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Laugh Now, Fly Later
American rapper Wiz Khalifa has released seven studio albums, one compilation album, one soundtrack album, three extended plays (EP), two collaborative albums, 84 singles (including 44 as a featured artist), sixteen promotional singles, twenty-one mixtapes, and 82 music videos. After signing to independent record label Rostrum Records at a young age, Khalifa released his first mixtape ''Prince of the City: Welcome to Pistolvania'', and his first studio album, ''Show and Prove'' (2006). Following the release of ''Show and Prove'', Warner Bros. Records signed Khalifa in 2007 as part of a joint deal with Rostrum. At Warner, Khalifa released the singles "Youngin' on His Grind" and " Say Yeah". The latter became his first song to appear on a ''Billboard'' chart, peaking at number 20 on the US Hot Rap Songs. Disagreements with Warner over the release of a purported major-label debut album led Khalifa to departed from the label, and release his second studio album ''Deal or No Deal'' in 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wiz Khalifa
Cameron Jibril Thomaz (born September 8, 1987), better known by his stage name Wiz Khalifa, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. He released his debut album, ''Show and Prove'', in 2006 and signed to Warner Bros. Records in 2007. His Eurodance-influenced single " Say Yeah" received urban radio airplay, charting on the Rhythmic Top 40 and Hot Rap Tracks charts in 2008, becoming his first minor hit. Thomaz parted with Warner Bros. and released his second album, ''Deal or No Deal'', in November 2009. He released the mixtape '' Kush and Orange Juice'' as a free download in April 2010; he then signed with Atlantic Records. Thomaz then adopted a more radio-friendly, pop-oriented approach with his debut single for Atlantic, "Black and Yellow". The song, a tribute to his hometown of Pittsburgh, debuted at number 100 and eventually peaked at number 1 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song became the lead single for his third album ''Rolling Papers'', which was released ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deal Or No Deal (album)
''Deal or No Deal'' is the second studio album by American rapper Wiz Khalifa. It was released on November 24, 2009, by Rostrum Records and iHipHop Distribution. I.D. Labs produced most of the tracks throughout the whole album, alongside a variety of several record producers such as Johnny Juliano, Monsta Beatz and Sledgren, among others. The album was promoted by a lead single, "This Plane".Vozick-Levinson, Simon (November 30, 2009).Wiz Khalifa: 'Deal or No Deal,' his buzz is growing. ''Entertainment Weekly ''Entertainment Weekly'' (sometimes abbreviated as ''EW'') is an American digital-only entertainment magazine based in New York City, published by Dotdash Meredith, that covers film, television, music, Broadway theatre, books, and popular cu ...''. Retrieved on November 30, 2009. Upon its release, the album sold 5,900 copies in its first week. To date, the album sold 167,000+ copies in the United States. Singles The album was promoted by a lead single, called "Thi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Too Short
Todd Anthony Shaw (born April 28, 1966), better known by the stage name Too Short (stylized as Too $hort), is an American rapper and record producer. He became famous in the West Coast hip hop scene in the late 1980s, with lyrics often based on pimping and promiscuity, but also drug culture and street survival. This is respectively exemplified in his most popular songs "Blow the Whistle" and " The Ghetto". A pioneer of West Coast rap, Shaw began recording in 1983, cultivating a large following in his native Oakland. In 1987, his fourth album ''Born to Mack'' attracted the attention of Jive Records, who signed him and distributed the album nationally. His subsequent 1988 album '' Life Is...Too Short'' was highly successful, going double platinum, and he remained prominent into the 1990s. Early life Shaw was born and grew up in Los Angeles, California. In the early 1980s, he and his family moved to Oakland, California. He was a drummer in the band at Fremont High School in Oa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
On My Level
"On My Level" is a song by American rapper Wiz Khalifa featuring fellow American rapper Too $hort released as the first promotional, and later third official single from the former's third studio album, '' Rolling Papers'' (2011). The song was written by the artists alongside producerJim Jonsin and co-producer Danny Morris. It was later sent to urban contemporary radio stations on May 28, 2011. The song debuted, and peaked at number fifty-two on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and has been certified Platinum by the RIAA. Chart performance The song debuted at number 52 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, then dropped to number 56 before falling off the chart. After being released as an official single, it re-entered at number 79 and remained on the charts for another seven weeks. Music video A music video was released for the song. It had both Wiz Khalifa and Too $hort, and featured cameos by Nipsey Hussle and DJ Drama Tyree Cinque Simmons (born April 22, 1978), professionally known ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roll Up (Wiz Khalifa Song)
"Roll Up" is a song by American rapper Wiz Khalifa. It was released as the second single from his third studio album, '' Rolling Papers''; having been written by Wiz Khalifa, and Stargate. The song peaked at number 13 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). American recording artist and model Cassie Ventura is featured on the official music video. The video was shot in Venice, Los Angeles at Venice Beach. Live performances Khalifa performed a short version "Roll Up" followed by "Black and Yellow" at the 2011 MTV Woodie Awards in March 2011. He later performed the song on the ''Late Show with David Letterman'' on April 11, 2011 and on ''Jimmy Kimmel Live'' in May 2011. The song was part of his 49-minute set during the final day of the 2011 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. He also sang it at Bumbershoot in September 2011. Cover versions "Roll Up" was covered by Canadian indie band Wal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
