{"id":303997,"date":"2013-06-13T19:44:23","date_gmt":"2013-06-14T00:44:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=303997"},"modified":"2022-09-13T01:48:58","modified_gmt":"2022-09-13T06:48:58","slug":"lyrics-unlaced-wale-88","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/lyrics-unlaced-wale-88\/","title":{"rendered":"Lyrics Unlaced: A Guide to Wale’s “88”"},"content":{"rendered":"

“On my vision board, I look at MJ jumping across that line, and I want to ball out in my own way” – Wale<\/strong><\/p>\n

People find inspiration in a multitude of places. Wale’s passion for sneakers and sports are well documented both on this site and in the lyrics of his music. The DC-based, Maybach Music Group rapper is dropping his third album on June 25th entitled, The Gifted<\/em>. On the heels of the much anticipated album, he tapped into the inspiration that he garnered from the 1988 NBA Slam Dunk Contest that saw Michael Jordan capture the title with an astonishing dunk from the free throw line while rocking the Air Jordan 3<\/strong>. Wale used that memory to pen the soon-to-be-classic “88”<\/strong> single that debuted today in Chicago.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day delved into the lyrical power of this record to explain the importance of Jordan references found within the song’s numerous metaphors. Follow along as we give you A Guide to Wale’s “88”<\/strong>, focusing on the references to Michael Jordan, his sneakers and the Windy City. Check them out and give us your favorites in the comment section.<\/p>\n

“I\u2019m in my Laney\u2019s but nothing JV about this balling”<\/h2>\n image via kixclusive\n

Reference:<\/strong> Michael Jordan attended Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina. Jordan did not make the Varsity as a sophomore, but starred on the JV squad. Inspired by the Laney Buccaneers team colors, the Air Jordan 5 Retro+ 3\/4 Hi “Laney” was released in May 2000.<\/p>\n

“My rapping skill is on Chapel Hill but you ain’t see it (UNC)”<\/h2>\n

Reference:<\/strong> Michael Jordan attended the University of North Carolina \u2013 Chapel Hill. The Tarheels are known as legendary basketball powerhouse.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

“Grape swisha\/My V\u2019s on”<\/h2>\n

Reference:<\/strong> The Air Jordan 5 analogy continues, with Wale matching his sneakers to his cigarillo.<\/p>\n

“Never Michael Jeffrey in XVIIs\/I\u2019m staying with my team”<\/h2>\n

Reference:<\/strong> Michael Jordan returned to the NBA for a second time in 2001 as a part of the Washington Wizards, not the Chicago Bulls. He wore the Air Jordan XVII during the 2001-2002 Season.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

“I got a black and red joant\/I bet they thinking bread”<\/h2>\n

Reference:<\/strong> The word “bred” is a slang term in the sneaker community for the combination of a black-based shoe with red accents. Taken after the NBA’s Chicago Bulls, the “bred” colorway is a staple for Air Jordans.<\/p>\n

“I got that Chi-Town love\/I\u2019m in LEADERS gear”<\/h2>\n

Reference:<\/strong> The Windy City is the home of many of Michael Jordan\u2019s best basketball moments and one of Wale\u2019s favorite shoe stores. LEADERS is a boutique in Chicago that Folarin is known to frequent as well as a brand he\u2019s accustomed to rocking.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

“Soon as I see O\u2019Hare………….VII”<\/h2>\n

Reference:<\/strong> The \u201cHare\u201d VIIs is an Air Jordan VII model that originally released in 1992. The nickname was inspired by the pair Bugs Bunny wore in the “Hare Jordan” commercial. The shoe released again as a part of the 7\/16 \u201cCountdown\u201d Pack in 2008. O\u2019Hare International Airport is the major airport in Chicago.<\/p>\n

“These rappers is Sam Bowie to me”<\/h2>\n image via Bleacher Report<\/a>\n

Reference:<\/strong> Sam Bowie was infamously drafted second in the 1984 NBA Draft; one spot ahead of Michael Jordan.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

“This is no Space Jam I\u2019m out the globe stunting”<\/h2>\n

Reference:<\/strong> The Air Jordan XI “Space Jam” was first revealed in the movie Space Jam<\/em> featuring Michael Jordan in 1996.  However, they did not release until 2001. The Air Jordan 11 \u201cSpace Jam\u201d is one of the most popular in the Jordan Brand catalog.<\/p>\n

