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.
Foreign
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Her ass fat, that's why she throw it
Money long like I grow it
That's why a young nigga ridin' in a foreign
(Foreign, foreign, foreign)
Young nigga ridin' in a foreign
(Foreign, foreign, foreign)
Young nigga ridin' in a
Ridin' in a foreign, foreign, foreign
Young nigga
Porsche, Maserati, or a (what?)
Damn, brand new Ferrari or a lambo
Nigga got bread shooters like
"Don't get close to that new Testarossa"
That Mercedes-Benz come with a chauffeur
I be sparkin' in that Aston-Martin
Gettin' head like it's nothin'
Push the button, park it
I get it back, that's why I blow it
Her ass fat, that's why she throw it
Money long like I grow it
That's why a young nigga ridin' in a foreign
(Foreign, foreign, foreign)
Young nigga ridin' in a foreign
(Foreign, foreign, foreign)
Young nigga ridin' in a
(Foreign, foreign, foreign)
Ridin' in a foreign, foreign, foreign
Young nigga
Whipin', whippin'
I swear to God I be dippin', dippin'
In that new Murciélago, we ride foreign
Nelly Furtado hit the gas
Hear the tires screechin'
This ain't even my weekday car
This for the weekend i got so many horses
All the hoes say that it’s gorgeous
In the air, that's where my doors is
I get it back, that's why I blow it
Her ass fat, that's why she throw it
Money long like I grow it
That's why a young nigga ridin' in a foreign
(Foreign, foreign, foreign)
Young nigga ridin' in a foreign
(Foreign, foreign, foreign)
Young nigga ridin' in a
(Foreign, foreign, foreign)
Ridin' in a foreign, foreign, foreign
Young nigga
In "Foreign," Wiz Khalifa talks about his luxurious lifestyle and the envy-inducing cars he drives. The lyrics convey a sense of confidence and success, as he boasts about his ability to earn money and spend it on foreign cars. The chorus repeats the phrase "Young nigga ridin' in a foreign," emphasizing his status and the appeal of his extravagant lifestyle.
The first verse highlights Wiz Khalifa's financial success, suggesting that he is able to make money and spend it freely. He points out that his desire to "blow" his earnings is justified because he knows he can easily replenish his wealth. The mention of a woman with a "fat ass" throwing it implies that his success attracts beautiful women who are drawn to his lavish lifestyle.
The second verse focuses on the specific cars he owns, including a Porsche, Maserati, Ferrari, and Lamborghini. Wiz Khalifa also mentions having "bread shooters" or bodyguards to protect his valuable possessions. The reference to having a chauffeur for his Mercedes-Benz further emphasizes the idea of luxury and excess.
In the third verse, Wiz Khalifa describes driving a Murciélago, a high-performance sports car. He mentions Nelly Furtado, implying that he is playing her music while driving and enjoying the adrenaline rush of speeding. He acknowledges that owning such cars is not just for everyday use but rather serves the purpose of making a statement and attracting attention.
Overall, "Foreign" is a song that celebrates opulence and showcases Wiz Khalifa's success in the music industry through his ability to afford and enjoy expensive foreign cars.
Line by Line Meaning
I get it back, that's why I blow it
I earn a lot of money, which is why I spend it freely
Her ass fat, that's why she throw it
She has a big booty, so she confidently flaunts it
Money long like I grow it
I have a lot of money that seems to never end
That's why a young nigga ridin' in a foreign
That's why a young man like me is driving an exotic car
(Foreign, foreign, foreign)
Repeatedly emphasizing the fact that the car is foreign
Porsche, Maserati, or a (what?)
I could be driving a Porsche, Maserati, or something even more luxurious
Damn, brand new Ferrari or a lambo
Wow, I could have a brand new Ferrari or Lamborghini
Nigga got bread shooters like
I have friends who are armed and dangerous
"Don't get close to that new Testarossa"
Don't come near my new Testarossa, it's off-limits
That Mercedes-Benz come with a chauffeur
The Mercedes-Benz I own comes with a personal driver
I be sparkin' in that Aston-Martin
I love driving and showing off my Aston Martin
Gettin' head like it's nothin'
I'm receiving oral sex casually and frequently
Push the button, park it
I simply press a button to park my car in style
Whipin', whippin'
Driving fast and skillfully
I swear to God I be dippin', dippin'
I promise that I'm driving and maneuvering smoothly
In that new Murciélago, we ride foreign
We're driving a new Murciélago Italian supercar, embracing the foreign and exotic experience
Nelly Furtado hit the gas
Referring to a fast acceleration, comparing it to Nelly Furtado's hit song
Hear the tires screechin'
You can hear the sound of the tires skidding loudly
This ain't even my weekday car
This car is so extravagant, it's not even for regular everyday use
This for the weekend i got so many horses
I reserve this car specifically for the weekends, and it has a powerful engine
All the hoes say that it’s gorgeous
Women are attracted to the car and find it stunning
In the air, that's where my doors is
I have doors on my car that open upwards, giving it a stylish and unique appeal
Ridin' in a foreign, foreign, foreign
Continuously reinforcing the fact that I'm driving a foreign luxury car
Young nigga
Reiterating that I am a young man, enjoying the luxuries of life
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@rizalfathurrohman9204
Yea, yea
You know the saying, everything's foreign
I ain't gotta tell you, I'm a let Wiz explain
[Hook:]
I get it back, that's why I blow it
Her ass fat, that's why she throw it
Money long like I grow it
That's why a young nigga ridin' in a foreign
(Foreign, foreign, foreign)
Young nigga ridin' in a foreign
(Foreign, foreign, foreign)
Young nigga ridin' in a
Foreign, foreign, foreign
Ridin' in a foreign, foreign, foreign
Porsche, Maserati, or a (why?)
Damn, brand new Ferrari or a? Lambo!
Nigga got bread
(Shooters like don't get close to that new Testarossa
That Mercedes-Benz come with a chauffeur)
I be sparkin' in an Aston-Martin
Gettin' head like it's nothin', push the button, park it
[Hook]
Whipin', whippin'
I swear to God I be dippin', dippin'
In that new Marcy-elago, we ride foreign
Nelly Furtado hit the gas
Hear the tires screechin'
This ain't even my weekday car, this for the weekend
I got so many horses
All the whores say that it's gorgeous
In the air, that's where my doors is
SHIT!
@babyboilo1289
Damn man I was smokin to this when it was new, I'm gettin old..
@PrestigeWorldWidePWW
Lol same bro
@armandholloway4742
This album was ahead of its time
@iasicg9751
I agree
@grizzlywhores459
Mixtape
@A1NWG
@@DTB1995 actually, looking back it wasn't that bad, got a few gems. And I agree with Holloway, at least sonically it was ahead of its time.
@Simoncg
Daniel Barwatt you are garbage 😂
@PrestigeWorldWidePWW
Way ahead of it's time. Wiz went off
@BonqzKrey
This song makes me feel like a G when I listen to it out loud
@YungChaseShawty
Mixtape so underrated bruh.