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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Answer Machine
Chamillionaire Lyrics
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Starch diamonds and I'm rollin on 84"
Ay, ay, ay swang and I swang and I swang to the left
I pop my trunk and now she tellin me she's so impressed (yes)
It's the answer machine (yes), it's the answer machine
Leave the message for me after the tone
If you callin bout some money, you say I owe you youse a bloody lie
That's a science fiction like that movie with the ugly fly
Jam rag by your thigh, (ha ha!) baby youse a bloody lie
I don't care what they show you OR they tol' you, (tol' you) nigga please!
Tell you-know-who they shouldn'ta been bootleggin my mix CD (please!)
Some of y'all sucks, so keep suckin while I squirt and squeeze
Liftin up the muscle, like, "Hercules! Hercu-LES!"
Hope you don't hurt ya knees, let me grant ya next wish
Awkward feelin that you got soon as you leave ya ex-it
Ladies, don't be shy, give it a try, you should mess wit
The Mixtape Messiah's runnin in, that's right you guessed it
Laid up wit a broad (broad), help me with my message
It's Chamilitary mayne, you know who the best is
You know won't nobody in the underground can test this
You know who the flyest and the freshest in the flesh is
Nah, I got no daughter or no son, but I confess this
A playa in a playa that I'd know you'd be impressed wit
I could sit here braggin about how lovely that my sex is
But words cannot describe my lovin in a couple seconds
Enough wit all the small talk, come over and undress miss
You won't have a small thought when you come and undress this
Naw, just say "ah" open up ya jaw and press this
Up against ya tonsils then after that I'll press this.
Chamillionaire’s “Answer Machine” begins with a boastful verse that highlights his wealth and material possessions. He references his diamonds, rolling on 84, and leaving an impression on a woman who is impressed by his car’s trunk. He then transitions to discussing the importance of his answer machine, which serves as a message center for those attempting to contact him. He warns callers not to bother him with talk of money he owes them, as it is a lie, and references a science fiction film before concluding that he has plenty of money and doesn’t need to owe anybody. Chamillionaire then shifts gears to address critics who have bootlegged his music, claiming they shouldn’t have done so. He continues to reference his status as an underground rapper, suggesting that he is untouchable in this realm because nobody can test him. In the final verse, Chamillionaire flexes his skills as a lover, suggesting his abilities are above words as he encourages listeners to come to see for themselves.
Overall, this song is an example of Chamillionaire's ability to craft clever verses that mix humor, bravado, and occasional vulgarity. The song is also noteworthy for how it showcases Chamillionaire's distinct Southern accent and strong vocal delivery. It is a fun and catchy rap song that has remained popular with fans of the genre for over a decade.
Line by Line Meaning
Niggas better see a nigga roll
People should take notice when I roll by
Starch diamonds and I'm rollin on 84
I'm riding in style with sparkling diamonds on my 84-inch rims
Ay, ay, ay swang and I swang and I swang to the left
I'm swerving my car to the left with excitement
I pop my trunk and now she tellin me she's so impressed (yes)
After showing off my car, a woman is impressed and attracted to me
It's the answer machine (yes), it's the answer machine
My phone is an answering machine that can take messages
Leave the message for me after the tone
Please leave a message for me after the beep
If you callin bout some money, you say I owe you youse a bloody lie
If you're calling about money you claim I owe you, it's a complete lie
That's a science fiction like that movie with the ugly fly
Your claim is as unbelievable as the plot of a science fiction movie with an ugly fly
Money stackin high, got it lookin like a money sky
I have so much money stacked up that it resembles a sky of money
Jam rag by your thigh, (ha ha!) baby youse a bloody lie
You claiming that you have a period pad near your thigh is a blatant lie
I don't care what they show you OR they tol' you, (tol' you) nigga please!
I don't care what they told you or what you think, it's ridiculous
Tell you-know-who they shouldn'ta been bootleggin my mix CD (please!)
Let those who illegally copied my music know they made a big mistake
Some of y'all sucks, so keep suckin while I squirt and squeeze
Some of you are bad at what you do, so keep trying while I excel at it
Liftin up the muscle, like, "Hercules! Hercu-LES!"
I am flexing my muscles in a way that resembles Hercules
Hope you don't hurt ya knees, let me grant ya next wish
I hope you don't hurt yourself while trying to do what I just did, let me help you out
Awkward feelin that you got soon as you leave ya ex-it
You might feel awkward leaving an exit in front of your ex (former partner)
Ladies, don't be shy, give it a try, you should mess wit
Ladies, don't be afraid to approach me and give me a chance, you won't regret it
The Mixtape Messiah's runnin in, that's right you guessed it
I'm the Mixtape Messiah and I'm here, just like you thought I'd be
Laid up wit a broad (broad), help me with my message
I'm with a woman who's helping me record my message
It's Chamilitary mayne, you know who the best is
It's Chamilitary, you already know I'm the best
You know won't nobody in the underground can test this
No one in the underground music scene can compete with me
You know who the flyest and the freshest in the flesh is
You know I'm the coolest and most stylish one in person
Nah, I got no daughter or no son, but I confess this
I don't have any children, but I need to confess this
A playa in a playa that I'd know you'd be impressed wit
I'm a ladies' man and I know you'd be impressed with me
I could sit here braggin about how lovely that my sex is
I could boast about how great I am in bed
But words cannot describe my lovin in a couple seconds
But I can't fully explain how good I am in such a short amount of time
Enough wit all the small talk, come over and undress miss
Let's stop wasting time with words, come over and undress
You won't have a small thought when you come and undress this
You won't be having small thoughts once you see what's underneath these clothes
Naw, just say "ah" open up ya jaw and press this
No need to say anything, just open your mouth and let me do what I do best
Up against ya tonsils then after that I'll press this.
I'll put it up against your tonsils and then do what I need to do
Contributed by Josiah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
J. Mason
This use to be my voicemail lmao.
David Silva
Best voicemail i ever had back in the day
Dhoni Cage Vision
Chicks would never wanna talk to me. They just wanted to hear the voicemail. 😂😂
Sun of Saturn
Mine too 😂
Whiteowl Gr52vin
Same lol.. This was my voicemail all through middle school 😅
Christina Dixon
Mine to lol
BKSDRAMA
This brings back the memories of what creativity was...
King Slim
I actually purchased this 3 disc mix tape album $30 from retail from Lil J's. It was worth every penny.
j c
I found this in frys like fo 15 bucks
j c
Wats lil J’s. J prince store?