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| 2:12 |
5. | "Caramel" | Akintimehin |
| 3:21 |
6. | "Fluctuate" | Akintimehin | DJ Khalil | 3:53 |
7. | "Light Years" (featuring Rick Ross) |
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| 3:53 |
8. | "Angles" (featuring Chris Brown) |
| 3:28 | |
9. | "Dearly Beloved" (featuring Jamie Foxx) |
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| 1:49 |
10. | "More Love" (featuring Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men and Hot Sauce of Backyard Band) |
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| 3:13 |
11. | "Jump In" (featuring Lil' Chris of T.O.B.) | Akintimehin |
| 3:31 |
12. | "Down South" (featuring Yella Beezy and Maxo Kream) |
| Harry Fraud | 3:59 |
13. | "Extra Special" (featuring Ant Clemons) |
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| 2:45 |
14. | "Fire & Ice" | Akintimehin | D.Woo | 2:36 |
15. | "Beverly Blvd" | Akintimehin |
| 3:50 |
Total length: | 47:14 |
Charts[]
Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[6] | 22 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[7] | 12 |
References[]
- ^ "Folarin II by Wale". Retrieved October 29, 2021 – via Apple Music.
- ^ "Stream Wale's New Album 'Folarin II' f/ J. Cole, Rick Ross, Jamie Foxx, and More". Complex. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- ^ "Wale Drops Off "Folarin II" Ft. J. Cole, Rick Ross, Chris Brown, Boyz II Men & Jamie Foxx". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- ^ "Stream Wale's New Album 'Folarin 2'". Rap-Up. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- ^ "Wale Announces 'Folarin 2' Album, Calls Himself One Of The G.O.A.T.s". Vibe. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- ^ "Wale Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
- ^ "Wale Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
- 2021 albums
- Wale (rapper) albums
- Albums produced by Cool & Dre
- Albums produced by Harry Fraud
- Albums produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League
- Albums produced by DJ Khalil