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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My Money Gets Jealous
Chamillionaire Lyrics
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It's funny how hoes don't believe me
Watts Madd Hatta and Cat had her
But gave her to me cause I'm greedy
Don't be touching all on my money
Cause that make my honey look sleazy
Getting paid is like good sex
Cause my money comes easy
Nappy head hoes wanna trap me
They be like don't he look exactly
Like my son he the pappy
Haters be making my dough unhappy
You should gimme my props
For making my cash the proper way
Instead of coming to pop ya
Don't blame us for visions of princess
Cuts on our fingers
Big houses candy paint and big swangas yeah
If it ain't about no money don't call my pager
Because my money gets jealous
Blame us we balling so hard
They think we drug slangas
We just entertainers
Don't point your finger yeah
I'd rather be rich than be broke and famous
Because my money gets jealous
Listen see I use to sit at a bus stop
And try to holla at a broad
I'd ask her for her number to call
She'd laugh and tell a player nah
Take a bus a block and stop I
Hop in my candy car with Texas plates
Pop the trunk while the neon lights say aaaww
I bet you feel stupid got to confess the truth is
Bullet proof vest on my chest
So I can't get shot by Cupid
Man man I'm the man
But ladies can't understand
How I can marry my grands
With no wedding band or best man
Don't blame us for visions of princess
Cuts on our fingers
Big houses candy paint and big swangas yeah
If it ain't about no money don't call my pager
Because my money gets jealous
Blame us we balling so hard
They think we drug slangas
We just entertainers
Don't point your finger yeah
I'd rather be rich than be broke and famous
Because my money gets jealous
Who is it here Lizard Lizard Lizard
Pretty red bones and high yellows
In high heels trying to get us
To treat em like some Cinderellas naah
My money get jealous
We got tickets is what the tell us
The bail bond mail us letters
And tell us the police coming to get us so
My money get jealous
Uncle Sam doesn't want to let us to
Ball on 20 inch propellers
Gimme my cut is what he tell us no
My money get jealous
Can't even trust my own fellas
Some got secret vendettas
Probably plotting about trying to get us
My money get jealous
You never know me and Madd Hatta might
Take a flight to Nevada right
Near the ring at the Tyson fight
But I'm sitting next to Evander's wife
Never tricking dough this no
Rose pedals no candle light
If you want to see a G
Don't ask me go ask Vanna White
Koopa spend a grand at night
Want a show I demand a price
That's right because I'm hot as a damn can
Of Louisiana spice
Never bite the hand that writes the checks
Or you'll go broke
Ugh could you see me gripping oak
Or do you wish I'd get sick and choke
Got to stay on your paper chase and get your change
Because you don't know how long you'll last in this game
Visions of twinkles twisting while I'm gripping grain
This girl in the passenger seat
I don't know her name
She said if I just let her hop up on my thang
She put it on me and I never be the same
That'd be nice but I do not think
That that's going to do a thing
I'm married to my change
And that will never change man
Don't blame us for visions of princess
Cuts on our fingers
Big houses candy paint and big swangas yeah
If it ain't about no money don't call my pager
Because my money gets jealous
Blame us we balling so hard
They think we drug slangas
We just entertainers
Don't point your finger yeah
I'd rather be rich than be broke and famous
Because my money gets jealous
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In Chamillionaire's song My Money Gets Jealous, he raps about the importance of money and how it can cause jealousy among other individuals who do not possess such wealth. He starts by saying that he never cheats on his money, but many women do not seem to believe him. Chamillionaire then goes on to explain how he got a woman who was with his friends because he's greedy and doesn't like people meddling with his wealth. For him, getting paid is like having good sex, since the money comes easily to him. He also highlights how his fat stack is the reason why some women want to trap him, claiming that he looks like their offspring's father. He speaks against haters who try to make his dough unhappy while acknowledging that he earned his money the proper way.
