Wale Drinks The Pain Away On His Vulnerable New Single ‘Blanco’

Wale Drinks The Pain Away On His Vulnerable New Single ‘Blanco’

Wale is back. The former Uproxx cover star has a new record deal with Def Jam, and kicks off the rollout for his new album with a vulnerable new single, “Blanco.” Over a bluesy backdrop, Wale croons about how the pressures of life have sent him searching for solace at the bottom of a bottle, and admitting he knows this isn’t the best way to cope. Wale’s been out of the spotlight a bit as he laid the foundation for his next career phase, but offe…

Wale Returns With New Single “Blanco”

Wale Returns With New Single “Blanco” | Grammy-nominated rapper Wale returns with his new single “Blanco,” out now via Def Jam Recordings.

Wale confronts alcoholism head-on with “Blanco,” adding to one of Hip Hop’s rawest conversations

Wale has always been one of Hip Hop’s most introspective artists, unafraid to explore love, success and the struggles that come with both. His Wednesday (March 19) release, “Blanco,” sees him peeling back another layer by candidly addressing his battle with alcoholism. This vulnerability raises questions about what his upcoming album will bring and how Wale’s overall journey fits within rap’s broader conversation about addiction and mental healt…

Wale Returns with New Single ‘Blanco’ – Listen

After teasing it for a while, Wale is back with his brand new single ‘Blanco’. The song marks his first release of 2025 and a taste of his forthcoming new album that is expected later this year via Def Jam. Through ‘Blanco’ Wale takes an unusual approach to his return, rapping and singing about the harsh realities of relying on alcohol to cope with life’s challenges. “Artists spend years hiding behind bravado…’Blanco’ strips all that away. It’s …