Released 13 years ago this June
The Gifted
Wale · 2013
70 min · 16 tracks · hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop
A vibrant tapestry of introspective lyrics and polished production that reflects Wale's artistic evolution.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for thoughtful reflection
- introspective lyrics for personal connection
- consistent flow with satisfying resolution
- vibrant storytelling across tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'The Gifted' was released in June 2013, Wale had established himself as a prominent figure in hip-hop with his previous album, 'Ambition', achieving commercial success. This project marked his third studio album and came after a period of intense scrutiny regarding his identity and authenticity in the rap scene, positioning him to explore deeper themes of self-reflection and cultural critique.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Curse of the Gifted 4:31
- 2 LoveHate Thing 4:27
- 3 Sunshine 3:44
- 4 Heaven’s Afternoon 4:41
- 5 Golden Salvation (Jesus Piece) 3:40
- 6 Vanity 4:38
- 7 Gullible 4:42
- 8 Bricks 4:42
- 9 Clappers 5:16
- 10 Bad (remix) 3:58
- 11 Tired of Dreaming 3:54
- 12 Rotation 5:00
- 13 Simple Man 3:12
- 14 88 4:42
- 15 Black Heroes / Outro About Nothing 4:40
- 16 Bad 4:15
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