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 Houstonβs 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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And a body do the food
Can't help staring at her waist
Cause I'm in love with how she move
Look like poetry in motion
When she get down in her groove
Peeping her she peeping me
So I'm bout to see what it do
Look at how she wobble when she walk with it
I can tell how she look naked
Even though she outfitted
Now you did it backing it up
A regular brother be packing it up
Better one tired you acting me girl
I'm known for flipping and smacking it up
Letting you know
If you let me get a hold her ain't gonna let go
Baby girl got me losing control
By the way you move fast and move it slow
Dropping it low
Pick it back up and whine on me
Bust it open grind on me
Make it feel like it's mine only
Show yo naked spine on me
Grab me by the hand
I don't know where you heading
Throw me in the corner
Put it on me then you got me begging
Please please
Shawty is you crazy do da good lady
Yeah
Girl my game is legendary
But I hear that you the truth
Know my swagger is trough the roof
And my rims looking bigger than a hola-hoop
Pretty chick the type to melt
Real good shape just like my health
Soon as she says she likes my belt
Hit her with a quick stroke like Michael Phelps
They call me Chamillionaire
Millions yeah that's what I'm bout
I ain't talking millions
Cause to me ya million is not a lot
If you talk my language baby
I'm ma be right there on the dot
I'm a pull up on swangers baby
Southern styling in my drop
TV screens and a satellite play
I'm a tell a hater to have a nice day
Break boys off with the trunk on wave
Pull up on a mini-truck like hey
I stay calm super cool
Telling ya girl to remove her shoes
Then I might have her twist it front
And backwards like a rubrics cube
This ain't even a Mercedes
She think it's a Mayback
The back seat got so much space
She feel like she way back
That boy Koopa goin get jack
You don't really wanna say that
Bet that iron heat ya shirt
Start you up like lay flat
Never broke twisted oak
Elvis caddy like a boat
Get you goggles we fins to float
Got air shots so get you coat
Hold up they keep asking me
How I fit them wheels up on the lac
25 inch fifth wheel
I call it the quarterback
All the hustlers in the city like
Where the heck you order that
Big wheel that's on the back
This one wheel just ford a flat
H-town still on the map
Texas boys still known to stack
Texas boys still known to stack
Like Mike Jones I brought it back
Hooked up with that Chalie Boy
I know it's been a little minute trick
So much green all this cheese
Makes me want some spinach dip
Girl tell me I be talking fly
I was born like tell me why
You talking when I'm talking
You are the weakest link goodbye
Used to have a lil money problem
Used to have a lil money holder
Now my wallet so stretched out
That I walk around with a money folder
Made my quarter made a quarter
Then I turn that to a milli
Ya girl leeking while listening to me
How can you compete with me really
In these lyrics, Chamillionaire and Chalie Boy are expressing their admiration for a woman they find attractive. They comment on her physical appearance, specifically her "bad ass face" and how her body moves. They describe her movements as poetry in motion and admire how she walks and wobbles. There is a sense of fascination as they can't help staring at her and are in love with how she moves.
They also mention that she's confident and provocative in her outfit choices, even though they can imagine what she looks like naked. The artists are impressed by her ability to back it up and show off her body, suggesting she is not shy. They mention various actions like grinding and twerking, which make them feel like she is theirs alone.
Chamillionaire boasts about his legendary game and attractiveness, but acknowledges that the woman he's attracted to is considered to be even better. He mentions his confidence and appearance, emphasizing his large rims and southern style. He presents himself as successful, mentioning his millions and his ability to have the latest trends like TVs and a satellite in his car.
He continues to describe his cool and calm demeanor, asserting his control over women and his ability to make them twist and turn like a Rubik's cube. He brags about his car, suggesting that his date feels like she's in a luxury Maybach. Chamillionaire warns others against crossing him or disrespecting him because he's not afraid to use force if necessary.
The artists also touch on their financial success, referencing their ability to make money and stack it up like Texas boys. They mention their collaboration with Chalie Boy and the long gap between their last project. Chamillionaire emphasizes his wealth, referring to his stretched-out wallet and his ability to walk around with a money folder. He boasts about making millions and causing women to leak in excitement while listening to his music, implying that his success is unmatched and appealing to women.
Line by Line Meaning
Got a bad ass face
She has an attractive face
And a body do the food
Her body is very appealing
Can't help staring at her waist
Her waist is so captivating that I can't stop looking at it
Cause I'm in love with how she move
I'm infatuated with her dancing and movement
Look like poetry in motion
Her movements are graceful and artistic
When she get down in her groove
When she gets into the rhythm and starts dancing
Peeping her she peeping me
I notice her checking me out while I'm also checking her out
So I'm bout to see what it do
I'm about to find out what she's all about
(Oh Shawty)
Referring to the girl as 'Shawty'
Look at how she wobble when she walk with it
Notice how she shakes her hips when she walks
I can tell how she look naked
I can imagine what she looks like without clothes
Even though she outfitted
Even though she's dressed up
Now you did it backing it up
Now you're showing off your dancing skills, especially with your hips
A regular brother be packing it up
I usually impress women with my skills and talents
Better one tired you acting me girl
You will get tired competing with me, girl
I'm known for flipping and smacking it up
I have a reputation for being skilled and energetic in intimate moments
Letting you know
Informing you
If you let me get a hold her ain't gonna let go
If you allow me to be with her, I won't let go of her
Baby girl got me losing control
I'm becoming infatuated with the girl and losing self-control
By the way you move fast and move it slow
The way you vary your pace while dancing is captivating
Dropping it low
Bending down and dancing in a seductive manner
Pick it back up and whine on me
Stand up and move your body sensually against me
Bust it open grind on me
Open yourself up and grind your body against mine
Make it feel like it's mine only
Make me feel like we're the only ones in the room
Show yo naked spine on me
Move your body in a way that reveals your spine, suggesting vulnerability
Grab me by the hand
Take hold of my hand
I don't know where you heading
I'm not sure where you're taking me or what your intentions are
Throw me in the corner
Put me in a situation where I'm at your complete mercy
Put it on me then you got me begging
If you seduce me, I'll be begging for more
Please please
Asking for more
Shawty is you crazy do da good lady
Are you crazy, Shawty? Are you a good woman?
