2.1 2005–2008: Early mixtapes and Show and Prove.In March 2015, he released " See You Again" (featuring Charlie Puth) for the soundtrack of the film Furious 7 and the song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for 12 non-consecutive weeks.
Wiz released his fifth album Blacc Hollywood in August 2014, backed by the lead single " We Dem Boyz". in December 2012, which was backed by the singles " Work Hard, Play Hard" and " Remember You" (featuring the Weeknd). The album's success was followed up with O.N.I.F.C. The song became the lead single for his third album Rolling Papers, which was released in March 2011, and also had the Top 40 singles " Roll Up" and " No Sleep". The song, a tribute to his hometown of Pittsburgh, debuted at number 100 and eventually peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Thomaz then adopted a more radio-friendly, pop-oriented approach with his debut single for Atlantic, " Black and Yellow".
He released the mixtape Kush and Orange Juice as a free download in April 2010 he then signed with Atlantic Records. and released his second album, Deal or No Deal, in November 2009. 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. He released his debut album, Show and Prove, in 2006 and signed to Warner Bros. He appeared sweaty but still looked refreshed as he maintained a strong vocal ability, ending his song with a high note, leaving his fans mesmerized.Cameron Jibril Thomaz (born September 8, 1987), better known by his stage name Wiz Khalifa, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Towards the end of the song, the stage lights turned aqua blue as he belted out "Dive In" still keeping fans on a classic R&B euphoric vibe. Purple lights blazed from the stage onto the crowd while the first guitar strum led into "Slow Motion." Some fans grew envious as Trey seductively danced with his female background dancers, who managed to twist and bend their bodies like contortionists. The DJ then drove thrilled fans right back up 95 North, sending concertgoers out of their seats to Shmoney dance as he blasted Bobby Shmurda 's 2014 hit "Hot N*gga."Īs the brief party session wrapped up, Ebro in The Morning show hosts Peter Rosenberg, Ebro and Laura Stylez appeared on the stadium stage to introduce R&B star, Trey Songz who switched up from uptempo beats to his sexual, slow grinding hits.
The proud New York native played old and current radio hits from Brooklyn's own Jay Z and Biggie Smalls as well as some hits from rap group G-Unit before transitioning for Southern sounds from Waka Flocka Flame and DJ Khaled. Keeping a steady wave of excitement, the stage cleared and all eyes were focused on growling sounds coming from the center of the arena where legendary DJ Funkmaster Flex hit the 1's and 2's, bringing cheers from the New York/New Jersey fans.
After the back-and-forth rap performance, all fans were on their feet as they transitioned to Ty's single "Or Nah" and before you know it, the freshly single rap star revealed his ink-filled chest asking females, "All these tattoos in my skin they turn you on?" as the pair wrapped up their slot. Immediately after, Ty gave fans one last surprise as "We Dem Boyz" blasted through the speakers and Pittsburgh native Wiz Khalifa graced the stage with his blunt sparked and a huge smoke cloud trail behind him. Although, still mellow, the crowd quickly turned their moods way up once he began performing "Post To Be" and decided to play Jhene Aiko's verse just for his female fans, who burst out with her signature line, "eat the booty like groceries," before ending his set with his newest single, "I'm that N*gga."Īs the stage cleared for a brief intermission, the DJ introduces Taylor Gang 's own Ty Dolla $ign, who appeared solo on the stage and blasts into his set with his verse to Wiz Khalifa 's hit song "You And Your Friends" before diving into a snippet of Jeremih's "Don't Tell 'Em."Īfter a few tracks, Ty surprises the crowd with 2015 XXL f reshman Dej Loaf, who pops up onstage looking far from a novice with her smash hit "Try Me." Rocking a black skirt, a black leather jacket and her signature big black shades, she rapped effortlessly to the song that made her famous.
and as the spotty crowd arrived, the former B2K member- turned- Love and Hip Hop Hollywood reality star warmed the crowd up to his old and new hits with MMG. With little sunlight left in the sky, Omarion opened Hot 97 's annual concert Summer Jam around 6:30 p.m.