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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House Of Pain
Chamillionaire Lyrics
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It's my block homie, now you headed my way
Ignore her, like nice cars in the driveway
Walk inside, and let your troubles fly away
Hmmm-hmmm-hmm, I feel your pain
I feel your pain, it's the house of pain
Welcome to the house of pain, aah
And all day, dude just argue about it all day
And all they, never handle it in a calm way
She throws stuff at him, while he tries to hop out of harm's way
And y'all say, that it ain't no place like home
Which is true, cause home is really like no place I've known
They can't see the light is dark, even with the light bulbs on
But even when the good times day, life goes on
Yeah look in the bathroom, look at this girl throwing up
Naw she's not sick, but she's sick of life cause she knows it sucks
'Cause her father's, not around to see her growing up
Her birthday's tomorrow, we know that bastard ain't showing up
Look at him po'ing up, liquor in the kitchen
Daddy got problems, he treat liquor like the prescription
He's broke and he blame mama, cause she can't fix him
Now the neighbors whisp'ring, bout how the family became victims
But don't piss him off, cause you know that he's violent
You know he won't quit, throwing his fist till she's silent
911, can somebody please dial it
Lord please, could you help me put a end to this riot
[Chorus]
Hmm-hmm-hmm-hmmmm-hmm, I feel your pain
I feel your pain-I feel your pain, welcome to the house of pain
Open the door to my home, and you'll see nobody man
And a sign that says, welcome to nobody land
Now if you take a look around, you will see it's so easy
To notice the pain, and my mother's heart bleeding
Trying to make ends meet, ain't no father to help
But besides the bills she needs some love herself
Now she's screaming her son's name, Lil' Ro come home
Thirty minutes passed, she realized Yung Ro gone
He can't deal with the stress, embedded in his brain
So he takes it physically, but tell me who's to blame
Was it the dope or mama fussing, know his daddy was gone
A bad day, or was it just life alone
He's so stressed on the edge, and his palms are flinching
Now the police trying to warn him, bout consequences
But only God can judge me, so nigga fuck your jail
'Cause when I'm dead, my niggas can't bond me out of hell
When I'm struggling, baby
And I really don't know, what else to do
I just need a little faith, I need praying
Can't call on no one's help, but you
I know the Lord, gon feel my pain
And I trust that, you gon help me through
'Cause I know, you feel my pain
Feel my pain
Come inside his brother's in jail, he copes putting drugs in himself
And his mother is well, she's not being a mother cause hell
There's no dinner on the table, he does it himself
With the drugs that he sells, his old man does he need help
Naw-uh look in the living room, there's no surviving
TV images of him, and Osama Bin Loden
They feeding me them images, but I'm really not buying
What them guys in the office saying, quit with the lying
Never ask for the drama, just mash for a dolla
Trying to get a dolla, to buy pampers for his daughter
But then he gotta hear his mama, and baby mama holla
Just 'cause he ain't got a lot of money, he got nada
Never asked for the drama, just asked for a cama
After the line of zeros, and after the time of
Of patience started buzzing, he blasted your honor
He caught a case, but he was chasing after a dolla
In the song "House of Pain" by Chamillionaire, the rapper takes the listener on a tour of a house where every member of the family is dealing with different issues that cause them pain. The person bringing the listener through the house is empathetic to their problems and feels their pain as they point out all of the issues they are dealing with within the house.
One verse talks about a girl who is throwing up in the bathroom because she is sick of life. Her father is not around to see her grow up and she knows he won't be showing up for her birthday the next day. Her father has a drinking problem and blames her mother for not being able to fix him. The family has become victims of the father's violence, and Chamillionaire pleads for help from the authorities and from religion to stop the situation from escalating.
In another verse, Chamillionaire mentions a boy named Lil' Ro who is dealing with a lot of stress and anger that is embedded in his brain. He can't take it anymore and is physically acting out because of it. He thinks about the consequences of his actions, but believes that only God can judge him.
