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.
Take A Ride
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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In the ride with me, yeahhh
And we can roll
(roll) , roll (roll) , roll (roll)
Roll (roll) no, I ain't got time to
Waste, I'ma find a place, yeahhh
And we can go
(go) , go (go) , go (go) , go, yeah
Jump off in my ride
(ride) , I'll smoke somethin' good with you
You just what I like
(like) , go back to the hood with you
TV's in the dash
Bass jumpin' out my sub-woofer
My hands goin' up your thigh
(thigh) , I'm harder than a Scud missile
Got nowhere to go
(go) , my crib or to the hotel
Fuck it we gon' ride
(ride) , this ray is smokin' so well
Plus you lookin' right
(right) , hair down wit' your pearl nails
Shorty got a man
(man) , I guarantee she won't tell
Now we super high
(high) , the whip is movin' slow-mo
She went up and down
(down) , yankin' like a yo yo
I was in my zone (zone) , she was gettin' hot
She said (fuck me right now)
I just lean and stop (stop)
Pulled off to the side
(side) , jumped up in my backseat
She turned to a pro
(pro) , fuckin' like a athlete
Like it from the front
(front) , take it from the side (side)
Didn't know this what she meant
When she said she wanna ride (let's ride)
If you like what you see, jump
In the ride with me, yeahhh
And we can roll
(roll) , roll (roll) , roll (roll)
Roll (roll) no, I ain't got time to
Waste, I'ma find a place, yeahhh
And we can go
(go) , go (go) , go (go) , go, yeah
Windows rolled down
(down) , plus my leather's so soft
Pull em' to the side
(side) , no need to take your clothes off
Call my nigga Kev
(Kev) , tell him how the pound went
Said he got a thorough-bread bitch
To put me down with i say that's a bet
(bet) , just let me roll this green up
Go pick up the girl
(girl) , park it then I steam up
She looked at my neck
(neck) , I swear she caught a fever
Her pussy got wet
(wet) , I swear I need a (feema?)
Said she wasn't a freak but
(but) she was down to try things
And she got my ringtone
Picture on her MySpace
Music on bang (bang) , Mami gettin' anxious
Heard I got the juice
(juice) , she probably wanna taste it
Fuck with baby girl
Baby girl ain't on no fake shit
Said it's goin' down
(down) , down is where her face went
All cause just how my chain lit
They slide with me
(Stay with) Stay with somethin' serious
In my ride with me (let's ride)
If you like what you see, jump
In the ride with me, yeahhh
And we can roll
(roll) , roll (roll) , roll (roll)
Roll (roll) no, I ain't got time to
Waste, Im'a find a place, yeahhh
And we can go
(go) , go (go) , go (go) , go, yeah
The lyrics to Wiz Khalifa's song "Take A Ride" reflect a carefree and adventurous mindset. The song talks about inviting someone to join him on a journey and emphasizes the excitement of exploring together. The phrase "jump in the ride with me" signifies an invitation to hop on board and experience something new.
In the first verse, Wiz Khalifa describes the pleasures of riding with him. He mentions smoking something good and enjoying each other's company. The TV's in the dash and the booming subwoofer portray an immersive and sensory experience. As the ride progresses, the lyrics become more sensual, with references to hands moving up thighs and a steamy encounter in the backseat. This part of the song suggests an intense physical connection and the thrill of being caught up in the moment.
The second verse further emphasizes the enjoyment of the ride. The mention of rolled down windows and soft leather invokes a feeling of comfort and luxury. It also suggests a desire to merge the external world with the intimate space of the car. Wiz Khalifa contacts his friend Kev and learns about a woman who is interested in joining the ride. The lyrics suggest a mutual attraction, as she catches his attention and he reciprocates by pushing boundaries and experimenting with new experiences.
