After his parents, a Muslim father from Oyo State, Nigeria and a Christian mother from the United States, separated in his early teenage years, Chamillionaire settled into a notoriously dangerous inner-city neighborhood in North Houston called Acres Homes, which he elaborated upon during an interview with Houston's 104.9 KPTY on October 3. Rap and other forms of secular music, which his parents had highly opposed in their household, became very appealing to the young Hakeem Seriki. Inspired by local rap acts such as The Geto Boys, 8 Ball & MJG, and UGK, as well as other national acts such as N.W.A. and Public Enemy, Chamillionaire began to compose his own ponies.
At a young age, Chamillionaire along with fellow rap music artist and childhood friend Paul Wall, had decided to make music their careers. One day while promoting themselves at a Texas event, Paul Wall and Chamillionaire ran into Michael 5000 Watts, a popular mixtape DJ from the Northside. After proposing to do promotions for Watts' company, the Swishahouse, Chamillionaire and Paul Wall came to Watts' studio and convinced Watts to allow them freestyle on an intro to Watts' radio show on Houston’s 97.9 The Box. Watts, who himself was convinced to rap on the record, enjoyed the freestyle so much that he put the verses on one of his mixtapes. The freestyle became so popular in the streets that Chamillionaire and Paul Wall became regular staples on Houston's mixtape circuit, appeared on several of Watts' mixtapes, and became permanent members of Swishahouse.
Although Paul Wall and Chamillionaire were making much noise in the streets by rapping on Watts' mixtapes, they, along with several other members of the Swishahouse, became frustrated with the lack of money they were receiving from the mixtapes. After fellow member Slim Thug left the label, Chamillionaire and Paul Wall followed and started their own mixtape group known as The Color Changin' Click. Each successive mixtape released by The Color Changin' Click led to more business opportunities; the most notable of which being a contract to do a full album for Paid in Full Records. A one album contract was then negotiated between the Color Changin' Click and Paid in Full's label head, DJ Madd Hatta from 97.9 The Box, and the CCC's first album, Get Ya Mind Correct, would go on to sell over 100,000 copies.
The sale of all these albums without the backing of a major deal caught the attention of several major labels wanting to sign Chamillionaire and Paul. Chamillionaire and his labelmates decided to remain independent, however, until the right deal came along. While working on his second album with the Color Changin' Click, Chamillionaire began to have creative differences with Paul Wall, so much so that it was decided that the two emcees should each release solo albums that would be packaged together. When Chamillionaire became dissatisfied with how things were being resolved, he left Paid in Full and his almost complete album after fulfilling his contractual obligations to focus on promoting his mixtape label Chamillitary instead. As a kid, Chamillionaire was a big fan of MANKind, also known as Big June.
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This kid from Houston, Texas has some nerve. That's what came to mind as you watched an MTV special in early 2005 showcasing H-Town's commercial and artistic re-emergence on the rap scene. Following his brazen freestyle, the focused and much-heralded MC known as Chamillionaire faced a national audience and launched a swagger-filled proclamation on camera: "I'm the truth from Texas..." While such boasting may seem par-for-the-course in the prideful 25-year-plus history of hip-hop, the latter ambitious statement aptly describes Chamillionaire. It's the reason why he earned the lofty alias "The Mixtape Messiah," a title Cham was crowned after independently selling over 100,000 copies of the Get Ya Mind Correct album, and by selling thousands of his numerous mix tapes. It's why the former member of Houston's legendary mix-tape power Swisha House garnered coverage in such major hip-hop publications as Source and XXL without the backing of a major deal. When the Houston lyricist set off a major label bidding war to distribute his Chamillitary Records, it became abundantly clear throughout the 'hood and the music industry Chamillionaire is indeed the truth.