The song's overall message is that everyone has their own pain and struggles, despite how it may not be apparent on the outside. Chamillionaire urges listeners to be empathetic towards others and seek out help when needed.
Line by Line Meaning
Exit the realest road, on the highway
Leaving behind reality, stepping onto the highway of life.
It's my block homie, now you headed my way
Welcome to my world, where everything is raw and unfiltered.
Ignore her, like nice cars in the driveway
Ignore the problems at home just like how people tend to ignore a nice car in the driveway.
Walk inside, and let your troubles fly away
Leave your worries outside and come in to escape your problems.
Hmmm-hmmm-hmm, I feel your pain
Acknowledging the pain and suffering of others.
I feel your pain, it's the house of pain
Life is full of pain and suffering, and this place is a prime example of that.
Welcome to the house of pain, aah
Welcome to the place where pain and struggle is a norm.
Walking that hallway where mom say, she get treated the wrong way
Walking down the hall where a mother is mistreated by her spouse.
And all day, dude just argue about it all day
The man argues with her all day about everything.
And all they, never handle it in a calm way
They never handle their issues in a peaceful or mature manner.
She throws stuff at him, while he tries to hop out of harm's way
The woman throws things at him while he tries to avoid getting hurt.
And y'all say, that it ain't no place like home
Home is supposed to be a safe haven, but this particular home is full of discord.
Which is true, cause home is really like no place I've known
Home is not always a perfect place, and this particular home is no exception.
They can't see the light is dark, even with the light bulbs on
The family is unable to see the good in their situation even when it's right in front of them.
But even when the good times day, life goes on
Life moves on even after moments of happiness have passed.
Yeah look in the bathroom, look at this girl throwing up
A young girl in the bathroom is purging due to the stress and pain she's experiencing.
Naw she's not sick, but she's sick of life cause she knows it sucks
The girl is not physically ill, but mentally and emotionally she's struggling with life.
'Cause her father's, not around to see her growing up
The girl's father is absent in her life, missing out on important moments.
Her birthday's tomorrow, we know that bastard ain't showing up
Her birthday is the next day, and her father will not be there for her.
Look at him po'ing up, liquor in the kitchen
The father is drinking heavily in the kitchen.
Daddy got problems, he treat liquor like the prescription
The father uses alcohol to self-medicate for his personal issues.
He's broke and he blame mama, cause she can't fix him
The father blames the mother for his problems, even though she cannot fix him.
Now the neighbors whisp'ring, bout how the family became victims
The neighbors are gossiping about the family's troubles and how they became victims of their circumstances.
But don't piss him off, cause you know that he's violent
The father is prone to violent outbursts, so it's best not to aggravate him.
You know he won't quit, throwing his fist till she's silent
The father will not stop hitting the mother until she's silent.
911, can somebody please dial it
Urging someone to call 911 for help during a domestic violence situation.
Lord please, could you help me put a end to this riot
Asking for divine intervention to end the violent situation and restore peace.
Open the door to my home, and you'll see nobody man
Nobody is a master of their own life, and this home is a prime example of that.
And a sign that says, welcome to nobody land
A sign that symbolizes how the inhabitants of this home have lost their sense of identity and purpose.
Now if you take a look around, you will see it's so easy
It's easy to see the pain and struggle when you take a closer look at this home.
To notice the pain, and my mother's heart bleeding
One can easily recognize the emotional and physical pain that the mother is going through.
Trying to make ends meet, ain't no father to help
The mother is doing everything she can to provide for her family, but there's no father to assist her.
But besides the bills she needs some love herself
The mother is not only struggling financially, but she also needs emotional support and love.
Now she's screaming her son's name, Lil' Ro come home
The mother is desperately calling for her son to come home.
Thirty minutes passed, she realized Yung Ro gone
After thirty minutes, she realizes that her son has left and is missing.
