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.
True Colors
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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(Young Money)
There's some people coming with me and I know who they are
And some that ain't gon' make it and I know who they are
And I know they ain't gon' like it but it's quite alright
I ain't need no one my whole life, and I done alright
I can do bad by myself, these days you never can tell
Yeah they know my true colors and they see what they are
When I pull up in that white on white, they ain't gon' like it
And that green inside they hide it, cause that's they true colors
When I pull up in that white on white, good God almighty
And that green inside my pocket, yeah, cause that's my true colors
All I do is smoke weed and get paid
That jealousy I can see in they face
That green is all that I make, call it fate
Or call me perfect with timing
Call me crazy, don't call my phone
Call me covered with diamonds
Call me boss man, young Khalifa man
I was on the ground when y'all wasn't sticking to the plan
Learn the game just like the back of my hand
Back in demand, back with them bands
She on her back, back of the Benz (God damn)
When I pull up in that white on white, they ain't gon' like it
And that green inside they hide it, cause that's they true colors
When I pull up in that white on white, good God almighty
And that green inside my pocket, yeah, cause that's my true colors
Yeah, cause that's my true colors
When I pull up in that white on white, they ain't gon' like it
And that green inside my pocket, yeah, cause that's my true colors
I said, "Baby we made it", even though niggas hated
Did everything I stated, I am so innovative
All my girls getting faded and all my whips candy painted
Call me Nicki M. Ali, these bitches know I'm the greatest
Cause I pull up in the white, pull up with the black
Pull up in the back, pull up with some niggas that be yellin' back
Have the hella best fans, hella wet sands, hella jet plans
Married to the game they don't need a best man
They know I'm a mogul for real
I branded a color, pink is the color
Can't wait to unveil the Pinkprint cover
When I pull up in that white on white, they ain't gon' like it
And that green inside they hide it, cause that's they true colors
When I pull up in that white on white, good God almighty
And that green inside my pocket, yeah, cause that's my true colors
Yeah, yeah cause that's my true colors
Yeah, yeah cause that's my true colors
When I pull up in that white on white, they ain't gon' like it
And that green inside my pocket, yeah, cause that's my true colors
Always been, always was
The one who win, ain't tryna take a loss
Counting faces, spending faces
Being faceless, look at they faces
Real that's my true colors
Rich that's my true colors
If you a real nigga, let's get it, let's get it
If you a rich nigga, let's get it, let's get it
When I pull up in that white on white, they ain't gon' like it
And that green inside they hide it, cause that's they true colors
When I pull up in that white on white, good God almighty
And that green inside my pocket, yeah, cause that's my true colors
Yeah, yeah cause that's my true colors
Yeah, yeah cause that's my true colors
When I pull up in that white on white, they ain't gon' like it
And that green inside my pocket, yeah, cause that's my true colors
The lyrics to Wiz Khalifa's "True Colors" highlights his individuality and success as he pulls up in a "white on white" car with "green inside", which represents both his material wealth and his ability to stay true to himself. He acknowledges that some people will not make it with him on his journey, but he knows who will always be by his side. Wiz Khalifa is confident in his capabilities and acknowledges that his detractors may not like his success, but he is unfazed by their opinions. He has always been able to take care of himself and live his life on his own terms.
The themes of this song include individualism, materialism, awareness of one's true self and the critics that follow success. Throughout the song, Wiz Khalifa remains steadfast in his determination not to compromise his sense of self in order to fit in, and he appreciates those who share his journey. At the same time, he is aware of the cost of success, and the jealousy and criticism thrown his way by those who don't understand what it takes to succeed in the music industry.
Overall, the song celebrates Wiz Khalifa's individualism, wealth and self-confidence, while acknowledging the hard work and determination that went into his success. It also highlights the sacrifices and obstacles that come with success, including the judgment and jealousy of others.
