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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Game Over
Chamillionaire Lyrics

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Game over you lose (Uhh)

I know you want to heat me up
And make me stiff like stay flow
Cause your woman loves the way
My voice sound when the tape slow
Better stay more than 50 feet
Away from my space so
They won't have to replace
Your neck with a brace bro
Better take your re-whining ass to the Ricki Lake show
Where did they go with Koopa but was it a mistake (No)
I pay for nothing partner only mistakes
Is when you took her on dates
And start buying miss steaks
Thanks to this little lesson the game get switched
The lames get dissed
Can't admit they can't resist Koopa
Relationships I relate to ships
You took her on a trip
When you love both sank she split
You bumped into the walking iceberg in Iceberg
Don't get hyper and try to fight cause your life turned
Gotta quick jab better duck like a damn white bird
Baby shitting ass nigga go change your diape

When we come through
In caddies on swangaz and vogues
I would tell the outcome you already no dough
I'm the reason these boys hand cuffing these hoes
You know she's about to get chose
You know the routine when a true player come through
She's leaving with me although she came here with you
I'm sorry to tell you but I got really bad news
Game over you lose

Listen the same women's always claiming that they independent
But the same ones staring at the diamonds In Da Pendent
Ladies want him to spend it he gets offended
And kicks them out the car like a license being suspended
Pockets green like a pool table since we on the topic
More numbers than a pool table in my corner pocket
When they ask where the hell is Carmen Sandiego
In Chamillionaire's car man in San Diego

Please sir tell me why you always trying to please her
Your just her preview partner but I'm her main feature
Cause while you all hot and calling your ex cursing
Me and your ex getting hot in back of an excursion
You was worsem tricking all your dough to a gal
You need to learn how to be firm say no to a gal
One things for certain while you so searching and hurting
I'm working on her like a surgeon close the curtain we flirting

When we come through
In caddies on swangaz and vogues
I would tell the outcome you already no dough
I'm the reason these boys hand cuffing these hoes
You know she's about to get chose
You know the routine when a true player come through
She's leaving with me although she came here with you
I'm sorry to tell you but I got really bad news
Game over you lose

Peep game broads be knowing about my sweet thang
They want to see how my meat hang
When I pull up to the club I'm on the G Bone thangs
While these other boys broke like a cheap chain you weak man
Afraid that I might take your chick
Conceited cocky or confident you take your pick
Your game is lame it got outdated quick
But as soon as this girl see my face
They can't wait to strip
Adulterous relationship
Something you never should doubt
You trusted in your gal
But something has been ruined about
Because while you at your crib
Looking cool on your couch
Your girl iron me drool in her mouth a Chick Magnet
A heart throb I'm smooth smart and soave
A macking artist check for the mark on your broad
With you there ain't no benefits
Like a Wal-Mart job
It ain't no competition boy
I'm a shock to these frauds

When we come through
In caddies on swangaz and vogues
I would tell the outcome you already no dough
I'm the reason these boys hand cuffing these hoes
You know she's about to get chose
You know the routine when a true player come through
She's leaving with me although she came here with you

I'm sorry to tell you but I got really bad news
Game over you lose

Overall Meaning

Chamillionaire's song "Game Over" is a bold and boastful commentary on the rapper's own skills as a player, as well as a warning to any other men in the club who might be trying to compete for the same girls he's after. The lyrics are crass and sometimes offensive, but there is no question that Chamillionaire's flow is smooth as silk and drops with confidence and swagger.

The opening lines set the scene for the rest of the song, with Chamillionaire describing his entrance into the club and the effect it has on the other men there. He suggests that he is so desirable to women that they will abandon their previous relationships to be with him. He even taunts his rivals, suggesting that they have already lost the game before it has even begun. The chorus repeats this theme, emphasizing the idea that Chamillionaire is always the one who comes out on top.

In the second verse, Chamillionaire paints himself as a surgeon working expertly to win over the women he meets, while his rivals flounder with outdated "game." He dismisses the idea of being faithful and instead brags about his ability to seduce women who are already in relationships. The final verse is a continuation of this idea, as Chamillionaire describes himself as a "chick magnet" and makes clear that he believes himself to be superior to other men in every way.

