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.
Something New
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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I be with the Hitmaker
Sound
Baby, come give me something new (hol' up) (ooh)
Baby, come give me something new (ooh)
'Cause I can't stop lovin' you (ooh, yeah)
Since I got a taste of your love (ooh, yeah)
Goddamn, you know who I am
Try to be on the low, but you ain't slow
Keep my shirt open, eyes low
Get a lot of paper, I know
But you ain't into that
You like real facts
Like, if you show love, you gon' get it back
Like, if you fuck good, you gon' get it back
Like, if you cook, wanna a real nigga that
Gon' rap 'til that pussy like, uh, uh
We can go and get a private room
We could fuck for one night, ain't gotta jump the broom
Say your nigga, chill
Baby, come give me something new (ooh)
Baby, come give me something new (ooh)
'Cause I can't stop lovin' you (ooh, yeah)
Since I got a taste of your love (ooh, yeah)
Baby, come give me something new (ooh, ooh-whoa)
I can tell you ain't from 'round here
All that body, baby, it's not fair
Pull up on that ass in a drop, yeah
That's your ex, nigga? I'm dead
Lookin' for a real one? You found it
California King, we gon' go bounce on it
No doubt, yeah
Leave your legs shakin'
I might sing to that pussy like, la-da-da-di-da (di, yeah)
Girl, your shit so classic, it don't need no features (no, ooh yeah)
Baby, come give me something new (ooh)
Baby, come give me something new (ooh)
'Cause I can't stop lovin' you (ooh, yeah)
Since I got a taste of your love (ooh, yeah)
Baby, come give me something new (ooh, ooh-whoa)
Girl, you look just like somethin' out a magazine ('zine)
You smell great, know your body clean (yeah)
Them niggas been on you since you was a teen (teen)
Now you grown up, and I'm a boss, I'm just showin' love (love)
Smell like kush when I'm rollin' up (roll)
So much bank, I can't fold it up (fold)
It's so good, got you callin' up (call)
Tryna kick it with a nigga like, uh (brr), ooh
Baby, come give me something new (ooh)
Baby, come give me something new (ooh)
'Cause I can't stop lovin' you (ooh, yeah)
Since I got a taste of your love (ooh, yeah)
Baby, come give me something new (ooh, ooh-whoa)
"Something New" by Wiz Khalifa and Ty Dolla $ign is a song about the desire for novelty in a relationship. The singer acknowledges that he has a lot of money and fame, but the person he's interested in isn't impressed by those things. Instead, she values authenticity and connection. He humorously raps about how he keeps his shirt open and his eyes low, but ultimately, he wants someone who sees the real him.
The chorus is a plea for something new in the relationship. Even though he can't stop loving her, he wants to keep things interesting and fresh. He describes his desire to have sex with her in a private room and make her legs shake. He also compliments her appearance, likening her to a magazine model.
Overall, the song is about the challenges of maintaining a long-term relationship when one partner is in the public eye. Despite the pressures of celebrity, the singer wants to find someone who is down to earth and real.
Line by Line Meaning
Right Now Sound
The current sound or style of music being produced by the artists.
I be with the Hitmaker
The singer is currently working with a successful music producer.
Baby, come give me something new (hol' up) (ooh)
The singer is looking for a new experience or relationship and is asking someone to provide it.
'Cause I can't stop lovin' you (ooh, yeah)
The singer has strong feelings of love towards the person they are addressing.
Since I got a taste of your love (ooh, yeah)
The singer has experienced the love of the person they are addressing and is now hooked.
Goddamn, you know who I am
The singer is well-known and recognized by the person they are addressing.
Try to be on the low, but you ain't slow
The singer has been trying to keep a low profile, but the person they are addressing is aware of who they are.
Keep my shirt open, eyes low
The singer is dressed in a manner that exposes their chest and is trying to appear nonchalant.
Get a lot of paper, I know
The singer is successful and earns a lot of money.
But you ain't into that
The person they are addressing is not interested in the singer's wealth.
You like real facts
The person they are addressing is interested in honesty and truthfulness.
Like, if you show love, you gon' get it back
If the person they are addressing shows love, the singer will reciprocate.
Like, if you fuck good, you gon' get it back
If the person they are addressing is good in bed, the singer will reciprocate.
Like, if you cook, wanna a real nigga that
If the person they are addressing can cook, the singer is looking for a genuine connection.
Gon' rap 'til that pussy like, uh, uh
The singer will continue to perform sexually until the person they are addressing is fully satisfied.
We can go and get a private room
The singer is suggesting that they can find a private space to be intimate.
We could fuck for one night, ain't gotta jump the broom
The singer is suggesting a casual, one-night stand instead of a serious commitment.
Say your nigga, chill
The singer is aware that the person they are addressing may have a partner and is advising them to remain calm.
I can tell you ain't from 'round here
The person they are addressing is not local or familiar with the area.
All that body, baby, it's not fair
The person they are addressing has an attractive physique that the singer finds unfair to others.
Pull up on that ass in a drop, yeah
The singer is driving up to the person they are addressing in a convertible car.
That's your ex, nigga? I'm dead
The singer is surprised that the person they are addressing used to date someone who is beneath them.
Lookin' for a real one? You found it
The singer believes that they are a genuine and authentic partner.
California King, we gon' go bounce on it
The singer has a large bed and is suggesting that they can enjoy sexual activity on it.
No doubt, yeah
The singer is confident in their ability to satisfy the person they are addressing.
Leave your legs shakin'
The singer is suggesting that the person they are addressing will experience intense physical pleasure.
I might sing to that pussy like, la-da-da-di-da (di, yeah)
The singer may perform oral sex on the person they are addressing.
Girl, your shit so classic, it don't need no features (no, ooh yeah)
The person they are addressing is perfect as they are and does not require any enhancements.
You smell great, know your body clean (yeah)
The person they are addressing has good hygiene and smells nice.
Them niggas been on you since you was a teen (teen)
The person they are addressing has attracted attention from men since they were young.
Now you grown up, and I'm a boss, I'm just showin' love (love)
The singer is expressing their affection and admiration towards the person they are addressing.
Smell like kush when I'm rollin' up (roll)
The singer is smoking marijuana.
So much bank, I can't fold it up (fold)
The singer has a significant amount of money that cannot be easily carried.
It's so good, got you callin' up (call)
The singer's sexual performance was so satisfying that the person they are addressing called them.
Tryna kick it with a nigga like, uh (brr), ooh
The person they are addressing wants to spend time with someone like the singer.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Austin Owns, Cameron Jibril Thomaz, Christian Ward, Floyd Bentley, James Iii Foye, Larry Troutman, Melvin Moore, Paul Cabbin, Roger Troutman, Tyrone William Griffin, Christopher Dotson, Shirley Murdock
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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