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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Still Gettin' Money
Chamillionaire Lyrics
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[Chorus]
When I call you on the phone
You're never at home
You been gone for so long and I feel so alone
Your love of money gone ruin our relationship
But you say it isn't and that's a lie
Girl I ain't trippin' I Know that you're feelin' alone
But I feel you should know I'm still in luv wit my dough
And since they say time is money
I'm wastin' my money sittin here chillin' so good bye
[Verse 1: Chamillionaire]
She love a trick to treat
She be calling me up, Koopa let's eat
I'm Sorry, but I gotta radio interview to do
I gotta hook up with Milla Mack, and Greg Street
Maybe we can retreat, to get a bite to eat
Take a night to sneak, to a tight lil' suite
You can invite some freaks
But get it right I'm cheap
You could leave, with tonight's receipt
Makin' moves wit hatter
Ke'Noe and Dobey, BeBe and Jabber
When I'm not in the lab
You know I'm trying to grab a
Couple G's chick please, what are you getting mad for
In the morning
When I hook up with Killa Mike, Lil' Jon and them
All of my calls, I'm gonna forward them
To the answer machine, please call again I'm busy
[Chorus]
[Verse 2: Paul Wall]
I'm Still in Luv wit my money
I'm still infatuated wit my cash
Ain't no need for relaxin' and chillin
I'm Stackin, and Killin' on a grind I mash
But I still make time for my lil' mama
But I ain't got no time for a little drama
I'm tryna pull out in drop top
Throw 22's on a lil' somethin' foreign for the summer
You can call me but I ain't gone answer
All this stress gone cause me cancer
Imma call up whodi in the club on and throw a couple dollars on a Dancer
So don't hastle me, just leave me alone, quit callin my phone
You say you an independent woman, then stand on ya own
Baby girl I'm gone, holla at me
[Chorus]
[Verse 3: 50/50 Twin]
Get Mad, I chase cash
Do you contribute to fillin my stash
Smellin your piss bitch, go buy glass
Never deposit, but withdraw fast
Co-Dependant trash
Act with class but poor doin bad
Got a senada, can't afford a jag
I'm the best thing that you done had
Stumbled upon a gold mine thought you
Stuntin' with that dolce I bought you
An additional time gon cost you
Speakin gibberish are you
Who gave you permission to trip
You gon trip,take a trip
Car, plane take a ship
Music grind stand right here
Ten mill you might get recruited
The world don't twirl around beauty and booty
It twirl around cash and music
Cheer people up and help them through shit
The song "Still Gettin' Money" by Chamillionaire featuring 50/50 Twin is about the struggle between love and money. The lyrics describe how the singer is still in love with his money and will prioritize it over his relationship. In the chorus, the singer complains about his lover not being available, and he blames the love of money. He knows that his lover is feeling lonely, but he explains that he is still in love with his money, and he can't waste time sitting around.
In the first verse, Chamillionaire talks about his busy life, where he has a radio interview and a meeting with other musicians. He can't meet his lover for dinner because he is too busy with his work. He mentions that he is cheap and doesn't like spending a lot of money. In the second verse, Paul Wall discusses his love for money and his obsession with making more. He is too busy making money and can't deal with any drama. He mentions that he will only make time for his girlfriend and is planning to buy a new car with the money he makes.
The third verse is by 50/50 Twin, who talks about his obsession with money and how he values it over relationships. He describes how he has stumbled upon a gold mine, and his lover is just an additional expense. He says that the world revolves around money and music, and he doesn't have time for anything else.