Overall, "Game Over" is a song that celebrates the worst kind of toxic masculinity, but it is also an undeniable banger with a hook that is impossible to resist.

Line by Line Meaning

When we come through In caddies on swangaz and vogues I would tell the outcome you already no dough I'm the reason these boys hand cuffing these hoes You know she's about to get chose You know the routine when a true player come through She's leaving with me although she came here with you I'm sorry to tell you but I got really bad news Game over you lose
I'm telling you what's going to happen when we arrive at the scene. I'm the reason why guys desperately cling to these girls. There's no doubt the girl you came with is going home with me. It's a routine when a master player arrives. I'm sorry but the game is over for you. You lost.

I know you want to heat me up And make me stiff like stay flow Cause your woman loves the way My voice sound when the tape slow Better stay more than 50 feet Away from my space so They won't have to replace Your neck with a brace bro Better take your re-whining ass to the Ricki Lake show Where did they go with Koopa but was it a mistake (No) I pay for nothing partner only mistakes Is when you took her on dates And start buying miss steaks Thanks to this little lesson the game get switched The lames get dissed Can't admit they can't resist Koopa Relationships I relate to ships You took her on a trip When you love both sank she split You bumped into the walking iceberg in Iceberg Don't get hyper and try to fight cause your life turned Gotta quick jab better duck like a damn white bird Baby shitting ass nigga go change your diape
You want to fight me because your girlfriend is attracted to me. You need to stay far enough away from my personal area so you don't hurt yourself. Stop complaining and go on a talk show to vent. You made a mistake taking her on dates and buying expensive gifts. Your lost relationship is a cautionary tale. I relate relationships to ships that can sink. You crashed into a disaster with the girl you were with. Don't try to fight me because you'll get hit.

Listen the same women's always claiming that they independent But the same ones staring at the diamonds In Da Pendent Ladies want him to spend it he gets offended And kicks them out the car like a license being suspended Pockets green like a pool table since we on the topic More numbers than a pool table in my corner pocket When they ask where the hell is Carmen Sandiego In Chamillionaire's car man in San Diego
Women say they're independent but still want men to buy them expensive jewelry. I get annoyed when they ask me to spend my money. I'll kick them out of my car like a driving license suspension. I have a lot of money in my pocket, like a pool table. I also have a lot of women, like a pool table has balls. Carmen Sandiego is in my car in San Diego.

Please sir tell me why you always trying to please her Your just her preview partner but I'm her main feature Cause while you all hot and calling your ex cursing Me and your ex getting hot in back of an excursion You was worsem tricking all your dough to a gal You need to learn how to be firm say no to a gal One things for certain while you so searching and hurting I'm working on her like a surgeon close the curtain we flirting
Why are you trying so hard to please your girl? You're just a preview of what a real man should be. While you're mad and cursing your ex, I'm getting intimate with her in my SUV. You wasted all your money on her. You need to be firm and tell her no. While you're struggling, I'm smoothly seducing your girl, like a surgeon in a closed room.

Peep game broads be knowing about my sweet thang They want to see how my meat hang When I pull up to the club I'm on the G Bone thangs While these other boys broke like a cheap chain you weak man Afraid that I might take your chick Conceited cocky or confident you take your pick Your game is lame it got outdated quick But as soon as this girl see my face They can't wait to strip Adulterous relationship Something you never should doubt You trusted in your gal But something has been ruined about Because while you at your crib Looking cool on your couch Your girl iron me drool in her mouth a Chick Magnet A heart throb I'm smooth smart and soave A macking artist check for the mark on your broad With you there ain't no benefits Like a Wal-Mart job It ain't no competition boy I'm a shock to these frauds
Girls know about my sex appeal and are curious about me. When I pull up to the club, I'm riding the best cars. You guys are weak and afraid of losing your women. You can choose to call me conceited or confident. Your game is old-fashioned and weak. As soon as girls see me, they're ready to strip. Adultery is something you should never doubt. You trusted your girl, but something has broken between you. She's drooling over my irresistible charm, a chick magnet. I'm a charming, smart, and seductive guy. I'm the kind of guy who leaves a mark on your girls. Dating you isn't worth it, just like a Wal-Mart Job. While you're no competition, I shock these fake guys.

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