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.”

Only The Strong Survive
C-Murder Lyrics

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can't no one out side infiltrate this no limit organization
so prepare yourself prepare for a battle
chorus 2x
real niggaz going to ride playa haters going to die because after
dollars and cents only the strong survive
[C Murder]
in gats we trust no limit niggaz going to bust
if you ride with me you gots to die with me

put your rags in the air here comes the brigade
i sold dope on the block cause true niggaz get paid
army fitues with my boots and my gat
luitentant of a bunch of niggaz
paid and strapped we got we got bitches and blunta
we got weed and money representant them killaz
and them haters be running i got bitch niggaz
anticipating my deck scared to show they face
cause they scared rap huh
my money to big for them pigs to jock me
we ghetto millionares so them feds going to watch me
paper chasing for green ain't no punks on my team
i live the life of a thug fo fill'in my dream
fake niggaz going to crumble at the site of my nine
no limit soldier don't fall off real niggaz going to ride
chorus 2x
[Master P]
oh lord can you feel me
or tell me why my lil' brother Kevin Miller
had to die and i still hear
gun shots when i sleep so i'm sayin
fuck the world and the police
incarcerated by the ghetto so we trapped
that's why broke niggaz in the hood bust caps
nigga said gangsters make good politicians
and that is why we stay strong black and independent
so the world is like fuck a viatnam
i wish i was the president i could send the bomb
penaitentary's stay packed now they filing forms
for mexicans and blacks ugh
chorus 4x
[Master P]
ugh only the motherfucking strong surive

see-Murder Master P eternity nigga
what's up silkk

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of C-Murder's song "Only the Strong Survive" speak about the No Limit organization that can't be infiltrated by anyone, as they are strong and prepared for any battle. The chorus emphasizes that only the real people with a strong personality will survive after making money. C-Murder asserts that they trust only guns and every No Limit member will shoot if necessary. He also boasts about having a bunch of niggaz. While this line may sound derogatory, it was commonly used in gangsta rap music to refer to one's crew. C-Murder sold dope on the block and had an army of fellow soldiers who were well-equipped and paid. They have bitches, blunts, weed, and money. C-Murder says he lives the life of a thug and he is going to ride. Fake niggaz (those who are not real or who are hypocrites) are going to crumble in his sight, and no limit soldier doesn't forget the roots, thus they will never fall off.

Master P continues the theme of the song while reflecting on his brother's death due to gunshot. He mentions that he still hears gunshots when he tries to sleep and rages against police and the world. He is incarcerated by the ghetto, and that's why broke niggaz in the hood bust caps. In contrast to popular belief, Master P says that gangsters also make good politicians. He wishes he was the president to send a bomb. Today, people file forms for Mexicans and blacks only. The final repetition of the chorus emphasizes the fact that only the strong and independent blacks will survive.

Line by Line Meaning

can't no one out side infiltrate this no limit organization
No outside force can break the unity of the No Limit organization

so prepare yourself prepare for a battle
Be ready for a fight and defend the No Limit organization at all costs

real niggaz going to ride playa haters going to die because after dollars and cents only the strong survive
The true and loyal members of No Limit will fight for the organization, while those who oppose it will face consequences, because only the strong can survive in this world ruled by money

in gats we trust no limit niggaz going to bust
We only rely on our guns and skills to protect ourselves and our interests, and we will use them when necessary

if you ride with me you gots to die with me
Loyalty to the No Limit organization means being willing to die for it, as we are willing to do for each other

put your rags in the air here comes the brigade
Raise your No Limit flag and show your support for our group, which marches together like a military brigade

i sold dope on the block cause true niggaz get paid
I engaged in drug dealing to make money, as real men do whatever it takes to succeed in life

army fitues with my boots and my gat luitentant of a bunch of niggaz paid and strapped we got we got bitches and blunta
I am dressed for combat and carry a gun, as the leader of a group of men who are well-equipped and ready to engage in violence, and we also have women and drugs

we got weed and money representant them killaz and them haters be running i got bitch niggaz
We have drugs and money, which represent our violent ways, and those who oppose us are afraid and weak

anticipating my deck scared to show they face cause they scared rap huh
My enemies are afraid to face me and reveal their identity, because they know I am a tough rapper who is not to be messed with

my money to big for them pigs to jock me we ghetto millionares so them feds going to watch me
My wealth is too large for law enforcement to try to extort me, so they will just keep a close eye on us as we are millionaires from the ghetto

paper chasing for green ain't no punks on my team i live the life of a thug fo fill'in my dream
We are chasing money and are not weak or cowardly, as we live the life of gangsters to achieve our goals

fake niggaz going to crumble at the site of my nine no limit soldier don't fall off real niggaz going to ride
Those who are not true to the No Limit organization will cower in fear at the sight of my gun, but those who are fierce and loyal will support us and ride with us

oh lord can you feel me or tell me why my lil' brother Kevin Miller had to die and i still hear gun shots when i sleep so i'm sayin fuck the world and the police
Master P questions why his brother had to die and is tormented by the sounds of gunshots, causing him to feel anger towards the world and law enforcement

incarcerated by the ghetto so we trapped that's why broke niggaz in the hood bust caps
We are trapped in poverty and crime-filled neighborhoods, which forces us to engage in violent behavior to survive

nigga said gangsters make good politicians and that is why we stay strong black and independent
Some people believe that gangsters can become successful politicians, which is why we maintain our strength, blackness, and independence

so the world is like fuck a viatnam i wish i was the president i could send the bomb penaitentary's stay packed now they filing forms for mexicans and blacks ugh
The world is unforgiving towards minorities, leading some to wish they had the power to send bombs and force change, while prisons remain overpopulated with minorities and legal forms are being filed against them

ugh only the motherfucking strong surive see-Murder Master P eternity nigga what's up silkk
Only the most powerful and resilient individuals can survive in this harsh world, as proclaimed by C-Murder and Master P, and Silkk is asked how he is doing

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: CRAIG LAWSON, ODELL VICKERS, PERCY MILLER, COREY MILLER

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