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 Still Remember
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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(I still remember)
Uh-huh (the rain)
Uh
(I still remember)
Sayez, what up? (The rain)
Wiz
(I still remember the rain)
It's a new year, new day
The hardest regardless of what you dudes say truthfully
Who are you to me? Money talks, was taught to speak fluently
It's nothin' new to me
Sometime it takes three blunts to get through to me
It only took me months to get through the streets
But when you got beats and your lyrics are dumb hard
Nobody gotta let you in the game, you just bombard
Yeah, but niggas are gon' hate though
No matter who you are, there's another wantin' your place bro
Mind on cash, roll the grass and fade slow
Learn fast to mow the grass, the snakes low
I look past the love, some niggas ain't sure
Made me my own man, now I do my grown man
More advanced, a youngin nearly in the game
Shit lookin' better now
But I remember the rain
(Rain)
(I still remember the rain)
(I still remember the rain)
(I still remember the rain)
Yeah
(I still remember) uh-huh
Feelin' slept on, knowin' I'm the best
Songwriter or freestyler, I'll bite a nigga's head off
The flow was ill 'fore I inked the deal
I signed 'cause a flow like mine needs a mil'
I grind for real and that's no days off
You work hard for it and it's gon' pay off
You can rap, you can work a J-O-B
Or duckin' the policeman cars tryna pump weight off
See I was taught to get it how you live (get it how you live)
Niggas know Wiz been about his bread
In the stu', I'm a beast, I can speak to 'em all day
In high school have what you need in the hallway
Stuff long Dutches with raw haze
Attention is nothing new, it's true
I've been that nigga always (so what you sayin'?)
Remain the same with fame I gained
It's good now, but I remember the rain
Yeah, I remember the rain
(Rain)
(I still remember the rain)
(I still remember the rain)
(I still remember the rain)
(I still remember rain)
(I still remember the rain)
(I still remember)
In "I Still Remember," Wiz Khalifa reflects on his journey to becoming a successful rapper. He acknowledges that people doubted him, but he knew he had the skills and the drive to make it big in the industry. Throughout the song, he discusses how he worked hard, stayed focused, and persisted through the tough times to reach his current level of success. The title, "I Still Remember," emphasizes that he hasn't forgotten his struggles, and he remains humble despite his fame and fortune.
The opening lines of the song reveal Wiz's determination to make the most of the opprtunities he's been given: "It's a new year, new day/The hardest regardless of what you dudes say truthfully/Who are you to me?" He acknowledges that he had to work hard to get where he is, but he never let the haters get him down. Wiz also emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself, rapping, "Made me my own man, now I do my grown man/More advanced, a youngin nearly in the game/Shit lookin' better now/But I remember the rain."
Overall, "I Still Remember" is an introspective song that emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself, working hard, and persevering through tough times in order to achieve success.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a new year, new day
Starting fresh, acknowledging the present
The hardest regardless of what you dudes say truthfully
Being strong despite criticism and negativity
Who are you to me? Money talks, was taught to speak fluently
Questioning the value of relationships and prioritizing financial success
It's nothin' new to me
Being accustomed to certain experiences and situations
Sometime it takes three blunts to get through to me
Needing to relax and clear the mind in order to focus
It only took me months to get through the streets
Navigating through rough environments and overcoming obstacles
But when you got beats and your lyrics are dumb hard
Success in the music industry due to talent and hard work
Nobody gotta let you in the game, you just bombard
Making your own opportunities and proving yourself
Yeah, but niggas are gon' hate though
Acknowledging the presence of haters
No matter who you are, there's another wantin' your place bro
Competition and the desire for success
Mind on cash, roll the grass and fade slow
Prioritizing money and relaxation
Learn fast to mow the grass, the snakes low
Being aware of and dealing with deceitful people
I look past the love, some niggas ain't sure
Not trusting everyone and being cautious
Made me my own man, now I do my grown man
Becoming independent and responsible
More advanced, a youngin nearly in the game
Growing and progressing in the music industry
Shit lookin' better now
The current state of success and improvement
But I remember the rain
Remembering the struggles and hardships that led to success
Feelin' slept on, knowin' I'm the best
Believing in one's abilities despite being overlooked
Songwriter or freestyler, I'll bite a nigga's head off
Confidence in rap skills and competitiveness
The flow was ill 'fore I inked the deal
Talent and skill before being signed to a record label
I signed 'cause a flow like mine needs a mil'
Signing a record deal for financial success
I grind for real and that's no days off
Working hard with dedication and commitment
You can rap, you can work a J-O-B
Choices in making a living
Or duckin' the policeman cars tryna pump weight off
Participating in illegal activities to make money
See I was taught to get it how you live (get it how you live)
Surviving and succeeding through any means necessary
Niggas know Wiz been about his bread
Focusing on financial gain
In the stu', I'm a beast, I can speak to 'em all day
Talent in the recording studio and ability to create music
In high school have what you need in the hallway
Selling and distributing drugs in school
Stuff long Dutches with raw haze
Smoking marijuana with a type of cigar wrap
Attention is nothing new, it's true
Being familiar with fame and attention
I've been that nigga always (so what you sayin'?)
Being confident in one's abilities and reputation
Remain the same with fame I gained
Staying true to oneself despite success
It's good now, but I remember the rain
Appreciating success and remembering hardships
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cameron Thomaz
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