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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Haha we gone need a money exchange
It's on it's on it's on it's on
September 18th the album is done baby
Yeah Ultimate Victory
Uh Mixtape Messiah I'm on fire
And you know this man
I'm so tired of getting cheddar
My cheddar be getting mad
I told my cheddar chill
Money hid inside my stash
I'm so far into the future
I can't even see the past
I'm the ish baby maybe give a baby diaper rash
So greedy that my hand
Look like it's in need of cash
I'm so greedy that my hand
Look like it's been eating grass
Want to see the zoo
You don't even need a pass
The wildlife in my garage
How can you not see the jag
You think you can stop my cash
And I'm ma tell you how
9 1 1 are the snitch buttons on the dial
I put so many jewels on the table on a tile
To push all the ice off
You gone need a snow plough
I be drilling it and killing it
Like Jason in a mask
Man this idiot done asked me
If Texas rap will last
And Roscoes chicken and waffles on the table acting fat
Or in the middle of Mr Chiles
Putting a table on my town
That means I ain't local
So don't ask me bout a grill
I am untouchable so don't ask me how I feel
Real people ain't have to say it
So don't ask me if I'm real
Make a girl squeal
Have her acting like a seal
I turned on the news
Paris Hilton going to jail
I got gold diggers in jail
That say protection is for sale
I know me having money
Is the truth cause my deal
Just talked looked at me like
You you God hail
My money is my money
My money ain't a little
I open up the safe
And there's money in the middle
The victory is coming
For now here goes the riddle
What's a 170 thousand
In the color of a skittle
What is it what is it
The candy stuff I live it
Just look in my garage
You can't even say what isn't
A digit a digit then add another digit
The bank is like my homie
So the safe is what I visit
So listen Chamillionaire is about to snatch the crown
No matter of fact just rewind it back
Cause I've already got it now
I'm so grown up and rap is like a child
When I'm talking hope you ain't talking back
Before I lift my hand and pow
My style's versatile
No copy in my style
The printer of my ink
You gone make a copy how
That's suicide better call a gravedigger now
He'll be digging a hole in your back yard like a child
Soul got karma Hip Hop got calm
Tell the Internet stands
That I said I'm number one
My victory is done
Who's sick It's me it's none
I'm getting at everybody
Like super head's tongue
My nuts weigh a tonne
They bigger than your gun
No homo but my flow's so good I think I'm bout to cum
Uhh can't prevent it global warming
Know what I'm talking bout
Haha I think its bout to start storming
I whip you at your show
But wait tilI you finish performing
I show up at your residence
While roosters is yawning
Like Phoenix Arizona
Nuts in the morning
I at your crib early giving juice to your woman
Like H-Town Texas I know Hollywood boys
That can hit a golf ball
In the sky with good points
I watch homer flicks but ladies get moist
I'll make a girl scream and sound like it's a good noise
Rappers bow down to the sound of my voice
I'm the rapper that you picking and the south good choice
Got big Tonka trucks that don't sound like toys
And I got homeboys with five 9's like Royce
You choice better be stinging like a Cobra
When my homies get it popping like a soda
Cola if your not Chamillionaire then it's over
Top of the charts I'm ma hit it like a Cobra
September 18th
Chamillionaire's "It" is a song that brims with the artist's confidence and affluence. The opening of the song states that he has so much money he needs a money exchange as amounts reach the millions. Chamillionaire also mentions his album "Ultimate Victory," for which this song is a single, coming out on September 18th. Throughout the song, he boasts his wealth, stating cheddar is mad at him, his hand is in need of cash, and he has so much money he opens up his safe to reveal more cash in the middle.
Chamillionaire also has a sense of superiority in this song. He mentions how he is so far into the future he cannot even see the past and how he is "the ish baby maybe give a baby diaper rash." Chamillionaire believes he is untouchable and superior to others, particularly those who question the longevity of Texas rap. He has gold diggers in jail, and although he jokes about Paris Hilton going to jail in the news, he knows his money affords him protection. Overall, Chamillionaire shines the spotlight on his wealth, status, and power in this song.
