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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Peepin
Chamillionaire Lyrics
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That you having some thoughts about freakin me
But if you walk up and just speak to me
And tell me what you like
We'll hook up tonight yeah
I can tell by the way that you peepin me
That you haven't been satisfied recently
But if that's what you like
Your in luck tonight yeah
Black dickies black vehicle
Pull up on black dubs
During that party I'm in the block
Pulling them freaks for afta
Nothing gets a broad looser
Than a stack of cash does
So them rims bigger than dubs let me
See how they math was count them inches
They peepin as the truck get suspended
Felling spended
Got a stack and I'm gone use it till its ended
I'm ma spend it on the bottle after I get bartended
I'm ma walk up and choose you
Hope your friends don't get offended
I'm ma player I don't dance
What I gotta dance for
I just pick hoes from the bar
And take em off the dance floor
With a chick in the club posted up in the back of
That club got a girl but I'm actin like a bachelor
Snack her
Can't tell me that she ain't ready for the part
Lights camera action act like
She ain't never seen a star
Seen the corner of your eye
Looking this way at the bar
Slip you out of them cuffs
Cuz your nigga ain't on his job
I can tell by the way that you peepin me
That you having some thoughts about freakin me
But if you walk up and just speak to me
And tell me what you like
We'll hook up tonight yeah
I can tell by the way that you peepin me
That you haven't been satisfied recently
Haven't been wit a P I M P like me
But if that's what you like
Your in luck tonight yeah
In the club you backing it up I'm loving what I see and a
Doing it like it's yo b-day
Hoping you can back it up me way
Telling me Patna give a 100 dollars to the DJ
So he can play that song again
I see the instant replay
I can tell that you loving all the attention
Of the boys thats trying to snatch ya
Hoping that they just keep attending
Cuz you know who you really consintratin on gettin
Yeah you know Koopa is that player that keep it pimpin
I turned to look over at you frequently
And I noticed that your still peepin me peepin me
I know your ready I know your ready
I wanna roll wit a player lets go
I turned to look over at you frequently
And I noticed that your still peepin me peepin me
I know your ready I know your ready
I wanna roll wit a player lets go
I can tell by the way that you peepin me
That you having some thoughts about freakin me
But if you walk up and just speak to me
And tell me what you like
We'll hook up tonight yeah
I can tell by the way that you peepin me
That you haven't been satisfied recently
Haven't been with a P I M P like me
But if that's what you like
Your in luck tonight yeah
I can see the look in your eyes
Baby you wanting it bad huh
Wondering if its gonna be right
And wondering what I have for
I got that croon I got that henn
I got something for that buzz
Milk does the body good
But not as good as that huh now that was
I got you feeling ready and ready on that move
But before you can step to me
A nigga already approaching you
Walking like she know she's cruel
While I'm picture in you in the nude
I'm ma tell her the motions cleaver
It's whatever you want to do
I can tell by the way you been peepin
Trying to visit me on the weekend
Trying to have that bed squeaking squeaking
Yeah even a couple of friends drinking
Thinking bout getting even
With a man that been cheating but cheating
So I sweep em right off their toes like a set of voes
Never seen a old school vehicle with wets doors
She asked is she could leave with me
And I should let her go
Man I'm just too much of a player to refuse and tell her no
I can tell by the way that you peepin me
That you having some thoughts about freakin me
But if you walk up and just speak to me
And tell me what you like
We'll hook up tonight yeah
I can tell by the way that you peepin me
That you haven't been satisfied recently
Haven't been wit a P I M P like me
But if that's what you like
Your in luck tonight yeah
The lyrics to Chamillionaire’s song Peepin’ Me are about the rapper noticing a woman who is checking him out and feeling confident in his own abilities to attract her. He notices the way she is looking at him and knows that she is considering having sex with him, so he invites her to approach him and tell him what she likes. Chamillionaire uses language that is suggestive and sexual to indicate that the woman is interested in him, and he plays into this by being very self-assured and confident in his advances. He describes himself as a “P.I.M.P” and notes that he is the type of man who can satisfy her like no other.
Despite the fact that the song can be seen as objectifying women, it also highlights Chamillionaire's confidence and self-assurance. He portrays himself as the person who holds all the power in this interaction, as he is the one who can choose to engage in sexual activity with the woman or not. This is a common theme in many rap songs, and Chamillionaire is using it to promote his own persona as a successful and sought-after rapper. Overall, the song is a catchy and well-produced track that showcases Chamillionaire's rap skills and ability to create an infectious chorus.
