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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War To Your Door
Chamillionaire Lyrics
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Hit 'em with that major pain as we shoot and destroy
It's like i'm bringing war to your front door
In this game it seems that i'm lyrically reaching a point where it's not fair no more
Hit 'em with that major pain as we shoot and destroy
It's like i'm bringing war to your front door, front door
... I can get a hooker shot like urban
Under your girl done hitting a belly like a surgeon
A hundred milli gotta get it brrr Birdman
Christina Milian she ain't got her man
And I don't have no dreams either, i'm working
Surfing the earth and tryna stay urban
You see the heater poking out I got the shirt in
All of these rappers getting jerked without the jurgens
The similes and metaphors that I be serving gone right over their head, hot turbans
I got a... and she a Persian
Ain't got a deal with Eminem but I am burning
Hot, got a lawyer he's really a diversion
I'm riding dirtier than 30 days with no detergent
Ain't really with the beef but the tweets I get at you
If I ever see you in the streets i'ma slap you
I don't mean LeBron when the Heat coming at you
... like young... tattoo
All this cake getting flipped like a spatula
Not a act like a chat i'm a natural
Suits tried to take me out the game what did that do
Still here like the name of an ear statue
Bread cheese here funds really high
Work in the strip club and throw my lunch in the sky
Front til you die while I spend a month in Dubai
I'm a guard in the streets alhamdulillah
Test and I bet that you gon' flunk when you try
I don't even gotta use my gun to reply
You get punched in the eye, punched in the eye
... blood finna fly
In this game it seems that i'm lyrically reaching a point where it's not fair no more
Hit 'em with that major pain as we shoot and destroy
It's like i'm bringing war to your front door
In this game it seems that i'm lyrically reaching a point where it's not fair no more
Hit 'em with that major pain as we shoot and destroy
It's like i'm bringing war to your front door, front door
See the... shoot in the tank i'm in the cockpit
Bullets that'll jump on your head like it's a moshpit
Even if you're wearing a bulletproof outfit
I got a Batman you... Robin like a sidekick
The rap game really my chick
Topic is whether Chamillionaire is the topic
Put 'em on the line i'm telling you that I got this
Autograph the weapon i'm hitting you with a shot whip
... million dollar bow tie still be a clown it's equivalent to cho chi
Go and die know why he will tell the most lies most likely to get hit with the...
Yo price pow hit 'em with the scorcher what you know about the Chinese, water torture
Can't run from the lyricism cause it caught ya
Write it when i'm in your nightmare like an author
West craving the world what i'm saving
I got a halla tip that I brought for the occasion
I put it in a weapon that was made by an Asian
My mind is a maze and that means that i'm amazing
Your girl call me papi coming with a posse
Everybody black i'm the opposite of nazi
In the major label they be thinking i'm Gaddafi
I'm taking out anyone who think a nigga stop me
In this game it seems that i'm lyrically reaching a point where it's not fair no more
Hit 'em with that major pain as we shoot and destroy
It's like i'm bringing war to your front door
In this game it seems that i'm lyrically reaching a point where it's not fair no more
Hit 'em with that major pain as we shoot and destroy
It's like i'm bringing war to your front door, front door
The song "War To Your Door" by Chamillionaire depicts him as a dominating and powerful rapper, who's at the top of his game and isn't playing around anymore. Using comparisons, metaphors, and similes, Chamillionaire is able to paint vivid pictures of his dominance over his competition in the rap game. As the lyrics progress, he adds more and more intensity, describing himself bringing the war to his opponents' front door, using weapons and threats of physical violence.
Moreover, in the second verse, Chamillionaire raps about his ability to take down his opponents with ease, and how rap is truly his domain. Chamillionaire then goes on to clarify that he does not use guns to damage his opponents - he is able to take them down without resulting in actual physical harm. The last verse reveals his confidence and control over his music, as he claims to have no fear of his competition and will continue to dominate even if they try to stop him.
