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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Emotional
Chamillionaire Lyrics
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Your man was such a main, girl
That’s how I got close to you
You know it’s true, you know it’s true
Please don’t say no names girl
Just do what you’re supposed to do
Emotional, emotional girl
Know you got a man girl
Been with me the whole night
Sweating up the whole room
Just do what I say girl
Everything that does move it
You know that he’ll be home soon
[Bridge:]
Can’t never let a groupie get to close to you
They always get a little too emotional
Always get a little too emotional
Emotional, emotional
You know that you should do it like you’re supposed to do
You know that you should do it like you’re supposed to do
You know that you should do it like you’re supposed to do
You know you do, you know you do
[Verse:]
Thought last night would be the end of that
Thought you could tap that camera lacks
What you thought you could just send it back
And never really knew that she would get attached
Nothing wrong with a little bad behavior
As long as you don’t do nothing to agitate you
She just want cake and wanna eat it too
Birthday suit you can have it later
Can’t replace her she’s permanent
At least she is in her own eyes
Besides you never had much success
When you cut her off the last 4 times
You know it would be so wise
If you didn’t try to tell no lies
Call it lust but she calls it trust
But she poppin up it’s like surprise
[Hook:]
Your man was such a main, girl
That’s how I got close to you
You know it’s true, you know it’s true
Please don’t say no names girl
Just do what you’re supposed to do
Emotional, emotional girl
Know you got a man girl
He don’t even know you
Been with me the whole night
Sweating up the whole room
Just do what I say girl
Everything that does move it
You know that he’ll be home soon
[Bridge:]
Can’t never let a groupie get to close to you
They always get a little too emotional
Always get a little too emotional
Emotional, emotional
You know that you should do it like you’re supposed to do
You know that you should do it like you’re supposed to do
You know that you should do it like you’re supposed to do
You know you do, you know you do
[Verse 2:]
Just stuck in the moment
Laying up in your home and
Time you were supposed to be somewhere else
And I’m realizing who home yet
Got some company on deck
She ain’t trying to condone that
She just trying reach out and touch tonight
Now she ain’t trying to have phone s**
Got to see you before the club
Feeling like it’s way more than love
You would think that she lest and tipsy
But seems to me that she poured enough
Lift it up and then hold it up
Who left lipstick all on that soda cup
She just hope that you noticed love
You know wassup, you know wassup
[Hook:]
Your man was such a main, girl
That’s how I got close to you
You know it’s true, you know it’s true
Please don’t say no names girl
Just do what you’re supposed to do
Emotional, emotional girl
Know you got a man girl
He don’t even know you
Been with me the whole night
Sweating up the whole room
Just do what I say girl
Everything that does move it
You know that he’ll be home soon
[Bridge:]
Can’t never let a groupie get to close to you
They always get a little too emotional
Always get a little too emotional
Emotional, emotional
You know that you should do it like you’re supposed to do
You know that you should do it like you’re supposed to do
You know that you should do it like you’re supposed to do
You know you do, you know you do
[Verse 3:]
Got caught up in that tango whip
Painted dress and them banging legs
Got caught up in that pretty view
And then realize upon came a ledge
Real emotions that came with s**
Plus you stay at that same address
You just had a few steamy nights
And your dirty laundry just made a mess
Clean it up you weren’t taught to lose
Pay attention on all the clues
Running through my mind all day
But look at all the mileage she put on your shoes
Wonder where it got off and fuse
You knew the code but broke all the rules
Awkward moment that quick hit
Type of relationship turned chopper screwed
You accepted that offer
And trying to say she’s no stalker
A mental clip is full of hollow tips
She gon make you duck and then dodge her
And you kept dodging them cars huh
‘Just when you thought that you lost her
She found you quick then on start
Now don’t try to say I ain’t warn ya
In Chamillionaire's song "Emotional," he talks about a girl who is in a committed relationship but is cheating on her man with him. He warns her not to get too emotional and attached because he knows that she has a man waiting for her at home. Chamillionaire cautions her against getting too close to him because he knows that he is just a temporary distraction for her from her relationship troubles. Chamillionaire acknowledges his own behavior as being bad, but accuses the girl of not thinking about the consequences of her actions.
The hook of the song is a testament to the girl's situation. She has a man, but she is still with Chamillionaire. He knows that she has a man, but he still tries to make a move on her. He doesn't want her to name her man because he doesn't want to think about the fact that he is hurting someone else's relationship. It's clear that the girl is emotionally confused, and she is unsure of what to do. She loves her man, but she cannot help but be seduced by Chamillionaire's proposal. Chamillionaire tries to dissuade her, saying that she should do what she is supposed to do.
The lyrics are straightforward and uncomplicated, but they paint a picture of a toxic situation. Chamillionaire uses simple rhymes to convey the pain and torment that the girl is putting herself through. Her situation is one that is all too common, and Chamillionaire uses the song to caution women against getting too emotionally attached to someone who is not their man. The song is a telling testament to the dangers of toxic relationships, and it is a cautionary tale about the consequences of not being loyal to one's partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Your man was such a main, girl
I got close to you by being friends with your boyfriend.
That’s how I got close to you
I befriended your boyfriend to get close to you.
You know it’s true, you know it’s true
You know that our relationship formed because of your boyfriend.
Please don’t say no names girl
Don't reveal our secret relationship to anyone.
Just do what you’re supposed to do
Follow my orders and keep our relationship a secret.
Emotional, emotional girl
You are overly attached and emotional towards me.
