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.
The Bluff
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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I got so much
I got so much
I got so much
Oh, still the same nigga
Still walking all upon your airplane with all my gang members
Smelling like, money and champagne
I'm fucking rich my nigga
Some things I can't change
Sometimes I swear I be so fly I mean I can't change
Sometimes I feel I've got a couple people I can't shame
Still rolling weed in a pair of J's
Gettin' ashes all over my favorite jeans
I ain't mad my nigga
I am getting paid crib with the maid
It's all the same shit, different day
Keep hearing 'bout what these niggas doin'
But them niggas gone, and I'm here to stay (I'm here to stay)
I got me a whole one so I'm bout to roll one
As soon as you jump in the ride with me
Now you gettin' lifted, and you feelin' different
As soon as you want you can drive you'll see
I got so much (yeah, yeah)
I got so much (yeah, yeah)
I got so much
I told her leave and die or she can stay and breathe
She looked and said, Cam you don't know what to say to me (Oh really?)
Paparazzi out baby girl, no playing please
Now point that camera at my pockets cause they saying "cheese"
Put up yo life in gambling, next time we out here scrambling
I'm Killa, he Wiz, but all our checks are Cam'rom
Next chapter, next chapter, f-f-f-fatigues and cannons
Fresh rapper, fresh rapper right here where I'm standing
You play? We playin'
Drive by on the way that waving
New five, that's how we playin'
We have wave, I'm just saying
What you sayin'? What I'm sayin?
Money, hoes, clothes, and mayhem
Amen! Please have her on her knees, and she ain't prayin
I got me a whole one so I'm bout to roll one
As soon as you jump in the ride with me
Now you gettin' lifted, and you feelin' different
As soon as you want you can drive you'll see
I got so much (yeah, yeah)
I got so much (yeah, yeah)
I got so much
In Wiz Khalifa's song "The Bluff," he exudes confidence and success by bragging about his wealth and status. He boasts about smelling like money and champagne and flaunts his expensive taste by casually rolling weed in a pair of J's, getting ashes on his favorite jeans. Though he acknowledges that some things, such as his wealth, he can't change, he still feels the need to prove himself, admitting that sometimes he has a couple of people he can't shame. Khalifa mentions his lifestyle of excess and luxury, including his maid, and conveys his ambition to stay on top, even as others fall away. In the second verse, he provides an unapologetic message to a woman, telling her to either leave or stay and breathe while reminding her of his fame and the paparazzi attention that comes with it. He continues to outline his streetwise credo, boasting of his ability to play hard, gamble, and stay stylish with "fresh fatigues and cannons." Overall, "The Bluff" is a confident and provocative expression of wealth and success that highlights the lavish lifestyle that Wiz Khalifa has achieved.
Interesting facts about the song "The Bluff:"
-The song features rapper Cam'ron, aka Killa Cam, who appears in the second verse and provides a different perspective on the street life Wiz Khalifa sings about.
-The Bluff was produced by Looney Tunez, aka Sledgren, and was released on Wiz Khalifa's fourth studio album, O.N.I.F.C. (Only Nigga in First Class), in 2012.
-The song samples Marabaixo, a traditional music style from the Brazilian state of Amapá, in the Amazon region.
-The music video for "The Bluff" was directed by Bill Paladino and features Wiz doing some stunts in a helicopter, and Cameron in a limo with some flashy dancers.
-Wiz Khalifa has stated that “The Bluff,” which he considers one of his favorite songs, was written during a time of personal growth and change for him.
-The song's chorus, "I got so much," is repeated 31 times throughout the track.
-The song was certified Gold by RIAA on December 18th, 2020
-In an interview, Looney Tunez said that he initially started making the beat for the song by interjecting the sample with a dial tone sound because he was bored.
-The song marks one of the last collaborations between Wiz Khalifa and Cam'ron, who were supposed to release a full album together but decided to go separate ways.
-In the song, Wiz also raps about rolling weed in a pair of J's, a reference to a Jordan shoe model, which is one of his trademark fashion staples.
Chords: The chords for the song are not available as the beat was sampled.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, still the same nigga
Despite my success and wealth, I am still the same person and haven't let it change me.
Still walking all upon your airplane with all my gang members
I am not afraid to show off my success and bring along my crew with me wherever I go, even if it might make others uncomfortable.
Smelling like, money and champagne
I am living a lavish lifestyle and it shows in my appearance and demeanor.
Part of my campaign
This is all part of my success and image, and I am constantly promoting it.
