Wow... That's Crazy


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. Its release was preceded by the singles "On Chill", "BGM", and "Love & Loyalty". The album includes features from Meek Mill, Rick Ross, Bryson Tiller, Ari Lennox, Boogie, 6lack, Lil Durk, and more.

Background

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.
Upon release of Wow...That's Crazy Freemusicempire released a re-ranking of all his albums. The album came in at #2 and Dan-O commented "Not that he's finally found a way to feel fulfilled as a fly, mentally ill, smacktalker but he's closer than he's ever been and his craft is on another level."

Singles

Wale released "Black Bonnie" and "Poledancer" in 2018 as promotional singles.
The first single from the album, "On Chill" featuring Jeremih, was released on July 12, 2019. On August 26, the second single "BGM" was released. He released the third single on October 1, titled "Loyalty & Love" featuring Mannywellz.
"Love... ", 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... ", 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. A video, in the form of a short-film, was released for "Sue Me" on April 22, 2020. Rap-Up described the video as "provocative and powerful", showcasing "an alternate reality where the black and white experience are reversed".

Commercial performance

Wow... That's Crazy debuted at number seven on the US Billboard 200 with 38,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. It is Wale's fourth US top-10 album.

Track listing

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