Wiz Khalifa completes " Rolling Papers" album

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

The past six months have been incredible for Wiz Khalifa. Following years of being on the underground circuit, Khalifa became one of the most popular rappers in the game. In September, "Black & Yellow" was released and it became a hit. Also, the Waken Baken Tour was a major success.

Wiz Khalifa was facing the problem many rappers face upon signing to a major record label. Many rappers feel as if their problems are over once they are signed to a major label. However, upon getting signed, many face their album being delayed for months, even years. Being signed to Atlantic Records, meant this could happen to Wiz.

Instead of sitting back and doing nothing, Wiz Khalifa independently put his career together. Soon, Atlantic Records gave him a release date for his album. Next month, the Pittsburgh rapper intends to release his debut album, Rolling Papers. Wiz Khalifa has been steadily working on the album and he finished working on the album earlier this week.

Now, Wiz Khalifa plans to begin the promotion to release the album.

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Wiz Khalifa announces "Rolling Papers" release date

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Wiz Khalifa has been on the underground hip hop scene for almost five years. In those five years, Wiz built a cult following, but he had his eyes set on something bigger. Last fall, Wiz Khalifa released "Black & Yellow" and the song changed his life.

The song served as an anthem for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the promotional single for his "Waken Baken Tour." Wiz ended the year of 2010 a major star, having started the year basically a no-name. Despite the hit single, Wiz Khalifa had not started recording his album.

In December, Wiz Khalifa began working on his debut album and he is currently finishing it up. The rapper has become good friends with Snoop Dogg and is excited about the album. Paying homage to one of his most favorite activites, Wiz Khalifa is naming his album, Rolling Papers. The album is going to be released through Atlantic Records on March 29.

The next single from Wiz Khalifa will be "Roll Up," produced by Pharrell.

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