I'm fucking rich my nigga
I am extremely wealthy and successful.
Some things I can't change
Despite my success, there are certain things about myself that I cannot change or control.
Sometimes I swear I be so fly I mean I can't change
There are times where I feel so confident and cool that it feels like part of who I am and cannot be changed.
Sometimes I feel I've got a couple people I can't shame
There are certain individuals in my life who I feel are untouchable and cannot be embarrassed or disrespected.
Still rolling weed in a pair of J's
Despite my wealth, I remain true to my roots and continue to smoke and dress in a way that is familiar to me.
Gettin' ashes all over my favorite jeans
I am not concerned with the material possessions I own, as I am content with simply enjoying my life and indulging in activities that make me happy.
I ain't mad my nigga
I am content with my success and do not feel envious or bitter towards others.
I am getting paid crib with the maid
My wealth has allowed me to live in luxury and have access to services such as a maid.
It's all the same shit, different day
No matter how much success I may have, everyday life remains relatively unchanged.
Keep hearing 'bout what these niggas doin'
I am aware of the actions and successes of my peers in the industry.
But them niggas gone, and I'm here to stay (I'm here to stay)
Despite the temporary success of my peers, I believe my talent and dedication will allow me to remain successful in the long run.
I told her leave and die or she can stay and breathe
I gave someone the choice to either leave my life or stay and continue to breathe, indicating that I am willing to cut toxic people out of my life.
She looked and said, Cam you don't know what to say to me (Oh really?)
Someone challenged my ability to communicate effectively, to which I responded with disbelief and sarcasm.
Paparazzi out baby girl, no playing please
I am in the public eye and there are consequences for any actions I might take.
Now point that camera at my pockets cause they saying "cheese"
I am proud of my wealth and success and want to flaunt it to the world, especially the media.
Put up yo life in gambling, next time we out here scrambling
I am willing to take risks in order to earn more success and money.
I'm Killa, he Wiz, but all our checks are Cam'rom
Despite having different names and styles, we all share the same goal of earning money and success.
Next chapter, next chapter, f-f-f-fatigues and cannons
I am constantly moving forward and progressing in my career, and am prepared to defend myself if necessary.
Fresh rapper, fresh rapper right here where I'm standing
I am a new and exciting rapper in the industry, and I am confident in my abilities to succeed.
You play? We playin'
If someone wants to challenge me or compete, I am ready and willing to take them on.
Drive by on the way that waving
I am not afraid of confrontation or conflict and am prepared to defend myself if necessary.
New five, that's how we playin'
I am willing to spend money in order to succeed and earn more success.
We have wave, I'm just saying
We have a unique style and vibe that sets us apart from others in the industry.
What you sayin'? What I'm sayin?
We are both confident in our abilities and beliefs, and are not afraid to speak our minds.
Money, hoes, clothes, and mayhem
These are the things that are commonly associated with a lavish lifestyle and the rap industry.
Amen! Please have her on her knees, and she ain't prayin
This is a vulgar and misogynistic statement that objectifies women and degrades them to sex objects.
I got me a whole one so I'm bout to roll one
I have a full joint of marijuana and am preparing to smoke it.
As soon as you jump in the ride with me
Once you enter the car with me, you will be exposed to my lifestyle and habits.
Now you gettin' lifted, and you feelin' different
Once you smoke with me, you will experience a sense of euphoria and a different perspective on things.
As soon as you want you can drive you'll see
Once you feel comfortable and capable, you will be able to take control and drive if you want to.
I got so much (yeah, yeah)
I have so much wealth and success, and it's something I'm proud of.
I got so much (yeah, yeah)
I have so much wealth and success, and it's something I'm proud of.
I got so much
I have so much wealth and success, and it's something I'm proud of.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEREMY KULOUSEK, ERIC A DAN, CAMERON GILES, CAMERON THOMAS, ZACHARY RAYMOND VAUGHAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DaBargeWasHere
Nostalgia is definitely a real thing. I got chills listening to this
@djmazonibeatz
for sure bro
@aironenise
Lol it hasn’t even started playing yet and I did
@SatoriMyG47
Same
@jamescrooms6061
Me to fam
@blakdrago7202
Me too
@graysonvillanueva4970
I don’t think any artists gets me as nostalgic as Wiz Khalifa 🥺
@truubluu3330
man facts nothing but good memories when i hear this!
@davidtiser1097
100 my man. And the nicest thing for me to see is how many ppl all around the world feels the same man.
@kaykayfabulous8228
I feel the same way!!