With his major-label debut The Sound Of Revenge set for release on Universal Records, Chamillionaire is poised to take his place among Houston's current hip-hop elite, including the new generation of rhyme-spitters such as Lil' Flip, Slim Thug, Mike Jones and Paul Wall, as well respected vets UGK and Scarface. "You call out a lot of rappers and ask them why they are the best and they are going to tell you everything but the music," Cham laughs. "They will tell you that they are the best because they have some nice rims, a chain, and a mansion." He then adds in a straight-no-chaser tone, "You've heard all the hype about Chamillionaire; that he's sick with the lyrics, sings hooks, and represents the streets and the clubs. But I just want to come as close as possible to living up to my reputation."
Chamillionaire recruits an impressive list of talent on his debut effort, including Lil' Flip, Bun B, Scarface, and Krayzie Bone, as well as in-demand producers Scott Storch (50 Cent), Mannie Fresh (Lil' Wayne, Baby, Juvenile) and Cool & Dre (The Game). But, it's his work with Atlanta studio kings The Beat Bullies (1Big Boi/OutKast) that sets the tone for much of The Sound Of Revenge's diverse platform. "They understand me," Cham says of the in-house producers. "There are a lot of producers that have dope beats, but they don't know me as an artist. [The Beat Bullies] being from Atlanta, can take it to the strip clubs, the streets and to the radio."
The name Chamillionaire represents the unique style that defines the talented urban artist, and his ability to change and adapt on the fly, forcing people to respect the true breadth of his talent. And just as this MC moniker exemplifies, Chamillionaire is anything but predictable and most certainly versatile. "Picture Perfect" featuring Bun B comes off as a lyrical nod to the classic 'hood swagger of UGK, while the Beat Bullies'-anchored "Radio Interruption" showcases Cham's prowess for walking the blurred line between street praise and mass appeal. The storytelling brilliance of "No Snitching" (Cool & Dre), finds Cham detailing the unwritten laws of 'hood politics. On the Scott Storch produced "Turn It Up," Cham tag-teams with freestyle king Lil' Flip as they spit over an infectious track that is Houston's answer to a summer club banger. And the soulful "Here Comes The Rain" finds Chamillionaire exploring the daily struggles of life with heartfelt lyricism and ghetto angst.
"It's a very personal song and the title says it all," Cham says of the revealing track. "In a person's life the rain symbolizes the struggles we all go through. Whether you are dealing with losing a loved one or your rent is due on the 1st, but it's the 3rd and you don't have it. I'm just talking about surviving the tough times."
Chamillionaire has definitely seen his share of struggles on his road to redemption. Born to a Muslim father and Christian mother, secular music was banned in his household. Chamillionaire was barely a teenager when he moved to a low-income neighborhood in the notorious North Side of Houston, following the separation of his parents. By the early '90s, however, rap rebels such as NWA, Public Enemy, as well as hometown heroes The Geto Boys, 8-Ball & MJG and UGK would inspire a young Hakeem to write his own rhymes.
