So you’re telling me Wale is a 2025 Pac?
Wale has had a bit of a rollercoaster ride lately. One moment he’s being mistaken for a newcomer on Kai Cenat’s livestream, and the next he’s receiving major props from Young Thug, who publicly praised him on Twitter as “one of the hardest out.” It’s the perfect snapshot of Wale’s career in 2025—misunderstood by some, but deeply respected by those who know the game. And now, with the release of his latest track “What’z Ya Phone #,” Wale is letting the music speak loudest.
The track flips the beat from 2Pac’s classic “What’s Ya Phone #” off All Eyez On Me—a funky, off-kilter instrumental that already lives in rare air. It’s unorthodox, a little awkward, and admittedly not for everyone (including myself). But Wale? He eats it alive. Delivering one of his most confident and carefree performances in recent memory, the DMV wordsmith rides the beat like a vet, stacking clever punchlines with ease while touching on everything from fake flexers claiming to have money, to boss-level business moves, to swerving folks who chase validation on Instagram.
Lyrically, Wale is in top-tier form. His verses feel like a lyrical sparring session, packed with quotables and layered bars that may go over your head if you’re not locked in. While the beat might not be everyone’s vibe, the performance is undeniably elite—this isn’t a track meant to dominate radio or club playlists. It’s a reminder. A lyrical exercise. A “don’t ever forget who I am” type of record.
Wale must’ve had some top-notch egusi soup before he laid this record down.
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Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.
