Wale speaks on "Ambition" and Mark Ronson

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Following a short stint with Interscope Records, Wale ended up signing with Rick Ross' Maybach Music. Out of nowhere, Ross has taken over the rap game. Known for boasting, many did not believe Rick Ross when he said he may sign Wale. A few months later, Maybach Music is among the biggest movements.

Currently, Wale is putting the finishing touches on Ambition, his debut under Maybach Music. On his new album, Wale has production from DJ Toomp, Tone P, Tha Bizness, among other producers. Wale said this new project is one of those overall solid releases.

Wale says he has a number of songs he wants his fans to hear and he also discussed his future. While Mark Ronson worked with Wale on his Attention Deficit debut, he is absent on his latest album. Wale promised fans he would reunite with Mark Ronson in the future.

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Rick Ross begins recording "God Forgives, I Don't"

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

With a good portion of the business taken care of, Rick Ross is back to doing what made him famous in the first place. Recently, the Carol City rapper has been working on his latest album, which is titled God Forgives, I Don't. For this album, Ross plans to continue his trend of recording with the stars.

Rick Ross has been busy over the past few months with the expansion of Maybach Music. Last fall, he bragged about possibly signing Wale. Earlier this month, he did just that and signed two more artists to his label. The rapid growth led to a bidding war, which included Jay-Z, Diddy, Birdman, and Warner Bros.

The bidding war ended when Rick Ross decided to enter a venture with Warner Bros. Now, he is free to get back to doing what led to the empire in the beginning. Despite all of the discussion about the title of the album and the theme, Rick Ross had not done much recording. A song with Drake, which was titled "Made Men," was released, but nothing more had come.

Ross has now backed this up with footage of him in the studio with DJ Toomp, as they are hammering out some new tracks for the album.

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