Hakeem Seriki (born November 28, 1979 in Houston, Texas) is a Grammy Award … Read Full Bio ↴Hakeem Seriki (born November 28, 1979 in Houston, Texas) is a Grammy Award nominated rapper, member of The Color Changin' Click and founder of Chamillitary Entertainment. Better known as Chamillionaire, he also uses nicknames such as The Mixtape Messiah, King Koopa, Color Changin' Lizard, Chamillinator, Chamillitary Mayne, Major Payne and The Truth From Texas. He began rapping in 1998, releasing mixtapes and a collab album with fellow Houston rapper Paul Wall. He released his debut album, The Sound of Revenge, in 2005, and his sophmore release, Ultimate Victory, in 2007. He plans to release his yet untitled third album at the end of 2009 or early 2010.

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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Body Rock
Chamillionaire Lyrics

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[Talking]
Hol' Up

Chamillitary mayne

All pussy niggaz make your way
To the exit right now

It's finna' go down

[Verse 1]
How you up on the East and West
And you ain't heard about me
That's like claimin you a boxer
And ain't heard of Ali
Breakin' off pussy niggaz saying words about me
Definition of a real nigga, is a certified me
I'm passin through customs with american I.D
Puerto Rican at the gate tellin me "Hurry Papi"
Southwestern Airlines with the burner, I'll be
Lettin one off in the air, the other sure to fly free
If you hatin', Tough nigga, turn that dude to a stuttera
Govern like I'm a Governor, from the south I'm a Southerna
I'm never lovin' her, I just put rubber gloves in her
And I go get another hoe when her lover discovers her
(Haha) You niggaz know you in trouble
I'm more trouble if you don't know the hell you in trouble for
But please, please, don't make the punisher punish ya
If you gotta girl, then don't get a beat down because of her
Yo metal metal, hit yo head with the barrel
Make yo head cave in, have yo head lookin' narrow
Then I head to the ghetto, to get rid of my metal
Vehicle changin orange, to the red, to the yellow
Chamillionaire, one of the south's harders lyricist
Now you pussy's hearin this, salute the color changin pyramid
Other boys is trouble, other boys is gimmicks kid
If you speak up for em, then yo career disappear with his

[Chorus]
Southern niggaz don't dance
We be saggin' our pants
So low you could see our boxers mayne
We body rock, we body rock (what else?)
We body rock, we body rock (fa sho)
Southern niggaz don't dance
We be saggin' our pants
So low you could see our boxers mayne
We body rock, we body rock (what else?)
We body rock, body rock, body rock
Mayne!

[Verse 2]
Only imagine how close
All the diamonds in the jewel sit
Invisable set, canary yellow
As a tulip
I could spit some calm words
To you through my two lips
Or I could have them hollow tips
Poppin out them two clips
You pick, don't run up on me
with your tool slick
I be damned if I get jacked with a strap
Up under my blue knit
Don't do nothing foolish, cause I'll completely loose it
Give a player a new breathin hole with a pool stick
I got hoes, square rooted, doubles and cubics
They be come in groups of two or more
And they be wantin to do it
Got females that do lick, and some that strictly do dick
And if your freaky prove it, I'll go get the cool whip
If you love yourself so much, that you don't want to prove it
You can get up outta here and you could get excluded
Don't know what click that you with, I'm king of the new click
(What click?) Click color change clack, rap, I plan to rule this

[Chorus]
Southern niggaz don't dance
We be saggin' our pants
So low you could see our boxers mayne
We body rock, we body rock (what else?)
We body rock, we body rock (fa sho)
Southern niggaz don't dance
We be saggin' our pants
So low you could see our boxers mayne
We body rock, we body rock (what else?)

We body rock, body rock, body rock
Mayne!

Overall Meaning

In Chamillionaire's song "Body Rock," he asserts his dominance as a lyricist and as a southern rapper. He begins by challenging anyone who claims to know hip-hop and hasn't heard of him, comparing it to someone claiming to be a boxer and not knowing who Muhammad Ali is. Chamillionaire uses vivid and sometimes violent imagery, such as passing through customs with an American ID or heading to the ghetto to get rid of his weapon, to paint a picture of his life as a rapper. He also describes his relationships with women in explicit terms and boasts about his power in the rap game, warning anyone who speaks up for his competition that their career will disappear with theirs.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the southern rapper's style - sagging his pants and body rocking instead of dancing. Through the song, Chamillionaire represents his fans and gives them a sense of pride in their way of life. He is also unapologetically himself, refusing to change or prove himself to anyone who does not already know his worth.

