Shwayze Gives BTS Details on Collaboration with Wiz Khalifa and New Music Release
Shwayze got his dream collab and it came just in time.
TooFab spoke with the “Corona and Lime” singer about partnering with Wiz Khalifa for his new single, “Smoke Too Soon,” off his upcoming album, Shwaycation, and revealed the one condition Wiz had when it came to shooting the music video.
“This is one of those collaborations that fans have literally been hitting me up about forever like, ‘Yo, you gotta do something with Wiz,’ like, ‘Oh my God.’ For me to give that to them, first of all, just feels incredible. Wiz, himself, is the man,” Shwayze said before revealing how the dream collab came to be.
“I sent him a couple of ideas. I didn’t hear anything and was like, ‘Alright, I’m not going to bug him, whatever, cool, like, man’s busy, I get it,'” Shwayze said. “And then I sent him the ‘Smoke Too Soon’ idea when we dropped. He didn’t respond. But like a day or two later, I just had the verse, and I was like, ‘Ooh I like that.’ So that was really cool, and he’s just a good guy.”
The single dropped on July 12, with its release coinciding with a headline-making incident for Wiz, who got arrested in Romania after he reportedly smoked weed onstage while performing at the Beach Please! Festival.
Perfect timing? Shwayze sure seems to think so, telling TooFab, “I guess they let him out right away, so we can all laugh about it, but perfect timing for the song for sure.”
And truly perfect timing indeed, as his release allowed Wiz to not only return to the states for the birth of his second child, a baby girl named Kadence with girlfriend Aimee Aguilar on July 17, but to also shoot the visual for “Smoke Too Soon,” which Shwayze said they filmed on the 19th.
“We shot the video on Friday of last week, this last weekend, and he literally flew in and had his baby and then left the hospital to come do the video with us, and then go back and pick his baby up,” Shwayze shared. “And I’m like, ‘Yo, you’re just cool as s–t, bro.’ He’s a cool dude. He showed up.”
“The fans have been loving it, the numbers have been going really crazy and it’s been really positive reception, so all good things man, I cant complain,” he added of the song itself.
That one condition? If you haven’t guessed by now, it’s that Wiz has to be able to smoke, no matter the location of the video shoot, and so Shwayze made sure the “Black and Yellow” rapper got his wish.
“Another funny thing I love about Wiz, he’s himself wherever he’s at, and even for this situation, when I booked the location we were shooting, it was a doughnut shop and Wiz’s team was like, ‘The number one thing you have to know about Wiz is he has to have a smoke no matter where it is,'” Shwayze shared. “So we hit up the doughnut shop like, ‘Yo, we’re going to have to smoke in here just letting you guys know.’ They were kind of tripping, but anyway, it’s hilarious I love that.”
While he doesn’t like picking favorites, if he did have to select the tracks he likes best off his new album, Shwayze said he has a few, and they change from time to time.
“For me, which is actually a sign of the album, for me, it’s changed a few times. But right now, it’s the next single I have coming out called ‘West Coast,'” Shwayze teased. “It’s with this other band called Common Kings and this Caribbean artist named Kes, and it’s just a vibe, man. I like that right now, but ‘Smoke Too Soon,’ is a favorite of mine, and ‘Single for the Summer’ literally is like my jam, I bump that s–t hard.”
While his focus is on music at the moment, the reggae artist has crossed over onto the screen recently, landing roles on TV shows like Abbott Elementary and Lincoln Lawyer.
And though he couldn’t say much about what he’s working on next, the acting bug has definitely bitten him, with Shwayze telling TooFab that it’s quickly become his second love.
“I actually have a project that I am developing right now. That’s all I can tell you, but I do have a project right now that I’m really stoked about and I absolutely love acting. As far as genres, I’m an open book,” he said. “I think that as a consumer of cinema, I think that I lean towards drama a bit. I like drama, I like a bit of fantasy. I also want to play a detective; I want to play all kinds of things, honestly. I love being on set, I love the creative flow on set because you’re literally on set with hundreds of people all focusing towards the same goal… so I just like the energy. “I’m hoping to do a lot more, actively going on auditions — keep your fingers crossed!”
“Smoke Too Soon” is out on all streaming platforms now.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, Shwayze’s collaboration with Wiz Khalifa on “Smoke Too Soon” was a dream come true for both artists and fans alike. The timing of the release, coinciding with Wiz Khalifa’s headline-making incident and the birth of his second child, added an extra layer of significance to the song.
Shwayze’s passion for music and acting shines through in his discussions about his latest projects and future endeavors. With an upcoming tour and new album on the horizon, fans can expect more bangers and captivating performances from the talented artist.
As he delves into the world of acting, Shwayze’s versatility and enthusiasm for new opportunities promise exciting developments in his career. Whether on stage or on screen, Shwayze continues to impress with his creativity and dedication to his craft.
Stay tuned for more updates and be sure to check out “Smoke Too Soon” on all streaming platforms for a taste of Shwayze’s infectious energy and musical talent.
