Wale Signs To Warner Brothers Records

As reported via Billboard, Wale has signed with Warner Bros. Records. Maybach Music Group’s Grammy-nominated rapper is releasing new track “Black Bonnie” featuring Jacquees and will unveil his sixth studio album later this year.

Wale and Warner Bros. Records celebrated their new alliance at the Crustacean restaurant in Beverly Hills, Calif. last evening (May 15). Joining Wale and Warner Bros. co-chairman/COO Tom Corson were Warner Music Group CEO Stephen Cooper, MMG founder Rick Ross, Spotify’s head of urban Carl Chery and several other Warner Bros. executives including Chris Atlas, senior VP/head of urban marketing, and PJ Bloom, senior VP of film & television music and soundtracks.

In a statement announcing the signing, Corson said, "I am delighted that Wale has joined Warner Bros. Records. He is a pillar in the hip-hop community and beyond; with his cultural relevance and lyrical prose, he continues to elevate the game. Wale is truly a force to be reckoned with and we look forward to a successful partnership for years to come."

Added Wale, "This is an exciting step for me. I am thrilled to be at a company that is willing to showcase my artistry, while supporting my entrepreneurial spirit. I felt their passion, commitment and enthusiasm from day one. They believed in my vision wholeheartedly, and I am ready to show and prove."

Known for hits such as the Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling “Lotus Flower Bomb,” “My PYT,” “Running Back” featuring Lil Wayne and “My Love featuring Major Lazer, WizKid and Dua Lipa, Wale first came to critical acclaim in 2008 with the inventive Mixtape About Nothing. A year later, the rapper made his major label debut with Attention Deficit followed by the No. 2-bowing, gold-certified 2011 album Ambition. His catalog also includes the No. 1 Billboard 200 albums The Gifted (2013) and The Album About Nothing (2015). His most recent album to date is 2017’s Shine, which featured the platinum single “My PYT,” “Running Back” and “My Love."

Wale, whose Every Blue Moon imprint houses various musicians, comedians and screenwriters, memorably opened President Obama’s final State of the Union address. His creative endeavors also include partnering with Villa for a limited-edition line of sneakers.

DMV Rapper "Q Da Fool" Signs Record Deal With Roc Nation

Q Da Fool has taken his rap career to the next level. Last week, Roc Nation announced a new record deal with the Maryland native 21 year old hip-hop artist. Q Da Fool now has a major machine behind him and is finalizing his "100 Keys" EP, which is scheduled to be released this summer.

Q Da Fool's first project after being signed will be produced exclusively by major music producer Zaytoven from Atlanta, GA. "Working with Zaytoven on this EP has been a dope experience for me," the DMV native told Billboard. "I mean, Zay is a legend in the game and when he sent me the first set of beats, I knew then that this 100 Keys EP was going to be a classic project for me."

The former Pakk Boyz member is celebrating his latest business venture with the release of the Zaytoven-produced "Not Playin" and the single's coinciding visual. "‘Not Playin’ is one of my favorite tracks that Q and I had recorded, because it has that real authentic trap bounce. I decided to work with Q when I first saw one of his videos," Zay explains. "I knew then he was a star, so I sent Q's manager some beats and when he sent the songs back, it was a confirmation to me that he was definitely a superstar."

Check out the "Not Playin" video below to get acquainted with Roc Nation's newest signee.

Check Out Dante Jordan's New Multi-Genre Song "Right Here"

Dante Jordan- Right Here Feat. Stephen Rubinosky
(Official Music Video)



Dante Jordan and Stephen Rubinosky put out a collaboration hip-hop/pop song in a genius way. This song touches base on mental health and talks about going through a struggle in its fast paced rapping verses by Dante Jordan. Stephen Rubinosky comes into the song and talks about running away from who you are when you could be right here, speaking in third person. The two music artists have a great dynamic and the quality of the song and lyrics are very well executed. The music video is interesting and shows you what these two talented guys are bringing to the music scene.

Wale Featuring Jacquees - "Black Bonnie" (Its Complicated)

Wale Featuring Jacquees - "Black Bonnie" from the album "Its Complicated"