Critics and fans view the song and the larger mixtape with mixed feelings:
"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 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. Critics and fans view the song and the
"On A Plane" employs the common hip-hop metaphor of flight to represent both physical elevation (traveling for fame) and being high. "On A Plane" employs the common hip-hop metaphor
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.