Overall, "Take A Ride" is a song about living in the present moment, pursuing pleasure, and embracing spontaneity. The lyrics depict a sense of adventure and the desire to connect intimately with another person. It is a celebration of freedom and the joy of shared experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
If you like what you see, jump
If you are attracted to what you see, take a chance and join me
In the ride with me, yeahhh
Come with me in my car and let's have an adventure, yeah
And we can roll
We can drive around and have a good time
(roll) , roll (roll) , roll (roll)
We can move smoothly and steadily
Roll (roll) no, I ain't got time to
We won't waste time, I'll find a place for us
Waste, I'ma find a place, yeahhh
I won't waste time, I'll find a suitable location for us
And we can go
Then we can proceed with our plans and move forward
(go) , go (go) , go (go) , go, yeah
We can keep progressing energetically and confidently, yeah
Jump off in my ride
Get into my car with enthusiasm
(ride) , I'll smoke somethin' good with you
We'll relax and enjoy some quality marijuana together
You just what I like
You are exactly the type of person I am attracted to
(like) , go back to the hood with you
I want to go back to your neighborhood with you
TV's in the dash
There are television screens in the dashboard of my car
Bass jumpin' out my sub-woofer
The bass from my sub-woofer is powerful and vibrant
My hands goin' up your thigh
I am touching your thigh with intensity
(thigh) , I'm harder than a Scud missile
I am sexually aroused, as hard as a Scud missile
Got nowhere to go
We have no specific destination
(go) , my crib or to the hotel
We can either go to my place or a hotel
Fuck it we gon' ride
Forget it, we will continue driving around
(ride) , this ray is smokin' so well
As we drive, this marijuana joint is burning perfectly
Plus you lookin' right
In addition, you are looking attractive and appealing
(right) , hair down wit' your pearl nails
Your hair is flowing and your nails are adorned with pearls
Shorty got a man
You have a boyfriend or husband
(man) , I guarantee she won't tell
But I assure you, she won't say anything
Now we super high
Now we are extremely intoxicated
(high) , the whip is movin' slow-mo
Our vehicle is moving in slow motion
She went up and down
She performed oral sex on me, moving her head up and down
(down) , yankin' like a yo yo
She was pulling back and forth aggressively, like a yo-yo
I was in my zone (zone) , she was gettin' hot
I was in a state of complete focus, while she was becoming sexually excited
She said (fuck me right now)
She expressed her desire for immediate sexual intercourse
I just lean and stop (stop)
I simply leaned back and stopped the car
Pulled off to the side
I drove to the side of the road
(side) , jumped up in my backseat
We quickly moved to the backseat of the car
She turned to a pro
She displayed great skill and proficiency
(pro) , fuckin' like a athlete
Engaging in sexual activity with the agility and stamina of an athlete
Like it from the front
She enjoyed sexual pleasure while facing each other
(front) , take it from the side (side)
Then she desired to change positions and have sex from a different angle
Didn't know this what she meant
I didn't realize this is what she intended
When she said she wanna ride (let's ride)
When she mentioned wanting to have sex, she actually meant it, let's do it
Windows rolled down
The car windows are lowered
(down) , plus my leather's so soft
In addition, the leather seats in my car are very comfortable
Pull em' to the side
Pull your clothes to the side, exposing your body
(side) , no need to take your clothes off
No need to fully undress, just reveal enough
Call my nigga Kev
I will contact my friend named Kev
(Kev) , tell him how the pound went
Inform him about the success of our drug deal
Said he got a thorough-bread bitch
He mentioned having a high-quality woman with him
To put me down with i say that's a bet
To introduce me to her and have her support me, I agree to that
(bet) , just let me roll this green up
Sure, allow me to roll this marijuana joint
Go pick up the girl
Let's go and pick up the girl mentioned
(girl) , park it then I steam up
After parking the car, we will fog up the windows with steam
She looked at my neck
She focused her gaze on my neck
(neck) , I swear she caught a fever
Her attraction towards me caused her to feel feverish or excited
Her pussy got wet
Her vagina became moist and aroused
(wet) , I swear I need a (feema?)
With her wetness, I express my desire for sexual pleasure
Said she wasn't a freak but
She claimed she wasn't sexually adventurous or promiscuous
(but) she was down to try things
However, she was open to experimenting with new sexual experiences
And she got my ringtone
She has set my personalized ringtone on her phone
Picture on her MySpace
There is a photo of me on her MySpace social media profile
Music on bang (bang) , Mami gettin' anxious
The music playing loudly, making her feel excited or eager
Heard I got the juice
She heard that I have influence, power, or charm
(juice) , she probably wanna taste it
She most likely desires to experience it firsthand
Fuck with baby girl
Engage in sexual activity with this woman
Baby girl ain't on no fake shit
She is not involved in any deceitful or insincere behavior
Said it's goin' down
She expressed that something exciting or sexual is about to happen
(down) , down is where her face went
She immediately moved her face downwards, implying oral sex
All cause just how my chain lit
This sexual encounter occurred because of how my jewelry shined or impressed her
They slide with me
These women accompany me, go along with my lifestyle
(Stay with) Stay with somethin' serious
Stick with someone who is sincere, genuine, and important
In my ride with me (let's ride)
Come along in my car, let's continue our journey together
If you like what you see, jump
If you are attracted to what you see, take a chance and join me
In the ride with me, yeahhh
Come with me in my car and let's have an adventure, yeah
And we can roll
We can drive around and have a good time
(roll) , roll (roll) , roll (roll)
We can move smoothly and steadily
Roll (roll) no, I ain't got time to
We won't waste time, I'll find a place for us
Waste, I'ma find a place, yeahhh
I won't waste time, I'll find a suitable location for us
And we can go
Then we can proceed with our plans and move forward
(go) , go (go) , go (go) , go, yeah
We can keep progressing energetically and confidently, yeah
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636 TaY
The younger crowd will never know how great of a time it was when this song was playing in the background!!! #GreatTimes👀
Truu Bluu
thanks for releasing this wiz people need to know this classic khalifa album✈️
BACONEGGNCHEEZZ
This album came out when I was in HS. I remember telling people Wiz was the future 💯
Piper Bicell
Bro same here I was telling ppl the same like y’all watch he definitely gonna last
Strawflower
SUCH A NOSTALGIA MAN THATS THE ERA WHY I LISTEN TO U
Much love for reminding this masterpiece
EliteStudio
Where have I heard the sample in the back before? Fire af
BigZigTV
Recently Rick Ross magnificent but this sample been ran through
pubg çınar
Great music. I love this chill it gives me.
Timpamfwia
The bass on this still slaps like no other
ESPN TRIOOO
SOME WILL THINK IT'S NEW SALUTE THEM #DAY1TAYLORS #TGOD