Wiz Khalifa - On A Plane {prod. Cozmo} [28 Grams] -
: Khalifa dismisses critics who claim he has changed, asserting instead that he is just "laying low" and prioritizing "money over hoes" while being nominated for Grammys. Critical Reception
Critics and fans view the song and the larger mixtape with mixed feelings:
The track was produced by Bay Area veteran , a frequent collaborator who has worked with Taylor Gang members like Berner and Wiz Khalifa on numerous projects. Wiz Khalifa - On A Plane {Prod. Cozmo} [28 Grams]
: In the hook, Wiz reflects on the "nights spent on [his] own" and the "chances we take right or wrong," framing his current luxury as the reward for past struggle.
: Part of the "Trap Wiz" era, the song features the bass-heavy, "in-the-moment" trap aesthetic that defined much of the 28 Grams project. : Khalifa dismisses critics who claim he has
"On A Plane," produced by , is a standout track from Wiz Khalifa’s 2014 mixtape 28 Grams . Released on May 25, 2014, the mixtape arrived during a period of experimentation for Khalifa, coinciding with his highly publicized arrest for marijuana possession in El Paso, Texas, just hours before its drop. Production and Musical Context
: The verses touch on the high-stakes reality of his career, with lyrics like, "Can you stand to sit for 14 hours on the plane / If you get caught, you'll never smoke again" . : Part of the "Trap Wiz" era, the
: 28 Grams was intended to be a raw, unfiltered 28-track experience—equivalent to an ounce of weed—offered for free to fans before the release of his studio album, Blacc Hollywood . Lyrical Themes and Analysis