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.
High Today
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Up in the sky, I'm high today
Break it on down, then we rollin' it up
I can see my house from up here
Who needs a jet when you fly like me?
Tell 'em
You don't need a jet to get high like me
No matter the cost, chances I'm takin'
Ride with my dawgs, no we ain't fakin'
Travel the world, countin' up faces
Jump in my car, roll up and facin'
No I don't call, I'm on her faces
All of 'em model, none of 'em basic
Girl I'm a star, look in amazement
Top of the game, that's where my place is
Started off small, runnin' from cases
Can't take it back, I can't erase it
Money got long, I'm tryna chase it
Puffin' the J, I wanna get paid
This one and the same but that's every day
I'm livin' my life, as real as I say
I spent it all once, so I'm tryna save
I'm rollin' that dank, she pourin' that drank
I'm out of my brain, weed got me all faded
I'm lovin' my life, I'm never gon' traded
I want success, don't wanna be famous
Know how to stay on your grind, it's contagious
Rollies with diamonds for time that is takin'
People these days, they easily change
But I stay the same 'cause life's what you make it
I started off slow but I finally made it
No matter the cost, chances I'm takin'
Ride with my dawgs, no we ain't fakin'
Travel the world, countin' up faces
Jump in my car, roll up and facin'
No I don't call, I'm on her faces
All of 'em model, none of 'em basic
Girl I'm a star, look in amazement
Where is my mind? It's far away
Up in the sky, I'm high today
Break it on down, then we rollin' it up
I can see my house from up here
Who needs a jet when you fly like me?
Tell 'em
You don't need a jet to get high like me
From the sun up to the sun down
No, we never come down
Bobby Boy loud, when he come around
Drivin' down Malibu
Stay driven like the valet do, I be cruisin'
Steady winnin' but I'm playin' like I'm losin'
I know that this shit can be confusin'
Talkin' rap, talkin' life, talk and chosin'
Money over happiness, abusin'
Losin' your mind
Losin' your heart
Second that I wake up, I feel like this world just wants to tear me apart
But I don't
Let it get me down
Let it fuck me up
What my therapist say
They don't matter, no way
I started off slow but I finally made it
No matter the cost, chances I'm takin'
Ride with my dawgs, no we ain't fakin'
Travel the world, countin' up faces
Jump in my car, roll up and facin'
No I don't call, I'm on her faces
All of 'em model, none of 'em basic
Girl I'm a star, look in amazement
The song "High Today" is a collaboration between Wiz Khalifa and Logic. The lyrics talk about living a successful life while enjoying the pleasures of smoking marijuana, even claiming that one can "fly" without needing a jet. The chorus of the song asks, "Where is my mind?" suggesting that the artists are able to escape the stresses of life through their use of marijuana.
The song goes on to discuss the ups and downs of fame and success, with Logic acknowledging that he has had to make sacrifices and choose money over happiness, which can be confusing and cause him to lose his mind and heart at times. However, he still remains determined to live his life to the fullest and not let the world tear him apart.