Yeah
Expression of agreement or confirmation
Girl my game is legendary
I'm known for my skills and techniques with women
But I hear that you the truth
I've heard that you are exceptional
Know my swagger is trough the roof
I'm extremely confident and stylish
And my rims looking bigger than a hola-hoop
My car rims are very large and noticeable
Pretty chick the type to melt
She's an attractive girl who can easily capture attention
Real good shape just like my health
She has a great physique, just like my physical health
Soon as she says she likes my belt
As soon as she compliments my belt
Hit her with a quick stroke like Michael Phelps
I respond with a quick, smooth action, just like Michael Phelps in swimming
They call me Chamillionaire
My name is Chamillionaire
Millions yeah that's what I'm bout
I'm all about making millions of dollars
I ain't talking millions
I'm not just talking about money
Cause to me ya million is not a lot
To me, a million is not a large amount
If you talk my language baby
If you understand me and my lifestyle
I'm ma be right there on the dot
I'll be there exactly on time, punctual
I'm a pull up on swangers baby
I'm going to arrive in a car with swangas (large, flashy wheels)
Southern styling in my drop
My convertible car has a distinct Southern style
TV screens and a satellite play
My car has built-in TV screens and a satellite radio system
I'm a tell a hater to have a nice day
I'll make a sarcastic comment to someone who doesn't like me: 'Have a nice day'
Break boys off with the trunk on wave
Impress others with the movement and style of my car's trunk
Pull up on a mini-truck like hey
Arrive in a smaller truck and make a grand entrance
I stay calm super cool
I remain calm and composed in every situation
Telling ya girl to remove her shoes
I'm politely asking your girl to take off her shoes
Then I might have her twist it front
Then I may ask her to twist her body towards me
And backwards like a rubrics cube
And then twist her body backwards, like solving a Rubik's Cube
This ain't even a Mercedes
My car is not even a Mercedes
She think it's a Mayback
She believes it's a Maybach, a luxury car
The back seat got so much space
The back seat of my car is very spacious
She feel like she way back
She feels like she's sitting far away
That boy Koopa goin get jack
That guy Koopa is going to get robbed or taken advantage of
You don't really wanna say that
You don't really want to say those words
Bet that iron heat ya shirt
I bet that gun will burn or ruin your shirt
Start you up like lay flat
It will set you on fire, just like a lay-flat iron
Never broke twisted oak
I've always been wealthy, like a twisted oak tree
Elvis caddy like a boat
I drive a Cadillac that resembles a boat, just like Elvis did
Get you goggles we fins to float
Get your goggles because we're about to have a great time
Got air shots so get you coat
We have alcoholic drinks, so grab your coat
Hold up they keep asking me
Wait, people keep asking me
How I fit them wheels up on the lac
How did I manage to put those big wheels on my Cadillac
25 inch fifth wheel
A 25-inch wheel on the back of the car
I call it the quarterback
I refer to it as the quarterback, a position in American football
All the hustlers in the city like
All the ambitious people in the city are impressed
Where the heck you order that
Where did you purchase that from?
Big wheel that's on the back
The large wheel on the back of the car
This one wheel just ford a flat
This specific wheel just passed over a flat tire
H-town still on the map
Houston, Texas is still relevant and recognized
Texas boys still known to stack
Guys from Texas are still known for their ability to accumulate wealth
Like Mike Jones I brought it back
Similar to how Mike Jones revived his music career, I brought something back
Hooked up with that Chalie Boy
I collaborated with Chalie Boy
I know it's been a little minute trick
I know it's been a while, girl
So much green all this cheese
I have a lot of money and wealth
Makes me want some spinach dip
It tempts me to indulge in fancy appetizers like spinach dip
Girl tell me I be talking fly
Girl, tell me I'm speaking in a confident, charming manner
I was born like tell me why
I was born with natural charisma and charm
You talking when I'm talking
You're interrupting me while I'm speaking
You are the weakest link goodbye
You are the least skilled or intelligent person here, so goodbye
Used to have a lil money problem
I used to have a small financial issue
Used to have a lil money holder
I used to have a small container for holding money
Now my wallet so stretched out
Now my wallet is so full and expanded
That I walk around with a money folder
I carry a folder to hold all my money
Made my quarter made a quarter
I earned a substantial amount of money
Then I turn that to a milli
I then turned that into a million dollars
Ya girl leeking while listening to me
Your girl gets sexually aroused while listening to me
How can you compete with me really
How can you realistically compete with me?
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Hakeem Seriki
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Anthony Trevino
Damn this song was good.
Lol Zero
When koopa was Koopa
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Papo Loco
He always went hard in every song tired of ppl thinking he was a one hit wonder with riding dirty
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My songππππ
Raymond Clark
Where do I find this version with wonder woman beat
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