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.
Paper Callin
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Oh, oh, ooooh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, ooooh
Back better than ever
Ask me what I'm doing, I've been stacking, autographing
Smoking tree with your girlfriend if she let us
Tighten up, your team starting to let up
Assembly need to get it together
I remember there was days I wasn't able to change clothes
Now I never wear the same clothes
Same goes for my bad bitch, rich and her accent thick
But her ass aint, she'll carry my last name
Still a step I'll never miss, I'm on this cash chase
Ballin' off the glass change
Jordan, me and my gang running the game
You n-ggas just tryna find what the score is
I can hear that money callin'
Aint in the position you're in, can't ignore it
I'm all in
And they sayin' that we changed
Homie, they don't know as much as they think they know
(as much as they think they know)
And you know I love to stay with you
But I gotta go, baby I hear that paper callin'
(Paper callin', paper callin')
Another day, another plane
Baby girl, I hear that paper calling
(Paper callin', paper callin')
I'm going out the door as soon as that paper call
(Paper call, paper call)
The lyrics to Wiz Khalifa's song "Paper Callin" convey a sense of ambition, success, and the constant pursuit of financial gain. The opening lines suggest that the artist is back and better than ever, focused on stacking money and autographing his success. He also mentions smoking weed with someone's girlfriend if she allows it, indicating a luxurious and carefree lifestyle. The lyrics further emphasize the importance of always being prepared for any circumstance, as the artist mentions packing his bags for any weather.
Wiz Khalifa reflects on his past, recognizing that there were times when he couldn't afford to change his clothes. But now, he is in a different position, never wearing the same clothes twice, just like his "bad bitch" who is rich and has a distinct accent. He acknowledges that their relationship is serious and hints at the possibility of marriage. The artist is relentless in his pursuit of money, describing it as a call that he cannot ignore, and he is fully committed to chasing cash and living a lavish lifestyle.
The chorus of the song highlights the idea that people may perceive Wiz Khalifa and his crew as changing, but they don't truly understand his journey and motivations. He loves staying with someone, but he has to prioritize the call of money, always being ready to leave when it beckons. The repetition of "paper callin'" emphasizes the strong pull of financial success and the constant demand for more.
Overall, "Paper Callin" portrays Wiz Khalifa's dedication to his career, the rewards he has achieved, and his unwavering pursuit of financial prosperity.
Line by Line Meaning
Back better than ever
I have returned stronger and more successful than before
Ask me what I'm doing, I've been stacking, autographing
If you want to know what I'm up to, I've been accumulating wealth and signing autographs
Smoking tree with your girlfriend if she let us
If your girlfriend allows, we'll smoke marijuana together
Making sure my bags packed for any weather
I'm always prepared for any situation with my belongings packed
Tighten up, your team starting to let up
Your team is becoming lacking and needs to improve
Assembly need to get it together
The group needs to come together and improve
I remember there was days I wasn't able to change clothes
There were times when I couldn't afford to change my clothes
Now I never wear the same clothes
Nowadays, I always wear different outfits
Same goes for my bad bitch, rich and her accent thick
The same applies to my attractive and wealthy partner with a noticeable accent
But her ass aint, she'll carry my last name
However, she doesn't possess a curvaceous buttocks, but she will marry me
Still a step I'll never miss, I'm on this cash chase
I will never skip a chance to pursue wealth, I'm fully committed to it
Ballin' off the glass change
I'm achieving great success and prosperity
Jordan, me and my gang running the game
Like Michael Jordan, myself and my crew dominate and control the industry
You n-ggas just tryna find what the score is
You guys are merely attempting to determine the level of success we have achieved
I can hear that money callin'
I can sense the urge to chase after wealth
Aint in the position you're in, can't ignore it
I'm not in the same situation as you, so I can't overlook the importance of money
And they sayin' that we changed
People claim that we have transformed
Homie, they don't know as much as they think they know
My friend, they lack the true understanding they believe they possess
And you know I love to stay with you
And you know I enjoy being with you
But I gotta go, baby I hear that paper callin'
But I have to leave, darling, because I feel compelled to pursue wealth
(Paper callin', paper callin')
Money is demanding my attention
Another day, another plane
Every day, I'm traveling on airplanes
Baby girl, I hear that paper calling
Sweetheart, I can hear the strong desire for money
(Paper callin', paper callin')
Money is persistently calling out to me
I'm going out the door as soon as that paper call
I'm leaving immediately once I feel the pull of acquiring wealth
(Paper call, paper call)
Money is calling my name
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Sean Malone
definitely bout to twist and blow to this song
Dylon James
Kewl the man always bring good song.Thumbs up if ya agree.
Wonderboy0890
There is one thing wrong with this song, it is to short.
yannsa
Music is a safe kind of high. Jimi Hendrix
jacob foote
dope
Jaison Martins
shytz dope but mad short....
jimmy Last
i agree jus getin into it and it ended lol
Cris Soriano
look at the dislike bar its a joint
aUHOPtrombonist
what album or mixtape this off of?
Dukeboy1996
swagggggggggggggg