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.
Chewy
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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That's exactly what I tell these hoes,
A roof to roll type a brotha,
Fly head to toe. (Woo!)
I gotta lot of swag,
Need a professional.
And get this doggy bag,
Just I'm head to go.
Yeah I rappin',
All the hoes wanna sing to me.
Do a couple things to me.
Make her bring the team to me. (Team to me.)
I don't wanna fuck. (Nope!)
It might seem rude. (It might.)
A little attitude,
Probably gotta mean chew (Wow!)
You a bad bitch,
With a couple bad friends.
I could let you rock the mic,
She could do the ad libs. (Do the ad libs)
They say I'm agin',
Nah home, I'm gettin' paid. (Get money!)
Shine while I'm young,
Balls in the shade. (Shade.)
So ya best, best hop your ass in the ling. (Ling.)
Fix your doobie up, (Up!)
And start to chew me up. (Up!)
You wanna screw me, what? (What?)
Fuck your old man. (Man.)
Gettin' top notch, with no hangers. (Nah!)
Two!
Shawty, whatchu doin' tonight?
Doin' tonight?
Doin' tonight?
I'm all up here cause you lookin' right,
You lookin' right,
You lookin' right.
Keep sayin' that chu wouldn't
But I know that chu might,
I know that chu might
I know that chu might.
See I'm tryin' to get it chewy tonight,
Tonight,
A good night.
And that's exactly what I tell the bitch, (Beetch!)
Ain't got the time to easy your mind,
I'm on some other shit. (Shit!)
Know what you're fuckin' with? (What?)
A young star, baby!
Ever met a nigga like me? (Nope!)
Not at all, baby. (Yeah!)
A coach player,
I could show you how to ball, baby. (Baby.)
And live today,
Cause I ain't worried about tomorrow, baby. (Nah!)
You heard my song, (Like my songs?)
You seen my face around, (Round.)
So now it's you and me,
So take this good weed and break it down. (Break it down.)
Spot boppers,
Shawty talkin' bout skating now. (Now.)
And given brains,
Let me know just what she thinkin' bout. (Wow!)
Burning trees,
Courtesy of my Jamaican pal. (Pal.)
Gettin' all this money,
With all these honeys I could make em pout. (Make em pout.)
Now I could make you smile, (Smile.)
Or I can make you moan. (Moan.)
Turn you into my number one fan if I take you home. (Take you home.)
Want me to break you off? (Break ya off?)
I'm thinking more about the money, (Money!)
The money's what I'm thinking about. (Thinkin' bout.)
Hey.
Shawty, whatchu doin' tonight?
Doin' tonight?
Doin' tonight?
I'm all up here cause you lookin' right,
You lookin' right,
You lookin' right.
Keep sayin' that chu wouldn't
But I know that chu might,
I know that chu might
I know that chu might.
See I'm tryin' to get it chewy tonight,
Tonight,
Good night.
This the prince.
Two! Two!
Yep.
Two! Two! Two!
This the 4-1-2-0.
Say!
Twooo. Twooo.
Yeah!
Sing.
Twooo. Twooo.
Oh.
In Wiz Khalifa's song Chewy, the rapper boasts his confidence and swag to the ladies. He tries to woo them in his own way by being honest and straightforward about his intentions. He calls himself a young star and a coach player, who can show them how to ball. He asserts that he is not worried about tomorrow and lives in today. He offers his good weed to break it down and burn trees, courtesy of his Jamaican pal. He implies that he can make the girls laugh or moan, but he is more concerned about making money. The refrain "Shawty, watchu doin' tonight?" repeats, suggesting his interest in the ladies for the night.
The song Chewy is a prime example of Wiz Khalifa's signature style and subject matter. It features his well-known laid-back, confident delivery and references to weed, money, and women. Several lines have double entendres, such as "Make her bring the team to me" or "I know that chu might," which adds to the playful nature of the track. The chorus is catchy, and the melody is simple, making it a fun and easy song to vibe to.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah!
Starting off strong and confident
That's exactly what I tell these hoes,
Referring to his previous line and addressing those who doubt his prowess
A roof to roll type a brotha,
Cool and collected
Fly head to toe. (Woo!)
Dressed to impress
I gotta lot of swag,
Proud of himself and his style
Need a professional.
Wants someone who can keep up with him
And get this doggy bag,
Taking his attitude and success with him
Just I'm head to go.
Ready to move on to bigger and better things
Yeah I rappin',
Talking about his profession
All the hoes wanna sing to me.
Praising his music and persona
Do a couple things to me.
The women he meets want to impress him
Make her bring the team to me. (Team to me.)
Bringing her friends to meet him
I don't wanna fuck. (Nope!)
Not interested in just a quick hook up
It might seem rude. (It might.)
Aware that his attitude could come off negatively
A little attitude,
Confident in himself and his abilities
Probably gotta mean chew (Wow!)
Use of a metaphor saying he's not easily impressed
You a bad bitch,
Complimenting her physical appearance
With a couple bad friends.
