Wale Drops Latest Single “Mirroronnabenz” with BNYX

Grammy‑nominated rapper and cultural figure Wale unveiled “Mirroronnabenz” featuring BNYX, the newest single from his highly awaited eighth studio album. The intimate song and its accompanying video follow the recent announcement of the album, titled everything is a lot., scheduled for release on November 14, 2025 through Def Jam Recordings.

“Mirroronnabenz” is Wale’s third release of 2025, after “Where to Start” in June and “Blanco” in March. With the genre‑blurring production of chart‑topping writer‑producer BNYX, the song stands among Wale’s most reflective works yet. Its catchy hook and deft wordplay make “Mirroronnabenz” a literal mirror, looking back at Wale’s history and the moments that forged him.

In the song, Wale confronts themes of identity, achievement, and self‑value. The celebrated DMV native reflects on his early goals, common insecurities, and the psychological strain of fame. The repeated line “You deserve everything you do,” functions as both a self‑affirmation and a cue for self‑care during life’s hardships.

Wale describes the track as a self‑affirmation anthem, noting that Black men often shy away from discussing mental health and inner struggles. He says, “When we face challenges, it’s vital to lift ourselves up, remind ourselves that we’re fly and that we’re blessed.” He adds, “This is the soundtrack for when you’re talking to yourself in the mirror before heading to work or stepping on stage. It’s about silencing the noise so you can do what you do. You put that shit on this morning.”

Filmed entirely in monochrome, the music video begins with Wale and BNYX in a makeshift studio. The rapper delivers the contemplative verses into his own reflection, highlighting his inner dialogue and the introspective mood of the song.

A leading voice from the DMV, Wale has worked with chart‑topping acts such as Rihanna, Lady Gaga, SZA, Miguel, Rick Ross, and others. After a short break, he resumed recording in 2023 under a new contract with Def Jam Recordings. His 2015 album, The Album About Nothing, which reached #1 on the Billboard 200, is marking its decade‑long milestone this year.

About Wale

Since his breakout 2008 mixtape, A Mixtape About Nothing, Wale has stood out as one of rap’s most adaptable and long‑lasting figures. By fusing sharp social critique, confident lyricism, Seinfeld‑style wit, and anthemic narratives, he bridged underground rap with mainstream acclaim, earning both Platinum and Gold certifications. Born Olubowale Victor Akintimehin to Nigerian immigrant parents in Washington, D.C., he initially pursued college football before turning to music, achieving his first local success with 2006’s “Dig Dug (Shake It).” The critically lauded A Mixtape About Nothing cemented his reputation for addressing intricate subjects with depth, setting the stage for his major‑label debut, Attention Deficit (2009), and subsequent triumphs with Ambition (2011), The Gifted (2013), The Album About Nothing (2015), and beyond. Partnering with Rick Ross’s MMG, he produced Platinum‑selling tracks such as “Lotus Flower Bomb” and “My P.Y.T.,” underscoring his longevity. Following a brief pause after Folarin II (2019), Wale returned in 2023 under a new Def Jam contract, topped the Nigerian charts, and headlined a Kennedy Center event celebrating The Gifted. With his eagerly awaited eighth album approaching, he is poised to embark on the next phase of his career as one of hip‑hop’s finest lyricists.