“I\u2019m a one man band\/I\u2019ll probably Jordan 1\u2019em”<\/h2>\n

Reference:<\/strong> In 1985, NBA commissioner David Stern banned the initial colorway of the Air Jordan 1 due to it not meeting the league’s uniform policy. Jordan was fined $5,000 every time he wore the sneaker, which created enough buzz for the shoe to become extremely popular. In a risky move, Nike paid all of Jordan\u2019s fines, and the colorway is now one of the most popular in the Air Jordan line. The Air Jordan 1 \u201cBanned\u201d released in retro form in 2011.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

“And all my singles golden\/I will not forfeit this my defining moment”<\/h2>\n

Reference:<\/strong> Wale purposely pronounced forfeit as “four feet” to insinuate two pairs of shoes. The Air Jordan “Defining Moments” Pack (DMP) was released in 2006 featuring a special edition Air Jordan XI and Air Jordan VI and was the first Air Jordan release to be a two pair offering.  The DMP featured the Air Jordan XI and the Air Jordan VI in two unique black and gold colorways.  It is still considered one of the most popular Air Jordan releases of all time.<\/p>\n

“11 Pairs of VII’s\/They touchin’ my rap touring”<\/h2>\n

Reference:<\/strong> “Rap touring” is another play on words. The Air Jordan VII “Raptors” originally released in 1992. Though a charcoal infused “Raptors” 7 released as a part of the Air Jordan VII 60+ “Defining Moment” Pack in 2009, the shoe returned in 2012 in its original form.
\n<\/p>\n

“And when I\u2019m 45 I\u2019ll do it like I\u2019m 23”<\/h2>\n

Reference:<\/strong> Michael Jordan retired after the 1992-1993 NBA season, returned to the NBA in 1995. Upon his return, he wore the jersey number 45 for 17 games due to his number 23 being retired. Before Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Orlando Magic, Jordan switched back to the number “23.”  The NBA fined the Bulls $100,000 for allowing Jordan to switch his number without notifying the league.<\/p>\n

“And premature tell me I\u2019m wrong if a n**** swing\/I feel you, Jack\/I was just waiting ’til the 6th ring”<\/h2>\n image via Laker Nation\n

Reference:<\/strong> Michael Jordan pursued a baseball career during his first retirement. He was criticized for leaving the game at his peak to play baseball. Some said he would not be the same player on a consistent basis upon his return, but he adjusted his style and went on to win three more rings before retiring again for a grand total of 6.<\/p>\n

Thanks to Atlantic Records, The Gifted<\/em> is available now on iTunes<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

“On my vision board, I look at MJ jumping across that line, and I want to ball out in my own way” –\u00a0Wale<\/strong><\/p>\n

People find inspiration in a multitude of places. Wale’s passion for sneakers and sports are well documented both on this site and in the lyrics of his music. The DC-based, Maybach Music Group rapper is dropping his third album on June 25th entitled, The Gifted<\/em>. On the heels of the much anticipated album, he tapped into the inspiration that he garnered from the 1988 NBA Slam Dunk Contest that saw Michael Jordan capture the title with an astonishing dunk from the free throw line while rocking the Air Jordan 3<\/strong>. Wale used that memory to pen the soon-to-be-classic “MJ ’88”<\/strong> single that released today. Snkrs Day delved into the lyrical power of this record to explain the importance of Jordan references found within the song’s numerous metaphors. Follow along as we give you A Guide to Wale’s “MJ ’88”<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Yeah<\/p>\n

