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After three tumultuous years, and three incredible mixtapes D.C. rapper Olubowale Folarin brings us his major label debut. In a sentence, Attention Deficit is lyrical prowess combined with classic and experimental beats. Wale makes sure to walk very carefully on that fence, and on that attempt he succeeds.

Wale does a great job in incorporating many themes throughout his music. He's able to appease the beautiful ladies in tracks like "Pretty Girls" and "Beautiful Bliss" while at the same time bringing some hard rap for "Mirrors". The expansion even goes further when teaming up with techno-pop star Lady Gaga on "Chillin" and the dance-friendly "W.A.L.E.D.A.N.C.E.". While Wale has always been able to bring some bangers, he's also been able to bring more conscious music to the game (something that the new school of Hip Hop has been lacking). Songs like "Diary" and "Contemplate" are simply brilliant, and bring food for thought to any mind, while "90210" fearlessly brings forth the often shunned topics of bulimia and cocaine addiction. Wale also brings some personal fun to the album. There probably isn't another album this year that has the artist saying their names a million times in one track; Wale certainly was able to show his narcissistic side. Paying homage to his love of all hip hop (not just himself), he even pays his dues to Mr. West, and switches up Chuck D's famous "hip-hop is CNN for black people" to "the CW for black people."

Wale's flow throughout the whole album is consistently sharp and witty, incorporating the nerdy with the cool. Nike boots, Gucci, Champaign, McLovin', etc. Wale brings it all, and shows he has a style and personality that really is unique. He says he's the past, present, and future of hip hop. As erratic as that might be to say, time will tell if he's right, and I'm willing to follow him every step of the way. As long as he keeps up his sick flow, whatever crazy beat he's on will end up being good.

With its diverse themes, great production, and incredible punch-lines, Olubowale Folarin's Attention Deficit is one of the best albums of the year. Wale brings forth a debut album that anyone can enjoy. Below you can preview the entire album, and decide for yourself if it's for you. Personally, I highly recommend it. Enjoy.

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