Grammy-Nominated Rapper Wale Announces Eighth Studio Album ‘everything is a lot.’

Grammy-nominated prolific rapper Wale has officially announced the release of his highly anticipated eighth studio album, everything is a lot., set to arrive on November 14th via Def Jam Recordings.

Spanning 16 tracks, the project is designed to be a deeply introspective journey, diving into themes of mental health, self-discovery, and personal growth, offering a strikingly honest look into Wale’s inner world.

Themes of Resilience and Honesty

The album’s title, everything is a lot. (EIA), aims to capture the emotional complexity and heavy weight of life’s modern challenges. In a statement about the project, Wale emphasized its personal nature:

“EIA is one of my most personal and honest projects to date. It touches on the weight of life’s struggles and growth, and finding light through it all. EIA is about culture, it’s about resilience, and it’s about finding a way forward even when everything feels like a lot.”

Wale has already offered fans a glimpse of the album’s sound through recent singles:

• “Blanco” is described as a somber, bluesy record, unveiling a new layer of vulnerability.
• “Where to Start” embraces nostalgia, sampling the 1992 R&B/Soul classic “I’m So Into You” by the American R&B vocal trio SWV.

Bridging Continents and Cultures

As a cornerstone of the DMV rap scene and a seasoned player in the game, Wale returns with EIA at a pivotal moment for hip-hop, blending authenticity with unfiltered expression.

Wale is channeling his personal evolution into the project while simultaneously honoring his Nigerian heritage through collaborations with global artists, creating a body of work that bridges continents and cultures. The fusion of international sounds, a dynamic lineup of artists across genres, and Wale’s signature lyrical depth position EIA to make a lasting imprint on music.

everything is a lot. Tracklist:

1. Conundrum
2. Belly
3. Where to Start
4. Blanco
5. Michael Fredo
6. Power and Problems
7. Mirroronnabenz
8. YSF
9. Tomorrow Today
10. Big Head
11. City On Fire
12. Fly Away
13. Corner Bottles
14. Like I
15. Survive
16. Lonely

 

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Source: African Publicity