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.
Hey Girl
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Im very very glad you came
Your such a beautiful thing (so beautiful)
Hey girl whats your sign
Im very very glad you took the time
Your such a beautiful thing (your so beautiful and you know it)
Hey girl wanna let you know
But everytime i try to find the words to explain, i fail
Hey girl heard your story before
Your parents don't get it and your boyfriend is an A-Hole
And going to work in the morning drives you insane, I know
So you like to kick it with the bad boys
Pose like your flicking for the Tabloids
Froze on me cuz if you fast foward
I'll just be an other cool kid that you passed on
And no matter how hard i fell
Played the best way i can with the cards I'm delt
For the day i can say its nice to meet you
Wait till next time I see you, ima say
Hey girl whats your name
Im very very glad you came
Your such a beautifull thing
Hey girl whats your sign
Im very very glad you took the time
Your such a beautiful thing
Hey girl are we compatible
I like tarantino flicks and a long talks, im a vergo
Theres so much that i think and don't get to say (about you, its all about you baby)
Hey girl its been a month or so
And I've been on the road singing songs flyin solo
When i go to sleep
Your the girl in my dreams
So i got your picture on my mac book screen
Savor somethin about this age your just like me
Shorty got flavor like my favorite ice cream
And ima scoop her one day and make her life change
Till then im like dang
And no matter how hard i fell
Play the best way i can with the cards I'm delt
For the day i can say its nice to meet you
Wait till next time I see you, ima say
(X4)
Hey girl whats your name
Im very very glad you came
Your such a beautifull thing
Hey girl what you say
Im very very glad you took the time
Your such a beautiful thing
The song Hey Girl by Wiz Khalifa is a romantic ballad that features the rapper confessing his feelings towards a girl. The song starts with Wiz asking for the girl's name and complimenting her beauty. He then goes on to ask for her zodiac sign, showing an interest in her personality traits. The chorus repeats itself twice, with Wiz emphasizing how glad he is that the girl came into his life because of her beauty.
In the second verse, Wiz talks about the girl's struggles, including her parents not understanding her, her boyfriend being an "A-Hole," and her job being stressful. He understands her plight and sympathizes with her. Wiz mentions her affinity towards bad boys but knows that he may not have a chance with her because he may be considered just another cool kid. He just hopes for the opportunity to see her again so he can tell her how he feels.
The final verse is a continuation of Wiz's interest in the girl, as he ponders whether they are compatible. He talks about their shared interests in Quentin Tarantino movies and how he thinks about her even when he's on the road. Wiz even has her picture on his MacBook's screen, and he hopes that they can be together one day.
Overall, Hey Girl is a heartfelt song that showcases Wiz Khalifa's romantic side. He is smitten by the girl's beauty and personality, and he hopes to have a chance with her even though he knows that it might be challenging. The song has a mellow beat that goes perfectly with the lyrics and creates a romantic vibe.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey girl whats your name
The singer asks the girl for her name in a friendly manner
Im very very glad you came
The singer is pleased that the girl is present
Your such a beautiful thing (so beautiful)
The singer compliments the girl's physical appearance
Hey girl whats your sign
The artist asks the girl for her astrological sign
Im very very glad you took the time
The artist is grateful that the girl spent time with him
Your such a beautiful thing (your so beautiful and you know it)
The singer reiterates his admiration for the girl's beauty
Hey girl wanna let you know
The singer wants to communicate something to the girl
Whats going through my head while im staring out this window
The artist is preoccupied with thoughts that he wants to express
But everytime i try to find the words to explain, i fail
The artist struggles to articulate his thoughts and feelings
Hey girl heard your story before
The artist is familiar with the girl's background or personal history
Your parents don't get it and your boyfriend is an A-Hole
The girl's family and romantic relationships are a source of trouble or conflict for her
And going to work in the morning drives you insane, I know
The artist sympathizes with the girl's frustrations about her job
So you like to kick it with the bad boys
The girl is attracted to rebellious or wild individuals
Pose like your flicking for the Tabloids
The girl enjoys being the center of attention or attracting media coverage
Froze on me cuz if you fast foward
The girl hesitates or is indecisive because she is thinking about her future
I'll just be an other cool kid that you passed on
The artist laments that he may not be as memorable to the girl compared to other people she meets
And no matter how hard i fell
The artist acknowledges that he has faced difficulties or obstacles
Played the best way i can with the cards I'm delt
The singer has done everything possible with the resources available to him
For the day i can say its nice to meet you
The singer looks forward to the opportunity to greet the girl again
Wait till next time I see you, ima say
The artist plans to greet the girl when he sees her again
Hey girl are we compatible
The artist wonders if he and the girl are suitable for each other
I like tarantino flicks and a long talks, im a vergo
The artist shares information about his interests and personality traits
Theres so much that i think and don't get to say (about you, its all about you baby)
The singer has a lot of thoughts and feelings about the girl, but is unable to express them
Hey girl its been a month or so
The artist references the length of time since he last saw or spoke to the girl
And I've been on the road singing songs flyin solo
The singer has been traveling and performing independently
When i go to sleep
The singer is referring to his nightly routine
Your the girl in my dreams
The girl is the subject of the singer's dreams or fantasies
So i got your picture on my mac book screen
The artist has a photo of the girl on his computer
Savor somethin about this age your just like me
The artist and the girl share similarities or experiences because of their ages
Shorty got flavor like my favorite ice cream
The girl has a unique or attractive personality, similar to the singer's favorite ice cream
And ima scoop her one day and make her life change
The singer hopes to pursue a romantic relationship with the girl that will improve her life
Till then im like dang
The artist expresses frustration or disappointment about being unable to pursue the girl currently
Hey girl what you say
The artist asks the girl a question in a casual manner
Contributed by Caleb C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
reo x
still so in love with this song ❤️
Peter Sippel
Need this on Spotify!
Epic Fooza
This is possibly the most respectable song he has made.
Epic Fooza
Also super songs thanks!
Airick DaGreat
Listen to promises
NERGRISEN
what about When U Find?
Epic Fooza
Okay will do. Thanks for the suggestion!
Dameion Graham
Listen to Fly Solo
Sinan Gasi
2018, and this is still my favorite wiz song.
Niclas Wehner
i remember when this video had like 1.000 views... still love this song (= one of his best