Wiz Khalifa dropped his new album today titled "O.N.I.F.C". With the most controversial album title since Nas' 2008 album formally known as "Nigger", Wiz sure did bring a lot of hype to the release of his sophomore project. The acronym stands for "Only Nigga in First Class", which to me is just awesome. The cover of the album features Wiz in some rather unique clothing resembling the late Jimi Hendrix. The album is coming off of his recently released mixtape "Cabin Fever 2" which was filled with mostly hype songs that had fans on the edge of their seats for the actual album's release. I plan to give a track-by-track review of the Pittsburgh rapper's sophomore album as well as general grade of the project as a whole.

1. Intro: This is basically 40 seconds of a smooth, almost creepy, instrumental. It seems as though he took the same route as in his more popular mixtape "Kush & O.J" in which he introduces the album with a relaxing vibe to set the mood.

2. PaperBond: To me, this was a perfect song to follow the intro with. I was really into the production of this song. Its a smooth I.D labs beat that reminds me of some of the production off of "Rolling Papers". Wiz raps about his new Hollywood-type lifestyle in which he has become accustom to. As he states at the beginning of the song, he has "enough weed to last him his entire life". Although it may have sounded a bit corny, that is classic Wiz. Overall though, I feel like the track is forgettable. It's not a song that you're going to be listening to everyday or telling people about. It fits well in this spot of the album, but failed to really catch my attention.

3. Bluffin: This track has another chill, luxurious-sounding beat to it. Drumma Boy used his production to continue the flow of this album. So far, I really like the production of this project. Wiz spits verses that go well with the beat and talks about the way he lives and the fakers that are just "bluffin". Fellow Taylor Gang member, Berner, makes a cameo in the song as well. I really feel like these songs are building up to more charismatic songs that will come later. Wiz also uses a quote from Don "Magic" Juan at the end of the track which I found mildly humorous. It goes well with the song and really, you can't go wrong with the Bishop.

4. Let It Go: I think this is one of my favorite songs on the album. It was so refreshing to hear Akon's voice on a track again. His voice is so pure that any song can benefit from it. The actual verses in the song are a bit different from Wiz's other ones of the album. He spits in a more urgent, triumphant way. This song is definitely meant to be motivational. I'm beginning to see that this album has a much different sound than any Wiz project in the past.

5. The Bluff: This song was released about two weeks prior to the album, but has not received much attention. It is a typical I.D Labs beat with a smooth chorus that simply states "I got so much". It starts off with Wiz maintaining the same topics of his lavish lifestyle and how things have changed for him. I'm noticing that lyricism on Wiz's part is lacking on this album. Then out of nowhere, Cam'ron comes in with a great verse that reminds rap fans of why we used to be so into him. My favorite part of the song is when Cam spits, "I'm Killa, he's Wiz, but both our checks say Cameron". I absolutely love that he took advantage of the fact that they both have the same federal name. This is definitely a sit-back-and-smoke song. The chill beat and smooth chorus put you into a certain vibe that not many artists these days can put you into.

6. Work Hard, Play Hard: This is the song that you could not escape from for a good part of 2012. If you had a radio, a computer, or a TV, then this song was stuck in your head 24/7. It is the "Black and Yellow" of this album. At first I didn't like how commercial this song became, but after a while I couldn't deny how catchy it is. This is a song that can get you through a long day of work or school by just letting you know the harder you work, the harder you play. It is easy to see why the song is so commercially successful, but it is not the kind of Wiz that the original "Taylors" know.

7. Got Everything: I am not a fan of this song. The chorus is sung by Courtney Noelle, who before this, I had never even heard of. It is not a bad chorus to be honest. She also sings a few bars herself. My problem with the song is, Wiz totally just ignores the theme of the song. Noelle's chorus makes you think the song is about a girl that has it all, and then Wiz raps about the same thing as he has been rapping about. I feel like this song could have been a lot better by those means.

8. Fall Asleep: Unique, to say the least. It starts out with an erie, 80's horror movie-sounding voice singing the title of the song. Wiz's flow on this song is a lot different than on the rest of the album, but the topics remain the same. He spits in a bragging, in-your-face, flow that is not similar to anything else on the album. I really don't understand what made him select the chorus, but it is unique. I can't say that I will be listening to this track much but I can respect the creativity of it.

9. Time: Before the song really even starts, Wiz says "just doing what I usually do, sticking to the script, no new lines". This already gave me a bad impression because all I have been looking for are new lyrics. I don't have much to say about this song. It is another forgettable track. The Taylor in my still has faith that something will attract my attention though.

