Wale took to Instagram a few days ago to announce the release of a new mixtape, Summer On Sunset, with a video trailer and a Friday [June 17] release date.
The morning of the mixtape’s release, Wale released a song via Soundcloud titled “Back To The Sun.” It could’ve been assumed this song was a part of the Summer On Sunset mixtape when in fact it was just a bonus track for fans to listen to while they anticipated the mixtape’s release.
After expressing himself via his Twitter account, we found out Wale was initially encouraged to no longer do mixtapes because of the success he’s acquired over the years. We also learned Summer On Sunset marks a big transition into a new chapter in his life. Through a series of tweets, he stated:
Apologize in advanced . I been workin my ass of in the studio and been so thirsty to get this to my fans . I’m overwhelmed with excitement
— Wale (@Wale) June 18, 2016
I’ve released so much music in my career and this my absolute transition into a new chapter. I’m extremely confident with everything I got
— Wale (@Wale) June 18, 2016
So again in about to go super “indie rapper tryna make it” wit the RTs about #SummerOnSunset . Mute me if u must . I’m goin dumb for MY shit
— Wale (@Wale) June 18, 2016
They told me I shouldn’t make mixtapes anymore cuz of my success . But I truly care too much to just not . This is a project about my life
— Wale (@Wale) June 18, 2016
Thank you to alllll my fans and a special thank u to my ?? . I luv y’all for fuckin wit me thru good days n bad . So with out further delay
— Wale (@Wale) June 18, 2016
Summer On Sunset is the first mixtape we’ve received from Wale since Folarin in 2012. Summer On Sunset is a 17 track project with a unique blend of producers and DJs, featuring Raheem DeVaughn, Ty$ Dolla Sign, Joe Moses, Eric Bellinger, Cam’ron and Victoria Monet.
Stream Summer On Sunset right here and let us know if it will be your new soundtrack for the summer.
