Poke It Out
"Poke It Out" is a song written and performed by American rapper Wale featuring fellow American rapper J. Cole. It was released on September 30, 2021, as the third single from Wale's seventh studio album Folarin II. The song was produced by Cool & Dre and samples "Vivrant Thing" by Q-Tip.Composition and lyrics
Over the electric bass sample, Wale raps the chorus and first verse, about his relationship with women. In the second verse, J. Cole celebrates his reunion with Wale, also rapping about the attention he receives from women and being the "franchise player".Music video
The official music video was released alongside the song. In it, Wale drives a red Jeep with a group of women. A beach run scene from the video for "Vivrant Thing" is recreated, when Wale and the female models end up at a lakeside campsite, where the women play football and dance and Wale hosts a bonfire. J. Cole later appears, rapping in a pink lit room.Charts
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