Elevate Your Vibe with Wiz Khalifa’s “Kush + Orange Juice 2” Album

Returning 15 years, millions of records sold, a GRAMMY and Golden Globe nomination later, prolific rap icon Wiz Khalifa (@wizkhalifa) releases the follow-up to his iconic 2010 breakout mixtape, in the form of new album “Kush + Orange Juice 2,” via Taylor Gang/BMG.

The new album (released just in time for 4/20) promises to bring back the nostalgic mixtape energy that Wiz’s fans love, 15 years later. Producers behind the original mixtape’s iconic sound – Cardo, ID Labs, and Sledgren, return for “Kush and Orange Juice 2” in addition to new producers Mike WiLL Made-It, Juicy J, DJ Quik, TM88, Lex Luger, and more. Across the 23-track LP, fans are treated to a luxurious, mature yet carefree sound that evokes a sense of nostalgia, while simultaneously exhibiting the huge growth in musicality and perspective since Wiz’s early work.

Wiz Khalifa – “Kush + Orange Juice 2” album

Lush instrumentation decorates the entire album, providing the perfect backdrop for Wiz’s laid-back, motivational raps, with summery, G-funk-inspired beats conjuring images of perfect weekends spent enjoying the finer things in life.

The release of “Kush + Orange Juice 2” illustrates an incredible feat for the pioneering, cultural icon that is Wiz Khalifa. Through his relentless work rate and steadfast dedication to his craft and fanbase, Wiz has shown that even with such an extensive and highly celebrated library of music as his, he is still capable of delivering top-grade art that simultaneously pays homage to his beginnings, while forging a strong course into the future.

Thanks to the album’s producers combining with Wiz’s vivid storytelling and effortless stoner charm, listeners are treated to a cinematic experience that offers a glimpse into Wiz’s aspirational lifestyle, while still containing personal elements that are easily relatable to listeners worldwide.

On “Kush + Orange Juice 2,” Wiz is joined by a stellar cast of collaborators, ranging from hip-hop icons such as DJ Quik on “Take Your Time Get Paid” and Juicy J on “My Influence,” as well as an appearance from longtime collaborator Curren$y on “Jet Taylor,” go-to hitmaker Ty Dollar $ign on “Top Down,” and more contemporary voices such as Larry June on “Cashed Out” and LaRussell on “I Might Be.”

Wiz Khalifa – “5 Star” (feat. Gunna) [Official Music Video]

Singles leading up to the album release: “5 Star” featuring Gunna, “Hit It Once,” “Bring Your Lungs” featuring Smoke DZA, “Hide It” featuring Don Toliver, and “Khalifa’s Home” have all been received exceptionally well by old and new fans alike, with many lauding them to be some of the strongest additions into the rapper’s incredibly wide catalog. In addition to these singles, Wiz has been releasing a series of freestyles on his social media, further steeping anticipation amongst his die-hard fanbase.

Wiz Khalifa – “Kush + Orange Juice 2” [Behind The Scenes]

Wiz Khalifa’s career has seen him go from underground pioneer to household name, all while maintaining his artistic integrity and serving as a bastion of good vibes and positivity within the scene. Already releasing several mixtapes by the time the project dropped, it was 2010’s “Kush and Orange Juice” that certified Wiz as one of the premier artists existing in the ‘stoner rap’ sphere and across hip-hop as a whole. Buy tickets from StubHub.com to see Wiz Khalifa perform live.

Wiz Khalifa – “Black And Yellow” [Official Music Video]

In 2011, Wiz released his major label debut album “Rolling Papers,” which spawned included the inescapable hit “Black and Yellow,” which earned him his first GRAMMY nods for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song.

Wiz Khalifa – “We Dem Boyz” Song

Wiz’s third studio album, 2014’s “BLACC HOLLYWOOD” ‎debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart and included the hit single “We Dem Boyz.”

Wiz Khalifa – “See You Again” featuring Charlie Puth [Official Video] Furious 7 Soundtrack

In 2015, Wiz’s track,‎ “See You Again” taken from the FURIOUS 7 soundtrack, catapulted to the top of the charts across 95 countries and earned him a Golden Globe Awards nomination for Best Original Song.

Since then, Wiz’s star has continued to rise as he consistently serves his fanbase through his prolific catalog of releases, often releasing multiple full-length projects in a year. Buy Wiz Khalifa Vintage Washed Fashion T-shirts at Amazon.com

Wiz Khalifa

Outside of music, Wiz Khalifa has pursued various creative and commercial endeavors, including launching his own gin, McQueen and the Violet Fog, launching his mobile game, Wiz Khalifa’s Weed Farm, which has garnered over 10 million downloads, regularly voicing a character in animated Fox sitcom Duncanville and releasing a 5-part docu-series with Apple Music titled, “Wiz Khalifa: Behind the Cam.”

Elsewhere, Wiz has publicly been training in BJJ and Muay Thai since 2017, redefining what is expected from a rapper in his lane and encouraging a balance between hard work and play amongst his fanbase.

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