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.
Mezmorized
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Smoke somethin', go to a new state soon as I fuck 'em
Niggas be pressed for pussy, it ain't nothing
Instead of worrying about who that bitch fuckin', why don't you get you some money
9 times out of 10 she see me stuntin'
Game running, wanna know my hotel and who phone to ring when she coming
I keep it a hundred, get love from the hoes
But it's money over bitches, nothing above it
Bitches holding they weave, rolling trees with they pretty feet up
Them suckas often imitate but they can't be us
So super high, look in the sky when you wanna see me bruh
Cut my speakers up, drowning out what the critics say
Just continue to smoke and remain G as fuck
Polo socks match my polo hat
She leave once it's a known fact
That she ain't coming back
Now Taylor Gang that
And ain't shit change, but the amount of horses in my motor when I switch lanes
And I beat 'em blinding with them diamonds in my big chain
Heavy in the game little homie, I'm doing big things
And them bitches they memorized, they recognize
I keep it so G (I keep it so G)
Get you some money fuckin' with me (Fuckin' with me)
Uh, I don't love 'em, I don't chase 'em, I duck 'em
Try to get paper how the fucker don't know shit about her
I take you up where it's cloudy, ain't one them lames still rockin' prada
I go to Louie and blow a couple thousand
One of my baddest bitches, rollin' up while I'm driving
And she don't even smoke just hit it once while she light it
My game tight, seal and sign it
Them niggas just playing, ain't really ballin', saying they being honest
Claiming, that's your wife but we can't call it
She all in my hotel suite at 3 in the morning
Taking her clothes off, inhaling weed and coughing
Ain't her first time chiefing but say she don't do this often
Since I was 16, I had all the intentions to keep it G
Take niggas hoes, and smoke hella trees with 'em
As for your team, you niggas in the stands, you just lookin'
I'm a pro to these rookies and plan is still paper over, pussy
And ain't shit change, but the amount of horses in my motor when I switch lanes
And I beat 'em blinding with them diamonds in my big chain
Heavy in the game little homie, I'm doing big things
And them bitches they memorized, they recognize
I keep it so G (I keep it so G)
Get you some money fuckin' with me (Fuckin' with me)
In "Mezmorized," Wiz Khalifa talks about his love for money and desire to avoid getting too involved with women. He's not interested in love or relationships; instead, he's focused on his music and his hustle. For him, success is all about getting paid and staying true to himself. He raps about how he likes to smoke weed, have sex with groupies, and maintain his wealth. Wiz is confident in his own abilities, and he's not afraid to show it. He wants to be known for his skills, not just his bank account.
The song's chorus serves as a warning to anyone looking to get close to him or his money: "I keep it so G, get you some money fuckin' with me." He wants people to know that he's not interested in wasting his time on anything that won't contribute to his bottom line. The lyrics are straightforward and unapologetic, showcasing Wiz Khalifa's unique brand of rap.
"Mezmorized" was produced by Sledgren, who is known for creating beats for Wiz Khalifa and other notable rap artists. The song was released as a single in 2010, and it appeared on Wiz's mixtape "Kush & Orange Juice." The track is considered a classic in the Wiz Khalifa canon, and it helped to establish his reputation as one of the most influential rappers of the 2010s.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh, I don't love 'em, I don't chase 'em I duck 'em
I don't fall in love with women or try to pursue them, I avoid them instead.
Smoke somethin', go to a new state soon as I fuck 'em
I smoke weed and then immediately leave to go to a different state after sleeping with women.
Niggas be pressed for pussy, it ain't nothing
Guys are too obsessed with sex, it's not a big deal.
Instead of worrying about who that bitch fuckin', why don't you get you some money
Rather than being concerned with who a girl is sleeping with, focus on making money.
9 times out of 10 she see me stuntin'
Most of the time, women see me showing off and being successful.
Game running, wanna know my hotel and who phone to ring when she coming
I am always on top of my game, women want to know my hotel and who to contact when they want to sleep with me.
