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.
I Choose You
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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That's what the game told me
Ain't nothin' change, still the same man
The game chose me, sing
Oh, I choose you baby
You know the game chose me
Ain't nothin' change, this is what the game told me
See Ive been doing this here the most fed coming chea
And not a dude that a post here frontin'
See niggas pay attention to mine
You listen and find, you gone hear something
I know
Niggas wanna know how I came up
He only eighteen, they see him stacking his change up
And a lot of niggas chose to get in the game
But difference from you damn pricks
The prince was hand picked
The young guy is about as fly as it can get
They want I, cause I supply and demand quick
I'm C-4 explosive is how ya man spit
And I got a seat for anyone who can't stand it
I ain't chose the game, the game chose me
A lil' fame from the rap, but still the same O.G.
Cause when I came in it, cats said I stayed lowkey
But always making sure they know me
That's when the game told me
I oh, I choose you baby
See I ain't choose the game, the game choose me
A lil' fame, but still the same O.G.
That when the game told me
Oh, I choose you baby
Cause when I came in it, cats said I stayed low key
But always making sure they know me,
That's when the game told me
And you know
I cant get enough, its like I got a fetish for it
Too many wack MC's for me to just ignore it
I get on track simply to flood the state with heat
Stack my cake and eat, preaching more then they the streets
Seen them teens drop out the bumping the corner
Money and order, so they dont even want their diploma
Me, I'm tryna make a company owner
So while that may be tempting, this rap shit is bringing the ends in
And some say that (what?) there will be no one greater than him
One day that (what?) non believers, I'll convince em
I'm more of a leader and eating like I'm supposed to
Talk by the older dude, stand on my own two (yes)
And I'm deep in the game, not like I toasted be
I get somewhere if a lane, they took over me
Somewhere down the line, the grind molded me
Its so sick and this what the game told to me
I oh, I choose you baby
That's what the game told me
Ain't nothin' change, still the same man
The game chose me, sing
Oh, I choose you baby
You know the game chose me
Ain't nothin' change, this is what the game told me
Now I'ma take you back to ninety seven
I put in work to grind better
I was now with a rhyme fetish
Aged quicker, and seeing things in a different way
Was fourteen when I figured I had some shit to say
So I let it be known
That the tighter with top spitter
I'm coming for em, ready to own
And if somebody better let em be shown
I'm a competitive dude, plus I'm ten steps ahead of you fools, they say
I oh, I choose you baby
See I ain't choose the game, the game choose me
A lil' fame, but still the same O.G.
That when the game told me
Oh, I choose you baby
Cause when I came in it, cats said I stayed low key
But always making sure they know me,
That's when the game told me
In I Choose You, Wiz Khalifa talks about his journey in the rap game and how he didn't choose the game, but the game chose him. He speaks about how he has been doing this for a long time and has paid his dues to get where he is now. He also talks about how he loves the game and has a fetish for it because it has brought him a lot of success and fame.
Wiz Khalifa talks about how he is a leader in the rap game and not just a follower. He has always had a competitive spirit, and he's always been ten steps ahead of his competitors. He says that he is deep in the game and is not like those who toasted to be there. Wiz Khalifa's passion for rap is evident in this song, and the lyrics indicate how he has worked hard to get where he is.
Overall, the song is about Wiz Khalifa's love for rap and how he never chose to be in this game, but he was chosen by it. He speaks about his struggles to make a name for himself and how he pushed himself to become a leader in the rap game.
Line by Line Meaning
I oh, I choose you baby
The singer has chosen a specific person (possibly a romantic partner).
That's what the game told me
The singer believes that they were meant to choose this person.
Ain't nothin' change, still the same man
The singer remains true to themselves despite their success.
The game chose me, sing
The artist believes that they were chosen by fate or destiny.
You know the game chose me
The artist reiterates their belief that their success was predetermined.
Listen close here youngin'
The singer is giving advice to a younger person or audience.
See Ive been doing this here the most fed coming chea
The singer has been successful in their career for a long time.
And not a dude that a post here frontin'
The artist is authentic and genuine in their success.
I ain't chose the game, the game chose me
The artist believes that their success was predetermined by fate or destiny, rather than their own choices.
Cause when I came in it, cats said I stayed lowkey
The artist was not initially recognized for their talent or success.
But always making sure they know me
Despite starting off unrecognized, the singer ensured that they were known and remembered.
That's when the game told me
The artist's realization of their success was reinforced by the events that followed.
And you know
The singer is about to make a point or give important information.
I cant get enough, its like I got a fetish for it
The singer is extremely passionate about their career and success.
Too many wack MC's for me to just ignore it
The singer is motivated to succeed by the lack of talent in others in their field.
I'm more of a leader and eating like I'm supposed to
The artist is successful because they take charge and work hard.
And I'm deep in the game, not like I toasted be
The artist is experienced and successful in their career.
I get somewhere if a lane, they took over me
The singer is willing to take risks and try new things in order to succeed.
Its so sick and this what the game told to me
The singer believes that their success is a reflection of their fate or destiny.
Now I'ma take you back to ninety seven
The artist is going to tell a story from their past.
I put in work to grind better
The artist worked hard to improve their skills and succeed.
So I let it be known
The artist made it clear that they were talented and ambitious.
That the tighter with top spitter
The singer aimed to be the best in their field.
I'm coming for em, ready to own
The artist was determined to surpass their competition and succeed.
And if somebody better let em be shown
The singer is open to learning from others and improving their skills.
I'm a competitive dude, plus I'm ten steps ahead of you fools, they say
The singer is confident in their skills and success.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cameron Thomaz, Eric Dan, John Julian
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
James Bryan C Quipanes
on Cameras
Love This song <3 Wiz .. PEACE
Ïss Pùmkîñ
on See You Again (feat. Charlie Puth)
great song
Kalif King
on See You Again (feat. Charlie Puth)
hmmm