In 2005 he released his first official mixtape, Prince of the City: Welcome to Pistolvania, and later in 2006 he released his first full length street album entitled Show and Prove. Since then he has released a further six mixtapes and a collaboration mixtape titled How Fly with friend Curren$y. He released his debut album, Deal or No Deal, in November of 2009, it reached #1 on the iTunes hip hop chart, and then reached the top ten on iTunes' overall album chart the week it was released. Previously signed to Warner Bros. Records, he left the label in July 2009 after numerous delays in releasing his planned debut album for the label, First Flight. Khalifa stated to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that, "I learned a lot during my time there and matured as an artist during the process. I'm happy to be moving on with all of my material and having the chance to be in control of my next moves".He is also the founder of the rap crew Taylor Gang, which includes friends Kev Tha Hustler, Ekko, Smallz Money and Gene Stovall. They derived the name from the fact they always used to wear Chuck Taylor shoes.
Khalifa was born on September 8, 1987 in Minot, North Dakota to a mother and a father serving in the military. The family moved to Pittsburgh when Khalifa was the age of two. His parents' military service caused the family to move on a regular basis.
Over the next thirteen years, he would move between Pittsburgh and South Carolina, Georgia, Oklahoma, Germany, Japan, and England as his parents were reassigned to different posts. In October of 1990 Wiz was separated from his mother,who left him in the hands of her sister while she served in Operation Desert Storm.
During his travels, Wiz was forced to mature quicker than his peers. He was constantly faced with new surroundings, new schools, and new sets of friends, and he found it difficult to become attached to anyone outside his family roots. This nomadic life gave Wiz an opportunity, though, to broaden his mind and offered him many experiences from which to draw inspiration. He began to perceive the world differently than most kids, and he would write his thoughts down every day.These thoughts would become the foundation for his future recordings.
By the age of 14, with a few songs under his belt, Wiz was already drawing comparisons with his commanding voice and witty wordplay. While he has been influenced by artists such as Jay-Z, Camron, and the Notorious B.I.G., Wiz was determined to create his own identity that would, one day, be loved and revered by fans.
Ready to take the next step, Wiz began his search for a recording studio to record new songs. He found one, ID LABS, where owner Eric Dan immediately recognized Wiz's talents. Along with Chad Glick of ID Management, they began to network Wiz to another Pittsburgh native, Benjy Grinberg of Rostrum Records. Benjy realized the raw talent that Wiz possessed, and immediately brought him into the Rostrum family in 2002.
Soon after, Wiz Khalifa began his ascent into the music scene in the Pittsburgh area. He has been hailed by the award winning Pittsburgh Post-Gazette pop music critic, Ed Masley, as having “the skills, the looks, the confidence, the drive, and the charisma for the job.” The New Pittsburgh Courier says, “The combination of a young, charismatic M.C. with a slew of stop-and-rewind rhymes together with a local independent label with major industry connections has set the stage for a hip-hop artist representing Pittsburgh to reach superstar status for the first time ever.
In 2010, with the success of Kush and Orange Juice still present, Wiz Khalifa signed with Atlantic Records. Wiz's style along with his production team, Johnny Juliano, Sledgren, and E. Dan make this a winning combination for success.
He is also well known for his debut single for Atlantic, "Black and Yellow", which peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. His debut album for the label, Rolling Papers, was released on March 29, 2011. He followed that album with O.N.I.F.C. (abbreviated for mainstream markets from "Only Nigga In First Class") on December 4, 2012 which was backed by the singles "Work Hard, Play Hard" and "Remember You". O.N.I.F.C. debuted at number two with 131,000 in first week sales.
Pittsburgh City Council declared 12-12-12 (December 12, 2012) to be Wiz Khalifa Day in the city. Khalifa graduated from Pittsburgh's Taylor Allderdice High School and in January 2012, purchased a home in nearby Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.
In April 2013, Khalifa revealed that after having his son he decided to work on a new album that he was planning to release in 2013. On April 17, 2013, Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y announced that they will drop their collaboration EP Live in Concert on April 20, 2013. The EP featured seven new songs. On June 24, 2013, he announced that his fifth studio album would be titled Blacc Hollywood and would be released in 2013. On September 3, 2013, Khalifa revealed he had recorded songs with Miley Cyrus, Adele and Juicy J for Blacc Hollywood. In October 2013, Mannie Fresh confirmed that he provided production for the album. On February 11, 2014, Khalifa released Blacc Hollywood's first single titled "We Dem Boyz". The album was then supported by the singles "KK", "You and Your Friends", "Stayin Out All Night", "Promises" and "So High".
