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.
House In The Hills
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Nigga, only the reals who I get my money with
Used to turn on the TV, see what I want
And now the same one I dreamed about, the same one I'm stuntin' in
In the 6-2, almost 26
And every nigga that I'm with got a zip
I look at this shit as one big table and best believe every nigga I'm with got a sit
They try to hold us back, paint a picture of us, then sell it straight to the public
What they don't talk about the kid that came from nothin'
Who stuck to what he believed in and turned himself into something great
They should use that story to motivate
But instead they'd rather focus on the fact that he's a pothead
Not the fact there's not a lot where I lived
25 and not dead
I'm tryna tell you somethin', this shit's real
When you work hard to get it that's how you feel
The man that start what they knew and they ain't away
We started small to them houses in the hills
To them houses in the hills
Houses in the hills
Houses in the hills
To them houses in them hills
You make a little money, take care and right yourself
And people start coming up with they hand out
People take their stresses and make them yours
Well that's just what comes with being a man
I try to do all that I can to make sure that
My son grow up without having to see half of the stuff I've been through
But in life we all got our own path
Don't understand that by now you won't begin to
Cop another Rolex or Porsche try and get even with me
Pulled up to the club, swear it looked like the dealer with me
Cause we had so many cars it was stupid
So I don't see a reason to try and reason with me
Made a couple million and fast too
They ain't teach a young nigga that in the classroom
Or how to make your people better by taking knowledge and spreadin' it
Instead of being in the game being ahead of it
I'm tryna tell you somethin', this shit's real
When you work hard to get it that's how you feel
The man that start what they knew and they ain't away
We started small to them houses in the hills
To them houses in the hills
Houses in the hills
Houses in the hills
To them houses in them hills
Thousand dollar benefit plates
No matter how high the stakes, niggas never outta place
Now I'm high, Empire State
Drunk stumblin', never will I tumble far from grace
I'm one of them under-celebrated greats
Under the influence of what Uncle Snoop threw me
Soon as I stepped off the plane
Switchin' four lanes like Jay and Jermaine
Killin' beats, visitin' grave sites and pissin' champagne
I been in the crib enjoying my hobbies
Suckers figured this'll be the perfect time to try me
Try me
Assumptions that I'm lunchin', gettin' sloppy
I'm just gettin' better, seasoned veteran
Eagle eye perspective, scope before I go in
Come out with the whole hen
A dollar and a dream
Have a house on the hill and the world on a screen
I'm tryna tell you somethin', this shit's real
When you work hard to get it that's how you feel
The man that start what they knew and they ain't away
We started small to them houses in the hills
In Wiz Khalifa's song "House In The Hills," he raps about his success and how he has worked hard to achieve it. He begins by talking about how he only surrounds himself with the people who help him make money, and how he used to watch TV and dream about having the same things he has now. Khalifa realizes that he's achieved everything he'd ever hoped for, and he expresses his frustration with how society portrays black men as thugs, rather than focusing on their perseverance and successes. He acknowledges the challenges he's faced, and how many people tried to bring him down, but he persevered and became successful regardless. Khalifa also reflects on how people begin to come to you when you have money, and how it's important to stay true to your path and not get sidetracked by people wanting to use you for your success. He ends the song with a verse about how he's come out on top, and is living a life that others can only dream of.
