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.
Captain
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
One shot, two shots
I done mixed McQueen with the Blue Dot
Thug life, 2Pac
Smoke me a J on the rooftop
Champagne, campaign
Spend a whole day on a airplane
Barely get my team on the airplane
Looking at me like Captain, they treat me, like Captain
Know where I'm goin' like Captain, show up when I want like Captain
Everywhere I go I'm a Captain
Everywhere I go I'm a Captain
Everywhere I go I'm a Captain
Everywhere I go I'm a Captain
Uh
What's happenin', what's happenin'?
I can hit the trap make it back-flip
What's happenin', what's happenin'?
I done made a million, off rappin'
What's happenin', what's happenin'?
I could fuck ya bitch, no cappin'
Niggas think they real till they lackin'
You ain't gettin' money 'less you stackin'
Niggas hate me I imagine
No I don't do shit average
In a minute I'ma get shit smackin'
Upfront we ain't dealing with no back end
What's happenin', what's happenin'?
All these niggas really care about is fashion
Don't even ask to hit the weed, you ain't matchin'
How they gang, is the question that I'm askin'
One shot, two shots
I done mixed McQueen with the Blue Dot
Thug life, 2Pac
Smoke me a J on the rooftop
Champagne, campaign
Spend a whole day on a airplane
Barely get my team on the airplane
Barely get my luggage on the airplane
Looking at me like Captain, they treat me, like Captain
Know where I'm goin' like Captain, show up when I want like Captain
Everywhere I go I'm a Captain
Everywhere I go I'm a Captain
Everywhere I go I'm a Captain
Everywhere I go I'm a Captain
One shot, two shots
I done mixed McQueen with the Blue Dot
Thug life, 2Pac
Smoke me a J on the rooftop
Champagne, campaign
Spend a whole day on a airplane
Barely get my team on the airplane
Barely get my luggage on the airplane
Looking at me like Captain, they treat me, like Captain
Know where I'm goin' like Captain, show up when I want like Captain
Everywhere I go I'm a Captain
Everywhere I go I'm a Captain
Everywhere I go I'm a Captain
Everywhere I go I'm a Captain
In the song "Captain" by Wiz Khalifa, he talks about his success in the music industry and how he is treated like a captain everywhere he goes. The lyrics suggest that he has achieved a level of success where he has complete control over his life and his career.
He opens the song with "One shot, two shots, I done mixed McQueen with the Blue Dot", which refers to mixing expensive drinks. The line "Thug life, 2Pac" could mean that he relates to the late rapper 2Pac's thug image, or it could be a reference to his own gangsta rap style. Later in the song, he talks about his ability to make a lot of money and maintain his success. He raps, "I done made a million, off rappin'. Niggas think they real till they lackin'". He also notes that his lifestyle is expensive, as he spends "a whole day on an airplane" and has trouble getting his team and luggage on the flight.
The chorus is repeated throughout the song, where Wiz Khalifa talks about how he is treated like a captain everywhere he goes. He is confident in his abilities and his success, as he "know[s] where [he's] goin' like Captain" and can "show up when [he] want[s] like Captain". He asserts that "Everywhere [he] go[es], [he]'m a Captain".
Overall, the song showcases Wiz Khalifa's confidence in his abilities and his success in the music industry. He talks about the expensive lifestyle that comes with his success and how he is treated like a captain wherever he goes.
Line by Line Meaning
One shot, two shots
Taking risks and being bold in decisions
I done mixed McQueen with the Blue Dot
Wiz Khalifa enjoys blending different brands and styles to create his own unique identity
Thug life, 2Pac
Influenced by the rap legend Tupac Shakur, Wiz Khalifa embodies the thug lifestyle
Smoke me a J on the rooftop
Wiz Khalifa loves smoking marijuana and loves even more to do it on high places like the rooftop
Champagne, campaign
Wiz Khalifa is a part of a luxurious lifestyle that includes champagne and political promotion, which means he is making money from multiple sources
Spend a whole day on a airplane
Wiz Khalifa is always traveling to different places to execute his business dealings
Barely get my team on the airplane
Wiz Khalifa works hard and handles business with a group of team members who are dedicated to his success
Looking at me like Captain, they treat me, like Captain
Wiz Khalifa holds himself in high regard, like the Captain of the ship, and those around him treat him with respect
Know where I'm goin' like Captain, show up when I want like Captain
Wiz Khalifa is always in control of his movement and is showing the freedom that comes with his status
Everywhere I go I'm a Captain
No matter where Wiz Khalifa goes, he is the one in charge and takes ownership of his surroundings
What's happenin', what's happenin'?