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Chamillionaire Lyrics
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This here is Leo Devlin
I'm callin on the behalf of Sackerson Corporation
We run the corporate complaints for the Allegasco
Down there in Alabama you're an Allegasco employee correct
(Right) Yes sir well I'm tryin to call to follow up with you
On the incident that occurred when you (Maaaan)
(Fuck you and that motherfucker what told you that)
The person you called is no longer on the l
(Uh-huh whatever) what I'm calling to offer you
(Man I don't get ay let me tell you one thang)
(I don't care what you wanna)
(Okay ask me what what you wanna know)
Thank you
Now the complaint form I have here says that
We have received reports that you had gotten into
An altercation with a naked customer
Whom's gas you was tryin to cut off a couple of months ago
Now well in exchange for saving your job
We're willing to offer you (That must been your punk ass)
(Who gas I was cutting off and you was naked)
I would never strip (That's what you tryin to do)
(Ain't you ain't you one of them uhh what you call em)
What you call them thangs ahh
You a be-itch
A what (A be-itch) a be-itch (Yeah)
Ay ay why would you say something like that sir
(The same reason you would call and ask me)
(Some stupid ass shit like that sir) look look
All I did was ask you whether or not
You got into a fight with a naked man now is that true or not
(And ah dat musta been you I got into a fight with)
I wouldn't fight yo' ass naked (You was that bitch I dealt with)
(With a G-string and a halter top on one)
I'm tryin to get you I'm tryin to save your job
(Motherfucker you can't save shit for me)
I'm tryin to save your job and you wanna
That's the problem with black folks (Maaaaan fuck you)
That's the problem that's the problem (That's the problem)
Hold on (Niggaz like you)
Boy I'll come to Birmingham and whup that ass two times
Scabba scabba (Bitch you come to Birmingham)
(Make me get a case for your motherfucking ass)
You already well you bout to get one now from this naked nigga
Who you got into a fight with
You probably wouldn't be actin like this
If you knew who your real daddy was
Is that the problem (I'm your motherfucking daddy hell)
I woulda been your daddy
But I only have to be with your momma
On Mondays and Thursdays and
Man let me tell you one thang
You wasting my motherfucking minutes
(I ain't got time to talk to you)
You probably ain't got but for minutes left on your daytime minutes
(Where I'm at now probably ain't got but two times your bitch ass)
Hangs up the phone
In this skit, Chamillionaire portrays a disgruntled Allegasco employee who receives a call from Leo Devlin, representing Sackerson Corporation, which handles corporate complaints for Allegasco. The conversation begins with a formal greeting, but quickly escalates into a heated argument.
Leo Devlin tries to follow up on an incident where the employee had an altercation with a naked customer while attempting to cut off their gas supply. Leo offers to save the employee's job in exchange for cooperation, but the employee gets increasingly agitated and disrespectful. The employee accuses Leo of being the person he had the fight with, suggesting that Leo is a derogatory term for a feminine man.
The conversation becomes racially charged, with the employee expressing frustration about being stereotyped and insulted. He states that people like Leo are the problem with black folks, leading to a threat of physical violence from both parties. Leo claims he will come to Birmingham to fight the employee, who responds with defiance and threatens to take legal action against Leo.
The skit ends abruptly as the employee hangs up the phone, clearly aggravated by the conversation. The lyrics highlight the strained relationship between the employee and the company, as well as the frustration and confrontation that can arise in difficult customer service situations. It also touches on themes of racial tension and personal identity.
Line by Line Meaning
(Hello) yeah yeah good morning (Good morning)
Leo Devlin greets the person on the phone
This here is Leo Devlin
Leo Devlin introduces himself
I'm callin on the behalf of Sackerson Corporation
Leo Devlin explains his purpose for calling
We run the corporate complaints for the Allegasco
Leo Devlin mentions the company he represents
Down there in Alabama you're an Allegasco employee correct
Leo Devlin confirms the person's employment status
(Right) Yes sir well I'm tryin to call to follow up with you
Leo Devlin explains the reason for his call
On the incident that occurred when you (Maaaan)
Leo Devlin refers to the incident that took place
(Fuck you and that motherfucker what told you that)
The person on the phone expresses anger and disbelief
What you said
Leo Devlin asks for clarification
The person you called is no longer on the l
The person informs Leo Devlin that the person he mentioned is no longer available