Khalifa released an EP with TY Dolla $ign on March 31, 2015, entitled "Talk About It In the Morning". That same month, Wiz released the lead single for the film "Furious 7" called "See You Again" as a tribute to Paul Walker. The single has since gone on to global success. "See You Again" spent 12 non-consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, tying for the longest-running rap number-one hit in the US.
On January 23, 2015, Khalifa was featured on a remix release of the Fall Out Boy song "Uma Thurman". On May 18, they performed the song together on the 2015 Billboard Music Awards show. In the summer of 2015, he began touring the United States with Fall Out Boy and Hoodie Allen in a tour titled "The Boys of Zummer Tour". The tour featured performances of "Uma Thurman" by Fall Out Boy and Khalifa. Later that year, on December 15, 2015, Wiz released the mixtape "Cabin Fever 3". During the Golden Globes on January 10, 2016, Wiz announced that his next album, titled Khalifa, would be released on the 22nd of that month. However, the album was released on February 5, 2016. On May 24, 2016, he released "Pull Up", a standalone single in promotion of his sixth album, Rolling Papers 2, which was released on July 13, 2018.
On April 20, 2020, Khalifa released, The Saga of Wiz Khalifa. The album included collaborations with Tyga, Logic, Mustard and Ty Dolla $ign. In May 2020, Khalifa featured on the song "Drums Drums Drums" with Travis Barker.
In 2021, Khalifa competed in season five of The Masked Singer as "Chameleon". He finished in third place.
Best Night Of My Life
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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This is the best night of my life
Girl can I be real?
I just wanna feel
on your booty that's not a big deal
Shawty you drinkin' gon' that Martini (Martini)
I wanna see you in a bikini (bikini)
Or better yet a thong, baby what's wrong?
Ooh, I want you closer
You look like a model off a poster
I wanna get ya to the car to the crib up the stairs to the bed
In the morning you'll be cooking us set
Ooh baby, I love the smell of your perfume (perfume)
And if we were kids I'd be breaking curfew to stay out with you
You gon' need a scarf?
Wrap your head cause it's gon' get wild
If we keep lovin' like this, we might make a child
A daughter, a son, whichever one, girl your second to none
I'm feeling good, I'm having fun
This is the best night of my life
We off the Patron and both of us gone
Girl this gon' be the best night of my life
You coulda been anywhere in the world
But you're right here with me girl
And if we go home and make love
This could be the best night of your life (of my life)
So girl let me ask you a question while we're sipping bud
Are you going home with me after the club
That's a yes or a no, I'm just letting ya know
Where this night can go
And girl I'm hoping you see things my way
'Cause I just want your love to stay tonight, tonight
I could be your bartender, tell me what you're sippin' on
Girl, I'm not a travel agent so what you trippin' on
You say I think I could make it happen cause I'm famous
Nah, I'm just tryna get it cracking 'cause we faded
Get you to my crib, spend some time alone
Barely over 21 that mean you kinda grown
Umm, and I'm tat tat tatted up come down to that bread
I'ma stack it up where you goin'? Baby girl back it up
You gon' need a scarf?
Wrap your head cause it's gon' get wild
If we keep lovin' like this, we might make a child
A daughter, a son, whichever one
Girl your second to none
I'm feeling good, I'm having fun
This is the best night of my life
We off the Patron and both of us gone
Girl this gon' be the best night of my life
You coulda been anywhere in the World
But you're right here with me girl
And if we go home and make love
This could be the best night of your life (of my life)
The lyrics of Best Night of My Life is all about a man who is having a great time with a girl. The chorus suggests that this is the “best night of his life”, possibly due to the romantic and intimate time he is spending with her. Throughout the song, Wiz Khalifa sings about wanting to feel her body and get her closer to him. He also emphasizes how much he wants to take her to his home to spend the night with her. The song is basically describing a one-night stand.
The second verse overall continues to suggest that the man is interested in a sexual relationship with the girl. Along with the repetition of the lyrics in the chorus, the verse also emphasizes how good of a time they are having. Overall, the song’s aim is to describe a fun and enjoyable evening with someone special. However, it’s important to note that the message may come off as objectifying and disrespectful to some, as the "booty" and sexualization is the focal point of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm feeling good I'm having fun
I am in a state of happiness and enjoyment
This is the best night of my life
I have never had a better night
Girl can I be real?
May I speak honestly?
