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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Block On Smash
Chamillionaire Lyrics
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I got the block on smash
I got the block on smash
Hey, hey-yay-ey, mmmm...
[Hook]
I got the block on smash
But what I'm gon' do with all this doggone cash?
But only if you work it like I work my wood grain
I got the ice on chill
What I'm gon' do with all these hundred dollar bills?
Hundred dollar bills, you know what it is
But only if you work it like I work my wood wheel
[Verse 1]
Koopa, she thought about my riches and said "Give me what you have"
And then she told her homegirl to go and get a couple bags
And that's when I replied and said "You must be bad at math"
My money flow like water, let's dive in and take a bath
Splash, I'ma put some credit on the tab
You see the card that's black and that's the equivalent of cash
I'ma personalise my tags and call my slab the cab
Cause when she's hoppin in, yeah she gon' have to pay for that
Relax, cause I got my speakers to the max
When I speak and start massagin it's like lotion on your back
Every club that I hit is packed, everything I say is fact
So if I said it you can bet that it's gon' always be exact
[Interlude]
Haha, hi hater, I know what you thinkin
Why all the girls gotta slide towards him when he fall off in the club?
That's cause I'm smellin like ten thousand dollar cologne
You like what kind of cologne cost ten thousand dollars?
That's that Wells Fargo Number Nine, take a sniff of success baby
[Hook]
[Verse 2]
Boucin to the boot, lookin for ladies to recruit
You can check and see that the swanger's sittin crooked like a tooth
Vodka with the juice, now she tellin me that she loose
Now she tellin me by the train and saying her friend is the caboose
(True, true) Oops, I promised not to kiss and tell
Cause I don't tell and might as well say that I ain't gon' kiss your girl
I'ma bail in a Chevelle and just smoke, gon' leave a trail
Swanger swangin while I'm slowly slidin sluggish like a snail
Chamillionaire yeah! And I'm still popped up crooked
Actin like we don't see the watchers lookin
Plenty of heat in that stash spot, just cookin
Gonna make me open up a box of whoopin
[Hook]
In "Block On Smash," Chamillionaire raps about his wealth and success. The hook emphasizes his financial status, boasting about having the block on smash and being surrounded by cash, as well as encouraging others to work hard in order to make it rain. He also talks about his expensive taste, from his ice to his ten thousand dollar cologne, and his ability to customize and improve upon his car, referring to his wood wheel and wood grain. The verses touch on his interactions with women, including one who thinks he's bad at math and another who mentions her friend being the "caboose" in a train. He also implies he has illegal activities going on with the mention of a stash spot filled with heat.
Overall, the lyrics showcase Chamillionaire's flashy lifestyle and playful attitude towards wealth and success. However, they also hint at the potential dangers and illegal activities that can come with this lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
I got the block on smash
I dominate this block
But what I'm gon' do with all this doggone cash?
I have so much money, I don't know what to do with it
If you do your thang, I'ma make it rain
I'll throw money at you if you impress me with your skills
But only if you work it like I work my wood grain
You have to put in the same level of effort as me to earn my money
I got the ice on chill
I have plenty of expensive jewelry
What I'm gon' do with all these hundred dollar bills?
I have so much money, I don't know what to do with it
Hundred dollar bills, you know what it is
I have a lot of one hundred dollar bills
But only if you work it like I work my wood wheel
You have to put in the same level of effort as me to earn my money
Koopa, she thought about my riches and said "Give me what you have"
A woman asked me for money because of my wealth
And then she told her homegirl to go and get a couple bags
She wanted her friend to help her collect money from me
And that's when I replied and said "You must be bad at math"
I refused to give her money because she was bad at calculating how much she needed
My money flow like water, let's dive in and take a bath
I have so much money, we can bathe in it like water
I'ma put some credit on the tab
I'll pay for everything on my credit card
You see the card that's black and that's the equivalent of cash
My black credit card works like cash
Cause when she's hoppin in, yeah she gon' have to pay for that
If you want to ride in my car, you have to pay for it
When I speak and start massagin it's like lotion on your back
My words are like a soothing massage
Every club that I hit is packed, everything I say is fact
I'm always popular and respected in every club I go to
So if I said it you can bet that it's gon' always be exact
You can always trust what I say to be true
That's cause I'm smellin like ten thousand dollar cologne
I'm wearing very expensive cologne
You like what kind of cologne cost ten thousand dollars?
I'm wearing a cologne that costs ten thousand dollars and you're impressed
Boucin to the boot, lookin for ladies to recruit
I'm driving around, looking to pick up women
You can check and see that the swanger's sittin crooked like a tooth
My car's wheels are positioned unevenly
Vodka with the juice, now she tellin me that she loose
I'm drinking vodka with juice and a woman is telling me she's sexually promiscuous
True, true) Oops, I promised not to kiss and tell
I made a promise not to reveal details about my sexual exploits
Cause I don't tell and might as well say that I ain't gon' kiss your girl
I'm implying that I won't be in a relationship with her
I'ma bail in a Chevelle and just smoke, gon' leave a trail
I'm going to drive away in my Chevrolet and leave behind smoke from my exhaust
Chamillionaire yeah! And I'm still popped up crooked
I'm still driving around in my crooked car
Actin like we don't see the watchers lookin
I'm pretending not to notice people trying to catch me doing something wrong
Plenty of heat in that stash spot, just cookin
I have a lot of illegal items hidden in my car
Gonna make me open up a box of whoopin
Someone trying to catch me doing something illegal will make me very angry
Contributed by William J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jjkqazolp
this is the song..... love it!!!
orangemounddummies
wuts the name of the instrumental where can i get it from
Brandon Campbell
These views gotta be fixed aint changed in years
Mark Slenderson
You like what kind of cologne cost $10,000?
Warren Perkins
Its the Wells Fargo Cologue
shaynewiggers
@eazyb23 wells fargo = william george fargo, born in the early 1800s, an american entrepraneur.. basically he started a huge banking business back then :p
Ch1p Thompson
wrecked
Ben
what is wells fargo number 9?