Wale - Ambition (ft. Meek Mill & Rick Ross) (prod. — By T-minus)
Focuses on the leadership of MMG and his personal drive to win, famously stating that ambition is "something that's in your veins".
Closes the track with a lyrical display of "quintessential poetic flow," addressing his opposition and his mental limitless-ness while asserting his place in the rap game. Impact and Achievement Focuses on the leadership of MMG and his
The track explores the transition from street struggles to major-label stardom, emphasizing that "ambition is priceless" and inherent in one's character. Verse Breakdown Verse Breakdown It is widely considered a definitive
It is widely considered a definitive anthem of early 2010s hip-hop, marking Wale's successful transition to the MMG powerhouse after leaving Interscope. The song reached #81 on the Billboard Hot
Delivers a high-energy opening verse about his survival on the streets of Philadelphia, moving from "selling coke" to using his "mind as a weapon".
T-Minus (Tyler Williams), known for crafting the "epic, dark sound" that defined the early MMG era.
The song reached #81 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified Platinum by the RIAA.