Line by Line Meaning
Taylor Gang, let's get it
Let's get started with the people who are with me
There's some people coming with me and I know who they are
I know who is joining me on this journey
And some that ain't gon' make it and I know who they are
I know who won't make it to the end with me
And I know they ain't gon' like it but it's quite alright
Those who don't make it won't like it, but it's okay
I ain't need no one my whole life, and I done alright
I have always been self-sufficient and done well for myself
I can do bad by myself, these days you never can tell
I prefer to be alone and I'm unpredictable
'Cept the people who been with me and they know who they are
Except for those who have been with me and know me well
Yeah they know my true colors and they see what they are
They know me for who I am
When I pull up in that white on white, they ain't gon' like it
People won't like it when I arrive in my white car
And that green inside they hide it, cause that's they true colors
They hide their envy and jealousy, which are their true colors
And that green inside my pocket, yeah, cause that's my true colors
The money in my pocket represents my true colors
All I do is smoke weed and get paid
My life revolves around smoking weed and making money
That jealousy I can see in they face
I can see the jealousy on their faces
That green is all that I make, call it fate
Money is the only thing I make, call it fate
Or call me perfect with timing
You can call me perfect with timing
Call me crazy, don't call my phone
You can call me crazy, but don't call my phone
Call me covered with diamonds
Call me covered in diamonds
Call me boss man, young Khalifa man
Call me the boss, Young Khalifa man
I was on the ground when y'all wasn't sticking to the plan
I was there when you weren't following the plan
Learn the game just like the back of my hand
I know the game like the back of my hand
Back in demand, back with them bands
I'm in demand again and back with my money
She on her back, back of the Benz (God damn)
She's on her back, in the back of the Benz (God damn)
I said, "Baby we made it", even though niggas hated
I told my girl we made it, even though people hated on us
Did everything I stated, I am so innovative
I did everything I said I would, I'm very innovative
All my girls getting faded and all my whips candy painted
My girls are getting high and my cars are brightly colored
Call me Nicki M. Ali, these bitches know I'm the greatest
Call me Nicki M. Ali, these women know I'm the best
Cause I pull up in the white, pull up with the black
Because I arrive in a white car and bring people with me
Pull up in the back, pull up with some niggas that be yellin' back
Arriving in the back and bringing loud people with me
Have the hella best fans, hella wet sands, hella jet plans
I have amazing fans, I visit amazing beaches, and I travel by private jet
Married to the game they don't need a best man
I'm devoted to the game and don't need anyone else
They know I'm a mogul for real
They know I'm a real mogul
I branded a color, pink is the color
I created a brand around the color pink
Can't wait to unveil the Pinkprint cover
I'm excited to reveal the Pinkprint album cover
Always been, always was
I've always been this way
The one who win, ain't tryna take a loss
I am a winner and won't accept losing
Counting faces, spending faces
Counting money, spending money
Being faceless, look at they faces
Staying anonymous while seeing others
Real that's my true colors
I am true to myself
Rich that's my true colors
Being rich is part of who I am
If you a real nigga, let's get it, let's get it
If you're real, let's do this
If you a rich nigga, let's get it, let's get it
If you're rich, let's get started
Lyrics © LP THE GREAT MUSIC, INC, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cameron Thomaz, Daniel Johnson, Andre Proctor, Rasool Diaz, Brian Soko, Jeremy Michael Coleman, Nicki Minaj, Luca Polizzi, Unknown Composer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jbarkerhill92
Wiz makes many types of songs. Some examples:
- True Colors = radio song
- Still Down = guys song
- Ass Drop = club song
- Promises = girls song
- So High = stoner song
- No Gain = Deep/ Motivational song
I could go on. The point is, pick songs you like but don't hate on songs that are made for audiences different than you. Wiz is on a major label, so he probably does have a fair amount of pressure from record executives to produce songs for a wide variety of audiences.
@lucasdias2582
True colors , raw , the sleaze , we dem boyz , ass drop , you and your friends , high and kk are dope , this album is awesome
@TehPrototypePetey
My Nigga
@raheelvirk5333
Prototype Petey my second nigga
@sobos1282
I agree bruh
@raheelvirk5333
***** my bitch how is this hating you tripping
@Grislythrone
And the best part is thanks to youtube we cant get all these songs fo frreeeeeee ;D
@malikaseriki1464
Nicki and Wiz make some really good music together!
@AngelGarcia-nv8bj
true
@Doki237
Who still came here in 2023 to listen this masterpiece?
@Mame__93
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