Even though his voice rarely goes above casual speaking volume, when C-Murd… Read Full Bio ↴Even though his voice rarely goes above casual speaking volume, when C-Murder talks, he speaks volumes. Born Corey Miller and raised in New Orleans, a city known for both its good times and crimes, C-Murder adopted his provocative name seeing murders, amongst other ruthless activities. A product of the notorious Calliope Projects, C was able to escape being just another statistic by aligning with his entrepreneur brother Percy Miller, also known to the world as No Limit Record’s CEO and founder Master P. Throughout the mid to late 1990’s No Limit wreaked havoc on the music industry setting gold and platinum standards for almost every album they released. Before becoming one of the most popular solo artists on the label, C-Murder debuted as a member of TRU alongside his brothers P and Silkk The Shocker. The trio put themselves and their label on the national map with their 1995 album True which spurned the worldwide anthem “I’m Bout It, Bout It.” Following TRU’s groundbreaking 1997 album Tru 2 Da Game, C-Murder embarked on what would become a successful solo career. His first album, 1998’s Life Or Death proved to listeners that C was able to hold his own weight using a spectrum of influences ranging from Special Ed to Ice-T to 2Pac, showing that while he had a rough exterior to use in his favor, he had also had immense talent working for him too. His follow-ups, 1999’s Bossalinie, 2000’s Trapped In Crime and an appearance later that year on the 504 Boys’ smash “Wobble, Wobble” would only broaden his fanbase and cement his place in Southern Rap’s hierarchy. C-Murder would go on to follow his brother Master P’s entrepreneur footsteps by founding TRU Records and releasing two more albums 2001’s C-P-3.com and 2002’s Tru Dawgs—with controversy following each one. In 2001 C was indicted on an attempted murder charge for a shooting incident outside of a Baton Rouge nightclub. While out on bond, C-Murder was charged with second-degree murder over a shooting outside of another Louisiana nightclub. Facing two life-altering allegations simultaneously, C’s recording career came to a screeching halt. Sentenced to life for the latter charge, C decided to change his name to C-Miller. He went on to sign with Koch Records to put out some of his previously unreleased material but opted to go back to his original name by the time 2005’s Truest Shit I Ever Said hit shelves. “C-Murder is in my heart, I always knew in the back of my head what it was,” says C about his decision. “It’s never crossed my mind to change. Anyone who knows me knows I am who I am. I’ve been through a lot but I got heart with it too. To let the system take me down, I’ll be a failure.” Literally TRU to his word, the system did not take C-Murder down. Only serving a couple years of his life sentence, C’s second-degree murder conviction was overturned in favor of a retrial. Wasting no time C-Murder released his 2005 album in the form of The Tru Story: Continued with all new songs and offered fans an even bigger glimmer of hope and change with a guest appearance on Ludacris’ Release Therapy album on the song “Do Your Time” when he rapped alongside fellow ex-con emcees Beanie Sigel and Pimp C. Now, with that chapter of his life and even a novel, Death Around the Corner, behind him, C is looking forward to adding more pages to his storied career. The first entry is his TRU/Asylum Records debut Screamin’ 4 Vengeance. “This album is going to be very personal,” insists C. “Its gonna be an open book on my trials and tribulations. Current events, things I’ve been going through, letting the world get it raw.” He pauses to warn, “Everything ain’t gutter about the album though, because at the end of the day its got a message. It ain’t about go bang this and that, it’s just a raw album about life and what’s going on out here. At the end of the day, the end of the beat, you get the message that the streets ain’t what’s really popping.” Backed by a new team and a new attitude, Screamin’ 4 Vengeance is some of C-Murder’s best work to date. As a No Limit Soldier C often had to crank out music at an assembly line rate. But now that he’s calling his own shots and setting his own schedule, C is putting out a high-quality product of 5-star General caliber. “My lyrical content and subject matter on a another level,” says C in between mention in his new in-house production team, Deadly Soundz. “You can hear my confidence now, I can flow on any track now. Earlier in my career, it was easy to do two or three songs a day because I was saying the same things. But this time around its more universal, everything ain’t gonna be the same. I had time to really work on this album and perfect it.” The perfection can be heard in the diversity of songs on Screamin’ For Vengeance. Tracks like “My Set” produced by Baton Rouge underground legend C-Loc will remind hardcore C-Murder fans of what made them make each of his first three albums platinum. “Be Fresh” shows C in rare form actually appreciating the good things in life after a hard day’s work. “Mihita” reunites him with former label mate Mia X while “Gangstafied Lyrics” has C giving a sermon on street life. “I’m just trying to bring that 100% street element back to music,” says C. “You’re not gonna hear me talking about driving this whip with 22s or anything like that. You’re gonna hear real situations. This is my first studio album in a minute so I have to give it my all.” With Screamin’ 4 Vengeance being C-Murder’s first studio album in five years the veteran artist has more than enough to say and expose. With everything from rhymes to emotions being bottled up inside, the volatile contents finally get to explode out of the lyricist’s pen and into your ears. Sure to please both old and new fans alike, Screamin’ 4 Vengeance will reintroduce and reestablish C-Murder and his unique brand of music. “I’m the same C-Murder that you expected and saw on my first albums,” he urges. “It’s just C-Murder with open eyes that wants to give you a message and let you know the consequences of your choices.”

