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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For The Money
Chamillionaire Lyrics
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I knew that would turn you on
Now she sayin she gon do what I want
She say she wana wake up with me in the mornin'
She took two shots of Patronnnn
Shots of Patronnnnnnnnn
Now she gone and you knowin that it's onn
But this the type of love that just last for the moment...
Every vehicle gon have a spot
Twenty sixes got me floatin like a astronaut
Lookin at my watch I don't want the hand to pass the dot
Money got to be the only thing I'm runnin by
Chasin at a lot but I'm fast so I ain't runnin out
Picture perfect girl it's time two get yo camera out
You can see the D in HD like the magnavox, baby doll
Swear to y'all that I got sexy tho
If I pull a stack and it don't turn you on jus lemme kno
Lemme know while I turn the deck to numba four
Couple numbers mo you gon be ready go
My destiny is to keep two chicks next to me like Kelly
I mean that chick from H-Town that had that hit with Nelly
Candy paint slick as the new bottle of KY Jelly
I'm lookin for another jam that I can play like Felly
It seems like your ready to figure out a maneuver
It seems like I'm ready to figure out somethin newer
I betcha you love how I do ya I show her plus I'm approve her
I'm tryna do somethin to do her like I don't need no approval
You a hot girl if not girl don't be touchin my gwock girl
Every female squirrel tryna get a nutt in my world
And this is my world so sit back and relax
And let the four fifteens soothe yo back back bm such a mack
I turned on her favorite song
I knew that would turn you on
Now she sayin she gon do what I want
She say she wana wake up with me in the mornin'
She took two shots of Patronnnn
Shots of Patronnnnnnnnn
Now she gone and you knowin that it's onn
But this the type of love that just last for the moment...
She checkin out my whip, she checkin in the W
Checkin out a flick and she jammin that because of you
Checkin to see if our man thats gona get you in trouble whoo
I show you some love but I love if you come with two
Come with two when you know yo boy got cha
Parmesean pasta pourin on hot stuff
Tellin me how his D game trash like oscar
Knowin that my D gona put her to sleep like boxer
Sugar ray hook a lay right below yo belt
M&M's is known to melt you can't even control yourself
Lookin round grabbin pillows reachin for some help
I could never lay my D down it's gon break the scale
Yeah playboy bunny got me energized
Energized I ain't gona need many tries
But I bet you gon reach the clouds many times
Climax then I go back to gettin money right...
I turned on her favorite song
I knew that would turn you on
Now she sayin she gon do what I want
She say she wana wake up with me in the mornin'
She took two shots of Patronnnn
Shots of Patronnnnnnnnn
Now she gone and you knowin that it's onn
But this the type of love that just last for the moment...
Chamillionaire's song For The Money is about the rapper's lavish lifestyle and the women who are attracted to him because of his wealth. The lyrics use sexually explicit language to describe the rapper's interactions with the women and his desire to have two women with him at all times. The hook of the song revolves around a woman who takes two shots of Patron and is now willing to do whatever Chamillionaire wants. He acknowledges that this type of love is fleeting and only lasts for the moment.
The song can be interpreted as a commentary on the shallow nature of relationships based on wealth and material possessions. Chamillionaire recognizes that the women are only attracted to him because of his money, and he is not interested in a meaningful connection. Instead, he is focused on accumulating more wealth and maintaining his image as a successful rapper.
Overall, the song reinforces the stereotype of the "player" rapper who objectifies women and treats them as disposable objects. It is a reflection of the hyper-masculine and materialistic culture of rap music.
Line by Line Meaning
I turned on her favorite song
I played the music she likes because I know it excites her
I knew that would turn you on
I'm aware that the music I played is making you feel aroused
Now she sayin she gon do what I want
She's willing to comply with my requests after listening to the music
She say she wana wake up with me in the mornin'
She's expressing her interest in spending the night with me and waking up together in the morning
She took two shots of Patronnnn
She drank two shots of Patron
Shots of Patronnnnnnnnn
She took shots of Patron to feel more relaxed and uninhibited
Now she gone and you knowin that it's onn
She is no longer inhibited and ready to engage in sexual activity
But this the type of love that just last for the moment...
