Deal or No Deal cover art

  Studio Album · No. 2

Deal or No Deal Songwriting Credits by Wiz Khalifa

2009 Rostrum Records / iHipHop Distribution 15 tracks 53 min

Produced by I.D. Labs, Johnny Juliano, Sledgren, Monsta Beatz

Rostrum Records / iHipHop Distribution Hip Hop
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 15 of 15 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 15 / 15 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 15 tracks with documented writers, by whether Wiz Khalifa carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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15 trackswritten by Wiz Khalifa 0 tracksoutside writers
Wiz Khalifa's roles on this album

Share of the 15 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer0%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

15
Tracks
5
Lyricists
9
Producers
167,000
US Copies Sold
2009
Released
Data Insight

Deal or No Deal arrived in 2009 as Wiz Khalifa's second independent album on Rostrum, written entirely by Wiz as he built momentum just before his mainstream breakthrough. Production again leaned on I.D. Labs, with Johnny Juliano, Monsta Beatz, Sledgren, Josh Everette, and others contributing beats. Benjy Grinberg and Chuck Wilson handled executive production for the record, which previewed the melodic, weed-centric style Wiz would carry into Rolling Papers.

Wiz Khalifa's second studio album, released November 24, 2009, through Rostrum Records and iHipHop Distribution. Produced primarily by I.D. Labs (Eric Dan and Josh Everette) alongside Johnny Juliano, Sledgren, and Monsta Beatz, the album arrived during a prolific mixtape period for Khalifa. Deal or No Deal is considered his final fully independent release before the crossover efforts that would lead to his Atlantic Records deal. Khalifa wrote all of his own lyrics throughout, with features drawn primarily from his Taylor Gang circle. The album solidified his reputation as a skilled Pittsburgh rapper with a distinct voice before mainstream crossover.

Track Listing & Credits 15 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Bout Ya'll
Cameron ThomazJosh Everette Josh EveretteEric Dan Josh EveretteEric Dan Wiz KhalifaJosh Everette
2
Chewy
Cameron Thomaz Josh EveretteEric Dan Josh EveretteEric Dan Wiz Khalifa
3
Friendly
Cameron ThomazCurren$y Monsta Beatz Monsta Beatz Wiz KhalifaCurren$y
4
Goodbye
Cameron Thomaz Johnny Juliano Johnny Juliano Wiz Khalifa
5
Hit tha Flo
Cameron Thomaz Eric Dan Eric Dan Wiz Khalifa
6
Lose Control
Cameron Thomaz Josh EveretteEric Dan Josh EveretteEric Dan Wiz Khalifa
7
Moola and the Guap
Cameron ThomazLavishL.C. Sledgren Sledgren Wiz KhalifaLavishL.C.
8
Studio Lovin'
Cameron Thomaz Johnny Juliano Johnny Juliano Wiz Khalifa
9
Right Here
Cameron ThomazJosh Everette Sledgren Sledgren Wiz KhalifaJosh Everette
10
Red Carpet (Like a Movie)
Cameron Thomaz Ryan TedderAndrew Clifton Ryan TedderAndrew Clifton Wiz Khalifa
11
Superstar
Cameron Thomaz Johnny Juliano Johnny Juliano Wiz Khalifa
12
Take Away
Cameron Thomaz Big Jerm Big Jerm Wiz Khalifa
13
This Plane
Cameron Thomaz Eric Dan Eric Dan Wiz Khalifa
14
Who I Am
Cameron Thomaz SledgrenExchange Student SledgrenExchange Student Wiz Khalifa
15
Young Boy Talk
Cameron Thomaz Sledgren Sledgren Wiz Khalifa

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 14 contributors

CT
Cameron Thomaz
Writer
On this album15 written
ED
Eric Dan
Writer · Producer
On this album5 written
S
Sledgren
Writer · Producer
On this album4 written
JE
Josh Everette
Writer · Producer
On this album4 written
JJ
Johnny Juliano
Writer · Producer
On this album3 written
AC
Andrew Clifton
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
BJ
Big Jerm
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
ES
Exchange Student
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
MB
Monsta Beatz
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
RT
Ryan Tedder
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
C
Curren$y
Writer
On this album1 written
L
L.C.
Writer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Deal or No Deal

Did Wiz Khalifa write Deal or No Deal?
Yes. Wiz Khalifa wrote his own raps across Deal or No Deal. The beats came from outside producers such as I.D. Labs and Sledgren, but the lyrics were his.
When did Deal or No Deal come out?
Deal or No Deal was released in 2009 through Rostrum Records. It was Wiz Khalifa's second studio album and his last before signing with Atlantic Records.
Who produced Deal or No Deal?
Production came primarily from I.D. Labs, with additional work from Johnny Juliano, Monsta Beatz, Sledgren, and Josh Everette. Benjy Grinberg and Chuck Wilson served as executive producers.
What was the single from Deal or No Deal?
'This Plane' was issued as the lead single in 2009. It does not appear as a charting single in Wiz Khalifa's discography and has no verified Billboard chart peak.
How well did Deal or No Deal sell?
Deal or No Deal sold about 5,900 copies in its first week and has sold over 167,000 copies in the United States. It remained an independent release and was not RIAA-certified.
Is Deal or No Deal a mixtape?
No. Deal or No Deal is a studio album, released commercially through Rostrum Records, not a free mixtape. It preceded Wiz Khalifa's major-label debut Rolling Papers.

Sources

Discogs: Deal or No Deal (Release 2714958) Wikipedia: Deal or No Deal (album) Wikipedia: Wiz Khalifa discography MusicBrainz release group Cover Art Archive front cover Cover Art Archive: Deal or No Deal by Wiz Khalifa