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.
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Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Who else you know smoke a half pound in seven days nigga
Drew on the boards
E on the beat
Uh ha ha
And I'm just doing
What I usually do man
Sticking to the script
I spend a lot of nights thinking
How did I make it this far
I spend money every chance I get
Cause God damn I work hard
Play here to take care of the family
But how was I supposed to know
If I don't take care of myself huh
Then how am I supposed to grow
Still rollin' my 0's, and all of my fans, they all at my shows
They rollin' them pins and counting up all of them grams
We smoking 'til all of it's gone
Just bought a new crib and there's not enough space to fit all of my clothes
I'm just riding out in my ride (I'm just riding out in my ride)
Smoking weed while I drive (Smoking weed while I drive)
Flying like we were time (Flying like we were time)
Smoking weed while I drive (Smoking weed while I drive)
I spend a lot of days thinking
I hope this never gets old
Then I realize I'm on vacation
Somewhere it never gets cold
Some criticize decisions that I made
But fuck was I supposed to do
Long as I'm on everything is straight
Plus all my niggas on too
So you can't tell us nothing, not a thing no discussion
You can smell what I'm smoking, know its dank that I'm puffin
Kinda high when I made this
On the plane hella comfy
On my way to the money
I'm just riding out in my ride (I'm just riding out in my ride)
Smoking weed while I drive (Smoking weed while I drive)
Flying like we were time (Flying like we were time)
Smoking weed while I drive (Smoking weed while I drive)
Smoking weed while I drive
Smoking weed while I drive
Smoking weed while I drive
Smoking weed while I drive
Smoking weed while I drive
Smoking weed while I drive
Smoking weed while I drive
Smoking weed while I drive
Smoking weed while I drive
Smoking weed while I drive
Smoking weed while I drive
Smoking weed while I drive
Smoking weed while I drive
Smoking weed while I drive
Smoking weed while I drive
Smoking weed while I drive
Smoking weed while I drive
Smoking weed while I drive
Smoking weed while I drive
Smoking weed while I drive
Smoking weed while I drive
Smoking weed while I drive
Smoking weed while I drive
Smoking weed while I drive
Smoking weed while I drive
The song "Time" by Wiz Khalifa is all about enjoying life and the fruits of one's labor. The lyrics highlight the relaxation and luxury that come with success, as the rapper discusses spending freely on things he enjoys like clothes, and buying a new house. However, the theme of the song is also about maintaining balance and taking care of oneself. Wiz Khalifa notes that although he works hard to take care of his family, he also prioritizes his own self-care, clarifying that if he doesn't take care of himself, he can't grow or continue to do what he needs to do to keep his loved ones protected. The hook of the song is all about enjoying the moment and the feeling of freedom that comes with it, reflected through the metaphor of flying, with the mention of smoking weed while driving subtly suggesting that the artist is literally flying high.
The lyrics themselves are also a reflection of Wiz Khalifa's headspace and creative process. He mentions how he spends a lot of time thinking and reflecting, both about how far he has come in his career and his current state of mind, but also noting how he still rolls his own joints (0's) and appreciates the support of his fans. The song ends with a repetition of the line "Smoking weed while I drive," emphasizing the sense of freedom and relaxation he feels while navigating through his life in this way.
Overall, the song "Time" by Wiz Khalifa expresses a carefree yet mindful attitude towards the rapper's accomplishments and the challenges that come with success. It showcases his ability to take pleasure in the moment while keeping his priorities and responsibilities in perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Acknowledgment of the start of the song
Who else you know smoke a half pound in seven days nigga
Pride and boastfulness in his smoking habits
Drew on the boards
Shout out to the producer of the song
E on the beat
Another shout out to the producer of the song
Uh ha ha
Ad lib to add emphasis to the previous lines
And I'm just doing
Expressing that he is continuing to live his usual lifestyle
What I usually do man
Reinforcing that he is sticking to his usual habits and actions
Sticking to the script
Continuing with his usual way of living
No new lines
No deviation from his usual lifestyle or habits
I spend a lot of nights thinking
Admitting to spending time contemplating
How did I make it this far
Reflecting on his success and questioning how he achieved it
I spend money every chance I get
Acknowledgement of his habit of spending money frequently
Cause God damn I work hard
Justification for his habit of spending money, due to his hard work
Play here to take care of the family
Underlying motivation for his hard work and spending habits
But how was I supposed to know
Expressing uncertainty and questioning his own decisions
If I don't take care of myself huh
Acknowledgment of the importance of self-care
Then how am I supposed to grow
Citing self-care as a way to improve and progress
Still rollin' my 0's, and all of my fans, they all at my shows
Continuing to smoke weed and acknowledgement of his fan base supporting him
They rollin' them pins and counting up all of them grams
Fans also indulging in weed and perhaps enjoying his music and lifestyle
We smoking 'til all of it's gone
Determination to smoke all the weed in their possession
Just bought a new crib and there's not enough space to fit all of my clothes
Pride in his material possessions and success
I'm just riding out in my ride (I'm just riding out in my ride)
Acknowledgement of his current activity
Smoking weed while I drive (Smoking weed while I drive)
Acknowledgement of his habit of smoking weed while driving
Flying like we were time (Flying like we were time)
Referring to the feeling of being in a time warp or high
I spend a lot of days thinking
Continuing previous reflection
I hope this never gets old
Wishing to continue his current lifestyle and success
Then I realize I'm on vacation
Realization of his current situation and lifestyle being a constant vacation
Somewhere it never gets cold
Likely referring to a warm climate and further emphasis on living a luxurious life
Some criticize decisions that I made
Acknowledgement of people who disapprove of his actions or habits
But fuck was I supposed to do
Justification for his actions and doing what he needs to do for himself
Long as I'm on everything is straight
Belief that his actions will lead to continued success and well-being
Plus all my niggas on too
Adding that his friends are also doing well
So you can't tell us nothing, not a thing no discussion
Confidence in his continued success and disregard for criticism or negativity
You can smell what I'm smoking, know its dank that I'm puffin
Acknowledgement of his love for weed and perhaps a nod to his music being associated with that lifestyle
Kinda high when I made this
Admitting to being high while creating the song
On the plane hella comfy
Emphasis on his luxurious lifestyle and comfort
On my way to the money
Belief in continued financial success
Smoking weed while I drive
Repetition of his habit and lifestyle choice
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEREMY KULOUSEK, ERIC A DAN, CAMERON THOMAS, ZACHARY RAYMOND VAUGHAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
JTsparx
Who else was in high school when this album dropped?
jammer beans
I was out of hs but first heard it sitting in first class
Jelani Marquis
Me
Rafael Cabete
Im' first year in College rn, but I'm pretty high 🍃
jhon carlos cassiani castillo
Memories :(
Mid Grade
Jr year man. Miss old friends and house parties listening to music from 2009-2013
Micael Santos
You can only feel Wiz's music if you have big goals in your life, or if you already made it, or if you're driving at night bumping this on your speakers thinking how you've walked till you reached the stage you are in. That's how I feel about his music.
No Name
For real. Losers can't stand his music. I bump his shit because I made it.
david townsend
Facts
Bxbby
straight facts