Wale addresses how reaching "the top" changes how people treat him, noting that he "lost a lot of friends and they ain't even dead".
The track is celebrated for its mid-tempo, instrument-driven groove that bridges the gap between Hip-Hop and R&B. Wale -Love Hate Thing Ft. Sam Dew
It was co-produced by Tone P , Sam Dew , and Stokley Williams (lead singer of the R&B band Mint Condition), whose influence is felt in the lush, live-instrument feel of the production. Wale addresses how reaching "the top" changes how
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The song opens with a "shout out to Marvin Gaye," setting a soulful tone that mirrors the "rooftop-at-sunset vibe" many fans associate with the track.
The song serves as a commentary on the "love-hate" relationship Wale has with his fame and his hometown, Washington D.C.. Key lyrical themes include: