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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Internet Nerd's Brother
Chamillionaire Lyrics
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[Intro - Chamillionaire as Dexter - talking (Charlie)]
Hello?
(Hello?)
What's up, Charlie?
(What's up, man?)
Nothin, just watching "American Idol", just searching on the net
[Verse 1 - Chamillionaire as Dexter (Dexter's Mom) {Charlie}]
Heard he lost twenty million dollars, how'd he lose that?
Heard he got dropped from Universal, how he lose that?
Heard his new single and that (Creepin' (Solo)'s) super whack
Anyways, Ludacris just wrecked him on his own track
Ha, he's the rapper that my brother hates
He commit suicide, so I'm a take my brother's place
Let me log on the net, I don't have no time to waste
I'm a log on Chamillionaire dot com and rub it in his face
Chamillionaire sucks, Chamillionare's a square
He's drops a lot of mixtapes but I don't care
If he don't switch it up, then I know he's gonna fail
And if he does switch it up, then I just hope it don't sell
Hell, he's super boring, he has no swagger
He's part of a league of rappers that just don't matter
I don't know why DJ Skee or Drama even mess with him
Oh no, there he go, sayin he's the best again
Plus he had the nerve to call my bro an Internet Nerd
I'm a log on his G-mail and hack his f-ing password
Sure, he's got Internet fans
But I never heard nobody in the streets jammin him
Mixtape Messiah, HAHA!, better think again
His last one sucked, I never made it up to number ten
I couldn't even pretend, that I would ever get him
I'll never go to his show and not gonna get his album "Venom"
He sucks, what the heck are people even listening to?
His rhyme patterns are enough to, make me miserable
Make me want to enter in-to a mental institute
In the real commercial world, he is like invisible
On the 'net, they're sayin he got witty bars
I'm a say he's whack, post it under every Diddy blog
And plus I wonder overseas, is he really large?
He's probably on vacation, I don't think he really toured
My sister tried to tell me that he got fifty cars
Hi Chamillionaire, none of those are really yours
He's really leasin 'em but I'm the one that really knows
I'm a put ya on World Star and you're gonna be exposed
His personality stinks, can't stand the scent of it
Where's his website? He didn't even finish it
If he thinks he'll sell as much as Wayne, then he's an idiot
I don't think he even made a song good as (A Milli) yet
Chat rooms or something that I'm normally glued to
But I don't wanna conversate with none of you fools
'Cause you think he's good, ant wrong, you lose
Yesterday he wasn't even top 10 on YouTube
Yeah trick, just admit it, y'all frontin
Charles Hamilton, Joell Ortiz, even Joe Buddens
All of them are better than him (Dexter), y'all don't know nothin
(Dexter, come down here now), ha, my mom's callin me - I'm coming
{Why you mad at me man?}
[American Idol plays in background]
[hangs up phone]
The lyrics to Chamillionaire's song "Internet Nerd's Brother" describe a conversation between Dexter and his friend Charlie about the rapper Chamillionaire, whom Dexter dislikes. Dexter repeats various rumors he has heard about Chamillionaire's financial losses and record label woes before launching into a scathing critique of his music. He suggests that Chamillionaire's mixtapes lack variety and that his rivalling with Ludacris only highlights his inadequacy. Dexter also impersonates Chamillionaire's internet-famous song "Creepin (Solo)" and proclaims it as "super whack". He accuses Chamillionaire of being boring and lacking swagger, as well as disrespecting Dexter's deceased brother, whom Chamillionaire referred to as an "internet nerd" in an interview. Dexter concludes by calling out Chamillionaire's fans and stating that they have no taste in music before hanging up to watch "American Idol".
Line by Line Meaning
Heard he lost twenty million dollars, how'd he lose that?
I've heard rumors that Chamillionaire lost $20 million, do you know how it happened?
Heard he got dropped from Universal, how he lose that?
I've also heard that Chamillionaire got dropped from Universal Records, do you know anything about it?
Heard his new single and that (Creepin' (Solo)'s) super whack
I recently listened to Chamillionaire's new single, 'Creepin' (Solo)' and thought it was terrible.
Anyways, Ludacris just wrecked him on his own track
Additionally, Ludacris completely outperformed Chamillionaire on their recent track together.
Ha, he's the rapper that my brother hates
Chamillionaire is the rapper that my brother despises.
He commit suicide, so I'm a take my brother's place
My brother was so unhappy because of Chamillionaire calling him an internet nerd that he took his own life. I am now seeking to avenge my brother by taking his place.
Let me log on the net, I don't have no time to waste
I am going to get on the internet and vent my frustration because I have nothing better to do with my time.
I'm a log on Chamillionaire dot com and rub it in his face
I'll go to Chamillionaire's website to insult him and make him feel bad about himself.
Chamillionaire sucks, Chamillionare's a square
Chamillionaire is terrible and has no 'cool' factor.
