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.
Hit tha Flo
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Watch her hit tha flo', flo', watch her hit tha flo'
It's goin' down, down, it's goin' down, down
Watch her hit tha flo', flo', watch her hit tha flo'
It's goin' down, it's goin' down
Watch her hit tha flo', flo', watch her hit tha flo'
It's goin' down, it's goin' down
The way lil shorty go
I'm tryna think where I should take her
Watch her hit tha flo'
I'm out here spending all this paper
Bustin' cigarillos down
I blow it by the acre
If you lookin' this good
Well shit I wanna meet your maker
Take her
To my home
Say hello to my neighbors
She my biggest fan
I see her man just tryna save her
Put it in her mouth
And now my taste she's tryna savor
Shorty saying Khalifa Man
Should have his own flavor
Haters wanna be me
But can't walk in my Chuck Taylor's
All black eleven's
Mac-11 with the laser
Mami keep on shaking it
Like she a salt shaker
Hand on the ground
Everybody around
It's goin' down, down, it's goin' down, down
Watch her hit tha flo', flo', watch her hit tha flo'
It's goin' down, down, it's goin' down, down
Watch her hit tha flo', flo', watch her hit tha flo'
It's goin' down, down, it's goin' down, down
Watch her hit tha flo', flo', watch her hit tha flo'
It's goin' down, down, it's goin' down, down
Watch her hit tha flo', flo', watch her hit tha flo'
Hey, a lot of niggas hate
But all the bitches wanna do me
Wizzle L. Jackson
Yeah my life is like a movie
Heavy Hustle Gang
Swisher Sweets with the Jacuzzi
Probably fucked your girl
You don't like it, nigga sue me
Shawty from the hood
But in the club she actin' bougie
Body like a centerfold
Boy look at that loody
My ink got her gone
Wanting to know who tattoos me
Head game righteous
Said she'd like to ride, yeah
DJ play my song
When it come on she get excited
Before I leave the club
I put her number in my Sidekick
Swagger on some different shit
She tell me that she like it
Watch her break it down
I ain't playin' around
It's goin' down, down, it's goin' down, down
Watch her hit tha flo', flo', watch her hit tha flo'
It's goin' down, down, it's goin' down, down
Watch her hit tha flo', flo', watch her hit tha flo'
It's goin' down, down, it's goin' down, down
Watch her hit tha flo', flo', watch her hit tha flo'
It's goin' down, down, it's goin' down, down
Watch her hit tha flo', flo', watch her hit tha flo'
In "Hit tha Flo," Wiz Khalifa is rapping about a girl who catches his eye on the dance floor. He's impressed by her moves and wants to take her home, but also acknowledges that she may not be interested in him because of the attention she's already getting. Wiz references his wealth and success, indicating that he's used to spending money and getting what he wants but remains humble enough to respect the boundaries of others. The song also includes a reference to the iconic film character Jules Winnfield, played by Samuel L. Jackson. In this line, Wiz compares his own life to the movies and references "Pulp Fiction."
The chorus, "It's goin' down, down, it's goin' down, down, watch her hit tha flo', flo', watch her hit tha flo'" is a catchy repetition that emphasizes the main theme of the song: watching this girl dance. Wiz also references cigarillos, which are thin cigars often used to smoke marijuana, suggesting that he is a frequent user of the drug.
Overall, "Hit tha Flo" is a fun, lighthearted song about appreciating the art of dance and being attracted to a girl's moves. It showcases Wiz's smooth flow and laid-back style, and the beat keeps the listener moving along with the song.
Line by Line Meaning
It's goin' down, down, it's goin' down, down
The atmosphere is electric, and things are heating up.
Watch her hit tha flo', flo', watch her hit tha flo'
The girl is showing off her moves and dancing seductively.
The way lil shorty go
The girl's dance moves and overall demeanor are attractive and intriguing.
I'm tryna think where I should take her
The artist is considering where to take the girl next and how to impress her.