Line by Line Meaning
Got no time for the conversations or funny shit
I don't waste time on small talk or jokes - I'm focused on business
Nigga, only the reals who I get my money with
I only associate with those who are true to themselves and help me make money
Used to turn on the TV, see what I want
I used to watch TV and dream big
And now the same one I dreamed about, the same one I'm stuntin' in
I'm living in the same house I once dreamed of and showing it off
In the 6-2, almost 26
I'm about to turn 26 and I drive a 1962 car
And every nigga that I'm with got a zip
All of my friends have a pound of marijuana
I look at this shit as one big table and best believe every nigga I'm with got a sit
I see life as a big opportunity and I make sure my friends have a place at this table
They try to hold us back, paint a picture of us, then sell it straight to the public
People try to make us look bad and sell that image to the public
You young, black, then you thuggin'
If you're young and black, people assume you're a thug
What they don't talk about the kid that came from nothin'
They don't talk about the fact that I came from nothing and made something of myself
Who stuck to what he believed in and turned himself into something great
I believed in myself and worked hard to achieve greatness
They should use that story to motivate
My story should inspire others
But instead they'd rather focus on the fact that he's a pothead
But instead, people focus on the fact that I smoke marijuana
Not the fact there's not a lot where I lived
They don't focus on the fact that I came from a place with limited opportunities
25 and not dead
I'm still alive at 25 and have achieved success
You make a little money, take care and right yourself
When you start earning money, take care of yourself first
And people start coming up with they hand out
People will start asking you for money when they find out you're successful
People take their stresses and make them yours
Other people will dump their problems on you
Well that's just what comes with being a man
Dealing with those kinds of problems is part of being a man
I try to do all that I can to make sure that
I do everything I can to make sure that my son doesn't have to go through what I did
My son grow up without having to see half of the stuff I've been through
I want my son to have a better life than I did
But in life we all got our own path
Everyone has their own journey in life
Don't understand that by now you won't begin to
If you don't understand that by now, you never will
Cop another Rolex or Porsche try and get even with me
People try to compete with me by buying expensive things
Pulled up to the club, swear it looked like the dealer with me
I arrived at the club with so many cars and people that it looked like a drug dealer's entourage
Cause we had so many cars it was stupid
I had an excessive number of cars with me
So I don't see a reason to try and reason with me
People shouldn't try to compete with me because I have so much success
Made a couple million and fast too
I made millions quickly
They ain't teach a young nigga that in the classroom
I didn't learn how to make money like this in school
Or how to make your people better by taking knowledge and spreadin' it
I learned to make my community better by sharing my knowledge
Instead of being in the game being ahead of it
Instead of just participating, I lead the way
Thousand dollar benefit plates
I attend expensive charity events
No matter how high the stakes, niggas never outta place
No matter how fancy the event, my friends and I always fit in
Now I'm high, Empire State
I'm high and looking out at the Empire State Building
Drunk stumblin', never will I tumble far from grace
I may be drunk, but I won't make a mistake that ruins my reputation
I'm one of them under-celebrated greats
I'm not as well-known as I should be, but I'm still great
Under the influence of what Uncle Snoop threw me
I was inspired by Snoop Dogg's musical influence
Soon as I stepped off the plane
As soon as I got to my destination
Switchin' four lanes like Jay and Jermaine
I'm driving quickly down the highway like Jay-Z and J. Cole
Killin' beats, visitin' grave sites and pissin' champagne
I'm making great music, visiting my ancestors' graves, and celebrating with expensive champagne
I been in the crib enjoying my hobbies
I've been at home, enjoying my free time
Suckers figured this'll be the perfect time to try me
Haters thought this would be a good time to challenge me
Try me
They can try, but they won't succeed
Assumptions that I'm lunchin', gettin' sloppy
People assume that I'm getting lazy or careless
I'm just gettin' better, seasoned veteran
I'm actually getting better with age and experience
Eagle eye perspective, scope before I go in
I'm careful and strategic before entering a situation
Come out with the whole hen
I come out of the situation with everything I wanted
A dollar and a dream
I started with nothing but a dream and a desire to succeed
Have a house on the hill and the world on a screen
Now I have a mansion and worldwide fame
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIC DAN, EDWARD MURRAY, JEREMY KULOUSEK, SHANTE FRANKLIN, CAMERON THOMAZ, ZACHARY VAUGHAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
sixteen29
this one of them songs that take you back to a special time and place..
lord
Damn... hit me in the feels. :(
Braeden
Thatβs facts tho
Dancho Bozhinov
So so true man ...
Al The Angler
Facts
Antonio Ojeda
Straight up
Cannabis king
If you have never been around wiz khalifa before, I can tell you the vibe he puts off is unbelievable. He's without a doubt the best artist and coolest person in the world π
Geektalk
Relax far from best
Pandemic Games
This song is so under rated man. It deserves way more.
Matthew Sutherland
Facts bro