Freedom
C-Murder Lyrics

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I want my freedom full freedom full freedom mmm hmmm
I want my freedom full freedom full freedom mmm hmmm

Verse 1

As I look in the mirror I see the picture gettin' clearer
On the rip of this straightest of the life that I live
But uh I see em comin' before they approach

Just like a stafty slot until you circle with hope
I maintaining on your legendary dreams and stack
Making million dollar moves with many platinum plaques
Negotiate your freedom, you catchin' CRP

From the court from blue, come many nights no sleep
What's the scenario of life when you trapped in crime
My 'lil homie still incarcerated for packing a nine
Now history repeat itself, there's black on black
Check my background, there's evidence just hide it's back
Eliminate all my foes, we run violent thrusts
Excuse me for my crime but in God I trust
Bossalinie unaffected by the eyes of even
Cause I'm military minded and demand my freedom

(Chorus)
Verse 2
Record labels try to sign for many years in fact
Want a life time commitment, get you hooked like crack
Independent, black owned, you can keep your deal
I remain with No Limit cause the tank be real
I lose my cousin eight years for the time he spent
The penitentiary is full of black violent, meant
Try to make a change, they can't
Cause they cuffs to tight

Momma please help us cause my mind ain't right
It ain't easy being me with my skin so toned
The mother land ain't been the same since they took me from home
My mobile phone in the benz, gettin' high with my friends
Rainy days got us fighting each other, digging our graves
A cell block full of pictures, can't wait for parole
I need a second change of life cause I'm getting to old
And it's cold I can't see, can't sleep at night
Like a rebel for my freedom, I'll be prepared to fight

(Chorus)

Overall Meaning

The song "Freedom" by C-Murder is a powerful expression of a desire for true freedom amid the harsh realities of life as a black man in America. The repetition of the phrase "I want my freedom full freedom full freedom" reflects the intensity of this desire, which is rooted in the struggles of the rapper's own life experiences, as well as those of his family and friends. In the first verse, C-Murder reflects on the challenges he and others face, such as the many nights spent without sleep due to fear of violence or legal repercussions. He speaks of the trap of a life of crime and the difficulties of trying to escape it. Despite these obstacles, however, he maintains hope and faith in the possibility of a better life, one marked by success and true personal freedom.

In the second verse, C-Murder turns his attention to the music industry and the pressures it can place on artists to conform and sign away their freedom in exchange for success. He contrasts this with his own independent, black-owned label, No Limit, which he sees as a symbol of real freedom and authenticity. He also speaks of the many individuals he knows who have been imprisoned or killed due to America's continuing issue of systemic racism and violence against black people. Through it all, C-Murder remains determined to fight for his own freedom, as well as the freedom of others in similar situations. The song ultimately leaves the listener with a sense of the urgent need for change in America and the ongoing struggle for true freedom and social justice.