He's drops a lot of mixtapes but I don't care
Chamillionaire releases numerous mixtapes but they do not grab my attention.
If he don't switch it up, then I know he's gonna fail
If Chamillionaire does not change his style, he is going to experience failure.
And if he does switch it up, then I just hope it don't sell
If Chamillionaire does change his style, I hope it fails to garner him any sort of success.
Hell, he's super boring, he has no swagger
Chamillionaire is dreadfully dull, and has no natural charisma.
He's part of a league of rappers that just don't matter
Chamillionaire is among a group of rappers who are irrelevant in the music industry.
I don't know why DJ Skee or Drama even mess with him
I cannot fathom why DJs Skee or Drama would associate with Chamillionaire.
Oh no, there he go, sayin he's the best again
Chamillionaire has made another statement claiming to be the best rapper.
Plus he had the nerve to call my bro an Internet Nerd
To make matters worse, Chamillionaire insulted my brother by calling him an 'Internet Nerd'.
I'm a log on his G-mail and hack his f-ing password
I am going to hack Chamillionaire's G-mail account to further cause him trouble.
Sure, he's got Internet fans
While Chamillionaire may have fans on the internet,
But I never heard nobody in the streets jammin him
I have yet to hear anyone in my local area listening to his music.
Mixtape Messiah, HAHA!, better think again
Chamillionaire's nickname 'Mixtape Messiah' is laughable, he is far from a messiah-like figure in the rap world.
His last one sucked, I never made it up to number ten
Chamillionaire's most recent mixtape was total rubbish, I could not even get past ten tracks.
I couldn't even pretend, that I would ever get him
I refuse to even try and appreciate Chamillionaire's music.
I'll never go to his show and not gonna get his album 'Venom'
I will never attend one of Chamillionaire's concerts and I do not plan on listening to his forthcoming album, 'Venom'.
He sucks, what the heck are people even listening to?
Honestly, I have no clue why anyone would bother to listen to Chamillionaire's music. He is terrible.
His rhyme patterns are enough to, make me miserable
The monotonous, unimaginative lyrics in Chamillionaire's songs are enough to make me feel extremely unhappy.
Make me want to enter in-to a mental institute
Listening to Chamillionaire's music makes me feel so unstable that I have considered admitting myself into a mental institution.
In the real commercial world, he is like invisible
In the real music industry, Chamillionaire is almost invisible.
On the 'net, they're sayin he got witty bars
Although Chamillionaire is not popular in mainstream media, people on the internet think he can write clever rhymes.
I'm a say he's whack, post it under every Diddy blog
Personally, I disagree with these people's opinions and am going to post messages about how horrible Chamillionaire is on every Diddy blog.
And plus I wonder overseas, is he really large?
I am curious to know if Chamillionaire is popular outside of the United States.
He's probably on vacation, I don't think he really toured
I doubt that Chamillionaire actually went on tour, he probably went on vacation or something.
My sister tried to tell me that he got fifty cars
My sister informed me that Chamillionaire owns fifty cars.
Hi Chamillionaire, none of those are really yours
I wanted to let Chamillionaire know that none of those cars he supposedly has are actually his.
He's really leasing 'em, but I'm the one that really knows
Chamillionaire is actually leasing these cars, I am the one with this knowledge.
I'ma put ya on World Star and you're gonna be exposed
I am going to expose Chamillionaire to the world by posting my negative thoughts about him on WorldStarHipHop.com.
His personality stinks, can't stand the scent of it
Chamillionaire's personality is terrible, and I cannot stand it.
Where's his website? He didn't even finish it
Even Chamillionaire's website is incomplete and in need of further development.
If he thinks he'll sell as much as Wayne, then he's an idiot
Chamillionaire is delusional if he thinks he will ever match the commercial success of Lil Wayne.
I don't think he even made a song good as (A Milli) yet
Chamillionaire has not even written a track that is as good as Lil Wayne's hit 'A Milli'.
Chat rooms or something that I'm normally glued to
I usually spend time in chat rooms or other online communities.
But I don't wanna conversate with none of you fools
However, I do not want to talk to anyone in these chat rooms because they do not share my negative opinion of Chamillionaire.
'Cause you think he's good, ant wrong, you lose
If you think Chamillionaire is good, then you are wrong and you will eventually lose out.
Yesterday he wasn't even top 10 on YouTube
Yesterday, Chamillionaire did not even make it into the top ten most popular videos on YouTube.
Yeah trick, just admit it, y'all frontin'
You all are fronting, just admit that Chamillionaire is terrible.
Charles Hamilton, Joell Ortiz, even Joe Buddens
Rappers such as Charles Hamilton, Joell Ortiz, and Joe Buddens are significantly more talented than Chamillionaire.
All of them are better than him (Dexter), y'all don't know nothin
All of these rappers outclass Chamillionaire, you do not know anything about real music.
My mom's callin me - I'm coming
My mother is calling me, I need to go attend to her needs.
Contributed by Katherine H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.