We love him for his ambition!

Hunter college is best known for it's prestige. Being a senior college within the City University of New York (CUNY) system there are high expectations for academic success. As stated in the official college mission their goal  "is to encourage the fullest possible intellectual and personal growth in each student". While education is clearly the main focus of the young students the college still manages to boast an exciting and engaging student life.The Hunter Events Calender can be found here and is frequently updated with a variety of events ranging from cultural entertainment, theater, career services, athletics, musical performances, dance, and the arts. This spring the USG (Hunter Student Government) pulled together to present the Spring Concert Extravaganza which featured WALE and his band.

Hip Hop Artist Olubowale performs at CUNY Hunter College

Olubowale Folarin (most known by his staged name Wale) is an self claimed "ambitious" MC recently signed to the record label Maybach Music Group. His popularity steadily increased after the artist began his career in Washington D.C and gradually rose to stardom. Notable for his popular tracks such as "Dig Dug (Shake it)", "No Hands" (Along side Waka Flocka), and more recently "Lotus Flower Bomb", "Ambitious", and "Bag of Money" featuring Rick Ross. Nominated best new artist in the 2010 soul train awards Rick Ross seems to think highly of Wale claiming "Wale is a hustler. I feel he’s one record away from being the next nigga. He’s just a naturally fly nigga. Slick talking nigga. That’s right up my alley".  Apparently Folarin concurs with the statement and honestly believes he has what it takes to play the part of best new artist and relevant addition to the Mayback Music Group. In his recent single Ambition Wale states "They gon love me for my ambition. Beautiful music, painting pictures that be my vision."

 The Kaye Playhouse of Hunter college typically hosts concerts and other musical engagements however not many of the previous musical concerts can match the epic experience the DC native MC was prepared to deliver on the evening of Saturday May 12th. Wale's performance was greatly anticipated by the eager young crowd of Hunter students. When he finally began his set after an hour pre-show the response was deafening. 

Wale's energy was contagious as he sang from his hit list of popular tracks. Running through the crowd on several occasions, giving hand shakes to every audience member, and encouraging everyone to sing along to the lyrics. We were totally engaged by his presence. His powerful unwavering voice and inspiring relate-able lyrics meshed with the piercing screams of hundreds of insatiable fans. Performing singles from both his present and past albums, he made sure to change it up keeping the crowd on their toes. His accompanying band and vocalist followed suit and the passionate performance was without a doubt a massive success. Cost of admission for this event was 10$ for Hunter College Students and 15$ for non students.

Ambition Album Cover

Visit Itunes to purchase "Ambition" or any of Wale's single tracks. And be sure to check out the Hunter College Events Calender for upcoming concerts and other events you wont want to miss!