10. It's Nothin: This song has been out for a while now, and I am still not tired of hearing it. It's so catchy, yet so simple. Wiz's verses on the song are forgettable, but 2 Chainz comes in with a show-stealing verse. This was recorded during the time when 2 Chainz was everywhere you looked and the verse did not disappoint. Drumma Boy did another great job on the production, as well.

11. Rise Above: The thing that really struck me about this song was Pharrell's production. I have always been a huge supporter of Pharrell and was excited to hear a new verse from him as well. I really did not like the chorus. I like the whole "rise above" theme, but I just thought it could have been done better. Next, Pharrell comes in with a great verse with a beginning lyric to set the tone: "My phone is dead, but I got a contact". Next comes a verse from Taylor Gang affiliate Tuki Carter. I was not a fan of his verse. It struck me as a little corny. I feel like Wiz could have definitely found someone better to fill this spot. Wiz's current fiance Amber Rose also makes a cameo at the end of the song which I was not surprised by. Ever since the two started dating, Wiz has been trying to give her some of the spotlight.

12. Initiation: This song switches the vibe up dramatically. It steps away from the chill, stoner vibe of most of the album. The beat is up-tempo and is just asking for other popular artists to freestyle over. On the other hand, I HATED Wiz's verses in this song. Every single bar was "This is for...". It really annoyed me while listening to it. That was, until Lola Monroe stepped in. I really liked her verse and it reminded my of Nicki Minaj back in about 2008 when she was still a hungry rapper. She has not proved much yet, but it is easy to see why she is the first lady of the Taylors. At the end of the song, there is about 30 seconds of what sounds like a voicemail from Amber Rose to Wiz. It has nothing to do with the song and has me stuck asking WHY?

13. Up In It: Finally, Wiz rapping about something other than how rich he is. I really enjoyed this song. It is Wiz's version of a contemporary sex song. Definitely one of my favorites on the album. I have been listening to Wiz for a long time and have never heard him rapping in this nature. This switch of style makes for a great song.

14. No Limit: This is a 9 minute song that is split up into two parts. I really was not a fan of the first part of it. It just sounds like the forgettable tracks that I have been talking about. The second part of the song, however, is a different story. I really liked this part of the song. The chorus sounds amazing. I love the vibe that it gives off and I can tell that I will be skipping straight to this part whenever this song comes on.

15. The Plan: I actually like the basic theme of this song. He is basically telling us the story of his plan to get where he is now and how it all worked out. Juicy J is on the chorus discussing how all the money that they make was not in "the plan". The thing that I really do like about this album is the flow. It gives off a great chill vibe to smoke and think to. At about 3 minutes, the song comes to a calm which gave me the impression that the song was over. 12 seconds later, Juicy J started spitting a verse that sounded perfect for his style and this beat. I like the song but I do feel like it's not something I would continue to liten to for long.

16. Remember You: This is another song that has been released for a while now. I love The Weeknd's vocals in this song. His chorus and bridge give the feeling of sexual tension and beg for his one night stands to give him something to remember. I love the idea of the song, but the is one big problem. Wiz totally ignores the theme of the song again! It really frustrates me because The Weeknd sings great and sets up the plot of the song very well. The lyrics from Wiz are typical and frankly, are starting to get repetitive.

17. Medicated: The production on this song is very unique. It is a cool, synthesized beat that can be easily rapped over. I actually thought this song would be all about weed because of the title, but Wiz's first verse proved me wrong. He talks about a time in his childhood when he was taught about how to make it in the industry. The lyrics all come together to the final solution: Let's get medicated. Juicy J comes in with a verse that has become characteristic of the veteran rapper. His verse is all about doing drugs and keeping up with his younger Taylors. He spits my favorite lyric of this song and possibly the entire album: "Get a whole pound and smoke it by myself, or maybe at the Olympics with my homie Michael Phelps". He may not be the most respected rapper in the game, but you can't not love Juicy J. Chevy Woods also has a verse in the song that holds its own up against Juicy and Wiz's verses.

The Verdict
Overall, I was not impressed with the album. There were song good tunes but I feel like Wiz is trying to be something that he's not. I have supported Wiz since day one and to me this is not his best project. The lyrics seemed recycled and repetitive. I could not really give you one verse from him that stood out. The production on the album was the saving grace for me. I really liked the vibe that it gave off. I also really liked some of the feature on the album. Wiz made great choices by featuring Akon, Cam'ron and Pharrell. Those three artists have been out of the spotlight as of the last couple of years and it was great hearing them on a track again. There were not many standout tracks on the album that I could see myself listening to over and over again.

Favorite Song: Either Let It Go, Its Nothin, or Up In It

Final Grade: C+