Dwele himself has called it one of his most personal projects — written partly in response to losing close friends and re-evaluating success.
: The demo’s success caught the attention of local legends Slum Village and producer J Dilla . This led to Dwele’s feature on the classic track "Tainted," which ultimately secured him a major label deal with Virgin Records. Musical Content and Legacy Dwele- Rize full album 32
Listen to Rize in order, on a good sound system (or 32-bit headphones), from start to finish. You will hear a man reconciling his flaws with his ambition. Dwele himself has called it one of his