Music

Wale Admits He’s ‘Flawed’ In His Stylish New Video With Gunna

‘Flawed’ marks the two dreadlocked rappers’ first collaboration. …

Wale is back with another confessional, emotive anthem to play when you’re alone in your room at 3 AM after a few too many drinks. In “Flawed,” he admits that “everybody flawed, I could never need you,” but that he wishes the object of his affection well despite breaking things off. “I could never hate you,” he sighs, “You cool with everybody, guess I’m everybody too.” Meanwhile, guest rapper Gunna praises the loyalty of a potential paramour but says “I couldn’t see me house wifin’ you.” “Flawed” also marks the two dreadlocked rappers’ first collaboration, arriving with a stylish, black and white video that shows off their shared gift for dressing up.

While Wale is a year removed from his last album, 2019’s mature Wow… That’s Crazy, he’s kept himself visible throughout the year, mainly through a string of collabs with longtime friends like Big Sean and IDK. He also released an EP, The Imperfect Storm, and continued to support Wow… with the statement video for “Sue Me” after cutting his tour for the album short.

On the other hand, Gunna has been dropping video after video for his own album, Wunna, highlighted by “Blindfold” with Lil Baby and “Dollaz On My Head” with Young Thug. Meanwhile, his list of feature verses includes the intensely viral “Lemonade” by Internet Money, “Fox 5” with fellow YSL rapper Lil Keed, and “Blind” from DaBaby’s deluxe version of Blame It On Baby

Watch the “Flawed” video above.

Wale and Gunna are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

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Album Review

Paul Terry, Aptøsrs & Cellarscape unite on bold new album “Alternative Piano Club”

Combining his three artistic alter egos, Paul Terry presents an awe-inspiring new 12-track album, “Alternative Piano Club,” written in collaboration with Aptøsrs and Cellarscape. This is an album-length voyage of music that blends acoustic, rock, and piano-driven cinematic sounds.

Torn between this complex emotional spectrum, all the while the piano remains at its core throughout. Paul Terry opens his “Memento Mori (Chromogenic Phase)” contemplatively, creating a solemn, reflective mood. Cellarscape’s “Three Years Of Roses“ is warmer, whereas Aptøsrs’ “Questionnaires“ is much more textured as a large, sculptural post-rock.

“Dave’s Theme,” written by Paul Terry, musically expands the narrative with a touch of cinematic elevation that aligns well. “We Shape The Clouds” by Cellarscape is fluffy and heart-warming, “Writers Behind The Curtain” is somber, more narrative. We are all together in “A Place We Made,” an honest, intimate, emotionally grounded space.

The project contains vocal warmth and cultural depth in the song “This Is My Home“ by Silas Miami & Lana Crowster. Proceeding in a totally different direction is the stronger emotional clarity of Paul Terry’s acoustic storytelling on “Any Time You Want To Fly” and “No Sleep Has Come.” Cellarscape presents a wide, spacious atmospheric moment in “Cygnus,” while Aptøsrs ends with “Rust Mountain (Monochrome Piano Version),” a simple gem that brings the project full circle.

The mixing of Sam Okell and Adam Noble, the mastering of Alex Wharton and Robin Schmidt have, in many ways, brought their polish to it while still making it feel human. “Alternative Piano Club” is a work entity, where three musical personalities met and talk mind in the same emotional language.

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Artist Spotlight

LAST ALEX! balances precision and pulse on the electrifying track “Plus 1”

LAST ALEX!, a Chicago-based artist and producer, comes out with “Plus 1,” a high-energy release that combines technical prowess with an undeniable melodic instinct.

LAST ALEX! puts both craftsmanship and creativity on display here. The song’s strength lies in its balance, in detailed execution without sacrificing feeling, and in complexity without losing momentum.

LAST ALEX! doesn’t fully lean into the cold technique or loose emotion, but finds the sweet spot where skill and soul meet. This yields a polished, vibrant, and musically confident track.

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