Wiz Khalifa is curious about the state of things and isn't afraid to ask questions
I can hit the trap make it back-flip
Wiz Khalifa is skilled at making money and turning a profit quickly
I done made a million, off rappin'
Wiz Khalifa has become a millionaire through his music
I could fuck ya bitch, no cappin'
Wiz Khalifa is confident in his ability to steal another man's girl
Niggas think they real till they lackin'
Wiz Khalifa is aware that many people pretend to be something they're not until they are put to the test
You ain't gettin' money 'less you stackin'
Wiz Khalifa understands that in order to make more money, you have to continually stack your earnings
Niggas hate me I imagine
Wiz Khalifa believes that because of his success, people are envious and harbor dislike towards him, but it doesn't affect him
No I don't do shit average
Wiz Khalifa takes pride in doing things his own unique way, which is far from average
In a minute I'ma get shit smackin'
Wiz Khalifa has big plans for the future that are going to bring a lot of money, success, and attention
Upfront we ain't dealing with no back end
Wiz Khalifa doesn't settle for business dealings that don't have an upfront payment
All these niggas really care about is fashion
Wiz Khalifa observes that people are too concerned with fashion and don't focus on more important things
Don't even ask to hit the weed, you ain't matchin'
Wiz Khalifa wants people to be on his level when it comes to smoking weed, and if they're not, they can't smoke with him
How they gang, is the question that I'm askin'
Wiz Khalifa is curious about people's allegiances and the way they operate their group or gang
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cameron Thomaz, Eric Dan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tahira Rivera
$LYRIC$
Uh
One shot, two shots
I done mixed McQueen with the Blue Dot
Thug life, 2Pac
Smoke me a J' on the roof top
Champagne, campaign
Spend a whole day on a airplane
Barely get my team on the airplane
Barely get my luggage on the airplane
Looking at me like Captain, they treat me, like Captain
Know where I'm goin' like Captain, show up when I want like Captain
Everywhere I go I'm a Captain
Everywhere I go I'm a Captain
Everywhere I go I'm a Captain
Everywhere I go I'm a Captain
Uh
What's hatnin'? What's hatnin'?
I can hit the trap make it back-flip
What's hatnin'? What's hatnin'?
I done made a million, off rappin'
What's hatnin'? What's hatnin'?
I could fuck ya bitch, no cappin'
Niggas think they real til they lackin'
You ain't gettin' money 'less you stackin'
Niggas hate me I imagine
No I don't do shit average
In a minute I'ma get shit smackin'
Upfront we ain't dealing with no back end
What's hatnin? What's happenin?
All these niggas really care about is fashion
Don't even ask to hit the weed, you ain't matchin'
How they gang? Is the question that I'm askin'
One shot, two shots
I done mixed McQueen with the Blue Dot
Thug life, 2Pac
Smoke me a J' on the roof top
Champagne, campaign
Spend a whole day on a airplane
Barely get my team on the airplane
Barely get my luggage on the airplane
Looking at me like Captain, they treat me, like Captain
Know where I'm goin' like Captain, show up when I want like Captain
Everywhere I go I'm a Captain
Everywhere I go I'm a Captain
Everywhere I go I'm a Captain
Everywhere I go I'm a Captain
One shot, two shots
I done mixed McQueen with the Blue Dot
Thug life, 2Pac
Smoke me a J' on the roof top
Champagne, campaign
Spend a whole day on a airplane
Barely get my team on the airplane
Barely get my luggage on the airplane
Looking at me like Captain, they treat me, like Captain
Know where I'm goin' like Captain, show up when I want like Captain
Everywhere I go I'm a Captain
Everywhere I go I'm a Captain
Everywhere I go I'm a Captain
Everywhere I go I'm a Captain
Cristy576
Still a banger, even 3 years later
Mr Jimmy Bangers
Wiz Khalifa is still king of everything
Mark Rampersad
4 now
Shiner
Literally FACTS
2High2Care
duh lol Wiz is Goated
Maykon Gois PK
SOM MUITO FODAA 🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊
TwP H.
Love this production - nice 808 and and I love the reverb
Andres Trujillo
Soy el único que piensa que esta canción debería de tener más de 100 millones de vistas
Jamile Mercês
Aaaaaaaaar como eu amo esse homem 😍❤️
Brasil baby! 🇧🇷🇧🇷
dudhgd
Never get old❤🔥🔥🔥