Line by Line Meaning
I can tell by the way that you peepin me
I can sense that you're interested in me
That you having some thoughts about freakin me
That you're thinking about hooking up with me
But if you walk up and just speak to me
If you approach me and talk to me
And tell me what you like
And express your interests and desires
We'll hook up tonight yeah
We can get together tonight
That you haven't been satisfied recently
That you haven't had a satisfying experience recently
Haven't been with a P I M P like me
Haven't been with a skilled guy like me
But if that's what you like
But if that's what you prefer
Your in luck tonight yeah
You're in luck because I'm here tonight
Black dickies black vehicle
I'm dressed in black and my vehicle is black
Pull up on black dubs
I arrived with black rims on my car
During that party I'm in the block
I'm at the party hanging out in my area
Pulling them freaks for afta
I'm attracting the attention of party-goers
Nothing gets a broad looser
Nothing makes a woman more vulnerable
Than a stack of cash does
Than a lot of money
So them rims bigger than dubs let me
My rims are bigger than dubs, let me
See how they math was count them inches
See how they measure up in size
They peepin as the truck get suspended
People are staring as my truck bounces
Felling spended
Feeling good, high on life
Got a stack and I'm gone use it till its ended
I have a lot of money and I'm going to spend it all
I'm ma spend it on the bottle after I get bartended
I'm going to spend it on drinks after getting served by the bartender
I'm ma walk up and choose you
I'm going to walk up to you and select you
Hope your friends don't get offended
I hope your friends don't mind
I'm ma player I don't dance
I'm a player and don't dance
What I gotta dance for
Why should I dance?
I just pick hoes from the bar
I just choose girls from the bar
And take em off the dance floor
And take them away from the dance floor
With a chick in the club posted up in the back of
With a girl in the club hanging out in the back
That club got a girl but I'm actin like a bachelor
There's a girl in the club but I'm acting like I'm single
Snack her
Hit on her, flirt with her
Can't tell me that she ain't ready for the part
She's definitely ready to have some fun
Lights camera action act like
Acting like a movie star
She ain't never seen a star
She's never seen someone like me before
Seen the corner of your eye
I noticed you looking out of the corner of your eye
Looking this way at the bar
Looking over in my direction at the bar
Slip you out of them cuffs
Help you escape from a bad situation
Cuz your nigga ain't on his job
Because your man isn't doing his job
In the club you backing it up I'm loving what I see and a
At the club, you're dancing and I'm enjoying the view
Doing it like it's yo b-day
Dancing like it's your birthday
Hoping you can back it up me way
Hoping you'll dance with me
Telling me Patna give a 100 dollars to the DJ
Asking me to give the DJ $100
So he can play that song again
So he can play that song one more time
I see the instant replay
I see that you want to dance to this song again
I can tell that you loving all the attention
I can tell that you love all the attention you're getting
Of the boys thats trying to snatch ya
Of the guys who are trying to pick you up
Hoping that they just keep attending
Hoping that they'll keep coming around
Cuz you know who you really consintratin on gettin
Because you know who you're really interested in
Yeah you know Koopa is that player that keep it pimpin
You know that I'm a skilled guy who knows how to treat women
I turned to look over at you frequently
I kept looking at you repeatedly
And I noticed that your still peepin me peepin me
And I noticed that you're still interested in me
I know your ready I know your ready
I know you're ready for some action
I wanna roll wit a player lets go
I want to hook up with a skilled guy like me, let's go
I can see the look in your eyes
I can see the desire in your eyes
Baby you wanting it bad huh
You really want it, don't you?
Wondering if its gonna be right
Worried if it's going to be good
And wondering what I have for
And wondering what I can offer
I got that croon I got that henn
I have some good liquor
I got something for that buzz
I have something to enhance your buzz
Milk does the body good
Milk is good for your health
But not as good as that huh now that was
But not as good as what I have in store
I got you feeling ready and ready on that move
I have you feeling eager and excited
But before you can step to me
But before you make a move on me
A nigga already approaching you
Another guy is already coming up to you
Walking like she know she's cruel
Walking with confidence, like she's irresistible
While I'm picture in you in the nude
And I'm imagining you naked
I'm ma tell her the motions cleaver
I'm going to use my smooth moves to pick her up
It's whatever you want to do
You can choose what you want to do
Trying to visit me on the weekend
Trying to hang out with me on the weekend
Trying to have that bed squeaking squeaking
Trying to have some fun in bed
Yeah even a couple of friends drinking
And even with a few friends having a drink
Thinking bout getting even
Thinking about getting some revenge
With a man that been cheating but cheating
With a guy who's been unfaithful
So I sweep em right off their toes like a set of voes
So I charm them like a pair of velvet slippers
Never seen a old school vehicle with wets doors
They've never seen an old school car with hydraulics
She asked is she could leave with me
She asked if she could come with me
And I should let her go
And I should let her come along
Man I'm just too much of a player to refuse and tell her no
As a skilled guy, I can't resist and say no
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HAKEEM T. SERIKI, NICHOLAS W. SHERWOOD, NSILO KHARONDE REDDICK
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