Music just comes to me: Wiz Khalifa

Expect no less than a blast when Wiz Khalifa takes the stage at an upcoming music festival in Goa next week. The American rapper, songwriter and actor can’t wait. “I’ve always heard [my friends] narrate personal experiences, or talk about the differences between India and America. I’m more looking forward to creating my own stories,” says the 30-year-old.

Asked about the songs he’s going to perform in India and the musician, whose hits include See You Again, Sucker For Pain, and Black and Yellow, doesn’t reveal much. “Every show is about the people. So, I’ll know once I’m there what I think the fans want to see from me. And then bring it!” says Khalifa.

He’s open to collaborating with Indian musicians, saying, “I don’t have specific plans, but I’m always open to working with dope artists, no matter where they’re from. I listen to every kind of music. I don’t have any favourites, but I love listening to a diverse playlist. I’ve also [heard a lot about Bollywood]. I don’t know a ton about it, but it looks dope!” Read, cool.

What drives him to create music? “Really, the music just comes to me,” he says. “Once I hear what I’m going to be working on, I can’t stop my brain from coming up with what needs to come out. I love doing what I’m doing. Sometimes people f*** with it. And sometimes they don’t. But I’m going to be me and make the music I want to make.”

PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK Wiz Khalifa will perform in Goa on December 28