Wale's third studio album, and his second for Atlantic/Maybach Music Group, The Gifted, was originally released in 2013, digitally and on CD. The album was not released on vinyl until now. Following up on the success of Ambition, Wale enlisted a new team of producers and fellow MMG artists Rick Ross and Meek Mill, with additional features by rappers Wiz Khalifa, Nicki Minaj, Yo Gotti, Juicy J, and 2 Chainz alongside R&B contemporaries Lyfe Jennings, Ne-Yo, and Sam Dew, with a special appearance by Jerry Seinfeld.