I'm out here spending all this paper
The artist is spending a lot of money on drinks and other forms of entertainment for the girl.
Bustin' cigarillos down
The singer is breaking apart cigars to make blunts.
I blow it by the acre
The singer smokes a lot of marijuana.
If you lookin' this good
The girl is very attractive and desirable.
Well shit I wanna meet your maker
The artist is metaphorically saying he would like to know who made the girl so beautiful.
Take her to my home
The artist wants to bring the girl home with him.
Say hello to my neighbors
The singer is confident and proud of where he lives.
She my biggest fan
The girl is very interested in the artist and is attracted to him.
I see her man just tryna save her
The girl may have a partner who is trying to keep her from getting too close to the singer.
Put it in her mouth
The singer put something in the girl's mouth, possibly a joint or edible.
And now my taste she's tryna savor
The girl enjoys the taste of whatever the singer gave her and wants more.
Shorty saying Khalifa Man should have his own flavor
The girl is enjoying the artist's company and would like to see him do something unique or special.
Haters wanna be me
Jealous people want to be in the artist's position.
But can't walk in my Chuck Taylor's
The singer is confident in himself and his style.
All black eleven's
The singer is wearing black Jordan 11 sneakers.
Mac-11 with the laser
The artist has a firearm with a laser sight.
Mami keep on shaking it
The girl is continuing to dance and show off her body.
Like she a salt shaker
The girl's body movements and shaking are similar to the shaking of a salt shaker.
Hand on the ground
The girl is dancing with her hands on the ground, possibly twerking or doing a similar dance move.
Hey, a lot of niggas hate
Many people, specifically men, are jealous or envious of the artist's success.
But all the bitches wanna do me
Despite the hate, many women are interested in the singer and want to be with him.
Wizzle L. Jackson
The singer is using a playful nickname for himself that references the actor Samuel L. Jackson.
Yeah my life is like a movie
The singer's life is exciting and interesting, like a movie.
Heavy Hustle Gang
The artist is in a group or collective called the Heavy Hustle Gang.
Swisher Sweets with the Jacuzzi
The artist is smoking cigars while relaxing in a hot tub or jacuzzi.
Probably fucked your girl
The singer may have slept with someone else's girlfriend or partner.
You don't like it, nigga sue me
The singer doesn't care if someone else doesn't like his actions and is unapologetic.
Shawty from the hood
The girl is from the same area or background as the artist.
But in the club she actin' bougie
The girl is acting in a way that is considered snobbish or high-class, despite her background.
Body like a centerfold
The girl has an attractive, curvy body that resembles a centerfold model.
Boy look at that loody
The singer is admiring the girl's attractiveness and may be slightly aroused.
My ink got her gone
The artist's tattoos are attracting the girl's attention and interest.
Wanting to know who tattoos me
The girl is curious about the artist who gave the singer his tattoos.
Head game righteous
The girl performs oral sex very well.
Said she'd like to ride, yeah
The girl is interested in having sex with the singer.
DJ play my song
The artist is requesting that the DJ play his music in the club.
When it come on she get excited
The girl enjoys the artist's music and gets excited when it comes on in the club.
Before I leave the club
The singer is getting ready to leave the club and go home with the girl.
I put her number in my Sidekick
The singer adds the girl's phone number to his Sidekick, a popular phone at the time of the song's release.
Swagger on some different shit
The artist is confident and unique compared to others around him.
She tell me that she like it
The girl is attracted to the artist's personality and style.
Watch her break it down
The girl continues to dance seductively.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cameron Jibril Thomaz, Eric Dan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
mjwolf914
NICEST BEAT ON DEAL OR NO DEAL
terrance jackson
he snap on this shid LK
Max Bastiaens
Hees trippy mane
Everything's Chill
i wonder if his old Principle n faculty listen to his music
Bryan Vargas
TAYLOR GANG RAIN OR SNOWW
Nawel Hebbel
yeah yeah yeaaaah