I’m genuinely delighted to see this kid’s ascension to national prominence:

From HipHopDX:

Wale has signed a joint venture deal with Mark Ronson’s Allido imprint and Interscope Records. The product of Washington D.C. has made his presence known as an unsigned artist and received support from the likes of Just Blaze, Jay-Z and Bun B. According to Miss Info, Ronson will executive produce the forthcoming album and Pharrell, Just Blaze, Kanye West and 9th Wonder are all rumored to make contributions as well. In addition to Wale, Rhymefest, and R&B artist Daniel Merriweather are also under the Allido umbrella.

Depending on your stance on the whole business of major vs indie, this is either good news or very very ugly news. Either way you look at it, you can’t deny that something great is sure to emerge from the Wale/Mark Ronson union.

Now some music…

• Wale feat. Bun B & Pusha T – “Back in the Go Go”

• Wale feat. Lil Wayne & Evidence – “Nike Boots (Remix)”