Grade: C-
Hold the applause. Wale’s new album “Ambition” is anything but ambitious. After being featured on hit single “No Hands,” which took over radio stations in fall 2010, the rapper’s new songs are downright disappointing. “Ambition” has a severe case of schizophrenia, with songs bouncing from one genre to the next. “Slight Work,” featuring Big Sean, sounds like it could have been produced by Justin Bieber with its bubblegum pop sound. “White Linen,” featuring Ne-Yo, has a throwback feel, leaving Wale’s notorious hip-hop style nowhere to be found. The album is decent but its new direction has no focus and wont resonate with fans of his previous album, “Attention Deficit”. Looks like Wale has some soul-searching to do before he can be considered one of hip-hop’s finest again.
 
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