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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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.
Chamillionaire's Myspace
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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In The Trunk
Chamillionaire Lyrics
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Intro-
This is the the sound of,
This is the the sound of revenge.
You in the presence of the finest (the finest)
Chamilitaryman.
This for the streets (for the streets).
Lets give em' something they can mmm...
In the Trunk.
At this point you should be turnin' your speakers up (turn your speaker up), Chamillionaire man.
Its a southern thang mmmmmmmm, (haha Chamilitaryman) trunk.
I heard somebody say that the south ain't got no Lyricist, well bang bang at the game like Everyone down here is pissed.
You lookin' for the truth, then look not further here it is.
Turn it up a notch so they can not say they not hearin' this.
They say Chamill sick, click click here's a clip.
Bang bang at the rap game to make your spirits lift.
And it seems to me that the industry is all on Jigga's dick.
Who? You, you, and you nigga, pick a click.
Universal sent me to bring some realness to the industry.
Got here then I realised that ain't nobody real but me (me).
OK a couple niggas but none of em' real as me.
Tell your favorite rapper to diss me if he disagree (gree).
I'm bad I'm actin like your favorite rapper isn't me.
Tell your second favorite who's the best, and show him a picture of me.
He'd have to take me out to prove that he's as sick as me.
So me verse me the only battle that y'all going to get to see (haha).
I'm playin' sayin' what I'm sayin'to make these haters mad.
Prepitratin' hatin' ass see me ridin' candy slabs.
Disbelieve his ass, how many vehicles can he have?
I be losin' count myself, and I ain't even that bad at math (math).
That's how we do it in Texas, poppin' trun and grippin' wood (wood).
We reply to threats how?
Nigga I wish you would.
If you keep on talkin' (talkin'), but that's if you could.
Gotta trun' my speakers up, can you hear em' now?
No, Good!
[Chorus]
Ain't runnin' from a thang,
'Cuz I ain't never been a punk, drama in the thang,
'Cuz I can bring it if they want, I'ma let it bang,
So they can feel it in the mmm in the trunk.
Your body wit ya' gang, decide your rep and throw it up, what you tryin' to drank?
'Cuz I'm about to get ya' drunk,
I keep it pimpin' man,
So they can feel it in the mmm (chamilitaryman) in the trunk.
This for the street niggas knowing they gotta pee in a cup.
Know your P-Officer tossin' ya' when he see the result.
This for the G's (G's), haters what you see in the scope.
Gague gunna get sprayed, likes its sprayed when you see them approach.
Tell you ahead of time, solo i can handle mine.
You ain't to smart but play the part like you a panamime (boy).
But you don't have a nine (nine), I'll show you a hammer mine,
The kind that'll make you do the runnin' man like it's hammer time.
Shout out to the west, and all my gangstas kackied up.
Actin' up, and packin' up, Heat that make you back it up.
The hoes back it up soon as they hear the back of the trunk.
Now my stock like New York slang,
What you mean? That's what's up.
Money, stack it up when they feel they have enough.
Get the chips and add em' up, then she givin' that to us (us).
Don't put all that in cuffs, treat your money like a slut.
Niggas better share, hell yea, 'cuz i just wanna cut.
A hata gettin' cut someone goin get hurt (hurt),
Specially if you met me and was disrespectin' turf (turf).
(If it's Texas)I'm the worse (worse), ice lookin' like sherbet,
Bouncin' off my chest, you starin' at it like a pervert.
Mix tape god (god), don't me go to church first (why?).
Might as well since all the rappers wearin' church shirts.
Better think ahead a time, call yourself a nurse.
Diss me in your second, and wont get to finish your third verse.
[Chorus]
Aint' runnin' from a thang,
Cuz I aint' never been a punk, drama in the thang,
Cuz I can bring it if they want, I'ma let it bang,
So they can feel it in the mmm in the trunk.
Your body wit ya' gang, decide your rep and throw it up, what you tryin' to drank?
Cuz I'm about to get ya' drunk,
I keep it pimpin' man,
So they can feel it in the mmm (you in the presence of the finest) trunk.
The game is full of fakers, all these rappin' niggas front (front).
Controversy sells, the industry givin' em' what they want (want).
See he ain't gangsta as he say, that's why they dress em' up.
Get a vest, a plastic gun and go pull a publicity stunt (stunt).
Ho act like she slow, don't know dat I'm rich.
Can't ignore the handle missin' from the doors on my whip.
But then she saw me on TV and told me pause for a flick.
What you tell her?
You can 106 and park on my dick!(on my dick).
Can't speak about Texas and not mention men (me).
The world goin' to have to see the truth come out eventually (ly).
I wreck any gimmick rapper out from A to Z.
934-829 to the two if you still disagree (gree).
We never marry a ho (no), what im a marry em' fo.
I'm to busy tearin' up my shows and gettin' married to dough (dough).