He can't deal with the stress, embedded in his brain
The son is unable to cope with the stress that he carries in his mind.
So he takes it physically, but tell me who's to blame
He takes his stress out physically, but it's unclear who is responsible for his situation.
Was it the dope or mama fussing, know his daddy was gone
It's unclear if the drugs or his mother's nagging is causing him to act out, but it's clear that his father is gone.
A bad day, or was it just life alone
It's unknown if he's having a rough day or if his life is just difficult in general.
He's so stressed on the edge, and his palms are flinching
The son is extremely stressed and nearing his breaking point.
Now the police trying to warn him, bout consequences
The authorities are attempting to intervene and warn him of the possible consequences of his actions.
But only God can judge me, so nigga fuck your jail
The son doesn't care about going to jail because only God has the right to judge him.
'Cause when I'm dead, my niggas can't bond me out of hell
His friends cannot save him from the consequences of his actions if he ends up in Hell.
When I'm struggling, baby
When I'm going through tough times.
And I really don't know, what else to do
When I'm at a loss for what to do next.
I just need a little faith, I need praying
I just need some faith and prayer to get through it all.
Can't call on no one's help, but you
I can't rely on anyone else to help me but you.
I know the Lord, gon feel my pain
God will understand my pain and struggles.
And I trust that, you gon help me through
I trust that God will help me get through the difficult times.
'Cause I know, you feel my pain
God feels my pain and understands what I'm going through.
Come inside his brother's in jail, he copes putting drugs in himself
Upon entering the home, you'll see that the brother is incarcerated and the other brother is coping by using drugs.
And his mother is well, she's not being a mother cause hell
The mother is not providing proper motherly care and is causing chaos in the home.
There's no dinner on the table, he does it himself
There is no prepared meal, so the son does it himself.
With the drugs that he sells, his old man does he need help
The son is using drug sales as a means to provide for himself and his family, but it's uncertain if his father is seeking help for his issues.
Naw-uh look in the living room, there's no surviving
In the living room, there's a sense of hopelessness and despair.
TV images of him, and Osama Bin Loden
Television images depict him alongside Osama Bin Laden.
They feeding me them images, but I'm really not buying
The son is not buying into the propaganda that is being fed to him through the media.
What them guys in the office saying, quit with the lying
He's calling out the people in power who are lying to the public.
Never ask for the drama, just mash for a dolla
He didn't ask for drama, but had to hustle to make a dollar.
Trying to get a dolla, to buy pampers for his daughter
He's trying to support his daughter financially by making money however he can.
But then he gotta hear his mama, and baby mama holla
He has to deal with his mother and the mother of his child constantly complaining.
Just 'cause he ain't got a lot of money, he got nada
Because he doesn't have a lot of money, he feels as if he has nothing.
Never asked for the drama, just asked for a cama
He didn't ask for drama, he just asked for a place to lay his head (a bed).
After the line of zeros, and after the time of
After accumulating a significant amount of money and time.
Of patience started buzzing, he blasted your honor
After reaching his breaking point, he acted out and offended a higher authority.
He caught a case, but he was chasing after a dolla
He ended up in trouble with the law, but was only trying to make money to support himself and his family.
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D Scales
This took me back 20 years 😊
Lilkra Da beast
Chammillionaire go hard no matter wht i dont like how people fake to be his fan -_- ive heard mixtape messiah,The sound of revenge,ultimate victory,man on fire,And especially Chamillitary
Sebulba
He always kills it.
Lilkra Da beast
@Sebulba I forgot all about this comment and this song. Thanks for bringing me back 7 years later🤝
VibrationWand
💯
D Scales
Those my shits do u remember ace Ventura
Low ToTnTe
They fucking killed it
MarcR1030
Classic!
Hitman X
First song I remember someone out rapping chamillionaire. Ppl sleep on yung ro fr
Cody Jeremiah Borelz
Deep song mayne when koopa breaks it down with that I really been struggling Mayne hold up