Line by Line Meaning

[Talking] Hol' Up Chamillitary mayne All pussy niggaz make your way To the exit right now It's finna' go down
Chamillionaire is warning all fake people to leave right now because things are about to get real.

[Verse 1] How you up on the East and West And you ain't heard about me That's like claimin you a boxer And ain't heard of Ali
Chamillionaire is saying if you haven't heard of him, even though he's all over the country, it's as bad as being a boxer and not knowing who Muhammad Ali is.

Breakin' off pussy niggaz saying words about me Definition of a real nigga, is a certified me
Chamillionaire says that those who talk about him are just weak losers, and the true meaning of a real man is his self-certification.

I'm passin through customs with american I.D Puerto Rican at the gate tellin me "Hurry Papi" Southwestern Airlines with the burner, I'll be Lettin one off in the air, the other sure to fly free
Chamillionaire is saying that he travels all over the world, and he's carrying a gun with him everywhere. He's explaining this by showing how he dealt with a situation while traveling to Puerto Rico.

If you hatin', Tough nigga, turn that dude to a stuttera Govern like I'm a Governor, from the south I'm a Southerna
Chamillionaire is saying that if you hate him, you're in trouble because he can quickly bring you down. He also establishes himself as a strong leader, like a Governor.

I'm never lovin' her, I just put rubber gloves in her And I go get another hoe when her lover discovers her (Haha) You niggaz know you in trouble I'm more trouble if you don't know the hell you in trouble for
Chamillionaire explains how he deals with women, replacing them easily, and warning that those who underestimate him are in deep trouble, especially if they don't even know the reason.

But please, please, don't make the punisher punish ya If you gotta girl, then don't get a beat down because of her Yo metal metal, hit yo head with the barrel Make yo head cave in, have yo head lookin' narrow
Chamillionaire warns that if people provoke him, they will regret it and asks them also to keep their girlfriends safe. He's describing how he can hit someone so hard that his head caves in.

Then I head to the ghetto, to get rid of my metal Vehicle changin orange, to the red, to the yellow
Chamillionaire talks about his practice of getting rid of his gun in a ghetto area and then driving off in his color-changing car.

Chamillionaire, one of the south's harders lyricist Now you pussy's hearin this, salute the color changin pyramid Other boys is trouble, other boys is gimmicks kid If you speak up for em, then yo career disappear with his
Chamillionaire establishes himself as a talented lyricist and encourages people who underestimate him to recognize his skills. He also indicates that other musicians who are just trouble-makers or using gimmicks, will quickly lose popularity.

[Chorus] Southern niggaz don't dance We be saggin' our pants So low you could see our boxers mayne We body rock, we body rock (what else?) We body rock, we body rock (fa sho) Southern niggaz don't dance We be saggin' our pants So low you could see our boxers mayne We body rock, we body rock (what else?) We body rock, body rock, body rock Mayne!
The chorus is repeating that Southern men don't dance, they wear low-slung pants, and they rock their bodies.

[Verse 2] Only imagine how close All the diamonds in the jewel sit Invisable set, canary yellow As a tulip
Chamillionaire talks about the beauty of the diamonds he possesses, including a yellow one which is as bright as a tulip.

I could spit some calm words To you through my two lips Or I could have them hollow tips Poppin out them two clips
Chamillionaire is saying that he can either speak in a calm way or start shooting bullets from his gun.

You pick, don't run up on me with your tool slick I be damned if I get jacked with a strap Up under my blue knit
Chamillionaire warns people not to try and rob him because he has his own weapon, secured underneath his blue knit.

Don't do nothing foolish, cause I'll completely loose it Give a player a new breathin hole with a pool stick I got hoes, square rooted, doubles and cubics
Chamillionaire warns people not to do anything stupid that will make him lose control, or he'll resort to using a pool stick to attack someone. He also boasts about owning different types of women.

They be come in groups of two or more And they be wantin to do it Got females that do lick, and some that strictly do dick And if your freaky prove it, I'll go get the cool whip
Chamillionaire boasts about his women again, saying that they come in groups and are eager to please. Some of them only perform oral sex, and if they are really kinky, he'll bring out some whipped cream.

If you love yourself so much, that you don't want to prove it You can get up outta here and you could get excluded Don't know what click that you with, I'm king of the new click (What click?) Click color change clack, rap, I plan to rule this
Chamillionaire says that if you're too proud to prove yourself, you should leave. He proclaims himself as the leader of his group, the Color Changerz. And with his rap skills, he's going to become the ruler of the rap world.

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Written by: J. BETTIS, S. LEVAY

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