9. The Black N Gold Feat. Sam Sparrow More About Nothing
Production: 9 Lyrics/Flow: 10 Message: 7 Notable Lyrics: EVERYTHING, so here are the highlights - I could change a broad's life in about an hour/I turn ducks into bucks, Luke Ridnour/Y'all had your run, don't ruin ours/Watch a young n***a operate, Dougie Howser Ya'll Mario Brothers, Im Metal Gear I Make it Reign, Shawn Kemp, GP/Create Life With The Beats, Alicia Keys" In the middle of More About Nothing, came a bouncy up-tempo track that sampled Sam Sparrows Black and Gold. What started as a fun sounding beat became the canvas for Wale to submit his bid for the King of Sports Metaphors title, with a lyrical exhibition that not just anyone could do. The Luke Ridnour line alone is highlight reel worthy. Wale goes from Alex Ovechkin, and Stephen Strasburg of his hometown, to Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton effortlessly. The song isnt about sports, but those lines just illustrate Wales immense lyrical dexterity. He talks about partying in Hollywood, keeping hip hop alive, at the same time celebrating life. The sample of Sparrows Black and Gold perfectly illustrates all the thoughts of a man in Wales position. With everything going on in the verses, the atmosphere of Henny and Champagne brings Wale into the reality of yearning for someone that isnt near. Why this song didnt appear on an album is beyond this writer.