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 Own It
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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You on vacation, we gettin' paid so
We on paycation, I did it for the fam'
It's whatever we had to do, it's just who I am
Yeah, it's the life I chose
Gunshots in the dark, one eye closed
And we got it cooking like a one-eyed stove
You can catch me kissing my girl with both eyes closed
Couldn't slow down so we had to crash it
You used plastic, we 'bout cash
I see some people ahead that we gon' pass yeah!
I never feared death or dying
I only fear never trying
I am whatever I am,
Only God can judge me now
One shot, everything rides on tonight
Even if I've got three strikes, I'mma go for it
This moment, we own it
And I'm not to be played with
Because it can get dangerous
See these people I ride with
This moment, we own it
And the same ones that I ride with,
Be the same ones that I die with
Put it all out on the line with,
If you looking for me you can find Wiz
In the new car or in the crown with
My new broad, that's a fine chick
And the wonder squad, I'm down with (And no way around it)
What you say, tell me what you say
Working hard, reppin' for my dogs, do this everyday,
Takin' off, looking out for all, makin' sure we ball,
Like the mob all you do is call
Catch you if you fall, Young Khalifa
I never feared death or dying
I only fear never trying
I am whatever I am,
Only God can judge me now
One shot, everything rides on tonight
Even if I've got three strikes, I'mma go for it
This moment, we own it
And I'm not to be played with
Because it can get dangerous
See these people I ride with
This moment, we own it
This the biggest day of my life
We got big guns, been graduated from knives
It's the day in the life and I'm ready to ride
Got the spirit, I'm feelin' like a killer inside uh
Financial outbreak, I'm free but I ain't out yet
Ridin' with the plug so I'm close to the outlet
At the red light, rims sittin' off set
I look better on your girl (Than her outfit)
Stuck to the plan, always think that we would stand up, never ran
We the fam' and loyalty never change up
Been down since day one, look at where we came from
Jumpin' out on anybody who try to say somethin' one thing about it
Got a problem, I got the same one
Money rolls, we fold
Plenty clubs we closed
Follow the same code
Never turn our backs, our cars don't even lose control
One shot, everything rides on tonight
Even if I've got three strikes, I'mma go for it
This moment, we own it
And I'm not to be played with
Because it can get dangerous
See these people I ride with
This moment, we own it
This moment we own it
I ride or die for mine
I'm ride or die material
One life to live so here we go
This moment we own it
The lyrics to Wiz Khalifa feat. 2 Chainz's song We Own it is about living life on their own terms and achieving their goals. Money is the motivation and the driving force in their lives. They work hard and play hard, taking time off to enjoy their success. The lyrics reflect a sense of confidence and pride in their achievements, as well as a sense of loyalty to their friends and family. The lyrics also have themes of risk-taking and living life to the fullest, with lines like "One shot, everything rides on tonight, even if I've got three strikes, I'mma go for it." The song is about seizing the moment and making their own way in the world.
The lyrics also have a sense of danger and intensity, with lines like "Gunshots in the dark, one eye closed," and "Because it can get dangerous." These lines suggest that there are risks involved in their lifestyle, and that they are aware of them. However, they are not afraid to take these risks and embrace the challenges that come along with their success.
The chorus of the song, "This moment, we own it," reflects the overall theme of the song. It is about owning your destiny and taking control of your life. The lyrics capture the spirit of determination and resilience that is needed to succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
Money's the motivation, money's the conversation
We are driven by the pursuit of wealth, and financial gain is the main topic of our discussions.
You on vacation, we gettin' paid so
While you take time off, we continue to earn income.
We on paycation, I did it for the fam'
We are always making money, even while on vacation. I did it all for my family.
It's whatever we had to do, it's just who I am
We do whatever it takes to make money, because that's just who we are.
Yeah, it's the life I chose
I chose this lifestyle and I'm committed to it.
Gunshots in the dark, one eye closed
We're used to hearing gunfire and are not afraid. We're even comfortable with having one eye closed while shooting.
And we got it cooking like a one-eyed stove
We're making money rapidly and efficiently, just like a stove with only one working eye.
You can catch me kissing my girl with both eyes closed
I'm so focused on my passion that I can even kiss my girlfriend with both eyes closed.
Perfecting my passion, thanks for asking
I'm dedicated to perfecting my craft, and am grateful that you noticed.
Couldn't slow down so we had to crash it
We couldn't afford to slow down, so we kept working until we inevitably burned out.
You used plastic, we 'bout cash
You used a credit card, but we only use cash because we have so much of it.
I see some people ahead that we gon' pass yeah!
I see some people who think they're ahead of us, but we're going to pass them anyways.
I never feared death or dying
I'm not afraid of the consequences of my actions, including death.
I only fear never trying
The only thing I'm afraid of is not taking a chance on something I want to do.
I am whatever I am, Only God can judge me now
I am who I am, and only God has the right to judge me.
One shot, everything rides on tonight
This is my one chance to make something happen, and everything depends on what I do tonight.
Even if I've got three strikes, I'mma go for it
Even if I've failed twice before, I'm going to take the risk again and go for it.
