The music video for Bad was directed by Alexandre Moors and premiered on March 20, 2013. The song was originally released on December 24, 2012, on Wale's mixtape Folarin. On February 5, 2013, the first single Bad featuring Tiara Thomas was released.
On April 28, 2013, Wale released the first of a series of vlogs leading up to the release of the album. On March 20, 2013, he announced that the album would be titled The Gifted and would be released on June 25, 2013. Corey Trader is a Christian Hip Hop artist and Entrepreneur, who goes by the name Gifted. Gifted music is not just for Christians it's for everybody, because it's truth music. Spreading God's love to the world, by teaching thru his lyrics. Gifted music is all about uplifting people. His goal is to educate and inform others about the Gospel through forging positive relationships, Music, and other Ministry outlets. He believes that being a Christian is a way of life and not just a name. He founded Gifted Ministries LLC in November 2014. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from Gifted. Listen to music from Gifted like honey and Gifted - Positive Contact. Please note that we cannot respond to address or phone information requests for any person identified in our database, nor can we forward fan mail. For other feedback please visit our GetSatisfaction page. You may submit artist- and album-related corrections to the TiVo data team by following the steps on this page. Gifted - Positive Contact Videoclip HD - Retroforum. The album was supported by four official singles- Bad, LoveHate Thing, Bad Remix and Clappers.
The album features guest appearances from Meek Mill, CeeLo Green, Yo Gotti, Lyfe Jennings, Nicki Minaj, Juicy J, Rihanna, Ne-Yo, Rick Ross, Wiz Khalifa, 2 Chainz, and Tiara Thomas among others. The album was released on June 25, 2013, in the United States by Maybach Music Group and Atlantic Records. The Gifted is the third studio album by American rapper Wale. A-side plays at 45 rpm, B-side at 33 (etched in run-outs).