Grave digga nigga, what you mean?
I burry your flow, run go get ya' city come back, then I'm goin to burry your area code.
[Chorus]
Aint' runnin' from a thang,
'Cause I ain't never been a punk, drama in the thang,
'Cause I can bring it if they want, I'ma let it bang,
So they can feel it in the mmm in the trunk.
Your body wit ya' gang, decide your rep and throw it up, what you tryin' to drank?
'Cause I'm about to get ya' drunk,
I keep it pimpin' man,
So they can feel it in the mmm in the trunk.
This is the the sound of,
This is the the sound of revenge.
You in the presence of the finest (the finest)
Chamilitaryman.
This for the streets (for the streets).
Lets give em' something they can mmm...
In the Trunk.
At this point you should be turnin' your speakers up (turn your speaker up), Chamillionaire man.
Its a southern thang mmmmmmmm, (haha Chamilitaryman) trunk.
I heard somebody say that the south ain't got no Lyricist, well bang bang at the game like Everyone down here is pissed.
You lookin' for the truth, then look not further here it is.
Turn it up a notch so they can not say they not hearin' this.
They say Chamill sick, click click here's a clip.
Bang bang at the rap game to make your spirits lift.
And it seems to me that the industry is all on Jigga's dick.
Who? You, you, and you nigga, pick a click.
Universal sent me to bring some realness to the industry.
Got here then I realised that ain't nobody real but me (me).
OK a couple niggas but none of em' real as me.
Tell your favorite rapper to diss me if he disagree (gree).
I'm bad I'm actin like your favorite rapper isn't me.
Tell your second favorite who's the best, and show him a picture of me.
He'd have to take me out to prove that he's as sick as me.
So me verse me the only battle that y'all going to get to see (haha).
I'm playin' sayin' what I'm sayin'to make these haters mad.
Prepitratin' hatin' ass see me ridin' candy slabs.
Disbelieve his ass, how many vehicles can he have?
I be losin' count myself, and I ain't even that bad at math (math).
That's how we do it in Texas, poppin' trun and grippin' wood (wood).
We reply to threats how?
Nigga I wish you would.
If you keep on talkin' (talkin'), but that's if you could.
Gotta trun' my speakers up, can you hear em' now?
No, Good!
[Chorus]
Ain't runnin' from a thang,
'Cuz I ain't never been a punk, drama in the thang,
'Cuz I can bring it if they want, I'ma let it bang,
So they can feel it in the mmm in the trunk.
Your body wit ya' gang, decide your rep and throw it up, what you tryin' to drank?
'Cuz I'm about to get ya' drunk,
I keep it pimpin' man,
So they can feel it in the mmm (chamilitaryman) in the trunk.
This for the street niggas knowing they gotta pee in a cup.
Know your P-Officer tossin' ya' when he see the result.
This for the G's (G's), haters what you see in the scope.
Gague gunna get sprayed, likes its sprayed when you see them approach.
Tell you ahead of time, solo i can handle mine.
You ain't to smart but play the part like you a panamime (boy).
But you don't have a nine (nine), I'll show you a hammer mine,
The kind that'll make you do the runnin' man like it's hammer time.
Shout out to the west, and all my gangstas kackied up.
Actin' up, and packin' up, Heat that make you back it up.
The hoes back it up soon as they hear the back of the trunk.
Now my stock like New York slang,
What you mean? That's what's up.
Money, stack it up when they feel they have enough.
Get the chips and add em' up, then she givin' that to us (us).
Don't put all that in cuffs, treat your money like a slut.
Niggas better share, hell yea, 'cuz i just wanna cut.
A hata gettin' cut someone goin get hurt (hurt),
Specially if you met me and was disrespectin' turf (turf).
(If it's Texas)I'm the worse (worse), ice lookin' like sherbet,
Bouncin' off my chest, you starin' at it like a pervert.
Mix tape god (god), don't me go to church first (why?).
Might as well since all the rappers wearin' church shirts.
Better think ahead a time, call yourself a nurse.
Diss me in your second, and wont get to finish your third verse.
[Chorus]
Aint' runnin' from a thang,
Cuz I aint' never been a punk, drama in the thang,
Cuz I can bring it if they want, I'ma let it bang,
So they can feel it in the mmm in the trunk.
Your body wit ya' gang, decide your rep and throw it up, what you tryin' to drank?
Cuz I'm about to get ya' drunk,
I keep it pimpin' man,
So they can feel it in the mmm (you in the presence of the finest) trunk.
The game is full of fakers, all these rappin' niggas front (front).
Controversy sells, the industry givin' em' what they want (want).
See he ain't gangsta as he say, that's why they dress em' up.
Get a vest, a plastic gun and go pull a publicity stunt (stunt).
Ho act like she slow, don't know dat I'm rich.
Can't ignore the handle missin' from the doors on my whip.
But then she saw me on TV and told me pause for a flick.
