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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Drag Em' In The River
Chamillionaire Lyrics
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I'm the trillest of the trill..You the fakest of the fake
[Talking: Chamillionaire] (Pimp C)
Chamillitary man..
(I'm the trillest of the trill..You the fakest of the fake)
Know what I'm talkin' bout..It's Color Changin' Click clack and uhh
(I'm the trillest of the trill..You the fakest of the fake)
(I'm the trillest of the trill..You the fakest of the fake)
but uhh, we got somebody else who wanna say sumthin'
(I'm the trillest of the trill..You the fakest of the fake)
Somebody who feel the same way, niggaz gotta serious problem know what I'm
talkin' bout?
(I'm the trillest of the trill..You the fakest of the fake)
It's Rasaq boy!
[Chorus - Rasaq]
I'ma drag em' in the river, drop his body in the bay
With a note around his throat and you know what it say (It's Rasaq Boy)
Ohh! you want some..you's a hoe Dike Jones
You's a hoe Dike Jones, you's a hoe
From the 4 and I don't give a shit
Color Changin' Click in this bitch represent who you with
[Verse - Rasaq]
I'm on 4's, suicide doors
Searchin' through the city for this hoe Dike Jones (where they at?)
Take a shot of drank, just to get me in the zone (in the zone)
I know you see me comin' better strap up ya thong (strap up ya thong)
I heard you bumpin' gums, so you better get gone
Don't let this pistol handle come on top of yo dome (yo dome)
Ridin' 2 tone, grippin' styrofoam
It's the boy Rasaq puttin' it down for Akers Home (wussup baby)
Niggaz know ya fraud, don't make me pull ya card
Tryna play it hard, but I caught ya off guard
They say we fell off, what they didn't tell yall
To get a meal all I need to do was make a cell call
They say we fell off, what they didn't tell yall
To get a meal all I need to do was make a cell call
[Chorus - Rasaq]
I'ma drag em' in the river, drop his body in the bay
With a note around his throat and you know what it say
Ohh! you want some..you's a hoe Dike Jones
You's a hoe Dike Jones, you's a hoe
From the 4 and I don't give a shit
Color Changin' Click in this bitch represent who you with
[Pimp C Insert]
I'm the trillest of the trill..You the fakest of the fake
I'm the trillest of the trill..You the fakest of the fake
I'm the trillest of the trill..You the fakest of the fake -
I ride with made niggaz them choppin' on blades niggaz
I'm the trillest of the trill..You the fakest of the fake
The song "Drag Em' In The River" by Chamillionaire, featuring Rasaq, is a rap piece that tells the story of a gang member who is looking for a man called Dike Jones. The first part of the song features Pimp C, who introduces the song and claims to be the "trillest of the trill." This sets the tone for the song, which is about the gang lifestyle and how the singer is willing to go to extreme lengths to get what he wants. Rasaq takes over in the chorus and the verse and describes how he is searching for Dike Jones and that he will drag him into the river and drop his body in the bay. The song is a representation of the grime and darkness that is often associated with rap music, and it portrays the ruthless nature of gang activity.
The song is not only a commentary on gang culture, but it also criticizes those who try to represent themselves as something they are not. The use of the word "fake" throughout the song highlights this aspect. The line "I'm the trillest of the trill..You the fakest of the fake" suggests that the singer sees himself at the top of the hierarchy, while Dike Jones and others like him are mere imposters. He is taking pleasure in exposing their true nature and bringing them down to his level.
Overall, "Drag Em' In The River" is a chilling depiction of gang culture and the lengths to which gang members will go to protect their reputation. It is a commentary on the dangers of living a life of violence and crime, and how it can often result in a cycle of retribution and more violence.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the trillest of the trill..You the fakest of the fake
I am the realest of the real and you are the most fake
Chamillitary man..
I represent Chamillitary
Know what I'm talkin' bout..It's Color Changin' Click clack and uhh
I'm talking about Color Changin' Click, ya feel me?
Tuned in to the Mixtape Messiah, know what I'm talkin' bout
I am listening to Mixtape Messiah, do you understand?
but uhh, we got somebody else who wanna say sumthin'
We have someone else who wants to speak
Somebody who feel the same way, niggaz gotta serious problem know what I'm talkin' bout?
Someone who shares the same sentiments, do you understand there's a problem?
It's Rasaq boy!
It's Rasaq, baby!
I'ma drag em' in the river, drop his body in the bay
I will throw the person in the river and dump their body in the bay
With a note around his throat and you know what it say (It's Rasaq Boy)
There will be a note around their neck with Rasaq's name on it
Ohh! you want some..you's a hoe Dike Jones
If you want some trouble, you are a hoe, Dike Jones
you's a hoe Dike Jones, you's a hoe
Dike Jones is a hoe
From the 4 and I don't give a shit
From the 4th ward and I don't care
Color Changin' Click in this bitch represent who you with
We represent Color Changin' Click
I'm on 4's, suicide doors
I am driving a car with 'suicide doors' on the 4th ward
Searchin' through the city for this hoe Dike Jones (where they at?)
I'm looking for Dike Jones in the city (where are they?)
Take a shot of drank, just to get me in the zone (in the zone)
I will take a shot of alcoholic drink just to get in the mood
I know you see me comin' better strap up ya thong (strap up ya thong)
I know you see me coming, you better get ready
I heard you bumpin' gums, so you better get gone
I heard you talking a lot, so you better leave
Don't let this pistol handle come on top of yo dome (yo dome)
Don't let me hit you with the pistol handle on your head
Ridin' 2 tone, grippin' styrofoam
I am riding a car with two colors and I am holding a cup made of styrofoam
It's the boy Rasaq puttin' it down for Akers Home (wussup baby)
It's Rasaq representing Akers Home
Niggaz know ya fraud, don't make me pull ya card
People know you're a fake, don't make me expose you
Tryna play it hard, but I caught ya off guard
You're trying to act tough, but I caught you by surprise
They say we fell off, what they didn't tell yall
They say we are not successful anymore, but they didn't tell you
To get a meal all I need to do was make a cell call
To make money, all I need to do is make a phone call
I'm the trillest of the trill..You the fakest of the fake
I am the realest of the real and you are the most fake
I ride with made niggaz them choppin' on blades niggaz
I am with dangerous people who carry weapons
Contributed by Audrey I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@richardsaenz2502
Rasaq killed it
@johnlopez5849
drag em in the river was my high school years!! take that shit back
@floresrich2144
Same here bro! Good.ol days
@anthonysayles6948
Best mixtape ever
@brianlovato3767
We went for (2) rounds in all. I won em' all💯
@soowoo213g4
King koopa 🔥🔥
@makeway4thebadguy
Rasaq Boi
@vintageeejay9893
Please bring chamillionaire out from colorchanging we cant find him n need more music like this 🙏🥂🤘
@CoolWorldCollective
Drag em in the river drop his body in the bay 🔥
@Keroppi200
2019 and it's still the biggest diss track