And these ni**as put it on me<\/p>\n

So Jordan III\u2019s for the whole team<\/p>\n

Now we at the top<\/p>\n

MJ 88 a couple chains I\u2019m in the sky<\/p>\n

(Verse 1)<\/p>\n

Carolina blue kicks<\/p>\n

Hottest ni**as on your block<\/p>\n

I aint J.R. Rider but them wolves coming for my spot<\/p>\n

From the percentage of youngins winning without no college<\/p>\n

I\u2019m in my Laney\u2019s but nothing JV about this balling<\/p>\n

I lost the deal got with Will he seen a ni**a genius<\/p>\n

My rapping skill is on Chapel Hill but you aint see it<\/p>\n

Eyes low<\/p>\n

Pyro<\/p>\n

Grape swisha<\/p>\n

My V\u2019s on<\/p>\n

My opposition declines slow<\/p>\n

My J\u2019s straight out of China<\/p>\n

Like baby Kiro<\/p>\n

Shout out to Tyga but my squad Balenciaga<\/p>\n

One of the rarest and flyest ni**as to rep the chocolate<\/p>\n

It was all a dream it was all a dream<\/p>\n

Never Michael Jeffrey in XVIIs I\u2019m staying with my team<\/p>\n

No bullsh*t, loyalty rare<\/p>\n

But don\u2019t worry about it shortie we here<\/p>\n

(Chorus)<\/p>\n

So it\u2019s on me<\/p>\n

I got III\u2019s for the whole team<\/p>\n

Now we at the top<\/p>\n

MJ 88 couple chains I\u2019m in the clouds<\/p>\n

And it\u2019s on me<\/p>\n

So Jordan III\u2019s for the whole team<\/p>\n

And now we at the top<\/p>\n

MJ 88 a couple chains I\u2019m in the sky<\/p>\n

I\u2019m in the sky<\/p>\n

I\u2019m in the sky<\/p>\n

I\u2019m in the sky<\/p>\n

MJ 88 a couple chains I\u2019m in the sky<\/p>\n

(Verse 2)<\/p>\n

Groupies everywhere<\/p>\n

I\u2019m mentally prepared<\/p>\n

I got a black and red chick I bet they thinking bred<\/p>\n

Trying to see me fail<\/p>\n

Just know my thinking and my sneakers rare<\/p>\n

I got that Chi-Town love<\/p>\n

I\u2019m in LEADERS gear<\/p>\n

Bet they got there pom-poms out<\/p>\n

Soon as I see O\u2019Hare………….VII<\/p>\n

I make a damn movie fooley<\/p>\n

I been the dookie<\/p>\n

These rappers are Sam Bowie to me<\/p>\n

I was a Bowie student<\/p>\n

It wasn’t really nothing<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why I kicked it in blue red like Boise punter<\/p>\n

This is no Space Jam I\u2019m out the globe stunting<\/p>\n

I\u2019m a one man band I\u2019ll probably Jordan 1\u2019em<\/p>\n

And all my singles golden<\/p>\n

I will not forfeit this my defining moment<\/p>\n

VII XI, Yeah I got them open<\/p>\n

11 pairs of VII they touching my rap touring<\/p>\n

It was all a dream it was all a dream<\/p>\n

And when I\u2019m 45 I\u2019ll do it like I\u2019m 23<\/p>\n

And premature tell me I\u2019m wrong if a ni**a swing<\/p>\n

Zip the jacket I pick it up after the 6 rings<\/p>\n

Get it
\n<\/p>\n

“I\u2019m in my Laney\u2019s but nothing JV about this balling”<\/h2>\n

Reference:<\/strong> Michael Jordan attended Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina. Jordan did not make the Varsity as a sophomore, but starred on the JV squad. Inspired by the Laney Buccaneers team colors, the Air Jordan 5 Retro+ 3\/4 Hi “Laney” was released in May 2000.<\/p>\n

“Grape swisha\/My V\u2019s on”<\/h2>\n

Reference:<\/strong> The Air Jordan 5 analogy continues, with Wale matching his sneakers with his cigarillo.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

“My rapping skill is on Chapel Hill but you ain’t see it (UNC)”<\/h2>\n

Reference:<\/strong> <\/p>\n

“My J\u2019s straight out of China”<\/h2>\n

Reference:<\/strong> Some people allege that Air Jordans made outside of China are counterfeit.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

“Never Michael Jeffrey in XVIIs\/I\u2019m staying with my team”<\/h2>\n

Reference:<\/strong>\u00a0Michael Jordan returned to the NBA for a second time in 2001 as a part of the Washington Wizards, not the Chicago Bulls. He wore the Air Jordan XVII during the 2001-2002 Season.<\/p>\n

“I got a black and red joant\/I bet they thinking bread”<\/h2>\n

Reference:<\/strong> The word “bred” is a slang term in the sneaker community for the combination of a black-based shoe with red accents. \u00a0Taken after the NBA’s Chicago Bulls, the “bred” colorway is a staple for Air Jordans.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

“Soon as I see O\u2019Hare………….VII”<\/h2>\n

Reference:<\/strong> The \u201cHare\u201d VIIs is an Air Jordan VII model that originally released in 1991. The colorway was inspired by the pair Bugs Bunny wore in the “Hare Jordan” commercial. The shoe released again as a part of the 7\/16 \u201cCountdown\u201d Pack in 2008. O\u2019Hare International Airport is the major airport in Chicago.<\/p>\n

“These rappers are Sam Bowie to me”<\/h2>\n

Reference:<\/strong> Sam Bowie was infamously drafted second in the 1984 NBA Draft; one spot ahead of Michael Jordan.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

