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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Chamillionaire Lyrics
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I'm the boss of the ballers
My business is to go get it
You getting money in the city
I make yo business my business
I got heat on the doe
I call it Dennis the Menace
And get send straight to the dentist
Put them coats on the candy
I call it quenching the thirst
Pop my car in your driveway
You'll think I send ya desert
Think I cooked up some fruit
The way the orange is burnt
I'm talking bout my Excursion
My rims done already truant
That means I got miles on it
Just call me when y'all want it
I turn on that navigation
Then enter in my opponent
Sound like that old Koopa
But look how that boy thrown it
That mean it already throwed
If you see that I'm on it
Look at the lot I own it
And under that I bury ya
Got a coffin delivery let me call my carrier
And I ain't even heard of ya
My paper is thirtier
A living room looking straight outta gallery furniture
I will murder a murderer
I don't worry with worriers
I get further and further ya
Plus my whip look perverted huh
Top taking off with that naked lady inserted her
Sexy frame on the fender
Try'na get my doe like a burglar
Believe that I hurt you
You know the Beamer is purple
The TV screens in the Beamer
Going hit the scene like it's Urkel
You gots to keep on falling
But I'm a keep on balling
The groupies like bill collectors
Cause they just keep on calling
With all these car loving woman I feel like 007
Can they just throw your car
Shut the F up and go get em
I leave em stiff as a denim
I decorate em fasho
I'm a leave em stiff as a doe
And lay em out like a flo
Switch styles
I pull up on em with the rag top leaning
Hit that button on the dash until it close (Till it close)
The laws try'na pull my candy thang over
But my pistol hitting somewhere by the flow (By the flow)
Oh I'm getting that money and you know it
And I'll probably go and blow it on some jewels (On some jewels)
And you know this is true but you got me confused
I won't go broke I'm nothing like you
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Ay stop talking bout what you finna do
You goin get the doe then go get the doe
I'm a ball all the way till I'm fifty-fo
And spend all my doe on gettin mo
Cause I'm way cooler than you dudes
And I'm way smoother than you fools
Yes the paint then yes the shoes
I got a new whip I call it Blue's Clues
I'm the baddest rapper in the southern region
Been the hardest rapper out the forty-fo
You don't wanna be the one to go toe to toe
Cause I slow ya roll and you know it bro
Combo and I brought some doe
You already know I don't converse
And if a hater try'na take my doe
Then I'll break his face with my Converse
Talk last and then bomb first
Like Makaveli I'm having Fetti
Money power and fame cool
But you get em all and you out a deli
Don't ever beg I feel that is petty
I don't wear J's I leave that to Nelly
You ain't even talk trash yet
But I'll raise your mind and I'm mad already
In Chamillionaire's song "Switch Styles Reloaded," the lyrics touch on various themes such as money, success, and confidence. The opening lyrics establish Chamillionaire as a dominant figure in the world of ballers, stating that his business is to go out and get money. He boasts about his wealth and influence, referring to himself as the boss. Chamillionaire also showcases his ability to intimidate others and believes he can dispose of anyone who poses a threat.
The lyrics continue to emphasize Chamillionaire's lavish lifestyle and his love for expensive cars. He talks about his customized candies on his car, which he compares to quenching thirst. He is confident and unapologetic about his wealth, even expressing a disregard for naysayers and those who doubt him. Chamillionaire believes he is on a different level from others and addresses the women who are attracted to his success, comparing them to bill collectors constantly reaching out to him.
In the second verse, Chamillionaire describes his stylish and luxurious lifestyle, with a rag top leaning and a button on the dash to close it. He mentions the constant attention from law enforcement and the presence of his pistol for protection. Despite the money he makes, Chamillionaire acknowledges that he may end up spending it on jewelry, highlighting his love for material possessions.