Chamillionaire then shifts his focus to his luxurious lifestyle that he has attained through his money. He shows pride in owning fancy things such as big houses, diamond-encrusted watches, cars with candy paint, and wheels- that's got his back straight. He admits that money means everything to him when he says, "If it ain't about no money, don't call my pager because my money gets jealous." Despite being an entertainer, some people still think he's a drug dealer but he claims he's earned his money the right way. He would rather be rich and unknown than be broke and famous. Through his lyrics, Chamillionaire maintains that he and his money are inseparable.
One of the most striking parts of the song is how Chamillionaire insists he would rather be broke and unknown than broke and famous. It is also noteworthy that he emphasizes the importance of money in people's lives while suggesting that human beings naturally develop jealousy when they see others with money. Through the lyrics of the song, Chamillionaire is challenging people's perceptions of wealth and fame while discussing the struggles of maintaining relationships when you have a ton of money.
Line by Line Meaning
Koopa I said I never cheat on my money
I am loyal to my money and will not do anything to betray it
It's funny how hoes don't believe me
Women who are not serious partners do not trust my loyalty to my money
Watts Madd Hatta and Cat had her
These other men had a woman, but ended up giving her to me because of my greed for money
But gave her to me cause I'm greedy
I am very greedy for money and that greediness helped me become the one to get the woman
Don't be touching all on my money
Do not touch my money as that would make my money look bad
Cause that make my honey look sleazy
Touching my money makes it look as if it is dirty money, which is not good for my reputation
Getting paid is like good sex
Being paid feels as good as having sex
Cause my money comes easy
I make money easily
My fat stack be the reason
My large amount of money is the reason for my success with women
Nappy head hoes wanna trap me
Women with unkempt hair try to seduce me with their bodies to trap me for my money
They be like don't he look exactly
These women think I look exactly like their child's father and they try to trap me with that too
Like my son he the pappy
They try to make me think that I am the father of their child so that I will spend money on them
Haters be making my dough unhappy
People who do not like me try to bring me down by creating problems with my money
You should gimme my props
I deserve recognition for making my money in the right way
For making my cash the proper way
I have worked hard and earned my money in a proper and legal way
Instead of coming to pop ya
Instead of trying to take my money from me by force or illegally
If it ain't about no money don't call my pager
Do not contact me if it is not about money
Because my money gets jealous
My money is very important to me and anything that threatens it makes me very defensive
Blame us we balling so hard
People get jealous of how much wealth and success we have
They think we drug slangas
Some people assume we are involved in illegal drug trade because of our wealth
We just entertainers
We are not involved in any illegal activity; we are just successful entertainers
Don't point your finger yeah
Do not accuse us of anything without proof
I'd rather be rich than be broke and famous
I prioritize wealth over fame
Listen see I use to sit at a bus stop
I used to be poor and waiting for the bus at a bus stop
And try to holla at a broad
I used to try to flirt with women at the bus stop
She'd laugh and tell a player nah
The women would laugh at me and reject my advances
Take a bus a block and stop I
I could only afford to take the bus for a short distance
Hop in my candy car with Texas plates
Now, I have a flashy car with Texas plates
Pop the trunk while the neon lights say aaaww
I show off my car and its flashy features, such as neon lights, to attract women
I bet you feel stupid got to confess the truth is
Now that I am rich, the women who rejected me before might regret their decision
Bullet proof vest on my chest
I wear a bulletproof vest to protect myself from jealous people who might try to harm me for my wealth
So I can't get shot by Cupid
I cannot afford to fall in love and get distracted from chasing wealth
Man man I'm the man
I am very successful and powerful
But ladies can't understand
Women cannot understand my priorities and values
How I can marry my grands
I am married to my money and prioritize it above everything else, including women
With no wedding band or best man
I do not need a wedding band or best man because my money is the only 'partner' I need
Who is it here Lizard Lizard Lizard
I am attracting many people who try to use me for my money, such as women with lizard-like skin and features
Pretty red bones and high yellows
I am also attracting light-skinned women and those with yellow undertones to their skin
