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.
Paradise
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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All out the window, I got it off a fish scale
Rollie with the big face, now I need the gold one
Timepiece piece crazy, girl, I got a cold one
When my car all cloudy let the A/C blast
I don't need love, baby, pay me cash
First of the month, when them fiends come I'm hot like a rock sale
Cocktails, red bean and oxtail
Weed smoke in the air, no diesel
We grow, shit you never seen, so
Rose Clicquot, the shit you gotta drink slow
All in my cup, bitch, I ain't on no fucked shit
I just want a pretty dime piece that'll suck dick
I just want a big fat crib and a race car
Thirty five pounds by the window of my AR
I got a fresh new stash of endless cash
They try and tell me that this shit won't last
I got two new whips and a brand new pad
They try and tell me that this shit won't last
I just gotta slow down they say I move too fast
They try and tell me that this shit won't last
I like lobster, crabs and poppin' tags
They try and tell me that this shit won't last
Wake up, grab some cake, hit it raw and bake up
Check my Twitter little niggas still follow what I say
Sayin' that they know that it's real so they put the fake up
Eight million Taylors later, niggas gon' hate us
I'm always rocking that Joirich
I pull up in a Porshe nine eleven you still drivin' that boy shit
Smellin' like the shit I just smoked
Jealous 'cause you livin' life broke
Mad 'cause my niggas all paid
Ridin' to some shit I just wrote
High like I was back in seventh grade
When my cousin first passed me that dope
Now I just pull up, valet
That's my man he know I got the hook up
Hoppin' out, number six Jays, fly niggas look up
We the gang if you a hater go die with ‘em
If you not come, get high with us
I got a fresh new stash of endless cash
They try and tell me that this shit won't last
I got two new whips and a brand new pad
They try and tell me that this shit won't last
I just gotta slow down they say I move too fast
They try and tell me that this shit won't last
I like lobster, crabs and poppin' tags
They try and tell me that this shit won't last
I say oh oh (oh oh) think twice (think twice)
'Cause if you roll the joint for me, then it better be right, better be right
I say oh oh (oh oh) think twice (think twice)
If you roll the joint for me, then it better be right, better be right, be right, be right
If you roll the joint for me, then it better be right, better be right, be right, be right
If you roll the joint for me, then it better be right, better be right
I got a fresh new stash of endless cash
They try and tell me that this shit won't last
I got two new whips and a brand new pad
They try and tell me that this shit won't last
I just gotta slow down they say I move too fast
They try and tell me that this shit won't last
I like lobster, crabs and poppin' tags
They try and tell me that this shit won't last
In “Paradise,” Wiz Khalifa talks about his love for the finer things in life and his determination to live the best life possible. He boasts about his wealth and success, detailing how he parties like a rockstar and how he's got endless cash. The lyrics in this song show a certain nonchalance and disregard for the opinions of others regarding his lifestyle. The lines such as "I don't need love, baby, pay me cash" suggest that he's more concerned about his pockets than his relationships. Moreover, the line "Thirty-five pounds by the window of my AR" is a reference to Wiz having a large amount of marijuana near his gun; he's willing to protect his money and his weed by any means necessary.
The chorus repeats the theme of people warning Wiz that his lifestyle won't last. The tone seems to suggest that Wiz knows that not everything will stay the same forever even as he enjoys the major successes he's experiencing at the moment. He even acknowledges that he may be moving too fast, and that he needs to slow down to enjoy his achievements. Overall, the song presents a somewhat hedonistic attitude about life, with Wiz seeming to enjoy money, wealth, and partying more than anything else that life has to offer.
Line by Line Meaning
I party like a rock star, let the Benz fishtail
I live my life to the fullest and drive recklessly in my luxury car
All out the window, I got it off a fish scale
I throw money out the car window that I earned selling drugs
Rollie with the big face, now I need the gold one
I wear an expensive Rolex watch, but now want an even more expensive version
Timepiece piece crazy, girl, I got a cold one
My watch collection is impressive and my current one is very valuable
When my car all cloudy let the A/C blast
When my car is filled with smoke, I turn on the A/C to clear it out
I don't need love, baby, pay me cash
I prioritize making money over finding love or companionship
First of the month, when them fiends come I'm hot like a rock sale
On the first of the month, when drug addicts are seeking a fix, I have a lot of drugs to sell
Cocktails, red bean and oxtail
I enjoy eating and drinking expensive and exotic foods
Three phones I'm trying to get a key sold
I need multiple phones to conduct drug deals and am currently trying to sell a large amount of drugs
Weed smoke in the air, no diesel
There's a lot of marijuana smoke around but there's no strong smell of diesel fuel
We grow, shit you never seen, so
We cultivate strains of marijuana that are unique and rare
Rose Clicquot, the shit you gotta drink slow
I enjoy expensive champagne that is meant to be savored and not quickly consumed
All in my cup, bitch, I ain't on no fucked shit
I only drink high-quality drinks and don't waste my time on cheap or low-grade substances
I just want a pretty dime piece that'll suck dick
