Wow... That's Crazy | ||||
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Released | October 11, 2019 | |||
Recorded | 2018–2019 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 53:42 | |||
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Wale chronology | ||||
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Singles from Wow... That's Crazy | ||||
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Source | Rating |
HipHopDX | 3.2/5 [2] |
Wow... That's Crazy is the sixth studio album by American rapper Wale. It was released on October 11, 2019, by Every Blue Moon, Maybach Music Group and Warner Records. [3] The production on the album was handled by multiple producers including: Hit-Boy, OZ, Ayo & Keyz, The Arcade and Bizness Boi among others. The album also features guest appearance by Meek Mill, Rick Ross, Bryson Tiller, Ari Lennox, Boogie, 6lack, Lil Durk, and more. [4] [5]
Wow... That's Crazy was supported by five singles: "On Chill", "BGM", "Love & Loyalty", "Love... (Her Fault)" and "Sue Me". [6] The album received generally positive reviews from music critics and was a moderate commercial success. It debuted at number seven on the US Billboard 200 with 38,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. [7] The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in November 2021. [8]
In 2018, Wale announced that he parted ways with Atlantic Records, and released three EPs with Warner Records throughout the year: It's Complicated, Self Promotion, and Free Lunch. [9]
Wale released "Black Bonnie" and "Poledancer" in 2018 as promotional singles. [10]
The first single from the album, "On Chill" featuring Jeremih, was released on July 12, 2019. [11] On August 26, the second single "BGM" was released. [12] He released the third single on October 1, titled "Loyalty & Love" featuring Mannywellz. [13]
"Love... (Her Fault)", featuring Bryson Tiller was released as a single in January 2020. The album opener "Sue Me", featuring Kelly Price was released as a single in April 2020. "Sue Me" was performed as a medley with "Love... (Her Fault)", alongside Price on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah on February 11, 2020, in which Wale paid tribute to Kobe Bryant and Bryant's daughter Gianna. [14] A video, in the form of a short-film, was released for "Sue Me" on April 22, 2020. [15] Rap-Up described the video as "provocative and powerful", showcasing "an alternate reality where the black and white experience are reversed". [15]
Wow... That's Crazy debuted at number seven on the US Billboard 200 chart, earning 38,000 album-equivalent units (including 5,000 copies in pure album sales) in its first week. [7] This became Wale's fourth US top-ten debut on the chart. [7] On November 30, 2021, the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for combined sales and album-equivalent units of over 500,000 units in the United States. [8]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Sue Me" (featuring Kelly Price) |
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| 3:50 |
2. | "Love & Loyalty" (featuring Mannywellz) |
| Sango | 3:10 |
3. | "Cliché" (featuring Ari Lennox and Boogie) |
| OB | 3:40 |
4. | "Expectations" (featuring 6lack) |
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| 5:03 |
5. | "BGM" | Akintimehin | Esta | 3:07 |
6. | "Love... (Her Fault)" (featuring Bryson Tiller) |
| OZ | 3:32 |
7. | "On Chill" (featuring Jeremih) |
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| 3:34 |
8. | "Routine" (featuring Meek Mill and Rick Ross) |
| StreetRunner | 3:34 |
9. | "Love Me Nina/Semiautomatic" |
| 4:16 | |
10. | "Break My Heart (My Fault)" (featuring Lil Durk) |
| 3:53 | |
11. | "Debbie" | Akintimehin | The Arcade | 2:25 |
12. | "50 in da Safe" (featuring Pink Sweats) |
| Hit-Boy | 4:24 |
13. | "Set You Free" (featuring Kelly Price) |
| Mike Hector | 2:48 |
Total length: | 53:42 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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14. | "Black Bonnie" (featuring Jacquees) |
| Ayo N Keyz | 2:57 |
15. | "Poledancer" (featuring Megan Thee Stallion) |
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| 3:29 |
Notes
Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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Canadian Albums (Billboard) [16] | 55 |
US Billboard 200 [7] | 7 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) [17] | 6 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA) [8] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
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