What you tell her?
You can 106 and park on my dick!(on my dick).
Can't speak about Texas and not mention men (me).
The world goin' to have to see the truth come out eventually (ly).
I wreck any gimmick rapper out from A to Z.
934-829 to the two if you still disagree (gree).
We never marry a ho (no), what im a marry em' fo.
I'm to busy tearin' up my shows and gettin' married to dough (dough).
Grave digga nigga, what you mean?
I burry your flow, run go get ya' city come back, then I'm goin to burry your area code.
[Chorus]
Aint' runnin' from a thang,
'Cause I ain't never been a punk, drama in the thang,
'Cause I can bring it if they want, I'ma let it bang,
So they can feel it in the mmm in the trunk.
Your body wit ya' gang, decide your rep and throw it up, what you tryin' to drank?
'Cause I'm about to get ya' drunk,
I keep it pimpin' man,
So they can feel it in the mmm in the trunk.
Let's start with the lyrics of the song. Chamillionaire's "In The Trunk" is a statement of his skill as a rapper, as he boasts about his talent, wealth, and influence in the industry. In the opening lines, he refers to his revenge, which can be interpreted as his success in the game after being underestimated as a Southern rapper. He states that he is the finest, and the song is for the streets, where he must give them something. The phrase "in the trunk" refers to the powerful bass that his music emanates from, which is a staple of Southern hip-hop. He urges his audience to turn up their speakers and feel the bass in their chests, praising the Southern sound and calling out critics who say the region lacks talented lyricists.
The lyrics also touch on Chamillionaire's experiences in the industry. He was originally signed to Universal Records, but he realized that authenticity is hard to come by in the industry. He takes aim at Jay-Z and other rappers who toe the line and conform to industry norms. He seeks to bring realness to the game and calls out those who refuse to be themselves. As he states, not all rappers are genuine, but he is. He doesn't shy away from haters and even challenges them to a battle of sorts. Chamillionaire's lyrics are a testament to his ability as a rapper, and he continues to inspire the next generation of Southern hip-hop artists.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the the sound of,
The song is beginning, preparing the listener to hear some revenge.
This for the streets (for the streets).
The song is dedicated to those who live in the street.
Universal sent me to bring some realness to the industry.
Chamillionaire was sent by Universal to bring realness to the music industry.
So me verse me the only battle that y'all going to get to see (haha).
Chamillionaire will only battle himself because he is the best.
This for the G’s (G’s), haters what you see in the scope.
This song is for the gangsters and those who hate him can see what he can do.
Money, stack it up when they feel they have enough.
People will stack up money when they feel they have enough.
Hell yea, 'cuz i just wanna cut.
Chamillionaire just wants a piece of the money.
Aint' runnin' from a thang, Cuz I aint' never been a punk, drama in the thang,
Chamillionaire has never been scared of anything and is not afraid of drama.
Cuz I can bring it if they want, I'ma let it bang,
Chamillionaire can bring it and is not afraid to let it bang.
The game is full of fakers, all these rappin' niggas front (front).
The rap game is full of fake people pretending to be something they are not.
See he ain't gangsta as he say, that's why they dress em' up.
Some rappers pretend to be gangsta but they are not, which is why they dress them up.
Ho act like she slow, don't know dat I'm rich.
Some women act like they are not aware that Chamillionaire is rich.
But then she saw me on TV and told me pause for a flick.
When she saw Chamillionaire on TV, she asked to take a picture with him.
I'm to busy tearin' up my shows and gettin' married to dough (dough).
Chamillionaire is busy with his career and getting money so he is not interested in getting married.
'Cause I ain't never been a punk, drama in the thang, Cuz I can bring it if they want, I'ma let it bang, Cuz I'm about to get ya' drunk,
Chamillionaire has never been a punk and will bring it if necessary, and is about to get people drunk.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AENEAS MIDDLETON, WRITERS UNKNOWN
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Shaneal Bull Child
He straight called out the whole industry and NOBODY WANTED IT 💯🗣️👏 2021 still bump it!!!
Three lil PIGS
He is a genius, lyrically, metaphysically, just..... So got damn good. Hope he knows how loved and adored he is.
Adam Biggers
Easily the most underrated rapper across all genres and eras. Cham will eat 99 percent of rappers.
Stephen Peters
Best song on the album...always wished they did a music vid for it.
Michael Anthony
Still bangin 2022 got the sound of revenge cd last week subwoofer loves it
Joe Lewis
this song still banging 🔥🔥
Tessa Engen
Hell yeah
RadiøactiveRahSNG
Used to play this album like crazy waaaayyy back in like 8th grade looool Surprised that I still know the lyrics this well xD
Donovan Mitchell
Same. I was in 8th grade in 05-06 and I listened to this album, The Documentary (by The Game), and Eminem a lot. Wow time flies.
megaghostly1
Same here lol i was actually in 10th grade still here tho