I am looking for an attractive and sexually pleasing partner
I just want a big fat crib and a race car
I desire a large and luxurious home as well as a high-performance car
Thirty five pounds by the window of my AR
I have a gun with 35 pounds of ammunition near me
I got a fresh new stash of endless cash
I have a large amount of money that I just acquired
They try and tell me that this shit won't last
People doubt my ability to continue my current lifestyle and financial success
I got two new whips and a brand new pad
I recently purchased two new cars and a new home
I just gotta slow down they say I move too fast
People advise me to take it easy and not live life so recklessly
I like lobster, crabs and poppin' tags
I enjoy eating expensive seafood and purchasing high-end items
Wake up, grab some cake, hit it raw and bake up
I start my day by eating cake and smoking marijuana without any precautions
Check my Twitter little niggas still follow what I say
I have a lot of followers on Twitter and people often look up to me
Sayin' that they know that it's real so they put the fake up
People claim to understand my lifestyle but may actually be faking it
Eight million Taylors later, niggas gon' hate us
My successful music career has led to jealousy and hate from others
Smellin' like the shit I just smoked
I smell like marijuana due to smoking it recently
Jealous 'cause you livin' life broke
People are envious of me because they are financially struggling
Mad 'cause my niggas all paid
People are angry that my friends and I have financial success
Ridin' to some shit I just wrote
I am listening to my own music as I drive around
High like I was back in seventh grade
I feel very intoxicated and/or euphoric
When my cousin first passed me that dope
I was introduced to drugs by a family member
Now I just pull up, valet
I can afford to pay for valet parking
That's my man he know I got the hook up
I have connections and resources to get things that others cannot
Hoppin' out, number six Jays, fly niggas look up
I step out of my car wearing expensive Air Jordan sneakers and attract attention
We the gang if you a hater go die with ‘em
We are a group of friends and will stick together, even if someone hates us
If you not come, get high with us
If you don't want to join us in our lifestyle of partying and smoking marijuana, don't bother being around us
I say oh oh (oh oh) think twice (think twice)
I advise others to be cautious and not make hasty decisions
'Cause if you roll the joint for me, then it better be right, better be right
If you're going to prepare a marijuana joint for me, it had better be done well
If you roll the joint for me, then it better be right, better be right, be right, be right
I am emphasizing the importance of properly rolling a marijuana joint
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@ela._.0z7
So hot
Don't know what to do
'Cause I'm so shy
I'm fu*king with you
I know what I want now, no shade, no hatin'
But if that's your date then you need a replacement
No shade, no hatin', no lines, no waitin'
Loud body language, no conversations
Just meet me in the back of the room
When I found out that you're here
I wanted to do it here
I think we should vacate, you can be my souvenir
Yeah
'Cause kissin' you was very nice
The rest of you is paradise
Got me shakin' like a pair of dice
Body rollin' like a pair of dice
I be fu*kin' with him every night
Fu*kin' with him when I'm every night
I know what I want now, no wait, no patience
Don't trip, won't say shit, private location
No shade, no hatin', your girl can't say shit
Loud body language, no conversations
Just let me do whatever with you
Give me some, I'm not scared
Give it back, yeah, I'll share
Vacation at my place, I can be your souvenir
Yeah, (yeah)
'Cause kissin' you was very nice
(Ta-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, uh)
The rest of you is paradise
I walked in through the back, can't go through the front
My engine goin' to back, trunk goin' to front
She was givin' me brains while I was rollin' one up
When I shoot it, I score, when I hit it, she jump
Don't see no keys when I'm pullin' up
Keys when I'm folding up, peace, let it roll about
Wiz started going over seas and rolling up trees
I'm buying it all, I don't like to tease her oh, you ain't heard?
I'm in the game
And I ain't on stage, darling, but scream my name
So the next step's we go get a plane
Then we fly to a place where don't nobody know us
Then I'm gonna wait to you say what you want
Then I'm going in for a taste, especially below your waist
I got a plan for the place, I got a band for the case
You tell me play my cards right, I got a hand full of aces
Fu*king with you every night, body looking very tight
And um
The rest of you is paradise
(Ta-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha)
Got me shakin' like a pair of dice (uh)
Body rollin' like a pair of dice
I be fu*kin' with him every night
Fu*kin' with him when I'm every night
Paradise
Got me shakin' like a pair of dice
Paradise
Got me shakin' like a pair of dice
The rest of you is paradise
@gingerz2202
cassie is amazing she was ahead of time from style to music she a fashion killer in fashion she has that mellow vibe and aesthetic that girls are today she carved a lane and made it her own her songs fits wat today still I hope we get a new album soon she can shut it down if she wants
@rambusumba1840
TOTALLY!! SHE IS AN ICON FOR ME! SHE JUST BUSY WITH HER OWN THING, SHININ IN HER OWN SKIN, THATS WHAT I LUV BOUT HER! 😉😎🖤
@unauthorised
Underrated Style ICON
@zovimeAndrea
😊😊😊😊😊
@rosegreen8686
Ten years later, I'm back for this masterpiece❤😊
@jrhaburn1
2020 n I still have this whole 'mixtape' on repeat. ❤🔥
@sinnella1
2021
@NOTORIOUS4545
its still modern
@diogomarquesdasilva6741
✌️✌️✌️✌️😉😉
@dbshowreel
@@sinnella1 asaq