This kind of love and attraction will only last for a short time and may not be genuine
She be super freaky everytime she see the cash come out
She becomes extremely sexually aroused whenever she sees money being spent or offered
Every vehicle gon have a spot
I have a lot of expensive cars to choose from and all of them have a special place in her eyes
Twenty sixes got me floatin like a astronaut
The 26-inch rims on my car make me feel like I'm floating like an astronaut in space
Lookin at my watch I don't want the hand to pass the dot
I'm conscious of time and don't want to miss out on any opportunity to make money
Money got to be the only thing I'm runnin by
I'm solely motivated by the desire to make money
Chasin at a lot but I'm fast so I ain't runnin out
I'm always pursuing new opportunities to make money, but I'm confident that I can keep up with the pace
Picture perfect girl it's time two get yo camera out
The girl I'm with is so attractive that it's time to take a picture and record the moment
You can see the D in HD like the magnavox, baby doll
My private parts can be seen clearly just like an HD picture on a Magnavox TV
Swear to y'all that I got sexy tho
I'm confident in my sex appeal and attractiveness
If I pull a stack and it don't turn you on jus lemme kno
If I offer you a lot of money and it still doesn't excite you, please let me know
Lemme know while I turn the deck to numba four
Let me know your response while I change the music to a different track
Couple numbers mo you gon be ready go
After adding a few more zeros to the offer, you will be ready to engage in sexual activity
My destiny is to keep two chicks next to me like Kelly
My goal is to have two women by my side at all times, similar to how R&B artist Kelly had multiple backup dancers on stage with him
I mean that chick from H-Town that had that hit with Nelly
I'm referring to the female singer who collaborated with rapper Nelly on the hit song Dilemma
Candy paint slick as the new bottle of KY Jelly
The candy paint on my car is glossy and shiny, just like a new bottle of lubricant
I'm lookin for another jam that I can play like Felly
I'm trying to find another song that I can play to set the mood, similar to how Felly's music is known for its chill and relaxing vibes
It seems like your ready to figure out a maneuver
It appears that you're interested in trying out a new sexual position or maneuver
It seems like I'm ready to figure out somethin newer
I'm also interested in trying out new sexual experiences and finding something new
I betcha you love how I do ya I show her plus I'm approve her
I'm confident that you enjoy how I please you sexually and I also approve of your performance
I'm tryna do somethin to do her like I don't need no approval
I want to sexually satisfy her in a way that doesn't require her approval or permission
You a hot girl if not girl don't be touchin my gwock girl
You're an attractive girl, but if you're not interested, please don't make any advances towards me
Every female squirrel tryna get a nutt in my world
Every woman is trying to hook up with me and have sex in my world
And this is my world so sit back and relax
This is my lifestyle and environment, so just sit back and enjoy the ride
And let the four fifteens soothe yo back back bm such a mack
Let the bass from my four 15-inch subwoofers soothe and relax you, I'm a true player
She checkin out my whip, she checkin in the W
She's admiring my car and also checking in to a hotel with me
Checkin out a flick and she jammin that because of you
We're watching a movie and she's enjoying it because we're together
Checkin to see if our man thats gona get you in trouble whoo
She's checking to make sure that I'm a trustworthy man and won't cause any problems or trouble for her
I show you some love but I love if you come with two
I'm willing to show affection to you, but I prefer if you bring along another woman to join us
Come with two when you know yo boy got cha
Bring another woman with you when you know I can provide for both of you
Parmesean pasta pourin on hot stuff
We're eating a meal of Parmesan pasta and it's spilling onto something hot, possibly implying sexual innuendo
Tellin me how his D game trash like oscar
She's expressing that another man's sexual performance was terrible
Knowin that my D gona put her to sleep like boxer
She's aware that my sexual performance will be so good that she'll be exhausted afterwards, like a boxer after a fight
Sugar ray hook a lay right below yo belt
My sexual technique is like the famous boxer Sugar Ray Leonard, with a focus on body shots below the belt
M&M's is known to melt you can't even control yourself
Just like M&M's, I have a powerful effect on you and you can't resist my advances
Lookin round grabbin pillows reachin for some help
You're looking for something to hold onto or grab for support during sexual activity
I could never lay my D down it's gon break the scale
I'm so confident in myself and my sexual performance that it would exceed the rating scale
Yeah playboy bunny got me energized
My association with the Playboy bunny lifestyle and brand gives me energy and excitement
Energized I ain't gona need many tries
I'm so confident in my abilities that it will only take me one or two tries to satisfy you
But I bet you gon reach the clouds many times
You will have multiple orgasmic experiences with me
Climax then I go back to gettin money right...
After we both reach climax, I immediately refocus on making money and pursuing wealth
Contributed by Ellie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Christopher Prementine
This just popped into my head out of nowhere and had to listen. thx from 2020