Folarin II

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Folarin II
Wale - Folarin II.png
Studio album by
Wale
ReleasedOctober 22, 2021 (2021-10-22)
Length47:14
Label
Producer
Wale chronology
Wow... That's Crazy
(2019) 		Folarin II
(2021)
Singles from Folarin II
  1. "Angles"
    Released: June 18, 2021
  2. "Down South"
    Released: August 12, 2021
  3. "Poke It Out"
    Released: September 30, 2021

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[]

Folarin II track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."New Balances"Olubowale Akintimehin
  • Super Miles
  • Coop The Truth
3:06
2."Name Ring Bell"AkintimehinTrizzy3:08
3."Poke It Out" (featuring J. Cole)
  • Akintimehin
  • Jermaine Cole
Cool & Dre3:03
4."Tiffany Nikes"
  • Akintimehin
  • Davy Ruffin
  • Rance
  • Steven Felix
  • Dammo Farmer
  • Good Intent
  • Endless Torch
  • Quintin Gulledge
  • VA
2:12
5."Caramel"Akintimehin
3:21
6."Fluctuate"AkintimehinDJ Khalil3:53
7."Light Years" (featuring Rick Ross)
3:53
8."Angles" (featuring Chris Brown)
3:28
9."Dearly Beloved" (featuring Jamie Foxx)
1:49
10."More Love" (featuring Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men and Hot Sauce of Backyard Band)
  • Tone Jonez
  • Super Miles
  • Dylan Graham
  • DJ Money
3:13
11."Jump In" (featuring Lil' Chris of T.O.B.)Akintimehin
  • No Credit
  • JuJu The Producer
3:31
12."Down South" (featuring Yella Beezy and Maxo Kream)
Harry Fraud3:59
13."Extra Special" (featuring Ant Clemons)
2:45
14."Fire & Ice"AkintimehinD.Woo2:36
15."Beverly Blvd"Akintimehin
  • DZL
  • Maneesh
  • Freaky Rob
3:50
Total length:47:14

Charts[]

Chart performance for Folarin II
Chart (2021) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[6] 22
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[7] 12

References[]

  1. ^ "Folarin II by Wale". Retrieved October 29, 2021 – via Apple Music.
  2. ^ "Stream Wale's New Album 'Folarin II' f/ J. Cole, Rick Ross, Jamie Foxx, and More". Complex. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  3. ^ "Wale Drops Off "Folarin II" Ft. J. Cole, Rick Ross, Chris Brown, Boyz II Men & Jamie Foxx". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  4. ^ "Stream Wale's New Album 'Folarin 2'". Rap-Up. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  5. ^ "Wale Announces 'Folarin 2' Album, Calls Himself One Of The G.O.A.T.s". Vibe. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  6. ^ "Wale Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  7. ^ "Wale Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
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