Cameron Jibril Thomaz,better known by his stage name Wiz Khalifa,is an American rapper,singer,and songwriter. 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.
This article summarizes the events,album releases,and album release dates in hip hop music for the year 2011.
American rapper Wiz Khalifa has released six studio albums,one compilation album,one soundtrack album,three extended plays (EP),two collaborative albums,84 singles,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 2009 on Rostrum Records alone.
Rolling Papers is the third studio album by American rapper Wiz Khalifa. It was released on March 29,2011,by Atlantic Records and Rostrum Records. It is his first album under a major label after his independent releases,Show and Prove and Deal or No Deal. The album features guest appearances from Too $hort,Curren$y and Chevy Woods. Rolling Papers was supported by five singles:"Black and Yellow","Roll Up","On My Level","No Sleep" and "The Race". The album has been noted by music writers for having a pop rap style.
"Roll Up" is a song by American rapper Wiz Khalifa. It was released as the second single from his debut studio album,Rolling Papers;having been written by Wiz Khalifa,and Stargate.
"Oh My" is a song by American hip hop artist DJ Drama,released on May 13,2011,as the lead single from his third studio album Third Power. The song was produced by frequent collaborator Drumma Boy and features American rappers Fabolous,Roscoe Dash and Wiz Khalifa. The song peaked at #18 on the Billboard and #12 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Songs,making it the most successful song for DJ Drama to date.
Shante Scott Franklin,better known by his stage name Curren$y,is an American rapper,songwriter and record executive. In 2011,he founded the label Jet Life Recordings.
Mac &Devin Go to High School is the collaborative soundtrack to the film of the same name,by American West Coast hip hop recording artist Snoop Dogg and American rapper Wiz Khalifa. It was released on December 13,2011,by Atlantic Records. The album features guest appearances from Bruno Mars,Juicy J,Curren$y and Mike Posner. The album is supported by the lone hit single,"Young,Wild &Free". The album received positive reviews from music critics,who praised Snoop's and Khalifa's technical rapping abilities and production choices. The soundtrack debuted at number 29 on the US Billboard 200,and has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
O.N.I.F.C. is the fourth studio album by American rapper Wiz Khalifa. The album was released on December 4,2012,by Atlantic Records and Rostrum Records. The album's title was inspired by the album H.N.I.C. by Prodigy of Mobb Deep,and is an initialism for "Only Ni--a In First Class". Upon release,O.N.I.F.C. received generally mixed reviews from contemporary music critics. The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 selling 148,000 copies in its first week.
The Stoned Immaculate is the sixth studio album by American hip hop recording artist Curren$y. It was released through Warner Bros. Records on June 5,2012. This release was his first "major" release through Warner Bros. The album features guest appearances from Pharrell,Wiz Khalifa,Estelle,2 Chainz,Wale,Marsha Ambrosius,Daz Dillinger,Big K.R.I.T.,Fiend,Corner Boy P,Young Roddy,Trademark Da Skydiver,and Smoke DZA.
This is the discography of American rapper Curren$y.
Gilbert Anthony Milam Jr.,better known by his stage name Berner,is an American rapper and entrepreneur signed to Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang Entertainment. As of 2019,he has released 16 albums,several of which have charted on Billboard's "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" chart. As an entrepreneur,he's credited with the creation of multiple companies including Cookies,and is heavily active in California-based cannabis trade market.
The discography of Juicy J,an American rapper,consists of five studio albums,22 singles,two promotional singles and eighty music videos.
Live in Concert is a collaborative EP by American rappers Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y. The EP was released on April 20,2013,by Jet Life Recordings and Rostrum Records. The EP was originally planned to be released as a free mixtape,but was released to retail due to sample clearance issues.
Blacc Hollywood is the fifth studio album by American rapper Wiz Khalifa. It was released in the UK on August 18,2014 and in the US on August 19,by Rostrum Records and Atlantic Records. The album features guest appearances from Ty Dolla Sign,Juicy J,Project Pat,Currensy,Ghost Loft,Chevy Woods,and Nicki Minaj,among others. The album was supported by two official singles:"We Dem Boyz" and "You and Your Friends".
Dream. Zone. Achieve is the third studio album by American rapper Smoke DZA. It was released on April 1,2014,by DZA's R.F.C. Music Group record label. The album features guest appearances from Cam'ron,NymLo,Joey Badass,Ab-Soul,Kobe,CJ Fly,Wiz Khalifa,Currensy,Ty Dolla Sign,Bluntsmoker,J. Ivy and BJ the Chicago Kid.
Canal Street Confidential is the eighth studio album by American rapper Curren$y. The album was released on December 4,2015,by Jet Life Recordings and Atlantic Records.
Rolling Papers 2 is the sixth studio album by American rapper Wiz Khalifa. It was released on July 13,2018 by Taylor Gang and Atlantic Records,and is the sequel to his major-label debut Rolling Papers (2011). The album features guest appearances by Gucci Mane,Swae Lee,Ty Dolla Sign,PartyNextDoor,Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and Snoop Dogg,among others. It also features appearances from upcoming R&B duo THEMXXNLIGHT,as well as Jimmy Wopo,who is credited posthumously following his death on June 18,2018,less than a month before the album's release. Meanwhile,the production is handled by Cardo,Mike Will Made It,Tay Keith,and Young Chop,among others.
Khalifa is a compilation album by American rapper Wiz Khalifa. It was released on February 5,2016,by Atlantic Records and Rostrum Records,serving as his fourth release with Atlantic. The project features guest appearances from Courtney Noelle,Travis Scott,J.R. Donato,Chevy Woods,Juicy J,Ty Dolla Sign,Rico Love and Wiz's son Sebastian. The production on the project was provided by Wiz's frequent collaborators such as I.D. Labs and Sledgren,alongside the additional production by Lex Luger,DJ Spinz,Jim Jonsin,Juicy J,among others.
20 Lights is the first solo extended play by American rapper Berner. It was released on January 6,2015 via Bern One Entertainment. Production was handled by Cheeze,Cozmo,Ricky P,Sean T,Sledgren,The Elevaterz and Max Perry. It features guest appearances from Ampichino,Curren$y,Mac Dre,Migos,Smiggz,The Jacka and Wiz Khalifa. The album peaked at number 95 on the Billboard 200. Music video for "OT" was directed by David Camarena.