This moment, we own it
We are in control of this moment and it's up to us to make it a success.
And I'm not to be played with, Because it can get dangerous
Don't mess with me, because I can be dangerous if provoked.
See these people I ride with, This moment, we own it
These are the people I ride with, and we are in control of this moment.
And the same ones that I ride with, Be the same ones that I die with
These are the people I'm loyal to, and they will be the same people I'm loyal to until the end.
Put it all out on the line with, If you looking for me you can find Wiz
I put everything on the line, and if you're looking for me, you can always find me (Wiz).
In the new car or in the crown with, My new broad, that's a fine chick
I can be found in my new car or hanging out with my attractive new girlfriend.
And the wonder squad, I'm down with (And no way around it)
I'm part of the amazing team and there's no denying it.
What you say, tell me what you say, Working hard, reppin' for my dogs, do this everyday, Takin' off, looking out for all, makin' sure we ball, Like the mob all you do is call, Catch you if you fall, Young Khalifa
Tell me what you're saying. I work hard, represent for my friends, do this every day. I take off, look out for everyone and make sure we're successful. Like the mob, all you need to do is call and I'll catch you if you fall.
This the biggest day of my life, We got big guns, been graduated from knives
This is the most important day of my life. We have powerful weapons and have outgrown using knives.
It's the day in the life and I'm ready to ride, Got the spirit, I'm feelin' like a killer inside uh
This is what life's like and I'm ready for it. I'm energized and feel like a killer inside.
Financial outbreak, I'm free but I ain't out yet, Ridin' with the plug so I'm close to the outlet
We're experiencing a sudden increase in wealth, but we're not finished yet. We're working with the right people and are close to the source of income.
At the red light, rims sittin' off set, I look better on your girl (Than her outfit)
While waiting at the red light, my wheels are set off-center. I look better than your girlfriend, even without wearing stylish clothes.
Stuck to the plan, always think that we would stand up, never ran
We always stick to our plans, believing that we would stand firm and never back down.
We the fam' and loyalty never change up
We're like family, and our loyalty to each other never wavers.
Been down since day one, look at where we came from
We've been together since the beginning, and look at how far we've come.
Jumpin' out on anybody who try to say somethin' one thing about it, Got a problem, I got the same one
We're ready to confront anyone who has something negative to say, and I have the same problem you do.
Money rolls, we fold, Plenty clubs we closed, Follow the same code, Never turn our backs, our cars don't even lose control
We make a lot of money, but we're always willing to walk away from a bad situation. We always stick to the same principles, never turn our backs on each other and never lose control of our cars.
This moment, we own it, I ride or die for mine, I'm ride or die material, One life to live so here we go, This moment we own it
We are in control of this moment and I'm willing to risk my life for what I believe in. I'm the type of person who's willing to risk it all. We only have one life, so let's make the most of it. We own this moment.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TAUHEED EPPS, BREYAN STANLEY N ISAAC, JOE N KHAJADOURIAN, ALEX N SCHWARTZ, CAMERON N THOMAZ
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@MrKannolix
1 shot, everything rides on
2 night, even if I got
3 strikes, Imma go for it.
This moment, we own it!
A nd I'm not to be played with
B cause it could get dangerous,
C these people I ride with.
This moment, WE OWN IT!
@Rahul-yp1gd
1 shot eveything rides on
2 night even if i got
3 strikes imma go for it
this moment
we own it
A I'm not to be played with
B cause it could get dangerous
c these people i ride with
this moment
we own it
wow these lyrics are one of a kind 👌👌
@noambrogardi1931
This the biggest day of my life
We got big guns, been graduated from knives
It's the day in the life, and I'm ready to ride
Got the spirit, I'm feeling like a killer inside
Oh, financial outbreak, I'm free, but I ain't out yet
Ridin' with the plugs, so I'm close to the outlet
At the red light, rims sittin' offset
I look better on your girl (than her outfit)
Stuck to the plan, always said that we would stand up, never ran
We the fam, and loyalty never change up
Been down since day one, look at where we came from
Jumpin' out on anybody who tryin' to say somethin'
One thing about it, got a problem? I got the same one
Money rose, we fold
Playin' in clubs we closed
Follow the same code
Never turn our backs
Our cars don't even lose control
One shot, everything rides on tonight
Even if I got three strikes, I'ma go for it
This moment, we own it
Ayy, I'm not to be played with (I ride or die for mine)
Because it could get dangerous
See these people I ride with (I ride or die for life)
This moment, we own it
@skmc822
Honestly fast and furious always had the best soundtracks
@januarpramono364
SKM Cash kreys pasiion
@tcviper9464
i agree
@FarmYardGaming
IKR
@adamleavy3457
SKM Cash. I agree
@FarmYardGaming
Yeah... It seems they all had great tastes in music!
@scarletbeckett7075
2020 where you at fam? Don't leave me here alone with this masterpiece.
@scarletbeckett7075
@@ryzenenjoyer2824 agreed
@kkkkk4240
We aint leavin you man💪
@attenzione1795
I'm stayin man props #paul walker