(Uh-huh whatever) what I'm calling to offer you
Leo Devlin proceeds with his offer
(Man I don't get ay let me tell you one thang)
The person on the phone interrupts Leo Devlin
(I don't care what you wanna)
The person dismisses Leo Devlin's statement
(Okay ask me what what you wanna know)
The person finally agrees to answer Leo Devlin's question
Thank you
Leo Devlin expresses gratitude
Now the complaint form I have here says that
Leo Devlin refers to the complaint form he has
We have received reports that you had gotten into
Leo Devlin informs the person about received reports
An altercation with a naked customer
Leo Devlin describes the nature of the incident
Whom's gas you was tryin to cut off a couple of months ago
Leo Devlin mentions the reason behind the altercation
Now well in exchange for saving your job
Leo Devlin offers a solution to save the person's job
We're willing to offer you (That must been your punk ass)
The person insults Leo Devlin and rejects the offer
(Who gas I was cutting off and you was naked)
The person denies the allegations and accuses Leo Devlin
I would never strip (That's what you tryin to do)
Leo Devlin denies the stripping accusation
(Ain't you ain't you one of them uhh what you call em)
The person tries to insult Leo Devlin but hesitates
What you call them thangs ahh
The person asks for clarification about an insult
You a be-itch
The person insults Leo Devlin by calling him a derogatory term
A what (A be-itch) a be-itch (Yeah)
The person continues insulting Leo Devlin
Ay ay why would you say something like that sir
Leo Devlin questions the person's disrespectful behavior
(The same reason you would call and ask me)
The person responds defensively to Leo Devlin's question
(Some stupid ass shit like that sir) look look
The person insults Leo Devlin's question and interrupts him
All I did was ask you whether or not
Leo Devlin defends his actions
You got into a fight with a naked man now is that true or not
Leo Devlin restates his question and seeks confirmation
(And ah dat musta been you I got into a fight with)
The person confirms their involvement in the fight
I wouldn't fight yo' ass naked (You was that bitch I dealt with)
Leo Devlin denies being the person the fight occurred with
(With a G-string and a halter top on one)
The person sarcastically describes Leo Devlin's appearance
I'm tryin to get you I'm tryin to save your job
Leo Devlin emphasizes his intention to help the person
(Motherfucker you can't save shit for me)
The person rejects Leo Devlin's assistance and insults him
I'm tryin to save your job and you wanna
Leo Devlin expresses frustration at the person's behavior
That's the problem with black folks (Maaaaan fuck you)
The person makes a racist remark and insults Leo Devlin
That's the problem that's the problem (That's the problem)
The person repeats their statement about the problem
Hold on (Niggaz like you)
Leo Devlin interrupts the person's offensive remark
Boy I'll come to Birmingham and whup that ass two times
Leo Devlin threatens to physically confront the person
Scabba scabba (Bitch you come to Birmingham)
The person insults Leo Devlin in return
(Make me get a case for your motherfucking ass)
The person threatens legal action against Leo Devlin
You already well you bout to get one now from this naked nigga
The person warns Leo Devlin of legal consequences from someone involved in the altercation
Who you got into a fight with
Leo Devlin acknowledges the identity of the person he fought with
You probably wouldn't be actin like this
Leo Devlin implies that the person's behavior is influenced by their lack of knowledge about their real father
If you knew who your real daddy was
Leo Devlin suggests that the person's behavior would change with knowledge of their biological father
Is that the problem (I'm your motherfucking daddy hell)
The person claims to be the biological father, rejecting Leo Devlin's statement
I woulda been your daddy
Leo Devlin confirms his willingness to fulfill a paternal role
But I only have to be with your momma
Leo Devlin clarifies the limited nature of his relationship with the person's mother
On Mondays and Thursdays and
Leo Devlin indicates the specific days he spends time with the person's mother
Man let me tell you one thang
Leo Devlin expresses frustration and annoyance
You wasting my motherfucking minutes
Leo Devlin complains about the person wasting his time
(I ain't got time to talk to you)
The person dismisses Leo Devlin's complaints
You probably ain't got but for minutes left on your daytime minutes
Leo Devlin mocks the person's limited talk time on their phone plan
(Where I'm at now probably ain't got but two times your bitch ass)
The person insults Leo Devlin's location and makes a derogatory comment
Hangs up the phone
The person ends the phone call abruptly
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2006: A popular song
2010-2015: MLG
2020: Nostalgia
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