In high heels trying to get us
These women are trying to charm their way into getting money from us
To treat em like some Cinderellas naah
I am not interested in treating these women like princesses
We got tickets is what the tell us
I receive lots of 'opportunities', such as concert tickets, but it is all a gimmick to trick me into spending money
The bail bond mail us letters
People try to get money from me by making up fake legal troubles
And tell us the police coming to get us so
The scammers try to claim the police are after us, to make us panic and spend money to 'resolve' the issue
Uncle Sam doesn't want to let us to
The government tries to control and take a portion of our wealth
Ball on 20 inch propellers
We like to show off our wealth by buying expensive, flashy things like 20-inch wheels
Gimme my cut is what he tell us no
The government takes a lot of our money and we do not like it
Can't even trust my own fellas
Even though I have friends, I cannot trust them completely due to the risk of money issues coming between us
Some got secret vendettas
Some friends might harbor resentment or jealousy due to my wealth
Probably plotting about trying to get us
I believe that some of my friends are trying to scheme and find ways to take my money
You never know me and Madd Hatta might
My friend Madd Hatta and I might decide to do something spontaneous and fun with our money
Take a flight to Nevada right
We might fly to Nevada to enjoy some of the entertainment options there
Near the ring at the Tyson fight
We might even get a chance to watch a boxing match live, near the ring
But I'm sitting next to Evander's wife
We might also have the opportunity to meet and sit next to famous people, such as Evander Holyfield's wife
Never tricking dough this no
I will never waste my money on things like roses and candlelight dinners to impress women
Rose pedals no candle light
I do not believe in extravagance when it comes to spending money on women
If you want to see a G
If you want to see someone with lots of money
Don't ask me go ask Vanna White
I do not want to be treated or asked about my money; go ask someone else, such as Vanna White
Koopa spend a grand at night
I am willing to spend a large amount of money every night
Want a show I demand a price
If someone wants to be entertained by me, I expect to be paid a high price for my performance
That's right because I'm hot as a damn can
I am in high demand and expect to be paid well because of my success and popularity
Of Louisiana spice
Like the spice in Louisiana cuisine, I am hot and full of flavor and excitement
Never bite the hand that writes the checks
I will not do anything to upset the people who pay me money
Or you'll go broke
If I lose my sources of income, I could become poor
Ugh could you see me gripping oak
I do not want to be in a situation where I have to hold onto an oak tree for safety
Or do you wish I'd get sick and choke
Do not wish bad things upon me; my money and success are important to me
Got to stay on your paper chase and get your change
You have to focus on making money and building your wealth
Because you don't know how long you'll last in this game
Success and wealth do not last forever, so you need to work hard and make the most of it while you can
Visions of twinkles twisting while I'm gripping grain
I enjoy the flashy things that come with wealth, such as glimmering jewelry and expensive cars
This girl in the passenger seat
I have a woman sitting next to me in my car
I don't know her name
I am only interested in her as a casual partner; I do not care enough to remember her name
She said if I just let her hop up on my thang
She is willing to have sex with me in exchange for the chance to enjoy my wealth
She put it on me and I never be the same
She believes that she has the power to have a big impact on me and my success
That'd be nice but I do not think
I do not believe that having sex with her will significantly change my life
That that's going to do a thing
I am not interested in women who try to use me for my money
I'm married to my change
I am devoted to my money and consider it to be like a spouse to me
And that will never change man
My love and loyalty for my money will never change, no matter what happens
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DyaTrill
2022. Chamillionaire is such a underappreciated rapper. He was solid for so long. I miss great bangers like this
The McMiller Girls
💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
Amina
2019 and still love this CD 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
David Arzuaga
Amina 🔥💯👏
Guero Plaza
Shit, 2020 and still jammin
N Lee
Double-Disc Albums
N Lee
3 secret song's at the end of this Original Album..
N Lee
2 on the Red and one not on the Blue
Dan Hernandez
If people only knew who Cham was before the major label. Sound of revenge and ultimate victory were classics, but his underground stuff with Paul wall and color changin click is legendary
Carl Johns
2020 and still go hard