Rolling Papers (album)

Rolling Papers
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 29, 2011
StudioDowntown Recording Studios
Lotzah Matzah Studios
Roc The Mic Studios
(New York, New York)
I.D. Labs
(Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
The Treehouse
(Los Angeles, California)
Circle House Recording Studios
(Miami, Florida)
GenrePop-rap
Length57:51
Label
Producer
Wiz Khalifa chronology
Cabin Fever
(2011)
Rolling Papers
(2011)
Mac & Devin Go to High School
(2011)
Singles from Rolling Papers
  1. "Black and Yellow"
    Released: September 14, 2010
  2. "Roll Up"
    Released: February 3, 2011
  3. "On My Level"
    Released: February 22, 2011
  4. "The Race"
    Released: March 8, 2011
  5. "No Sleep"
    Released: March 22, 2011

Rolling Papers is the third studio album by American rapper Wiz Khalifa. It was released on March 29, 2011, by Atlantic Records and Rostrum Records. It is his first album under a major label after his independent releases, Show and Prove and Deal or No Deal. The album features guest appearances from Too $hort, Curren$y and Chevy Woods. Rolling Papers was supported by five singles: "Black and Yellow", "Roll Up", "On My Level", "No Sleep", and "The Race". The album has been noted by music writers for having a pop rap style.

Rolling Papers debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, with first-week sales of 197,000 copies in the United States.[1] The album has been certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), for combined sales and album-equivalent units of two million units.[2] Upon its release, the album received generally mixed reviews from music critics, who complimented its mood, atmosphere, and hooks, but criticized its subject matter.[3]

A follow-up, Rolling Papers 2, was released on July 13, 2018.

  1. ^ Caulfield, Keith (6 April 2011). "Britney Spears Snares Sixth No. 1 on Billboard 200 with 'Femme Fatale'". Billboard. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
  2. ^ "RIAA – Gold & Platinum: "Wiz Khalifa"". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 26 July 2011.
  3. ^ "Wiz Khalifa Admits 'Rolling Papers' Wasn't His Best Work". HNHH.