Q&A: Debut CD from Wale taps into his emotions (AP)

FILE - In this June 1, 2009 file photo, recording artist Wale poses for a portrait in New York.  (AP Photo/Jeff Christensen, file)AP - Wale wanted to infuse his debut album with a woman's touch, so the rapper recruited singing divas like Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Chrisette Michele and Jazmine Sullivan to get that feeling across.