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.
Soulmate
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Cloud crowd.
Heavy hustlin.
Yeah.
Big money, small money
Short money, tall money
Soon after we locked eyes,
I had a vision of me inside.
I stimulate your mind and give your body everything it wants.
Private school her whole life,
Got an infatuation with being bad.
You take her out to shop and spend it all,
Cause she don't see them tags.
I get deep inside her soul though,
If she was a guitar I'd treat her like the solo,
And pull my fingers through your hair.
And last night was amazing,
I could honestly say that you're the best I ever had.
And you don't remember cause you weren't even there,
But your soul was.
Keep goin, just catch up on the next one.
Ay.
Ay, ay.
Ay.
We don't make love, I touch your soul girl.
She don't party where the rest go.
You need to be able to let your hair down,
So you can feel good.
Girl you can buy your own drinks, drive your own car,
Purchase them louis bags on your own.
Her parents money long,
But since she grown she'd rather spend yours.
I get deep inside her soul though.
Go into the drag and beat it like im bolo.
And so you think it's too much.
And even though now you figurin out how or what we shouldn't have did,
To your friends you'll admit that we have fun.
Okay, okay.
Ay, ay.
Ay, ay.
Let's ride to the gate so you can meet the mayor.
I'm a beat top man,
I'm gonna take you to never never land.
When you're all dried up,
Heres an ocean to wet the sand.
Of course I'm gonna see what's good with your fancy car.
I'm relighting in the dark, to her lock I got the key.
And niggas down to get a copy.
Damn.
How does it feel this great when you're not even here?
And you climax with the thought of me,
That mean we gotta be.
In Wiz Khalifa's song "Soulmate", the rapper talks about his relationship with a woman who comes from a wealthy background but seems to have a fascination with his rough, streetwise lifestyle. The song delves into the complexities of their relationship and how they fit together despite their differences. Wiz describes how he feels a deep connection with his girlfriend, not just physically, but on a deeper level that touches her soul. He boasts about his ability to satisfy her completely and how he reawakens her innermost desires. He also emphasizes how they are able to let their guard down and be their true selves around each other.
One of the core themes of this song is the way that Wiz and his girlfriend are connected on a level that transcends their differences in social status. She may come from a wealthy family, but she enjoys the thrill of the chase and Wiz is happy to provide. He understands that she wants to feel good and he does everything he can to make that happen, whether it's by buying her expensive gifts or showing her a good time on the town. Yet, Wiz also recognizes that their connection goes deeper than just material things. He feels a deep soul connection with her and describes their relationship as being more than just physical.
Overall, "Soulmate" depicts a passionate relationship between two people who seem to be on opposite ends of the social spectrum. Yet, despite their differences, they find a way to connect with each other on a deep, meaningful level. The song celebrates the idea that true love knows no boundaries and that anyone can find their soulmate, no matter where they come from.
Line by Line Meaning
Taylor gang or die.
Pledge allegiance to the gang or suffer the consequences.
Cloud crowd.
Part of the group that is high on life or other substances.
Heavy hustlin.
Dedicated and intense pursuit of riches.
Big money, small money
Short money, tall money
Money comes in all sizes and amounts, but it's all worth chasing.
Soon after we locked eyes,
I had a vision of me inside.
When we first met, I knew we were going to be intimate.
I stimulate your mind and give your body everything it wants.
I satisfy both your intellectual and physical desires.
Private school her whole life,
Got an infatuation with being bad.
She grew up conservative but has a rebellious streak.
You take her out to shop and spend it all,
Cause she don't see them tags.
She's not concerned with the price of things and enjoys shopping sprees.
I get deep inside her soul though,
If she was a guitar I'd treat her like the solo,
And pull my fingers through your hair.
I understand her on a spiritual level and pleasure her physically with care.
And last night was amazing,
I could honestly say that you're the best I ever had.
Our recent encounter was unforgettable and she's the best partner I've had.
And you don't remember cause you weren't even there,
But your soul was.
Even though she was absent physically, her spiritual presence was felt.
We don't make love, I touch your soul girl.
Our intimacy transcends physical lovemaking and reaches a spiritual level.
She don't party where the rest go.
You need to be able to let your hair down,
So you can feel good.
She avoids the popular party scene and prefers to let loose in her own way to feel good.
Girl you can buy your own drinks, drive your own car,
Purchase them louis bags on your own.
She's financially independent and doesn't need a man to provide for her.
Her parents money long,
But since she grown she'd rather spend yours.
Although she has wealthy parents, she prefers to spend her partners' money as she's grown and enjoys the power dynamic.
Go into the drag and beat it like im bolo.
I pleasure her sexually with rough intensity and vigor.
And so you think it's too much.
And even though now you figurin out how or what we shouldn't have did,
To your friends you'll admit that we have fun.
She may have second thoughts about our intimacy, but still admits to having fun and tells her friends about it.
Let's ride to the gate so you can meet the mayor.
Let's take a ride so I can show her around and introduce her to influential people.
I'm a beat top man,
I'm gonna take you to never never land.
I'm a dominant partner and will take her on a journey of pleasure and excitement.
When you're all dried up,
Heres an ocean to wet the sand.
When she's feeling depleted or burnt out, I'll bring freshness and rejuvenation.
Of course I'm gonna see what's good with your fancy car.
I'm intrigued by her luxurious lifestyle and want to see what she drives.
I'm relighting in the dark, to her lock I got the key.
And niggas down to get a copy.
I have a special connection with her and know how to please her intimately, and other men want to copy this.
How does it feel this great when you're not even here?
And you climax with the thought of me,
That mean we gotta be.
Even when she's not physically present, the connection between us is so strong that she can climax just by thinking of me, proving that we're soulmates.
Contributed by Jeremiah P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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