The Album About Nothing
Wale · 2015
64 min · 14 tracks · hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop
An introspective exploration of life and ambition, layered with jazzy beats and Wale's signature lyrical dexterity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective exploration of ambition
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- thoughtful reflections on life's challenges
- engaging storytelling with layered depth
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, instant gratification
- seek high-energy party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 31, 2015, 'The Album About Nothing' came at a crucial moment in Wale's career, following his commercially successful album 'The Gifted' (2013). This project marked a return to his thematic roots as he sought to redefine his narrative amid industry pressures and personal challenges, including struggles with mental health and self-identity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Intro About Nothing 4:20
- 2 The Helium Balloon 4:47
- 3 The White Shoes 4:30
- 4 The Pessimist 4:32
- 5 The Middle Finger 4:00
- 6 The One Time in Houston 5:47
- 7 The Girls on Drugs 4:09
- 8 The God Smile 5:16
- 9 The Need to Know 3:36
- 10 The Success 2:57
- 11 The Glass Egg 4:47
- 12 The Bloom (AG3) 5:22
- 13 The Matrimony 6:35
- 14 The Body 3:52
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