“This is no Space Jam I\u2019m out the globe stunting”<\/h2>\n

Reference:<\/strong> The Air Jordan XI “Space Jam” was first revealed in the movie “Space Jam” featuring Michael Jordan in 1996. \u00a0However, they did not release until 2000. The Air Jordan 11 \u201cSpace Jam\u201d is one of the most popular in the Jordan Brand catalog.<\/p>\n

“I\u2019m a one man band\/I\u2019ll probably Jordan 1\u2019em”<\/h2>\n

Reference:<\/strong> In 1985, NBA commissioner David Stern banned the initial colorway of the Air Jordan 1 due to it not meeting the league’s uniform policy. Jordan was fined $5,000 every time he wore the sneaker, which created enough buzz for the shoe to become extremely popular. In a risky move, Nike paid all of Jordan\u2019s fines, and the colorway is now one of the most popular in the Air Jordan line. The Air Jordan 1 \u201cBanned\u201d released in retro form in 2011.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

“And all my singles golden\/I will not forfeit this my defining moment”<\/h2>\n

Reference:<\/strong> Wale purposely pronounced forfeit as “four feet” to\u00a0insinuate\u00a0two pairs of shoes.\u00a0The Air Jordan Defining Moments Pack (DMP) was released in 2006 featuring a special edition Air Jordan XI and Air Jordan VI and was the first Air Jordan release to be a two pair offering. \u00a0The DMP featured the Air Jordan XI and the Air Jordan VI in two unique black and gold colorways. \u00a0It is still considered one of the most popular Air Jordan releases of all time.<\/p>\n

“And when I\u2019m 45 I\u2019ll do it like I\u2019m 23”<\/h2>\n

Reference:<\/strong> Michael Jordan retired after the 1992-1993 NBA season, returned to the NBA in 1995. Upon his return, he wore the jersey number 45 for 17 games due to his number 23 being retired. Before Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Orlando Magic, Jordan switched back to the number “23.” \u00a0The NBA fined the Bulls $100,000 for allowing Jordan to switch his number without notifying the league.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

“And premature tell me I\u2019m wrong if a n**** swing\/I feel you, Jack\/I was just waiting ’til the 6th ring”<\/h2>\n
\n
image via Laker Nation<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

Reference:<\/strong> Michael Jordan pursued a baseball career during his first retirement. Jordan was a surefire Hall of Fame inductee, and was criticized for leaving the game at his peak to play baseball. Some said he would not be the same player on a consistent basis, but he went on to win three more rings before retiring again for a grand total of 6.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4653,"featured_media":304419,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1232702,3,1225574],"tags":[1225505,1766],"cultivate_rss":[],"class_list":{"2":"type-post"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nLyrics Unlaced: A Guide to Wale's "88" - NiceKicks.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Snkrs Day decodes the references to Michael Jordan, Air Jordans, and Chicago in Wale's new single 88.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/lyrics-unlaced-wale-88\/\" \/>\n<link rel=\"next\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/lyrics-unlaced-wale-88\/2\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Lyrics Unlaced: A Guide to Wale's "88"\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Snkrs Day decodes the references to Michael Jordan, Air Jordans, and Chicago in Wale's new single 88.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/lyrics-unlaced-wale-88\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Snkrs Day\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NiceKicks\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2013-06-14T00:44:23+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2022-09-13T06:48:58+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/files\/2013\/06\/wale-88.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1496\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"842\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Tee Jay Void\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@snkrsday\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@snkrsday\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Tee Jay Void\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":[\"WebPage\",\"ItemPage\"],\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/lyrics-unlaced-wale-88\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/lyrics-unlaced-wale-88\/\",\"name\":\"Lyrics Unlaced: A Guide to Wale's \\\"88\\\" - NiceKicks.com\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/lyrics-unlaced-wale-88\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/lyrics-unlaced-wale-88\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/files\/2013\/06\/wale-88.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2013-06-14T00:44:23+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2022-09-13T06:48:58+00:00\",\"description\":\"Snkrs Day decodes the references to Michael Jordan, Air Jordans, and Chicago in Wale's new single 88.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/lyrics-unlaced-wale-88\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/lyrics-unlaced-wale-88\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/lyrics-unlaced-wale-88\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/files\/2013\/06\/wale-88.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/files\/2013\/06\/wale-88.png\",\"width\":1496,\"height\":842,\"caption\":\"Lyrics Unlaced: A Guided to Wale's \\\"88\\\"\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/lyrics-unlaced-wale-88\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"News\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Air Jordans\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/air-jordans\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Air Jordan 3\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/\",\"name\":\"Snkrs Day\",\"description\":\"Sneakers News. 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