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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On Yo Azz
Chamillionaire Lyrics
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Get them Eastside niggaz on yo azz (on yo azz)
Get them Westside niggaz on yo azz (on yo azz)
Get them Northside niggaz on yo azz (on yo azz)
Oh we them real muthafucker's, real muthafucker's, real (what you gon' do?)
Real muthafucker's, real muthafucker's (what you gon' do?)
We some real muthafucker's, real muthafucker's, real (what you gon' do?)
Real muthafucker's, real muthafucker's
[Chamillionaire]
Koopa..
This is the day that they dreaded, they say Chamillion don't let it
get you upset, I'm upset if you needin' peace, you can forget it
Go tell them the villian is comin', they know I'm the realest that run it
Color Change guerillas gon' run it, you gimmick niggaz better punt it
Now it's too late, you don' done it, no stingy label can rape me
Let's see how fast you apply since you thought I was gettin' lazy
The hood don' told me you shady, but you don't know it yet baby
They told me everything about you, even know the name of yo lady
Ay didn't ya girl go to J.V., guess what I went there too baby
If you thinkin' I can't expose yo ass worse then this then you crazy
Yo own hood don't even like you, they like "Chamillionaire is gravy"
Niggaz like Rock-A-Bye baby, cockin' .380's on the daily
Yo best bet's on baby, ain't gotta call the hood baby
My heater heavy I feel bout 50 pounds more then I weight see
fam and the niggaz don't make me, since you don't make me, can't break me
My crib $250,000 I'm livin' in housin' and payment
I got the Vegas in maitenence, thought you was makin' lil statements
Showin' yo crib like you ballin' big, I was killin' em' with patience
Them pussy niggaz can't face him, they wanna erase him like Jason
But now they shakin' and pacing, like how the hell we gon' face him
I can't believe that you doubted me, while you was talkin' down on me
You ain't realize the people that you was around was all down with me
But I won't say no names, no trace of snitchin' inside of me
But I live by the G-Code, and you don't live by the boundaries
-Get Him!
In the song "On Yo Azz", Chamillionaire raps about getting back at those who have wronged him, warning them that he has the support of the various sides of Houston, Texas. He proudly proclaims that he and his allies are the "real muthafuckers," who can take on any challenge. He takes shots at the music industry's greed and shady business tactics, as well as at his detractors who underestimate him.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the support he has from all sides, as he references the four cardinal directions of the city. This is a powerful statement in a city where gang affiliations and neighborhood pride can run deep. Chamillionaire also takes shots at the music industry, saying that he won't be controlled by record labels and seeking his own success. He reminds his rivals that he knows all about them, including the names of their loved ones, and warns them not to underestimate him.
Overall, "On Yo Azz" is a confident and well-executed diss track that shows that Chamillionaire is a force to be reckoned with both musically and personally.
Line by Line Meaning
Get them Southside niggaz on yo azz (on yo azz)
We're going to make sure that the tough guys from the Southside of the city come after you.
Get them Eastside niggaz on yo azz (on yo azz)
We'll also get the tough guys from the Eastside to come after you.
Get them Westside niggaz on yo azz (on yo azz)
We're even bringing in the tough guys from the Westside to come after you.
Get them Northside niggaz on yo azz (on yo azz)
We're not forgetting about the tough guys from the Northside either.
Oh we them real muthafucker's, real muthafucker's, real (what you gon' do?)
We are serious about our threats, we're not messing around here.
Real muthafucker's, real muthafucker's (what you gon' do?)
We're not afraid to take action and we're not going to make idle threats.
We some real muthafucker's, real muthafucker's, real (what you gon' do?)
We're not playing games, we're real and we're here to make sure you know that.
Real muthafucker's, real muthafucker's
We're not just pretending to be tough, we are truly dangerous.
This is the day that they dreaded, they say Chamillion don't let it
The people we're targeting have been expecting this day to come, but we're not going to give them a break.
get you upset, I'm upset if you needin' peace, you can forget it
We're not interested in making peace, we're here to attack.
Go tell them the villian is comin', they know I'm the realest that run it
We're not hiding who we are or what we're here to do, we're coming and we're going to take control.
Color Change guerillas gon' run it, you gimmick niggaz better punt it
We're not playing around, we're a serious group and we're taking control of this situation.
Now it's too late, you don' done it, no stingy label can rape me
It's too late to try and stop us, we're already here and we're not going to let anyone control us.
Let's see how fast you apply since you thought I was gettin' lazy
We're not lazy and we're not going to take it easy on anyone who tries to come after us.
The hood don' told me you shady, but you don't know it yet baby
We've heard things about the people we're attacking, but they don't know that we're onto them yet.
They told me everything about you, even know the name of yo lady
We've done our research on the people we're attacking and we know everything there is to know about them.
Ay didn't ya girl go to J.V., guess what I went there too baby
We have connections to the people we're attacking and we're not afraid to use them to our advantage.
If you thinkin' I can't expose yo ass worse then this then you crazy
We're not afraid to reveal everything we know about the people we're attacking, and we're not going to hold back.
Yo own hood don't even like you, they like "Chamillionaire is gravy"
The people we're targeting don't even have support from their own community, everyone is on our side.
Niggaz like Rock-A-Bye baby, cockin' .380's on the daily
The tough guys who are coming after you are not to be taken lightly, they're heavily armed and ready to fight.
Yo best bet's on baby, ain't gotta call the hood baby
You're going to lose this fight, there's no point in trying to call for backup or support.
My heater heavy I feel bout 50 pounds more then I weight see
We're heavily armed and dangerous, don't underestimate us.
fam and the niggaz don't make me, since you don't make me, can't break me
We're not going to be intimidated or stopped by anyone, we are in control of this situation.
My crib $250,000 I'm livin' in housin' and payment
We've worked hard to get what we have, and we're not going to let anyone take it away from us.
I got the Vegas in maitenence, thought you was makin' lil statements
We're not afraid to invest our money and resources in order to achieve our goals.
Showin' yo crib like you ballin' big, I was killin' em' with patience
The people we're attacking have been showing off their wealth and success, but we're not impressed and we have the patience to wait for the right moment to strike.
Them pussy niggaz can't face him, they wanna erase him like Jason
The people we're attacking are weak and afraid, and they're trying to eliminate us before we eliminate them.
But now they shakin' and pacing, like how the hell we gon' face him
The people we're attacking are finally realizing that they're in trouble and they don't know how to stop us.
I can't believe that you doubted me, while you was talkin' down on me
The people we're attacking didn't take us seriously, but they're starting to regret that now that we're here.
You ain't realize the people that you was around was all down with me
The people we're attacking didn't realize that they had enemies in their own circle who were working with us.
But I won't say no names, no trace of snitchin' inside of me
We're not going to reveal our sources or allies, we're going to keep that information to ourselves.
But I live by the G-Code, and you don't live by the boundaries
We have a strict code of conduct that we follow, and the people we're attacking don't have the same principles or ethics.
-Get Him!
We're done talking, it's time to take action and attack.
Contributed by Mackenzie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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this was the first song I heard from cham
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My SHIT !
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Its even trama im watching the pastor speak of trauma im suffering trauma right now from em
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Nobody should rule over nobody but sombody came in and invented these rules
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One time my dad walked in and I said no I quit now because how they are. And I did for a while till I said ok now ill work
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A.c plumbing supply is just parts they sell and deliver
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Not when he demands me to brake the law at a job them im punished for something I shouldn't do and more than tempted
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Rob brakes the radio cause it wasnt on the buzz but then it was he broke it over whst he missed of the buzz
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Trauma
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Eventually it is 21.25 worth a hour and profits u