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.
No Singles
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Blowin' kush smoke out the window (right)
Pockets full of hunnids, no singles (uh)
Pockets full of hunnids, no singles
Cruisin' down the street in my '64 (right)
Cruisin' down the street in my '64 (uh)
Cruisin' down the street in my '64
Pockets full of hunnids, no singles
My pen way sharper than a sword
Keep your cool, don't make me pull a cord, my lord
Was in the trap, see the cracks in the decor
Still paint chips droppin' on the floor, my lord, uh
God bless ya, smooth like Drexler
Mind state trained to move itself like Tesla (uh)
Crime rate boostin', chicks takin' trips, troopin'
Profited from them trips to Houston (really)
GED, gettin' every dollar
Countin' stacks, either that or get to bouncin' like Impalas (uh)
Have them jack boys all up on your collar
And twenty-five's the new numbers for lows, I'll holler
Cruisin' down the street in my '64
Blowin' kush smoke out the window (hahaha)
Pockets full of hunnids, no singles (yeah, yup)
Pockets full of hunnids, no singles
Cruisin' down the street in my '64 (right)
Cruisin' down the street in my '64 (uh)
Cruisin' down the street in my '64
Pockets full of hunnids, no singles
I was whippin' in the kitchen, whipped it on the corner
I was workin' on the foreign, whipped it 'til the mornin', you was snorin'
Pushin' on some buttons, turnin' nothin' into somethin'
It was lint up in my wallet, now these pockets super lumpy
Breakin' bread with my partners, whippin' on some choppers
Stick my arm out the window just to shine on these boppers
Just to shine on these bitches, recline on these hoes
When your wrist game froze, tell 'em, "Anything goes"
Gutter bass with the treble, mix the highs with low
Woodgrain on the dash, reppin' wires with Vogues
Pop trunk for the show, inside, it glow
Chrome grill and the women whip wide and slow, hold up
Cruisin' down the street in my '64
Blowin', blowin' kush smoke out the window
Pockets full of hunnids, no singles
Pockets, pockets full of hunnids, no singles
The lyrics of Wiz Khalifa, Big K.R.I.T., and Girl Talk's song No Singles describe their luxurious lifestyle, cruising down the streets in a classic 1964 Chevy Impala, smoking weed, and flaunting their wealth with pockets full of hundred-dollar bills. They boast about their success in the music industry and how they turned their life around, leaving behind a life of crime and struggles to become successful artists. They also refer to their bling, with lyrics such as "When your wrist game froze, tell 'em, 'Anything goes'" and "Chrome grill and the women whip wide and slow."
The chorus repeats the phrase "Pockets full of hunnids, no singles," which is a metaphor for their success and financial stability. They have so much money that they no longer need to carry singles in their pockets, only hundred-dollar bills.
The song's lyrics have a strong emphasis on wealth and luxury, portraying a lifestyle that many people aspire to have. However, it also highlights the struggles and hard work that it takes to achieve such success. The artists acknowledge that they had to work hard and make smart choices to turn their lives around and become successful.
Overall, No Singles is a celebration of success and the rewards that come with hard work and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
Cruisin' down the street in my '64 (uh)
Driving leisurely in my 1964 Chevrolet Impala
Blowin' kush smoke out the window (right)
Exhaling cannabis smoke through the car window
Pockets full of hunnids, no singles (uh)
Carrying only hundred-dollar bills, no one-dollar bills
Pockets full of hunnids, no singles
Still carrying only hundred-dollar bills and no one-dollar bills
Cruisin' down the street in my '64 (right)
Continuing to drive leisurely in my Impala
Cruisin' down the street in my '64 (uh)
Still driving leisurely in my Impala
Cruisin' down the street in my '64
Repeating the familiar refrain of driving leisurely in my Impala
Pockets full of hunnids, no singles
Continuing to carry only hundred-dollar bills and no one-dollar bills
My pen way sharper than a sword
My writing skills are very effective
Keep your cool, don't make me pull a cord, my lord
Stay calm, don't force me to take action
Was in the trap, see the cracks in the decor
I was in a difficult situation, and it was evident from the environment
Still paint chips droppin' on the floor, my lord, uh
The place was not well-maintained, and paint chips were falling on the floor
God bless ya, smooth like Drexler
May God bless you, and you are as smooth as Clyde Drexler
Mind state trained to move itself like Tesla (uh)
I am mentally capable of moving quickly, like a Tesla electric car
Crime rate boostin', chicks takin' trips, troopin'
The crime rate is increasing, and women are traveling in groups
Profited from them trips to Houston (really)
I made money from trips to Houston
GED, gettin' every dollar
I earned every dollar, even with just a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
Countin' stacks, either that or get to bouncin' like Impalas (uh)
I am either counting a lot of money or jumping up and down like the Impala's suspension system
Have them jack boys all up on your collar
Be careful of robbers trying to catch you
And twenty-five's the new numbers for lows, I'll holler
The new low denomination is twenty-five dollars, and I am calling it out
I was whippin' in the kitchen, whipped it on the corner
I was cooking up drugs in the kitchen and selling them on the street corner
I was workin' on the foreign, whipped it 'til the mornin', you was snorin'
I was working on a luxury car, fixing it all night while you were sleeping
Pushin' on some buttons, turnin' nothin' into somethin'
I am resourceful, and I can turn nothing into something
It was lint up in my wallet, now these pockets super lumpy
My wallet was empty, but now my pockets are full and bulging
Breakin' bread with my partners, whippin' on some choppers
I am sharing food with my associates, and we are fixing motorcycles
Stick my arm out the window just to shine on these boppers
I am showing off my jewelry to attract girls
Just to shine on these bitches, recline on these hoes
I am trying to impress women and be laid back
When your wrist game froze, tell 'em, "Anything goes"
When you have a lot of jewelry and money, you can do anything
Gutter bass with the treble, mix the highs with low
I like deep bass and high-pitched sounds blended together
Woodgrain on the dash, reppin' wires with Vogues
My car has wood paneling on the dashboard, and I am showing off my wire-spoke wheels with Vogue tires
Pop trunk for the show, inside, it glow
I am opening the car trunk to show off the audio system, and it is illuminated inside
Chrome grill and the women whip wide and slow, hold up
The car has a shiny bumper, and women are admiring it by driving slowly
Blowin', blowin' kush smoke out the window
Continuing to exhale cannabis smoke through the car window
Pockets full of hunnids, no singles
Still carrying only hundred-dollar bills and no one-dollar bills
Pockets, pockets full of hunnids, no singles
Repeating the refrain of only having hundred-dollar bills with no one-dollar bills
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, GINN MUSIC GROUP, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cameron Jibril Thomaz, Gregg Michael Gillis, Justin Lewis Scott, Sean Pompey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DesertFoxz
Thanks MLB the show for finding this gem
@pickpico58
fax
@erikl827
This song made it to MLB the Show 23 and I'm digging it. As a Wiz Khalifa fan and MLB fan, this is great. I believe this is the 3rd straight year Wiz is featured on MLB the show🔥
@frozenfrosty00
The whole mlb soundtrack is dope
@pickpico58
FAX
@htz1010
That's the krit I've been looking for!
@OfficialMNIB
- K.R.I.T. always killin' that ish‼️
@mzbigbabydevelopment4057
Yes
@ylYolk
4eva eva eva
@maryellenleach7457
Who dis? I’m a ridda 4 L4