I keep it a hundred, get love from the hoes
I am always honest and I get attention and affection from women.
But it's money over bitches, nothing above it
I prioritize money over women, there is nothing more important to me.
Like the weed loud like my engine when I speed up
My weed is very potent and my car's engine is loud when I drive fast.
Bitches holding they weave, rolling trees with they pretty feet up
Women are holding their hair extensions and rolling marijuana with their pretty feet up.
Them suckas often imitate but they can't be us
Other people try to copy us, but they cannot be as successful as we are.
So super high, look in the sky when you wanna see me bruh
I am always high and if you want to find me, look in the sky.
Cut my speakers up, drowning out what the critics say
I turn up my music to ignore the criticism of others.
Just continue to smoke and remain G as fuck
I will keep smoking marijuana and maintaining my gangster lifestyle.
Polo socks match my polo hat
My socks and hat are both made by the brand Polo and match.
She leave once it's a known fact that she ain't coming back
Once a woman knows she is not coming back, she will leave.
Now Taylor Gang that
Now, let's represent our rap group Taylor Gang.
And ain't shit change, but the amount of horses in my motor when I switch lanes
Nothing has changed except for the horsepower of my car when I change lanes.
And I beat 'em blinding with them diamonds in my big chain
My big, diamond chain is so blinding that it outshines the competition.
Heavy in the game little homie, I'm doing big things
I am successful in the rap game and accomplishing great things.
And them bitches they memorized, they recognize
Women remember and recognize me because of my fame and success.
I keep it so G (I keep it so G)
I am always true to my gangster lifestyle.
Get you some money fuckin' with me (Fuckin' with me)
Being with me will help you make more money.
Try to get paper how the fucker don't know shit about her
I am focused on making money and don't care about anything else.
I take you up where it's cloudy, ain't one them lames still rockin' prada
I will take you somewhere where it's cloudy, and I don't associate with people who wear the brand Prada.
I go to Louie and blow a couple thousand
I go to the brand Louis Vuitton and spend thousands of dollars.
One of my baddest bitches, rollin' up while I'm driving
One of my most attractive women is rolling marijuana while I am driving.
And she don't even smoke just hit it once while she light it
Even though she doesn't smoke, she will take one hit while lighting up.
My game tight, seal and sign it
I am very skilled at the game of seduction.
Them niggas just playing, ain't really ballin', saying they being honest
Other guys are only pretending to be successful, but I am the real deal.
Claiming, that's your wife but we can't call it
Someone may claim that a woman is their wife, but it may not actually be true.
She all in my hotel suite at 3 in the morning
A woman is in my hotel room at 3am.
Taking her clothes off, inhaling weed and coughing
She is undressing and smoking marijuana, causing her to cough.
Ain't her first time chiefing but say she don't do this often
She has smoked marijuana before, but she claims that it is not common for her.
Since I was 16, I had all the intentions to keep it G
I have always planned to maintain my gangster lifestyle since I was 16.
Take niggas hoes, and smoke hella trees with 'em
I take other guys' women and smoke marijuana with them.
As for your team, you niggas in the stands, you just lookin'
Other teams are just watching and not actually playing.
I'm a pro to these rookies and plan is still paper over, pussy
I am experienced compared to new rappers, and my priority is always money over women.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CAMERON THOMAZ, RONALD LATOUR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-qu1kr9qo8i
If you listen this in 2024 you a OG
@gab__3
i heard this song last year at a Wiz show here in são paulo, brazil. and i cried through the entire song, i still can't believe it today.
@Tetsuo01
Frr
@Tetsuo01
@@gab__3bro got mesmerized 😂😂😂
@bobsmith-lm3hs
RIP THE PAST
@Thegingerbreadm4n
🍻
@SelectivelySubjective
2021. Still as smooth as it was when I was in high school.
@mudvaynefan1993
This whole album was the jam in highschool. Those were the good ol days!
@opdenberg
@@mudvaynefan1993 Indeed! Peace man!
@harunali1161
It was freshman year of college for me