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.
We're Done
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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We're done, but it's not over.
I'm started again, out to the end of the day.
It keeps getting better.
Don't be afraid, we'll do it together.
Started from nothing, ended up with everything.
From the house, to the whips, taking trips to any place that you care to name.
EZ wider papers, no blunts, hit it once you mile high
Runnin' now I'm livin' how I'm supposed to.
Laughing at you haters like I told you
I just tell the waitress keep pouring.
Get infront of the camera keep posing
Too much bank to be rolled in, that's why I stay golden, till the cake gets swollen.
And you just can't fold it. or it's old and molded.
And the crust get golden.
[Chorus x2]
You stay the night cause you say my life is exciting
Wake up still drunk not going to work cause you like it
Livin' with no regrets
Buyin' more bottles while we got ones I ain't even opened yet
Notice that first thought you wanna talk about your boyfriend
Now everytime he callin' you ignoring them
Somewhere tasting trees
Cat and mouse
You chase me I'll chase this cheese
While we're young, one
[Chorus x2]
In this song, Wiz Khalifa talks about ending a relationship but not letting that hold him back. He emphasizes the fact that he has started over and is living his life to the fullest.
The chorus talks about how despite their relationship being over, it is not the end for him. He has started over and will go on living his life, making it better each day. Wiz encourages the listener to not be afraid and to embrace the future that they will face together.
Wiz begins by reflecting on his past and how he started from nothing and ended up with everything. He talks about owning houses and expensive cars, and taking extravagant trips. He mentions champagne and skydiving, living a life of luxury. He also talks about smoking weed and how he prefers the EZ wider rolling papers instead of blunts. Wiz then talks about laughing at his haters and living life the way he wants to.
In the second verse, Wiz continues to reflect on his life and how he lives with no regrets. He talks about buying more bottles even though he has not opened the ones he has already bought. He addresses the fact that his partner may have had a boyfriend and now that he is no longer in the picture, they can focus on each other. He mentions tasting trees and chasing after money, living in the moment while they are still young.
Overall, We're Done is a song that encourages the listener to not let the end of a relationship hold them back from living their best life. Wiz Khalifa talks about living with no regrets and embracing the future. The song is an expression of freedom and hope in a time of uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
We're done, but it's not over.
Although our relationship has ended, it doesn't mean it's the end of all things.
I'm started again, out to the end of the day.
I'm ready to start again, and I'll work hard until the day ends.
It keeps getting better.
Things continue to improve for me.
Don't be afraid, we'll do it together.
Don't worry, we'll accomplish our goals together.
Started from nothing, ended up with everything.
I had nothing before, but now I have everything I could want.
From the house, to the whips, taking trips to any place that you care to name.
I have a nice house and cars, and I can travel anywhere I want.
Champagne, skydivin'.
I'm living life to the fullest, drinking champagne and skydiving.
EZ wider papers, no blunts, hit it once you mile high.
I prefer smoking with EZ Wider papers instead of blunts, and I enjoy getting high in the air.
Runnin' now I'm livin' how I'm supposed to.
I'm living life the way I want to, running towards my dreams.
Laughing at you haters like I told you.
I'm enjoying my success while laughing at the people who doubted me.
I just tell the waitress keep pouring.
I'm not worried about the cost, I'm just telling the waitress to keep pouring drinks.
Get in front of the camera keep posing.
I don't mind being in the spotlight, I'll keep posing for the camera.
Too much bank to be rolled in, that's why I stay golden, till the cake gets swollen.
I have so much money I can't roll it all, and that's why I'll stay successful until the money just keeps growing and growing.
And you just can't fold it. or it's old and molded.
If you can't handle the success, it'll get old and stale.
And the crust get golden.
Success brings out the best in people.
You stay the night cause you say my life is exciting.
You want to stay over because my life is so interesting.
Wake up still drunk not going to work cause you like it.
You're enjoying your time with me so much that you're willing to miss work the next day.
Livin' with no regrets.
I'm living without any regrets.
Buyin' more bottles while we got ones I ain't even opened yet.
I have so much money that I can keep buying bottles without even opening some of the ones I already have.
Notice that first thought you wanna talk about your boyfriend.
I notice that you always want to talk about your boyfriend as soon as you wake up.
Now every time he callin' you ignoring them.
Now you're ignoring his calls because you're having such a good time with me.
Somewhere tasting trees, cat and mouse. You chase me I'll chase this cheese.
We're smoking weed somewhere, and we're playing a game of cat and mouse. I'm focused on chasing success, and you're chasing after me.
While we're young, one.
We should enjoy ourselves while we're still young.
We're done, but it's not over.
Although our relationship has ended, it doesn't mean it's the end of all things.
I'm started again, out to the end of the day.
I'm ready to start again, and I'll work hard until the day ends.
It keeps getting better.
Things continue to improve for me.
Don't be afraid, we'll do it together.
Don't worry, we'll accomplish our goals together.
Contributed by Keira M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Devan Balgobin
Such a banger - pretty much what 2020 needs right now haha.
We're done .... but it's not over.
TGOD.
HPB
It keeps getting bettterrr
Ethan Hodges
🔥🔥🔥 wiz da goat
jaeden miles
This is such a vibe
GuidoSativa
who knew Wiz was a Camp Rock stan?
Boom Boom
Kush and oj shit is timeless
Kerbo r.i.p x
Memories
Avante xd
for many more years to come
Terry Washington
🔥
Soul B
Life is not over