Line by Line Meaning

I want my freedom full freedom full freedom mmm hmmm
The artist expresses their desire to be completely free, repeated for emphasis.

As I look in the mirror I see the picture gettin' clearer
The artist reflects on their life and the clarity that comes with self-reflection.

On the rip of this straightest of the life that I live
The artist acknowledges the difficulty of their life and the straight and narrow path they must stay on to avoid trouble.

But uh I see em comin' before they approach
The artist has become adept at spotting danger before it reaches them.

Just like a stafty slot until you circle with hope
One must be cautious and defensive until they find a way to escape their predicament.

I maintaining on your legendary dreams and stack
The artist is focused on making their dreams come true and accumulating wealth.

Making million dollar moves with many platinum plaques
The hard work has paid off and the artist has achieved success and recognition.

Negotiate your freedom, you catchin' CRP
One must work hard and negotiate in order to gain freedom, as the consequences of failure are dire.

From the court from blue, come many nights no sleep
The artist is haunted by their experiences with the justice system and the sleepless nights that come with it.

What's the scenario of life when you trapped in crime
The artist contemplates the difficult reality of a life trapped in criminal activity.

My 'lil homie still incarcerated for packing a nine
The artist laments the unjust imprisonment of their friend for a non-violent offense.

Now history repeat itself, there's black on black
The cycle of violence continues and the artist recognizes the injustice of people within their own community harming each other.

Check my background, there's evidence just hide it's back
The artist is aware of their past mistakes but also fears being unfairly targeted because of them.

Eliminate all my foes, we run violent thrusts
The artist speaks of violent retribution against those who seek to harm them.

Excuse me for my crime but in God I trust
The artist acknowledges their actions and the potential consequences but also has faith in a higher power.

Bossalinie unaffected by the eyes of even
The artist is not swayed by external pressures or opinions.

Cause I'm military minded and demand my freedom
The artist is focused and disciplined in their pursuit of freedom.

Record labels try to sign for many years in fact
The artist has been courted by major record labels for a long time.

Want a life time commitment, get you hooked like crack
The record labels demand a long-term commitment and the artist sees the parallels between that and becoming addicted to drugs.

Independent, black owned, you can keep your deal
The artist values their independence and being in control of their own career.

I remain with No Limit cause the tank be real
The artist stays with their label, No Limit, because they believe in the authenticity of the brand.

I lose my cousin eight years for the time he spent
The artist's cousin was unjustly imprisoned for eight years.

The penitentiary is full of black violent, meant
The artist recognizes the systemic racism and violence that exists within the prison system.

Try to make a change, they can't
Those within the prison system are often unable to escape its cycle of violence and oppression.

Cause they cuffs to tight
The artist believes that the chains of oppression are too strong for many to break free.

Momma please help us cause my mind ain't right
The artist is struggling and looking for support from their family.

It ain't easy being me with my skin so toned
The artist speaks to the challenges and discrimination faced due to their skin color.

The mother land ain't been the same since they took me from home
The artist feels disconnected from their African heritage and the impact of colonialism.

My mobile phone in the benz, gettin' high with my friends
The artist is living a life of luxury but also grappling with addiction.

Rainy days got us fighting each other, digging our graves
When times are tough, people often turn on each other and make matters worse.

A cell block full of pictures, can't wait for parole
The artist is surrounded by hopelessness and the overwhelming desire to be free.

I need a second change of life cause I'm getting to old
The artist recognizes the need for change in their life before it's too late.

And it's cold I can't see, can't sleep at night
The harsh reality of the artist's life is affecting them deeply, preventing them from restful sleep.

Like a rebel for my freedom, I'll be prepared to fight
The artist is willing to fight for their freedom and will not give up easily.

Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: PAUL CROSSDALE, DONALD DENNIS, DEAN IVANHOE FRASER, MELBOURNE GEORGE MILLER

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