Overall, the lyrics of "Switch Styles Reloaded" portray Chamillionaire as a confident and successful individual who revels in his wealth and fame. He boasts about his possessions and asserts his dominance over others, while also acknowledging the challenges that come with his lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Ha Switch styles
Switching styles with confidence and flair
I'm the boss of the ballers
I am the leader among successful people
My business is to go get it
My main focus is to constantly strive for success
You getting money in the city
You may be making money locally
I make yo business my business
I take a keen interest in your affairs
I got heat on the doe
I have a strong presence and influence for making money
I call it Dennis the Menace
I humorously refer to it as a source of mischief
You goin get greet with a smile
You will be warmly welcomed
And get send straight to the dentist
But then face consequences or challenges
Put them coats on the candy
Adorn my valuable possessions with expensive enhancements
I call it quenching the thirst
I see it as a fulfilling and satisfying act
Pop my car in your driveway
Impressively park my car in front of your house
You'll think I send ya desert
You may perceive it as an extravagant gesture
Think I cooked up some fruit
It appears as if I have done something extraordinary
The way the orange is burnt
Similar to the way I customized my orange car
I'm talking bout my Excursion
I am referring to my large, luxurious vehicle
My rims done already truant
I have customized the rims to stand out
That means I got miles on it
I have traveled and experienced many things
Just call me when y'all want it
You can always count on me
I turn on that navigation
I activate my skills and knowledge
Then enter in my opponent
To face my competition
Sound like that old Koopa
I might sound like I'm boasting
But look how that boy thrown it
Yet, my actions prove my capabilities
That mean it already throwed
It already showcases my skills
If you see that I'm on it
If you witness my determination
Look at the lot I own it
See the extent of what I possess
And under that I bury ya
Within that success, I overshadow you
Got a coffin delivery let me call my carrier
I metaphorically defeat you with ease
And I ain't even heard of ya
I am not even familiar with you
My paper is thirtier
My wealth and success exceed your expectations
A living room looking straight outta gallery furniture
My luxurious living room resembles an art exhibition
I will murder a murderer
I will defeat anyone who stands against me
I don't worry with worriers
I do not concern myself with those lacking confidence
I get further and further ya
I continuously strive for progress
Plus my whip look perverted huh
My car's appearance is uniquely eye-catching
Top taking off with that naked lady inserted her
As the convertible top is lowered, it reveals a custom ornament
Sexy frame on the fender
Appealing aesthetics on the car's side panel
Try'na get my doe like a burglar
Attempting to acquire my wealth like a thief
Believe that I hurt you
Understand that I can cause you harm
You know the Beamer is purple
You are aware that my BMW is uniquely colored
The TV screens in the Beamer
The car's entertainment system is impressive too
Going hit the scene like it's Urkel
Entering events or locations with noticeable presence, just like Urkel
You gots to keep on falling
You must continue to strive for success
But I'm a keep on balling
While I will continue to prosper
The groupies like bill collectors
The fame attracts women who constantly pursue me
Cause they just keep on calling
They persistently seek my attention
With all these car loving woman I feel like 007
Due to the attention from women who appreciate cars, I feel like James Bond
Can they just throw your car
Can they just park your car
Shut the F up and go get em
Stop complaining and take action
I leave em stiff as a denim
I leave my rivals completely immobilized
I decorate em fasho
I confidently enhance their appearance
I'm a leave em stiff as a doe
I will leave them incapacitated
And lay em out like a flo
Making them defenseless and submissive
I pull up on em with the ragtop leaning
I arrive in style with my convertible top down
Hit that button on the dash until it close (Till it close)
Using convenient technology to close the convertible top
The laws try'na pull my candy thang over
The authorities attempt to stop me in my flashy car
But my pistol hitting somewhere by the floor (By the floor)
I keep my gun concealed and accessible
Oh I'm getting that money and you know it
I am undoubtedly acquiring wealth
And I'll probably go and blow it on some jewels (On some jewels)
I might spend it extravagantly on jewelry
And you know this is true but you got me confused
Although it is true, you have a mistaken perception of me
I won't go broke I'm nothing like you
I will not suffer from financial instability like you
Ay stop talking bout what you finna do
Stop discussing your future plans
You goin get the doe then go get the doe
Instead, focus on taking action to make money
I'm a ball all the way till I'm fifty-fo
I will continue to be successful until old age
And spend all my doe on gettin mo
I will invest my money to acquire even more wealth
Cause I'm way cooler than you dudes
Because I possess a greater level of style and confidence than you
And I'm way smoother than you fools
I possess a higher level of charm and sophistication than you
Yes the paint then yes the shoes
I pay attention to the details, including the color of my car and the style of my shoes
I got a new whip I call it Blue's Clues
I recently acquired a new car and humorously named it after a children's show
I'm the baddest rapper in the southern region
I am widely considered as the most skilled rapper in the southern area
Been the hardest rapper out the forty-fo
I have been recognized as the most talented rapper in the forty-fourth area
You don't wanna be the one to go toe to toe
You do not want to engage in a direct competition with me
Cause I slow ya roll and you know it bro
I will obstruct your progress and you are aware of it, my friend
Combo and I brought some doe
I am skilled at combining different elements to succeed, and I possess money
You already know I don't converse
You are already aware that I do not waste time engaging in pointless conversations
And if a hater try'na take my doe
If someone tries to take my money out of envy
Then I'll break his face with my Converse
I will physically harm them while wearing my Converse shoes
Talk last and then bomb first
I prefer to listen first and then take decisive actions
Like Makaveli I'm having Fetti
Similar to the rapper Makaveli, I am acquiring a lot of money
Money power and fame cool
Although money, power, and fame are desirable
But you get em all and you out a deli
You obtain all of them and end up being insignificant
Don't ever beg I feel that is petty
I never have to beg, as I find it beneath me
I don't wear J's I leave that to Nelly
I do not wear expensive shoes, that is for other rappers like Nelly
You ain't even talk trash yet
You have not even insulted me yet
But I'll raise your mind and I'm mad already
But I will provoke you mentally as I am already annoyed
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