I just wanna feel
I desire a physical sensation
on your booty that's not a big deal
Touching your buttocks is not a significant issue
Shawty you drinkin' gon' that Martini (Martini)
You seem to be consuming a Martini drink
I wanna see you in a bikini (bikini)
I would like to observe you wearing a bikini swimsuit
Or better yet a thong, baby what's wrong?
Alternatively, a thong swimsuit might be preferable. What is the issue?
Tryna tell your girls it's the purpose of this song
Attempting to communicate to your female companions that this is the intention of this musical composition
Ooh, I want you closer
I have a strong desire to be closer to you
You look like a model off a poster
You have a physical appearance reminiscent of a fashion model from an advertisement
I wanna get ya to the car to the crib up the stairs to the bed
I desire to transport you from this location to my residence for the purpose of intimate activities
In the morning you'll be cooking us set
When morning arrives, you will prepare a meal for us
Ooh baby, I love the smell of your perfume (perfume)
I am fond of the aroma of the fragrance applied to your person
And if we were kids I'd be breaking curfew to stay out with you
In the hypothetical instance where we were younger, I would risk a punishment to remain in your company
You gon' need a scarf?
Would it be prudent for you to have a scarf?
Wrap your head cause it's gon' get wild
Cover your head to protect against the wildness to follow
If we keep lovin' like this, we might make a child
If we continue to engage in intimate behavior, it is possible that pregnancy may result
A daughter, a son, whichever one, girl your second to none
Whether a female or male child, you are unparalleled to any other individual
We off the Patron and both of us gone
We have consumed Patron alcohol and are presently intoxicated
Girl this gon' be the best night of my life
This will be the most exceptional night of my life
You coulda been anywhere in the world
You had the option to be present in any other location
But you're right here with me girl
However, you are currently here with me
And if we go home and make love
If we proceed to my residence and engage in sexual activity
This could be the best night of your life (of my life)
This may become the most exceptional night of your life, as well as my own
So girl let me ask you a question while we're sipping bud
May I propose an inquiry to you while we are consuming Budweiser beer?
Are you going home with me after the club
Are you intending to accompany me to my home after departing the club?
That's a yes or a no, I'm just letting ya know
I am not insistent on a particular answer; I am simply inquiring
Where this night can go
Consider the possibility of where this evening could lead
And girl I'm hoping you see things my way
I am desiring that you and I have a similar perspective
'Cause I just want your love to stay tonight, tonight
Because I desire for us to remain intimate for the remainder of this night
I could be your bartender, tell me what you're sippin' on
I could potentially serve as your personal bartender; what type of beverage are you consuming?
Girl, I'm not a travel agent so what you trippin' on
I am not a travel agent; what is causing you anxiety?
You say I think I could make it happen cause I'm famous
You are claiming that I believe myself capable of achieving something due to my celebrity status
Nah, I'm just tryna get it cracking 'cause we faded
No, I am simply attempting to initiate something enjoyable while we experience the effects of inebriation
Get you to my crib, spend some time alone
Escort you to my personal residence and spend a period isolated from others
Barely over 21 that mean you kinda grown
Assuming you are only a few years above 21, which still signifies that you are legally an adult
Umm, and I'm tat tat tatted up come down to that bread
Additionally, I possess numerous tattoos and have accumulated wealth
I'ma stack it up where you goin'? Baby girl back it up
I intend to generate further wealth. Where will you be moving to? Baby, please back it up (referring to her body)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CAMERON THOMAZ, ERIC HUDSON, TONY SCALES, BREYON PRESCOTT, JAMIE FOXX
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@robertharris8148
Man this Album is the soundtrack to my marriage. My wife and I listened to it on an trip to Seattle. 3 days into our relationship.Were deeply into year 8🙏🏿👍🏿😍 Thank you Jamie.
@RockJay2NayMe
'You gone need a scarf for your head cause it's gone get wild, if we keep loving like this we might make a child" BEST LINE!!!!!!
@real_randy
Listening from the year 2023
@TheMostBK
I've been bumpin' this song alot these past three days. Not a huge fan of Jamie's music like that but I must say I really enjoyed this latest CD of his.
@nealsmall9316
Still listening to this in 2023 🔥🔥🔥
@riyalovestodance2328
The WHOLE ALBUM IS DA BOMB!!!! COME BACK @JAMIEFOXX
@thecreativelady
I love it. It's such a fun song and so very Jamie Foxx.
@502sauceboss
Here in 2023
@Joneseycat123
This is a KILLER in karaoke
@marliatoudiallo9741
I am feeling good and this is the Best Night of My life.