Line by Line Meaning
3 million 4 million 5 million
I have accumulated a large amount of money
Haha we gone need a money exchange
I have so much money that it is necessary to exchange it
It's on it's on it's on it's on
I am ready and prepared for success
September 18th the album is done baby
My album will be completed and released on September 18th
Yeah Ultimate Victory
My album represents the ultimate victory in my career
Uh Mixtape Messiah I'm on fire
My mixtape persona is successful and highly regarded
And you know this man
Everyone is aware of my success and talent
I'm so tired of getting cheddar
I am exhausted from constantly earning money
My cheddar be getting mad
My money is becoming upset or frustrated
I told my cheddar chill
I reassured my money to relax and calm down
Money hid inside my stash
I have hidden money in my secret storage
I'm so far into the future
I am ahead of my time and extremely advanced
I can't even see the past
I am so focused on the present and future that the past is not visible
I'm the ish baby maybe give a baby diaper rash
I am the best and most impressive, capable of causing discomfort even to infants
So greedy that my hand
I am incredibly selfish and driven by greed
Look like it's in need of cash
My hand appears desperate for money
Look like it's been eating grass
My hand appears famished as if it had been surviving on grass
Want to see the zoo
I want to observe the spectacle of the world around me
You don't even need a pass
I have access to everything without requiring permission or validation
The wildlife in my garage
There are exotic and valuable possessions in my garage
How can you not see the jag
It is impossible to overlook the Jaguar car I own
You think you can stop my cash
You believe you can impede my financial prosperity
And I'm ma tell you how
Allow me to explain how you are mistaken
9 1 1 are the snitch buttons on the dial
In case of emergency or betrayal, contacting authorities is an option
I put so many jewels on the table on a tile
I have displayed a great number of valuable possessions on the table
To push all the ice off
In order to flaunt and exhibit my expensive jewelry
You gone need a snow plough
One would require heavy machinery to remove the extensive amount of 'ice'
I be drilling it and killing it
I am highly skilled and successful in my endeavors
Like Jason in a mask
I am relentless and formidable, much like the horror movie character Jason Voorhees
Man this idiot done asked me
An individual has foolishly questioned me
If Texas rap will last
They doubted the longevity of Texas rap music
And Roscoes chicken and waffles on the table acting fat
I enjoy indulging in delicious food, specifically Roscoe's chicken and waffles
Or in the middle of Mr Chiles
Even in prestigious locations such as Mr. Chiles restaurant
Putting a table on my town
I am raising the status and importance of my hometown
That means I ain't local
This signifies that I am not limited to playing shows only in my local area
So don't ask me bout a grill
Do not inquire about the authenticity or craftsmanship of my expensive dental jewelry
I am untouchable so don't ask me how I feel
I am invulnerable and impervious to harm, therefore my emotions are irrelevant
Real people ain't have to say it
Authentic individuals do not need to verbalize their authenticity
So don't ask me if I'm real
Do not question my authenticity or genuineness
Make a girl squeal
I have the ability to make a girl extremely excited and vocal
Have her acting like a seal
She will imitate the sounds and behavior of a seal
I turned on the news
I watched the television news
Paris Hilton going to jail
Paris Hilton, a famous socialite, is facing imprisonment
I got gold diggers in jail
I have manipulative individuals who exploit others for financial gain incarcerated
That say protection is for sale
These individuals believe that their avoidance of punishment can be bought
I know me having money
I am aware that my wealth is a reality
Is the truth cause my deal
My lucrative business agreement solidifies the fact that I possess wealth
Just talked looked at me like
Upon meeting me, others immediately recognize my financial status
You you God hail
You should honor and respect me like a deity
My money is my money
The money I possess is solely mine and not to be shared
My money ain't a little
I have a significant amount of wealth
I open up the safe
I reveal the contents of my secure storage space
And there's money in the middle
There is a substantial amount of money located at the center or core of the safe
The victory is coming
I am approaching a triumphant and successful outcome
For now here goes the riddle
In the meantime, I will present a thought-provoking puzzle or question
What's a 170 thousand
How much is the value of 170 thousand
In the color of a skittle
Represented by the vibrant and colorful candy Skittle
What is it what is it
Can you determine the meaning or solution
The candy stuff I live it
My lifestyle embodies the extravagance and sweetness of the candy
Just look in my garage
Simply observe the contents of my garage
You can't even say what isn't
You will struggle to identify anything missing or lacking
A digit a digit then add another digit
One number, another number, and then an additional number
The bank is like my homie
The bank is a trusted and supportive friend to me
So the safe is what I visit
