WIZ KHALIFA RELEASES NEW SINGLE “THE CALM” OUT NOW
Multi-platinum selling, GRAMMY® and Golden Globe nominated recording artist, Wiz Khalifa released his latest single “The Calm. Listen HERE. The new track was written by Wiz, Eric Dan, Kenneth Wright, Edward Murray, Mackenzie Stotts, and Jermal J Harper, and produced by Wiz, Dan, Wright, Sledgren, and Ricky P. Today’s new track follows the release of “Yiccen” from September, which marked Wiz’s biggest solo single debut in the past 52 weeks. “Yiccen” was featured on the cover of Apple Music’s New Music Daily with Zane Lowe. Additionally, Wiz chatted with Zane about the track on The Zane Lowe Show. Listen HERE.
In tandem with today’s release, Wiz also announced his highly anticipated album Cool, made alongside his hometown producers including E.Dan, I.D Labs, Sledgren, Ricky P, Big Jerm, and Kenny Wright, will drop on November 13th. Pre-save HERE.
Today’s release follows the announcement that Wiz has signed with 10K Projects, VARIETY exclusively announced the news. Read HERE. Wiz is thrilled to return to the Warner Music Group family and reunite with his close friend and former project manager, Marsha St. Hubert, now the President of 10K Projects. Wiz has grown up within the Warner system with a brief signing to Warner Records at 18, before signing to Atlantic Records at 22 for what would become a decorated tenure at the label.
On signing with 10K Projects, Wiz shares “It’s good to be home!”
Marsha shares, “I’m excited to welcome Wiz back home to WMG as we reunite to embark on a new era together at 10K Projects. From day one, Wiz has not only been one of the most innovative and talented artists I’ve ever worked with but one of the most stand up guys you can meet. Alongside Will, Constance and the Taylor Gang/SMAC teams, we’re looking forward to picking up where we left off and continuing to make history together.”
With over 40 billion total streams and 30 million records sold to date, Wiz continues to solidify himself as one of today’s most dominant hitmakers. Today, he also celebrates 12 new RIAA certifications. His Diamond certified hit “See You Again” (feat. Charlie Puth) is now certified 16x-Platinum. Wiz gained two new Diamond certifications for “Black & Yellow” and “Young, Wild, & Free” with Snoop Dogg. “Sucker for Pain” with Lil Wayne and Imagine Dragons has reached 6x-Platinum certification. “Work Hard, Play Hard” and “Roll Up” are now both certified 4x-Platinum. “No Sleep” is now 3x-Platinum certified. “Hopeless Romantic” (feat. Swae Lee) is now certified 2x-Platinum. His album Rolling Papers 2 and his and Snoop Dogg’s album Mac & Devin Go To High School, alongside singles “Bake Sale” and “FR FR” (feat. Lil Skies) are all now certified Platinum.
Earlier this summer, Wiz began documenting his running journey on social media, quickly attracting coverage from the likes of GQ, Men’s Health, Runner’s World, Men’s Journal, and more and gaining widespread attention from fans. Fitness has been a longtime passion for Wiz, and he has frequently showcased his dedication to training in martial arts, weightlifting, yoga, and more. His new-found love for running has inspired fans worldwide, sparking viral moments and interaction to his near daily running updates. Earlier this month, Wiz was unveiled as the latest cover star of Inked Magazine. Read here and watch here.
These exciting announcements arrive after a prolific run this year with projects “Khaotic”, “Girls Love Horses”, the Roofless Records for Drop Topsseries with Curren$y, and blog era boyz, a joint mixtape with mgk. Wiz also recently wrapped the North American leg of mgk’s The Lost Americana Tour which hit cities across the US and Canada throughout the summer.
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