Acknowledging her social circle
I could let you rock the mic,
Allowing her to chat him up
She could do the ad libs. (Do the ad libs)
Her friends can provide the background noise
They say I'm agin',
Commentary on his reputation in the industry
Nah home, I'm gettin' paid. (Get money!)
Fortunately, still making bank
Shine while I'm young,
Enjoying his youth and success
Balls in the shade. (Shade.)
Metaphor for being in a comfortable and safe financial situation
So ya best, best hop your ass in the ling. (Ling.)
Encouraging her to move quickly, using a street slang term for a car
Fix your doobie up, (Up!)
Encouraging her to get ready for the ride
And start to chew me up. (Up!)
Preparing her to impress him
You wanna screw me, what? (What?)
Addressing a request for a sexual encounter
Fuck your old man. (Man.)
Disregarding any competition or past relationships
Gettin' top notch, with no hangers. (Nah!)
Proud of his achievements without any help
Two!
Transitioning into a chorus repeating 'two'
Shawty, whatchu doin' tonight?
Asking her what her plans are
Keep sayin' that chu wouldn't
Acknowledging her hesitation
But I know that chu might,
Encouraging her to take a chance
See I'm tryin' to get it chewy tonight,
Metaphor for successfully wooing her
This the prince.
Referring to himself regally
Ain't got the time to easy your mind,
Rejecting a request for a romantic connection
I'm on some other shit. (Shit!)
Focused on other priorities
Know what you're fuckin' with? (What?)
A question for her to consider
A young star, baby!
Proud of his stardom at a young age
Ever met a nigga like me? (Nope!)
Implying he's unique and special
Not at all, baby. (Yeah!)
Feeling confident in himself
I could show you how to ball, baby.
Willing to mentor and guide her
And live today,
Stressing the importance of enjoying the present
Cause I ain't worried about tomorrow, baby. (Nah!)
Emphasizing his disregard for the future and his focus on the present
You heard my song, (Like my songs?)
Noticing her familiarity with his music
You seen my face around, (Round.)
Acknowledging his fame and presence in the community
So now it's you and me,
Focused on the present moment
So take this good weed and break it down. (Break it down.)
Preparing to consume marijuana together
Spot boppers,
Calling attention to attractive women
Shawty talkin' bout skating now. (Now.)
Metaphor for engaging in sexual activity
And given brains,
Reference to oral sex
Let me know just what she thinkin' bout.
Curious about her desires and interests
Burning trees,
Smoking marijuana
Courtesy of my Jamaican pal. (Pal.)
Acknowledging that he has friends of different origins
Gettin' all this money,
Proud of his financial success
With all these honeys I could make em pout. (Make em pout.)
Boasting about his ability to make women want him
Now I could make you smile, (Smile.)
Claiming to bring happiness to others
Or I can make you moan. (Moan.)
Flirting with the suggestion of sexual pleasure
Turn you into my number one fan if I take you home. (Take you home.)
Suggesting sexual activity will prove how great he is
Want me to break you off? (Break ya off?)
Asking if she wants to have sex with him
I'm thinking more about the money, (Money!)
Implying he's more focused on making money than any romantic feelings
The money's what I'm thinking about. (Thinkin' bout.)
Stressing the importance of financial success
Hey.
Starting a new verse
Shawty, whatchu doin' tonight?
Repeating a previous question
Keep sayin' that chu wouldn't
Encouraging her to take a chance
But I know that chu might,
Re-emphasizing his confidence in his abilities to charm her
See I'm tryin' to get it chewy tonight,
Repeating his previous metaphor
This the prince.
Repeating a previous self-referential statement
Two! Two!
Transitioning back into the chorus
Yep.
Casual affirmation
Two! Two! Two!
Continuing to repeat 'two'
This the 4-1-2-0.
Referencing his hometown
Say!
Encouragement to respond
Twooo. Twooo.
Still repeating 'two'
Yeah!
Ending on a high note
Sing.
Encouraging the listener to sing along
Twooo. Twooo.
Final repetition of 'two'
Oh.
Casual expression
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CAMERON THOMAZ, CAMERON JIBRIL THOMAZ, JOSH EVERETTE, JOSHUA DAVID EVERETTE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@amariowade6645
2020🔥🔥🔥who else miss when Wiz you to rap like dis🤷🏾♂️
@AyyyFabo
THIS, FLIGHT SCHOOL, KUSH AND OJ, THE CURRENSY TAPES, THIS ERA OF WIZ STARTED A WHOLE MOVEMENT IN THE GAME, WIZ IS A LEGEND
@anthonyrodriguez3583
Me
@JTP_The16th
I miss when we rapped like this
@juant4060
Only 2 words: tanks wiz
@hellasketch6523
shit bro, I miss the time in my life where I was bumping this lol
@hussy67
man this song gives me so much nostalgia
@traviswarnecke1533
I swear
@anthonyrodriguez3583
Lol
@SHSNJROTC
so glad i started high school in 08 and listened to this man all the way until he went mainstream and i graduated. good times, Old Wiz > New Wiz