On the heels of his first #1 record at Urban Radio with the Miguel assisted “Lotus Flower Bomb,” Wale celebrates a remarkable 2011 with more good news for 2012: the #1 most added record at Urban Radio. “Sabotage,” featuring R&B singer Lloyd, was successfully added to into the rotation of 41 markets across the United States, including San Francisco, Philadelphia, Detroit, Baltimore and New Orleans.
His sophomore album Ambition remains in the Top 100 this week (#75 as of press date) with over 350,000 units sold since its November release. The album garnered Wale an award from The Source in their December/January issue as the “Comeback Artist of the Year” and received top slots in “Best of 2011″ lists from Allhiphop.com, HipHopDX.com and RapRadar.com.
With no signs of slowing up, Wale is preparing to release a video for the club-friendly “Slight Work” directed by R&B/pop singer Chris Brown, as well as releasing a video for the title track “Ambition” which was shot in Miami this week with Meek Mill and Rick Ross.
In addition, Wale will be stopping by TBS’ Conan for a special performance on February 13th. Fans interested in seeing Wale on the road can currently catch him on the second installment of his Ambition tour, including two special “Lotus Flower Bomb” engagements in New York and Los Angeles around Valentine’s Day. Remaining dates and links to tickets are available below:
Wed. Feb 1- Omaha, NE – Sokol Hall
Thurs. Feb 2 – Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom
Fri. Feb 3 – Chicago, IL – CubbyBear
Sat. Feb 4 – Indianapolis, IN – Sensu
Mon. Feb 6 – Lansing, MI – Causeway Bay Ballroom
Fri. Feb 10 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza (w/ Miguel)
Mon. Feb 13 – West Hollywood, CA – Key Club (w/ Miguel)
Wed. Feb 15 – Reno, NV – The Knitting Factory
Thurs. Feb 16 – Salt Lake City, UT – Depot
Fri. Feb 17 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
Thurs. Feb 23 – Starksville, MS – Rick’s
Fri. March 2 – Charlotte, NC – TheFillmore
Sat. March 3 – Key Biscayne, FL – Nine Mile Music Festival
Tues. March 6 – Nassau, Bahamas – Colonial Island
