Wale when he first came out was a backpacker. nikka had nice wordplay and he had skills. Ever since he signed with Ross it's been a slow decline as far as music and actual ability. 07-10 nikka was nice, ever since he's been ass for the majority imo. I don't know he just comes across as corny as hell now. He has quality past projects(100 miles and running, Mixtape about nothing, More about nothing etc...)
But even then if we talking technical skills the nikka can still black on occasion when he want to.
When he on shyt like this he's fire