The Race

Wiz Khalifa

About The Race

"The Race" is a song by American rapper Wiz Khalifa from his third studio album Rolling Papers. The song was written by Khalifa and produced by Eric Dan and Jeremy "Big Jerm" Kulousek for ID Labs. "The Race" was released as the third single from Rolling Papers on March 8, 2011, and debuted and peaked at number 66 on the Billboard Hot 100.


Year:
2011
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Yeah
It's nothing new
'Cause this is exactly what I do
What up E, haha
The good weeds lit on this one, yeah
Riding by myself

The world turning, the weed burning
Them haters talking, I keep earning
Know some will say that life's a bitch
Well I'ma flirtin' and f*ck that bitch for the money and Louie V purchases
Old folks jock my car 'cause they know just what this is
Niggas felxin' hard with no bars, they got weak servants
Keep verses, Mortal Kombat
Look at my ring, if I ain't ballin' bitch then what you call that
Nothing but net, ain't back 'cause I never left
I did everything right nigga better yet
Rolling bomb for the niggas that's around us
Something like a contractor building from the ground up
Now just, oh
Twist up this weed
Realize that you are in the presence of a G
Don't f*ck up my paper meaning my cheese
Or the ones I use to roll up my trees
F*ck it, you know what I mean

I'm riding round, smoking, my music up loud
Kinda doin' my thing, no disrespect to the niggas before me
Some smile up in your face but then they don't on the low
Now I just stunt on my own
Now I just stunt on my own
I'm in a race, and taking the winners place
No foot on the brakes
One the best, homie that's what they call me
It's lonely at the top, got no company so
Now I just stunt on my own
Now I just stunt on my own

See me, when I'm alone, wishing they could f*ck with me
My ex calling my phone, wishing she could stunt with me
But I'm just riding dog, doing a buck fifty
Stunting like Jet Li, boat houses and Jet Ski's
Thirty on the flight, ice like the Gretsky's
My dime piece only recognize the best tree's
Treat 'em like I don't need 'em boy, you best believe
You in her face (You in her face)
I let her breath

From debated on, to waited on
From hated on, to the nigga they put cake up on
Cause we are,
Young movie stars
Cause we are,
Young movie stars

I'm riding round, smoking, my music up loud
Kinda doin' my thing, no disrespect to the niggas before me
Some smile up in your face but then they don't on the low
Now I just stunt on my own
Now I just stunt on my own
I'm in a race, and taking the winners place
No foot on the brakes
One the best, homie that's what they call me
It's lonely at the top, got no company so
Now I just stunt on my own
Now I just stunt on my own

(Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)

Oh-ooh-oh, now I just stunt on my own
Bitches ain't say shit to me
But now they won't leave me alone
Used to walk the other way
But now they all come to my home
And they calling my phone,
'Cause my paper is long
Heard nothing, but they singing my songs
Get hired up, if they want than I bring them along
We flying up, no you wont need a ticket at all
Need a ticket at all
Tell 'em bitch I'ma ball and I'ma buy a new crib for my niggas 'n' all
'Cause I remember days we'd sit and picture it all
Nigga swear I'd leave or pictured I'd fall
Counting reasons why they hate, your bitch think I'm a star
Cause we are, young, gifted,
Not to mention out here making motherfucking millions
Yeah, I said it, motherfucking millions
Got my money up, I'm in the building
Yup

I'm riding round, smoking, my music up loud
Kinda doin' my thing, no disrespect to the niggas before me
Some smile up in your face but then they don't on the low
Now I just stunt on my own
Now I just stunt on my own
I'm in a race, and taking the winners place
No foot on the brakes
One the best, homie that's what they call me
It's lonely at the top, got no company so
Now I just stunt on my own
Now I just stunt on my own

(Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)

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Wiz Khalifa

Cameron Jibril Thomaz (born September 8, 1987), better known by the stage name Wiz Khalifa, is an American rapper. 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. Khalifa 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. He is also well known for his debut single for Atlantic, "Black and Yellow", which peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. His debut album for the label, Rolling Papers, was released on March … more »

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Written by: ERIC DAN, CAMERON JIBRIL THOMAZ

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"The Race" was released on March 29, 2011, as part of Wiz Khalifa's studio album called 'Rolling Papers.'
Chart Performance
The song didn't make a significant impact on the charts; however, it helped to solidify Wiz Khalifa's sound and style within the music industry.
Genre
"The Race" is commonly classified under the genre of Hip-Hop/Rap.
Album Achievement
The album 'Rolling Papers' where the song "The Race" originated, was a commercial success, reaching number 2 on the US Billboard 200.
Theme
The song's theme focuses on Khalifa's rise to fame, his work ethic, and his determination to keep moving forward despite any obstacles.
Lyrics
Some of the lyrics in the song portray Wiz Khalifa's love for marijuana. This is a common theme in many of his songs.
Music Video
A music video for the song was released on August 19, 2011. The video is a compilation of Wiz Khalifa's journey, filled with clips from live shows and backstage footage.
Song Length
The running time of the song "The Race" is 5.37 minutes.
Production
The song was produced by the well-known music producers, E. Dan and Big Jerm.
Recognition
Although "The Race" didn't chart, Rolling Papers was nominated for the Best Rap Album at the 54th Grammy Awards, thereby indirectly giving this song some form of recognition.
Pop Culture
"The Race" has been featured in pop culture instances such as being used as soundtracks in video games like The Crew.
Live Performances
Wiz Khalifa often performs "The Race" during his live concerts, which is always well-received by his fans.

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