Nigerian-American rapper Wale has unveiled tracklist, cover art, and release date for fifth studio album “Shine”.
The 14-track album has been set for a May 5, 2017 release date, and contains features from Nigerian superstar artists Davido, Olamide, Wizkid, Nigerian- Grenadian rapper Phil Ade, and other international artists including Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, Dua Lipa, G-Eazy, J Balvin, Travis Scott, and Chris Brown.
Wale revealed the album cover was designed by Dedrick Strong aka artist VHS (who Wale described as being one of his “talented fans“).
“Shine” follows his 2015 “The Album About Nothing” released under Maybach Music Group and Atlantic Records.
The lead single off the album ‘My PYT’ dropped in 2016 and was followed by ‘Running back’ featuring Lil Wayne.
Wale Folarin will be holding a US tour tagged “The Shine Tour” in May following the album release, hitting major US cities such as Houston, Chicago, Detroit and Atlanta, and will total 15 shows in all.
Wale’s Shine Tracklist
1. “Thank God”
2. “Running Back” (Feat. Lil Wayne)
3. “Scarface Rozay Gotti”
4. “My Love” (Feat. Major Lazer, WizKid & Dua Lipa)
5. “Fashion Week” (Feat. G-Eazy)
6. “Colombia Heights” (Te Llamo) [Feat. J Balvin]
7. “CC White”
8. “Mathematics”
9. “Fish n Grits” (Feat. Travis Scott)
10. “Fine Girl” (Feat. Davido & Olamide)
11. “Heaven on Earth” (Feat. Chris Brown)
12. “My PYT”
13. “DNA”
14. “Smile” (feat. Phil Adé & Zyla Moon)
