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.
Sex You Up
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Step in the room breakin' the rules, let's make a freak-show
My love all up in yo face, make ya feel some type away
Tell me you wanted to play, boy, I've been fallin' all day
You gone off that fluid
I'm poured up just right
Know it's goin' down tonight
When I sex you up
Oh oh ooh-oh-oh
When I sex you up
Oh oh ooh-oh-oh
When I sex you up
I'm feelin' on you
You feelin' on me
It feels so good, my baby
Keep sippin' on me
I'm sippin' on you
Like I should (sex you up!)
Oh oh ooh-oh-oh
When I sex you up
Oh oh ooh-oh-oh
When I sex you up
Tryna break the habit
But I run right to you
Try to take you slow
But I run right through you
Take you down and get licked, I could taste you all on my lips
Brought some dank to roll with my clique
This that bomb shit that you gon' miss
When I'm in you you keep tellin' me that's so good
But yo home girls keep tellin' you that I'm no good
When I sex you up
Oh oh ooh-oh-oh
When I sex you up
Oh oh ooh-oh-oh
When I sex you up
I'm feelin' on you
You feelin' on me
It feels so good, my baby
Keep sippin' on me
I'm sippin' on you
Like I should (sex you up!)
Oh oh ooh-oh-oh
When I sex you up
Oh oh ooh-oh-oh
When I sex you up
If I let you taste, pick up the pace, no need to slow it down
'Cause one ain't enough, if you can keep up, we'll go another round
My love all up in yo face, make ya feel some type away
Tell me you wanted to play, boy, I've been fallin' all day
You gone off that fluid
I'm poured up just right
Know it's goin' down tonight
When I sex you up
Oh oh ooh-oh-oh
When I sex you up
Oh oh ooh-oh-oh
When I sex you up
I'm feelin' on you
You feelin' on me
It feels so good, my baby
Keep sippin' on me
I'm sippin' on you (like I should)
When I sex you up
When I sex you up
The lyrics to Wiz Khalifa's "Sex You Up" describe a sensual and sexual encounter between Wiz and his lover. He wants to do something "illegal" and "break the rules" by getting freaky in the bedroom. He promises to make his lover feel some type of way with his love, and he wants them to play together. The song continues with Wiz describing his desire to be with his lover and satisfy their cravings. He talks about how they are getting intoxicated together and that they will have a wild and sexy night.
The lyrics to "Sex You Up" can be interpreted as a declaration of sexual desire and exploration. Wiz seems to be completely invested in his lover and willing to try new things with them. The chorus repeats the phrase "When I sex you up" as though it is a mantra to express his passion for his lover. The rest of the song delves into the explicit details of their encounter, described in a way that is both romantic and dirty. The beat is slow and sensual, with smooth synths and a slow bassline that sets the mood for a steamy night of passion between two consenting adults.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna do somethin' to you, somethin' illegal
I am feeling the desire to do something to you that is against the law.
Step in the room breakin' the rules, let's make a freak-show
Let's enter this room and do something unconventional that will amaze people.
My love all up in yo face, make ya feel some type away
I will display my affection for you so openly that it will arouse a strong feeling inside you.
Tell me you wanted to play, boy, I've been fallin' all day
If you tell me you want to engage in some fun activities, it will make my day complete.
You gone off that fluid
You have consumed some intoxicating substance.
I'm poured up just right
I have the perfect amount of alcohol in my system.
Know it's goin' down tonight
I am certain that something exciting will happen tonight.
I'm feelin' on you
I am touching you sensually.
You feelin' on me
You are also touching me sensually.
It feels so good, my baby
The sensation is very pleasurable, my dear.
Keep sippin' on me
Continue to drink from me (most likely referring to alcohol).
I'm sippin' on you
I am also drinking from you (most likely referring to the act of kissing).
Like I should (sex you up!)
As I should be doing (engaging in sexual activity with you).
Tryna break the habit
I am attempting to change my behavior.
But I run right to you
Despite my efforts, I keep coming back to you (possibly referring to a toxic relationship).
Take you down and get licked, I could taste you all on my lips
I plan to engage in oral sex with you and I can already taste you on my lips.
Brought some dank to roll with my clique
I have brought some high-quality marijuana to share with my group of friends.
This that bomb shit that you gon' miss
This is some exceptional marijuana that you will regret not experiencing.
When I'm in you you keep tellin' me that's so good
When we are engaging in sexual activity, you keep telling me how good it feels.
But yo home girls keep tellin' you that I'm no good
However, your female friends keep warning you that I am not a good person to engage with (likely referring to a romantic partner).
If I let you taste, pick up the pace, no need to slow it down
If I allow you to experience this pleasure, you should increase your level of participation, there is no need to slow down.
'Cause one ain't enough, if you can keep up, we'll go another round
Because one round isn't sufficient, we will have another round if you can keep up with me.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: Cameron Thomaz, Nasha Anderson
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