Know you got a man girl
You already have a boyfriend.
He don’t even know you
Your boyfriend doesn't really know you or understand you.
Been with me the whole night
You spent the entire night with me instead of your boyfriend.
Sweating up the whole room
We were intimate and physically close.
Just do what I say girl
I want you to obey me and not your boyfriend.
Everything that does move it
I expect you to follow my orders fully and completely.
You know that he’ll be home soon
Your boyfriend will come home soon and find out about us if you don't keep it secret.
Can’t never let a groupie get to close to you
You shouldn't let fans or groupies get too close to you.
They always get a little too emotional
They tend to become very attached and emotional towards you.
You know that you should do it like you’re supposed to do
You know that you should keep our relationship a secret and follow my orders.
Thought last night would be the end of that
I thought that our relationship would end last night.
Thought you could tap that camera lacks
You thought that we could have a physical relationship without consequences.
What you thought you could just send it back
You thought that we could have a physical relationship without consequences, and then just move on.
And never really knew that she would get attached
You didn't realize that you would develop feelings for me.
Nothing wrong with a little bad behavior
It's okay to act a little bit recklessly sometimes.
As long as you don’t do nothing to agitate you
As long as you don't do anything that would make you upset or angry.
She just want cake and wanna eat it too
You want everything without any consequences or commitments.
Birthday suit you can have it later
We can have a physical relationship later, but right now you need to be discrete.
Can’t replace her she’s permanent
You can't replace your current girlfriend because she's a permanent part of your life.
At least she is in her own eyes
Your girlfriend thinks that she's a permanent part of your life.
Besides you never had much success
You haven't had a lot of success in relationships in the past.
When you cut her off the last 4 times
You tried to end your relationship with your girlfriend four times in the past, but it never worked out.
You know it would be so wise
It would be smart for you to keep things under control.
If you didn’t try to tell no lies
Don't lie and keep things transparent and honest.
Call it lust but she calls it trust
You might think it's just physical attraction, but your girlfriend thinks it's trust.
But she poppin up it’s like surprise
Your girlfriend keeps showing up unexpectedly.
Just stuck in the moment
We both got caught up in the heat of the moment.
Laying up in your home and
We are spending the night together at your place.
Time you were supposed to be somewhere else
You were supposed to be somewhere else, but you're with me instead.
And I’m realizing who home yet
I just realized that your girlfriend is probably at home right now.
Got some company on deck
I brought someone with me to your place.
She ain’t trying to condone that
She doesn't approve of our relationship.
She just trying reach out and touch tonight
She wants to be intimate with you tonight.
Now she ain’t trying to have phone s**
She doesn't want to have phone sex with you.
Got to see you before the club
She wants to see you before you go to the club.
Feeling like it’s way more than love
She thinks her feelings for you are more than just love.
You would think that she lest and tipsy
You might think that she's drunk or tipsy.
But seems to me that she poured enough
But she seems to be sober enough and knows what she's doing.
Lift it up and then hold it up
She wants to lift your spirits and make you happy.
Who left lipstick all on that soda cup
Someone left lipstick on your soda cup, which could reveal our secret relationship.
She just hope that you noticed love
She hopes that you noticed her affection for you.
Got caught up in that tango whip
We got swept up in the heat of the moment.
Painted dress and them banging legs
She looked stunning in her dress and had beautiful legs.
Got caught up in that pretty view
You got distracted by how beautiful she was.
And then realize upon came a ledge
Then, you realized that our relationship could have consequences.
Real emotions that came with s**
Emotions can come with physical intimacy.
Plus you stay at that same address
You and your girlfriend live at the same address.
You just had a few steamy nights
We were intimate a few times in the past.
And your dirty laundry just made a mess
Our secret relationship just created more problems.
Clean it up you weren’t taught to lose
You need to clean up your mess and learn how to handle problems.
Pay attention on all the clues
You need to pay attention to all the signs and indicators of problems in the future.
Running through my mind all day
I've been thinking about our problems all day long.
But look at all the mileage she put on your shoes
Your girlfriend has put a lot of effort and energy into your relationship.
Wonder where it got off and fuse
I wonder when our problems began and how they worsened over time.
You knew the code but broke all the rules
You knew what to do to avoid problems, but you ignored them and broke the rules anyway.
Awkward moment that quick hit
We experienced an awkward moment during our quick physical intimacy.
Type of relationship turned chopper screwed
Our relationship has turned into a big mess.
You accepted that offer
You agreed to have a secret relationship with me.
And trying to say she’s no stalker
You're trying to deny that your girlfriend is stalking us.
A mental clip is full of hollow tips
Your girlfriend has a lot of anger and negative feelings towards us.
She gon make you duck and then dodge her
She's going to make it very difficult for you to avoid her anger.
And you kept dodging them cars huh
You kept avoiding your problems for a long time.
‘Just when you thought that you lost her
You thought that you had avoided your problems, but then they came back.
She found you quick then on start
She found you very quickly and became angry right away.
Now don’t try to say I ain’t warn ya
I warned you about the consequences of our secret relationship.
Contributed by Victoria P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Renney Santos Cruz
Chamillionaire e foda canta muito hip hop
Isacovitch
Still listening in 2018!
Катерина Т
2019 also ))
Arda Bingül
Very good song but underrated. Greetings from Turkey
Mentally Sedated
Damn its good to see Koopa back
Renee c
emotional girl.........
Neorgan Game Show
2021 from Russia with love
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