Line by Line Meaning
When I call you on the phone
When I try to reach you through phone
You're never at home
You are always not available over phone
You been gone for so long and I feel so alone
You have not been there for a long time making me feel lonely
Your love of money gone ruin our relationship
Your love and greed for money will end up spoiling our relationship
But you say it isn't and that's a lie
You deny the fact that money is causing trouble, which is untrue
Girl I ain't trippin' I Know that you're feelin' alone
I am aware that you feel lonely
But I feel you should know I'm still in luv wit my dough
You should know that I am still in love with money
And since they say time is money
Since time is considered as valuable as money
I'm wastin' my money sittin here chillin' so good bye
I am wasting my money by being idle, so I am leaving
She love a trick to treat
She likes expensive gifts and treats to appease her
She be calling me up, Koopa let's eat
She frequently calls me to go on a date and eat
I'm Sorry, but I gotta radio interview to do
I apologize, but I have a radio interview scheduled
Maybe we can retreat, to get a bite to eat
Perhaps we can go away together to eat
Take a night to sneak, to a tight lil' suite
We can sneak to a small, comfortable room for the night
You can invite some freaks
You can bring along some wild and crazy people
But get it right I'm cheap
Understand that I am frugal
You could leave, with tonight's receipt
You can leave with the bill for tonight's expenditure
Makin' moves wit hatter
Making deals with Hatter
Ke'Noe and Dobey, BeBe and Jabber
Working with other people named Ke'Noe, Dobey, BeBe, and Jabber
When I'm not in the lab
When I am not working in the studio
You know I'm trying to grab a
You know I am trying to secure a deal or earn some money
Couple G's chick please, what are you getting mad for
A couple of thousand dollars, why are you getting upset?
In the morning
Early the next day
When I hook up with Killa Mike, Lil' Jon and them
When I meet with Killa Mike, Lil' Jon, and others
All of my calls, I'm gonna forward them
I will redirect all my calls
To the answer machine, please call again I'm busy
Leave a message on my answering machine and try calling again later since I am occupied
I'm Still in Luv wit my money
I still love to earn and hoard money
I'm still infatuated wit my cash
I have an intense passion towards my money
Ain't no need for relaxin' and chillin
No time to relax or indulge in leisurely activities
I'm Stackin, and Killin' on a grind I mash
I am earning and saving money tirelessly
But I still make time for my lil' mama
I still manage to spend time with my girlfriend or wife
But I ain't got no time for a little drama
I do not have time for any unnecessary conflicts
I'm tryna pull out in drop top
I am trying to drive or own an expensive convertible car
Throw 22's on a lil' somethin' foreign for the summer
Put 22-inch rims on a small exotic car for the summer season
You can call me but I ain't gone answer
You can call me, but I will not answer the call
All this stress gone cause me cancer
This constant stress can make me sick
Imma call up whodi in the club on and throw a couple dollars on a Dancer
I will call my friend at the club and spend some money on the dancer
So don't hastle me, just leave me alone, quit callin my phone
Do not bother me, leave me alone, stop calling me
You say you an independent woman, then stand on ya own
You proclaim yourself as an independent woman, so rely on yourself
Baby girl I'm gone, holla at me
I am leaving, we will talk or meet again later
Get Mad, I chase cash
I prioritize earning money over other things, which upsets some people
Do you contribute to fillin my stash
Do you help me accumulate my savings?
Smellin your piss bitch, go buy glass
You stink like urine, acquire some perfume
Never deposit, but withdraw fast
I never save money, but instead spend it quickly
Co-Dependant trash
People who rely on me for money are trashy
Act with class but poor doin bad
Appear sophisticated but struggle financially
Got a senada, can't afford a jag
I own a lower-tier luxury car, unable to buy a Jaguar
I'm the best thing that you done had
I am the best partner or lover you have ever had
Stumbled upon a gold mine thought you
You thought that you found a rich and rewarding situation
Stuntin' with that dolce I bought you
Showing off the Dolce & Gabbana outfit I bought you
An additional time gon cost you
It will cost you extra if you want me to spend more time with you
Speakin gibberish are you
You are speaking nonsense or foolishness
Who gave you permission to trip
No one authorized you to behave irrationally or negatively
You gon trip,take a trip
You will make a mistake, slip up, or lose your cool
Car, plane take a ship
Travel by car, plane or boat
Music grind stand right here
Be active and work hard in the music industry
Ten mill you might get recruited
If you can make 10 million dollars, you may be offered a job
The world don't twirl around beauty and booty
The world does not revolve around physical attractiveness or sex appeal
It twirl around cash and music
It revolves around money and music
Cheer people up and help them through shit
Make people happy and assist them to overcome their problems
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