I frequently visit my secure storage space at the bank
So listen Chamillionaire is about to snatch the crown
Pay attention, as I am about to claim the top spot in the industry
No matter of fact just rewind it back
In fact, rewind and listen again to fully comprehend my talent and success
Cause I've already got it now
Because I have already achieved the coveted crown
I'm so grown up and rap is like a child
I have matured in my career while the rap industry is still in its early stages
When I'm talking hope you ain't talking back
I expect respect and obedience when I speak
Before I lift my hand and pow
Otherwise, I will take physical action and deliver a powerful blow
My style's versatile
My musical style is adaptable and flexible
No copy in my style
My style is unique and cannot be replicated
The printer of my ink
I am the creator and originator of my lyrics
You gone make a copy how
You will struggle to duplicate or imitate my work
That's suicide better call a gravedigger now
Attempting to challenge me would result in your own demise, it is advisable to seek funeral preparations
He'll be digging a hole in your back yard like a child
The gravedigger will bury you in an unmarked grave, much like a child digging in the backyard
Soul got karma Hip Hop got calm
My music carries deep emotional and spiritual consequences while the Hip Hop genre retains a calm and composed demeanor
Tell the Internet stands
Notify the online community and audience
That I said I'm number one
Inform them that I confidently assert my position as the top artist
My victory is done
My triumph is already achieved
Who's sick It's me it's none
I am the one with exceptional talent and skill, no one else compares
I'm getting at everybody
I am challenging and confronting all other artists
Like super head's tongue
Similar to the explicit and provocative behavior of the infamous 'Super Head'
My nuts weigh a tonne
I am extremely confident and have an overwhelming presence
They bigger than your gun
My testicles are metaphorically larger and more impactful than your weapon
No homo but my flow's so good I think I'm bout to cum
While unrelated to a person's sexual orientation, my exceptional flow is so satisfying that it approaches climax-like euphoria
Uhh can't prevent it global warming
I am unstoppable and cannot be hindered, similar to the uncontrollable phenomenon of global warming
Know what I'm talking bout
Understand and comprehend my message
Haha I think its bout to start storming
I predict the beginning of a powerful and disruptive event or situation
I whip you at your show
I outperform and outshine you during your own live performance
But wait tilI you finish performing
However, my true superiority will be revealed after you have completed your set
I show up at your residence
I unexpectedly arrive at your home
While roosters is yawning
Even in the early morning, before sunrise, signaling a new day
Like Phoenix Arizona
Similar to the rise and rejuvenation of the city of Phoenix, Arizona
Nuts in the morning
Confident and unafraid, despite facing challenges early in the day
I at your crib early giving juice to your woman
I visit your residence early, engaging in intimate activities with your partner
Like H-Town Texas I know Hollywood boys
Similar to the experiences of Houston, Texas artists, I am aware of individuals from Hollywood who possess certain qualities
That can hit a golf ball
These individuals are adept at playing golf
In the sky with good points
Their golf shots are high in the air and land accurately on the desired target
I watch homer flicks but ladies get moist
I enjoy watching movies featuring Homer Simpson, while women become sexually aroused
I'll make a girl scream and sound like it's a good noise
My actions and skills in the bedroom can elicit pleasurable screams from women
Rappers bow down to the sound of my voice
Other rappers are subservient and acknowledge my superiority when they hear me rap
I'm the rapper that you picking and the south good choice
I am the rapper you should support and choose, especially from the southern region
Got big Tonka trucks that don't sound like toys
I possess large and impressive vehicles that do not resemble traditional toys
And I got homeboys with five 9's like Royce
My associates possess firearms with a caliber of 9mm, similar to those owned by rapper Royce da 5'9"
You choice better be stinging like a Cobra
Your decision or actions should be impactful and have severe consequences, similar to the venomous bite of a snake
When my homies get it popping like a soda
My friends are capable of creating excitement and energy, similar to the fizzing of a carbonated beverage
Cola if your not Chamillionaire then it's over
Unless you are specifically me, your chances of success and relevance are diminished
Top of the charts I'm ma hit it like a Cobra
I will achieve the highest position on music charts, just like a striking cobra
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@hothands4882
12 years later, if you're watching this you're a legend.
R.I.P Tommy Lister you will never be forgotten.
@maturediego
You know it
@maturediego
I thought it was only me
@atlantic7416
:)
@zamatzuyt9215
What you'r talking about this song has create in 2006 there was 16 years
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@dead-aaa623
2006: A popular song
2010-2015: MLG
2020: Nostalgia
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MLG?