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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Chamillionaire Lyrics
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You bring me trou
You bring me trou
Yeah mo money mo
You bring me trouble
You bring me trouble (Yeah having money is like a relationship)
But I'm still in love (Know I'm saying)
Try to break it up try to get involved in it
But they really need to mind they own business
Money don't do nothing but bring you trouble
But for some reason I keep chasing you
I must be in love
You so bad that we getting mad
Somebody that they wish they had
You're a dime and you know you mine
Flipping with you right in my slab
Relationship ain't the same
As the others back in the past
See I tried to have someone like you
But didn't add up to half
Cruising it with my queen
The jewels the wrist and the bling
We moving and hit the scene
The movie the flick a dream
Painting the city green
Like green is the coolest thing
You're oozing up in the jeans
We doing it as a team
I hopped in a different slab
That ain't got the easy take
But you looking so good to them
That they told me tell me pass
Never told me slow it down
The rims keep on moving fast
When I'm driving I almost crash
When I stare at your sexy ass
The longer we stay together
Your appearance is looking better
Not better off with the fellas
You gonna be mine forever
They always loving the yella's
That's why I nicknamed you cheddar
But they'd better not touch ya
Or better see my beretta
You'll never leave by my side
Even though they all try to take you
Never turning on me
Even though they all try to make you
As long as you by my side
There's nothing I couldn't pay for
We'll make up and never break up
I stay in love with you paper
Money can't money can't buy me love
But she's acting like she love me
Cause I'm riding on dubs
Money can't money can't buy me trust
But my money is attracted to the backstabbers
Money bring money bring plenty haters
It be looking so good
That I'm ma prolly fall in love
Money you bring me trouble
But I still think I love you
She's as black as a African
But they call her American
Very thin yeah she be messing
Around with married men
When he comes home
She's never asking him where he been
Cause ninety nine percent of the time
She was right there with him
Chances of him losing her in this life are very slim
Think money doesn't grow on trees
You ain't checking every limb
She gone be around for a while
She wants to marry him
She gone still survive when he dies
She'll have to bury him
When you know you're with a dime
They'll treat you like you're special
Broad that is sleep and you're sick
Because yours left you
Bring her to the church and
The pastor says God bless you
Bring her round your boys
But be careful they gone get you
The cash in a hidden place
Ironically called it safe
And you prolly leave it in the safe
Like it's safe in the realest place
I hope you gone stay awake
Cause they gonna enter and break
And the safe is the first thing
That them haters gone try to take
Money can't money can't buy me love
But she's acting like she love me
Cause I'm riding on dubs
Money can't money can't buy me trust
But my money is attracted to the backstabbers
Money bring money bring plenty haters
It be looking so good that I'ma prolly fall in love
Money you bring me trouble
But I still think I love you
He introduced her to his mother
His mother said that she love her
And after that he discovered
His brother done tried to cut her
They messing with one another
Saw her under the covers
And now he gotta show his brother
The meaning of keep it gutter
And all I know is I love her
I mean he loves her
Tried to control his temper
As he leaned in and hugged her
Just enough to get close to her
He screamed as he shoved her
Out of the exit heard his brother
Scream (You the buster)
Don't touch her what you better slow your roll quick
Now matter fact back up
Right now before I click click
What's this told you to stop playing with me boy
Hurry up girl let's go
You bring me trouble
She's falling to the floor
He picked her up and he's grabbing her
Yelling out like he's mad at her
Sounding like he's an animal
Pulling and grabbing her
Now he already damaged her
He throws her in the trunk
And the talks to her like a passenger
And that's when uh
You hearing the tires peel
He's speeding out of the driveway
Approaching the highest hill
Every time that you called me
I came like I served you
Even the boss I used to work for had the nerve to
Tell me I wasn't good enough
And didn't deserve you
Told me I wasn't good enough
And didn't deserve you
I fought to keep you in my life
And this the thanks I get
Well thanks for all the good memories
I think I'm sick (You bring me trouble but I'm still in love)
Today we bring you breaking news
Looks like there's a major car accident
Authorities are in persuit of an unnamed individual
Who crashed his car into the front entrance
Of a gas station on the northwest side of town
Although there is not much information
Known about the suspect
We are told that the assailant tried to get away on foot
And the police are in close pursuit
The reason for the crash
May have been a loaded
Nine millimeter handgun
That may have accidentally been fired
We'll give you more details
As the story unfold later today
On the evening news
Chamillionaire's song "I" is a thoughtful exploration of the contradictory relationship he has with money. The song title itself suggests a deep introspection and self-analysis. Chamillionaire cleverly employs metaphors comparing money and wealth to relationships. He acknowledges and highlights the paradoxical nature of wealth: it has the power to bring pleasure and pain simultaneously. The more one is invested in it, the more trouble it can bring. Despite realizing that having money attracts haters and that money brings trouble, he still finds himself chasing it. Chamillionaire makes a statement about the inherent conflict; while money brings "plenty haters," he still believes that he's in love with it. Through insightful lyricism, Chamillionaire reflects the complexity of our individual relationship with money and how it affects our identity and well-being.
Throughout the song, Chamillionaire's lyrics shed light on the fact that money cannot buy love and trust; these are the things that involve a much more profound human connection. Simultaneously, he examines the relationship between money and power dynamics where it splits families and relationships apart. Additionally, Chamillionaire gives his insights into a few individual experiences that he and others have gone through to explain and show how money can change relationships and lead to violence.
Line by Line Meaning
Mo money mo mo money mo
Having more money tends to bring more trouble.
You bring me trouble
Money tends to bring complications and difficulties.
But I'm still in love
Despite the troubles money brings, the singer is still pursuing it.
Everybody always gone get in your business
People will always want to interfere with your affairs when you have money.
Try to break it up try to get involved in it
People will try to sabotage the singer's money-making endeavors.
But they really need to mind they own business
The singer wishes people would stay out of his financial matters.
Money don't do nothing but bring you trouble
Money is troublesome and difficult to manage.
But for some reason I keep chasing you
Despite the challenges, the singer still desires money and its benefits.
You're a dime and you know you mine
The singer sees money as a valuable and desirable asset he possesses.
Money can't money can't buy me love
Money cannot buy genuine affection from others.
But she's acting like she love me
People are attracted to the singer because of his wealth.
Money can't money can't buy me trust
Money cannot guarantee loyalty and trust from others.
Money bring money bring plenty haters
Having money attracts jealousy and ill-will from others.
It be looking so good
Money seems desirable and enticing to the singer.
She's as black as a African
A reference to money in the form of currency notes.
When he comes home
A possible reference to infidelity and extra-marital affairs.
Chances of him losing her in this life are very slim
The value of money is permanent and unlikely to diminish.
Think money doesn't grow on trees
Money is a finite resource that is not easy to come by.
She gone be around for a while
Money is a long-lasting asset that can provide security for a long time.
The cash in a hidden place
Money is often stored in secrecy and not openly displayed.
And that's when uh
A possible reference to the actions of a criminal or suspect on the run.
Today we bring you breaking news
A report from the news media about a possible criminal incident.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NSILO KHARONDE REDDICK, NICHOLAS W. SHERWOOD, HAKEEM T. SERIKI, DAN MARSHALL
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