Overall, the song can be interpreted as a celebration of the benefits and drawbacks of a life filled with fame, success, and marijuana. It acknowledges the risks and sacrifices that come with such a lifestyle, but ultimately embraces its pleasurable aspects and encourages listeners to stay focused and stay true to themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Where is my mind? It's far away
I am mentally absent and in a different state of mind
Up in the sky, I'm high today
I am currently intoxicated and feeling euphoric
Break it on down, then we rollin' it up
We are breaking down the marijuana and preparing it for consumption
I can see my house from up here
My elevated state allows me to see things from a new perspective
Who needs a jet when you fly like me? Tell 'em
I am boasting about my ability to get high and feel like I'm flying without the need for a private jet
I started off slow but I finally made it
I started my career slowly, but eventually found success
No matter the cost, chances I'm takin'
I am willing to take risks regardless of the potential consequences
Ride with my dawgs, no we ain't fakin'
I am loyal to my friends and we don't pretend to be something we're not
Travel the world, countin' up faces
I am touring internationally and gaining new fans
Jump in my car, roll up and facin'
I am getting in my car and smoking marijuana while facing forward
No I don't call, I'm on her faces
I am not calling anyone, I am too busy smoking and enjoying my life
All of 'em model, none of 'em basic
The women I associate with are all models and not ordinary people
Girl I'm a star, look in amazement
I am a successful celebrity and people should be in awe of me
Top of the game, that's where my place is
I am at the peak of my career and am succeeding in my field
Started off small, runnin' from cases
I began my career with small successes while also avoiding legal trouble
Can't take it back, I can't erase it
I cannot undo my past mistakes or actions
Money got long, I'm tryna chase it
I am chasing after more wealth even though I am already financially comfortable
Puffin' the J, I wanna get paid
I am smoking marijuana and desire to make even more money
This one and the same but that's every day
I do this same routine every day
I'm livin' my life, as real as I say
I am living my life authentically and not pretending to be someone I'm not
I spent it all once, so I'm tryna save
I have spent my money frivolously in the past, but am now trying to save it
I'm rollin' that dank, she pourin' that drank
I am rolling and smoking high quality marijuana, while someone else is pouring alcoholic drinks
I'm out of my brain, weed got me all faded
I am extremely intoxicated from smoking marijuana
I'm lovin' my life, I'm never gon' traded
I am happy with my life and do not want to change it for anything
I want success, don't wanna be famous
I desire financial success, but do not necessarily desire the attention and scrutiny that fame brings
Know how to stay on your grind, it's contagious
I have learned how to work hard and be successful, and this mindset can inspire others
Rollies with diamonds for time that is takin'
I reward myself with expensive things like diamond watches to celebrate my success
People these days, they easily change
People today are quick to change their opinions, attitudes, and behaviors
But I stay the same 'cause life's what you make it
I remain true to myself and my values because I believe that I am in control of my own life and destiny
From the sun up to the sun down
From morning to night
No, we never come down
We are always elevated and never sober
Bobby Boy loud, when he come around
When I am around, my presence and influence is undeniable
Drivin' down Malibu
I am driving along the famous Malibu coastline
Stay driven like the valet do, I be cruisin'
I maintain my motivation and drive, like a valet who is constantly moving cars
Steady winnin' but I'm playin' like I'm losin'
I continue to find success, but maintain a humble and modest outlook
I know that this shit can be confusin'
I am aware that my lifestyle choices can be misunderstood by others
Talkin' rap, talkin' life, talk and chosin'
I am discussing both my music and personal life with others and making choices about what to reveal
Money over happiness, abusin'
I am prioritizing financial success over personal happiness, which may not be healthy
Losin' your mind
Becoming mentally unstable
Losin' your heart
Losing one's sense of compassion and empathy
Second that I wake up, I feel like this world just wants to tear me apart
I feel like the world is constantly working against me and trying to bring me down
But I don't let it get me down, let it fuck me up
Despite the challenges I face, I try to maintain a positive attitude and not let it negatively affect me
What my therapist say, they don't matter, no way
I do not put much importance in what my therapist says and do not let it control my actions and choices
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RYAN ELLIS PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cameron Thomaz, Ryan Collins, Kenyon Solomon, Eric Dan, Sir Robert Bryson Hall II
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ThePureBloodedSaiyan
Logic feat Wiz was very good but this....THIS, Wiz feat Logic is the collab we needed between the two and its such a vibe (x
@matthewvalley3257
ThePureBloodedSaiyan hell yeah it’s a vibe!!!
@pedrocunha3202
Good.
@ghost-dr1tz
Indica badu is better. This is still good tho
@banditbandit2384
Grap3 Ju1ce 🚨TELL ME about my music&SUBSCRIBE🥺🙏🏽
@ColinPierce
I agree. A vibe for real. I feel like I want to just ride with the window down in Malibu near a beach or something and wave at people in slow-mo.
@maxx4268
Logic with them smooth ass vocals killin this shit. Happy 4/20 everyone
@pedrocunha3202
Ikr
I love it
@anolei1376
Dammit you got 422 likes
@pricetagnarcos
https://youtu.be/c7lTNwvYy_4