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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Here We Go Again
Chamillionaire Lyrics
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That's life
Ooh ooh ooh alright
Can't you see that it's raining (Hold up)
Can't you see that it's pouring
They just wanna see rainfall (Hold up)
They just hope that it's storming
They always gonna tell you when it rains it pours
I know I didn't tell you the entire story
But let me finish what happened that night
I was chilling with Frank Thomas the baseball player
You know the the one that played for the White Sox
Uncle Ro and Hurt M Badd is how I hooked up with him
Thought he could put us in the right spots
Let me connect the dots on the Chi block
Had two Cartier rings that was iced out
A secretary named Lorraine that was quite hot
Told me to meet him at the studio 5 O'clock
Try'na get to the studio picked up in a limo
I recorded a demo and you know my MO
H-town slow it way down
Here I picked up the tempo
Thought it was a Benzo
But he wasn't in a Benzo
I hopped out the car and Frank saw me
In a parking lot in his Ferrari
He opened the door and the leather was looking Godly
Real talk could've cost a mill
He was back from New York
He had shopped a deal
He met with them talked about my appeal
All the labels were talking but not for real
Well I think you're wise and at least ya tried
At least we know that they'll see you rise
At least you're floating on decent tires
I'm headed home but don't be surprised
That's where I be if they want me
They probably don't but just call me
Gave me a couple of stacks
Because he knew I was headed right back to the hood
I think it scarred me
Then I got on the plane
Headed back to Houston like it's part of the game
Gave the money to my mother
And she couldn't complain
Then I headed to the Swishahouse and started a flame
Everything started moving up
After high school we was cool enough
I'm like this ain't got nothing to do with luck
I watched Slim and Braceface candy blue a truck
The 312 what I got to dial
I called Hurt em bad like we got a lot to smile
About Hurt we can make a profit now
I need beats because we're about to put an album out
That conversation wasn't friendly
Thought he had some beats that he could lend me
But he told me that they have a price tag
And a beat from him would cost 10 G's
That's when my heart turned empty
I wasn't trying to get them free
But didn't think that you would rob me
I recorded all them songs for you
And never asked you for a Dollar
Now you tryna charge me click
On the window pane we can all see the rain
Somebody gotta let me know what part of the game is this
Wait now I got a call from Lorraine hello
What's up she's no longer working with Frank at all
And told me the reason she made the call
Is to tell what really happened with the major talk
They liked you Cham and they said you're raw
They liked your music but hated all
The rest of the artist he told them nah
You wanna sign him gotta pay us all
I knew that I wasn't ever signed to her
I knew that I wasn't ever signed to Frank
And Frank he already had a lot of bank
I'm never letting anyone decide my fate
Who knew that I would do what I do
Who knew that Michael Watts would try to screw what he screw
Who knew that Ron C was good at screwing it too
And how can anybody act like they had a clue
We wasn't sitting by a stewardess
You wasn't riding on the tour bus
And it was more than a few of us
I couldn't tell you where the jeweler was
But I could tell you where the sewer was
Labels were was suing us
Switch back to Chicago
Where everybody duck 5 0 and pimps ride fly though
They say in God we trust
But keep a weapon in the Bible
He said what it look like Joe
He was puffing on a green leaf
In a foreign with the cream seats
Matter of fact it was black
He was in the streets knee deep
Now he the manager for Chief Keef
Wait that's Uncle Ro
The one who used to take me to the studio
The one that used to tag everything we drove
We both somehow made some major dough woah
Fast forward the name with the curry
Could have sold out to the change in a hurry
I wouldn't have an AMG Benz at thirty
I probably would never ever made Ridin Dirty
And now they wanna see my reign fall
And now they wanna see my name fall
And now they tell me that I can't ball
Tell me what is you a lame dawg
Don't you realize I made y'all
Promise I'm ma take off
All they do is pretend
They never really care how many times that you win
Can't do it nine times if you ain't doing it ten
Chamillionaire where have you been
Here we go again
Came from the gutter but I made it out
The young CEO with major clout
It's like a major bout
They try to tell me that I'm fading out
Until I uppercut swing and pow
Bet that erase the doubt
I can hear you haters talking slick
But why'd you pick the Houston 2Pacalypse
Get off my tip but let me give you all a tip
I never liked y'all I think you all should quit
You not as rich and plus you're the type of prick
To send a girl a text message with a topless pic
You talking slick but really you ain't copped them whips
The only time you shop is when you PhotoShop your dick
I park my whip I might let you cop a flick
See I can spit you rap but you're not as sick
She's not as thick your girlfriend is not a chick
Your whole life's a catfish and you do not exist
Haha
The lyrics to Chamillionaire's song "Here We Go Again" tell the story of his journey in the music industry, highlighting the challenges and betrayals he faced along the way. The opening lines express frustration and resilience, acknowledging that life can be unpredictable and tumultuous. The references to rain and storm symbolize the hardships and obstacles that people hope to see Chamillionaire face.
The verse then transitions into a flashback of Chamillionaire's encounter with Frank Thomas, a former baseball player, whom he hoped could help him in his music career. The lyrics describe their meeting and the various connections Chamillionaire had at the time. However, it is revealed that Frank's intentions were not sincere, causing disappointment and a realization that not everyone can be trusted.
The song continues to explore the theme of betrayal and the challenges faced by Chamillionaire. It touches on his experiences with record labels, giving insight into the manipulations and greed that can exist within the industry. Throughout the song, there is a sense of resilience and determination, with Chamillionaire emphasizing that he will not let others determine his fate.
Interestingly, "Here We Go Again" showcases Chamillionaire's ability to tell a compelling narrative through his lyrics. The song sheds light on the darker side of the music industry and the difficulties artists can face.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TYLER KEYES, HAKEEM T. SERIKI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jessica Radovicz
Wow much props on this song u really explain perfectly how shit hit the fan in one song wow very talented i love your music keep doing your thang my man good job
kbt_loke G
2020 still bumping
barronerice
Fire!! Cham needs to make new music!!!
MJArnold
3019 still gonna be jammn it
RC Ángel
I like Cham's rage at the final part of the song it's energetic
Yaco Famous
Ángel Ruisánchez Conde "your girlfriend is not a chick" lmaooo tell me why that make me think of Tyga and Kyng
Joshua Aguilar
Straight fire
Nana Thiesfeld
this song goes hard
RC Ángel
"That's when my heart turned empty, I wasn't trying to get em free but damn you think that you gon rob me? I recorded other songs for you and never asked you for a dollar now you GONNA TRY TO CHARGE ME!!??!!" Damn Cham flares up on this one
Alfonso Ferrante
hands up for the best south rapper alive