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 βthe skills, the looks, the confidence, the drive, and the charisma for the job.β The New Pittsburgh Courier says, βThe 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.
Fall Asleep
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Fall asleep
I got a crib so fat that
You'll get lost in that bitch
I got a car so fast that if I push one button, you won't see nothin'
I got a feelin' that if it wasn't for me it wouldn't be a lot of you niggas
Well copy this then
Fall asleep
Fall asleep
Fall asleep
Fall asleep
Fall asleep
Fall asleep
I woke up in Hawaii today
For real, I hope don't
None, these little young niggas try me today
Uh, 'cause between all of these closets and all of these boxes I got
Ooh, I got so much swag
That the people at the airport don't even wanna touch my bag
Only nigga in first class
Fall asleep
Fall asleep
Fall asleep
And I roll that weed and get baked off before the plane even take off, nigga I
Fall asleep
Catch me on the road gettin' money I'm in a whole different country by the time I
Fall asleep uh
Fall asleep
I'm flyer than most of 'em
They try and hate, but most love 'em
Them dollars, got mo' of 'em
Thanks to who supplyin' what I'm rollin' up
All this kush in my mind got me slowin' up
Don't gotta smoke, I get high enough for both of us
Get a O and blow and get another O and blow another O
Fall asleep
Fall asleep
Fall asleep
Fall asleep
Fall asleep
Fall asleep
Fall asleep
Fall asleep
Fall asleep
Fall asleep
Fall asleep
The song "Fall Asleep" by Wiz Khalifa is an ode to his luxurious lifestyle that reflects his success and the amount of money he has. In the opening lyrics of the song, he declares his wealth by describing his large crib and fast car. He also takes credit for the success of others, stating that "if it wasn't for me it wouldn't be a lot of you niggas." He challenges his listeners to copy his actions and "spend a million" as he has done.
Later in the song, Wiz brags about waking up in Hawaii and the ample amount of swag he possesses. He has so much of it that even the airport staff are intimidated by his possessions. He also mentions smoking weed before takeoff and ending up in a different country by the time he falls asleep. In the final verse, Wiz talks about his love for marijuana and how it helps him relax and forget about his problems. He boasts about having enough money to buy large amounts of marijuana and continue smoking it without any worries.
Overall, "Fall Asleep" is a song that showcases Wiz Khalifa's success and wealth. It is a celebration of the good life that he has achieved through his talent and hard work.
Line by Line Meaning
Fall asleep
The repetitive phrase symbolizes the theme of the song being about relaxing and indulging in the good life.
I got a crib so fat that
Wiz Khalifa has a big house that is hard to navigate through.
You'll get lost in that bitch
His house is so large that one can get lost inside of it.
I got a car so fast that if I push one button, you won't see nothin'
Wiz Khalifa owns a vehicle that is so speedy, one touch of a button and it disappears from sight.
I got a feelin' that if it wasn't for me it wouldn't be a lot of you niggas
Wiz Khalifa boasts of his success, implying that his influence inspires others' success as well.
Well copy this then
He challenges people to emulate his success, saying that they should follow his lead.
Spend a million, count another million boy
Wiz Khalifa has access to the kind of wealth one cannot even fathom, and he's implying that it's effortless for him to acquire money.
I woke up in Hawaii today
Wiz Khalifa is living his best life, waking up in a luxurious location with beautiful scenery.
For real, I hope don't
He doesn't want to be bothered by young people today.
None, these little young niggas try me today
Wiz Khalifa is so successful and popular that he doesn't want to deal with those who are younger and less successful.
Uh, 'cause between all of these closets and all of these boxes I got
He has so many possessions, mainly clothing and accessories, that they're stored in different parts of his house.
Ooh, I got so much swag
Wiz Khalifa is a style icon and has an abundance of fashionable clothing and accessories.
That the people at the airport don't even wanna touch my bag
His belongings are so fashionable and luxurious that airport officials are reluctant to handle his bags.
Only nigga in first class
He's the only African American in the first-class cabin, as his wealth allows him to afford the best of everything.
And I roll that weed and get baked off before the plane even take off, nigga I
Wiz Khalifa smoked marijuana before the plane even took off, demonstrating his relaxed, pleasure-centric attitude towards life.
Catch me on the road gettin' money I'm in a whole different country by the time I
At all times, he's traveling to different countries and making money.
Fall asleep uh
The phrase recapitulates the overarching theme of relaxing and indulging in life's pleasures.
I'm flyer than most of 'em
He's more stylish and fashionable than most people.
They try and hate, but most love 'em
Though people try to criticize him, most people enjoy his music and style.
Them dollars, got mo' of 'em
Wiz Khalifa is rich and continues to accumulate more wealth.
Thanks to who supplyin' what I'm rollin' up
Thanks to his acquaintances who provide him with marijuana, he can relax and enjoy life whenever he likes.
All this kush in my mind got me slowin' up
His frequent use of marijuana is affecting his mental state and ability to think clearly.
Don't gotta smoke, I get high enough for both of us
He smokes enough for himself and someone else.
Get a O and blow and get another O and blow another O
He buys large quantities of marijuana and smokes them one after the other with ease.
Lyrics Β© DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CAMERON THOMAZ, ANDREW WANSEL, WARREN FELDER, RONALD RALEIK COLSON, TERRENCE LAMAR BROWN, DWAYNE R II DUGGER
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Jimmy Sullivan
[Intro:]
Fall asleep
Fall asleep
[Verse 1:]
I got a crib so fat that
You'll get lost in that bitch
I got a car so fast that if I push one button, you won't see nothin'
I got a feelin' that if it wasn't for me it wouldn't be a lot of you niggas
Well copy this then
Spend a million, count another million boy
[Hook x6:]
Fall asleep
[Verse 2:]
I woke up in Hawaii today
For real, I hold dope
None, these little young niggas try me today
Uh, cause between all of these closets and all of these boxes I got
Ooo, I got so much swag
That the people at the airport don't even wanna touch my bag
Only nigga in first class
[Break:]
Fall asleep
Fall asleep
Fall asleep
And I roll that weed and get baked off
Before the plane even take off, nigga I
Fall asleep
Catch me on the road gettin' money
I'm in a whole different country by the time I
Fall asleep
Fall asleep
[Verse 3:]
I'm flyer than most of 'em
They try and hate, but most love 'em
Them dollars, got most of 'em
Thanks to who supplyin' what I'm rollin' up
All this kush in my mind got me slowin' up
Don't gotta smoke, I get high enough for both of us
Get a O and blow and get another O and blow another O
[Hook x10]
G H
BRO, HOW COULD I FORGOT ABOUT THIS SONG!!!??? IT LITERALLY TAKES ME BACK TO THOSE TIMES... I'M THAT 16 YEAR OLD KID AGAIN.
mike freeman
Onifc exceeded rolling papers in terms of production and guest appearances. This is one of the best albulms of 2012. Seriously.
Bryce Kuhn
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WiscoFresher
This album aged really well
James Jackson
It def aged well i remember people killing this album but he made it to be timeless and shits all over alot of 2019 2020 shit
Guedes Canal
@James Jackson por que? Por que ele cagou em 2019 e 2020?
Tyler Carson
one of the most consistent rappers. and who said a pothead couldnt be a great dad? Sebastian is set for life. keep doing you Wiz
17ballislife
Tyler Carson he the LeBron James of rap longevity π₯π₯π€
Common Knowledge
umm. snoop dogg ? he's a superb father .
William Burk
This song damn near hypnotic