Line by Line Meaning
In this game it seems that i'm lyrically reaching a point where it's not fair no more
Chamillionaire feels like he's becoming so good at the rap game that it's not fair to other artists
Hit 'em with that major pain as we shoot and destroy
Chamillionaire uses his powerful, hard-hitting lyrics to destroy other artists in the rap game
It's like i'm bringing war to your front door
Chamillionaire is bringing the intensity of war to the rap game, with a fierce determination to conquer
... I can get a hooker shot like urban
Chamillionaire has power and influence, enough to get even a hooker shot if he wanted to
You never bust repping just like you a virgin
There are artists in the rap game who are not able to perform well, and are exposed as inexperienced
Under your girl done hitting a belly like a surgeon
Chamillionaire has had sexual relations with other artists' girlfriends
A hundred milli gotta get it brrr Birdman
Chamillionaire is determined to make a lot of money, like Birdman who was a successful artist and entrepreneur
Christina Milian she ain't got her man
Christina Milian is not with her partner, and Chamillionaire wants to make a move on her
And I don't have no dreams either, i'm working
Chamillionaire doesn't waste time dreaming, he's busy working hard to achieve his goals
Surfing the earth and tryna stay urban
Chamillionaire is trying to stay connected to his roots and urban upbringing, even as he travels the world
You see the heater poking out I got the shirt in
Chamillionaire is carrying a gun, covered by his shirt
All of these rappers getting jerked without the jurgens
Many rappers are being taken advantage of financially, without even realizing it
The similes and metaphors that I be serving gone right over their head, hot turbans
Chamillionaire's clever use of similes and metaphors is often not appreciated or understood by other rappers
I got a... and she a Persian
Chamillionaire is in a romantic relationship with a Persian woman
Ain't got a deal with Eminem but I am burning
Chamillionaire is not signed to Eminem's label, but he is still successful and popular
Hot, got a lawyer he's really a diversion
Chamillionaire has a good lawyer who helps him avoid trouble and navigate the music industry
I'm riding dirtier than 30 days with no detergent
Chamillionaire is living a dangerous and risky lifestyle, like not cleaning clothes for a month
Ain't really with the beef but the tweets I get at you
Chamillionaire doesn't want to fight with other rappers, but he receives negative comments on social media
If I ever see you in the streets i'ma slap you
If Chamillionaire encounters a rapper who has dissed him in person, he will physically confront them
I don't mean LeBron when the Heat coming at you
Chamillionaire is not talking about LeBron James when he refers to a threat coming from the Heat
... like young... tattoo
Chamillionaire is referencing a tattoo of a young person
All this cake getting flipped like a spatula
Chamillionaire is making a lot of money, and it's constantly changing hands like a flipped cake
Not a act like a chat i'm a natural
Chamillionaire doesn't have to pretend or act to be good at rapping, it comes naturally
Suits tried to take me out the game what did that do
People in the music industry have tried to harm Chamillionaire's career, but he is still successful
Still here like the name of an ear statue
Like a statue of an ear, Chamillionaire is still present and not going away anytime soon
Bread cheese here funds really high
Chamillionaire has a lot of money, like a high value cheese
Work in the strip club and throw my lunch in the sky
Chamillionaire throws money in the air while working at a strip club
Front til you die while I spend a month in Dubai
Other rappers may front, or pretend to be successful, but Chamillionaire is actually living the high life
I'm a guard in the streets alhamdulillah
Chamillionaire is a respected figure in the streets, and says 'thank God' for it
Test and I bet that you gon' flunk when you try
If other rappers try to compete with Chamillionaire, they will fail
I don't even gotta use my gun to reply
Chamillionaire doesn't have to resort to violence to respond to other rappers
You get punched in the eye, punched in the eye
Chamillionaire will physically fight a rapper who disrespects him
... blood finna fly
If a fight breaks out, it will be violent and bloody
See the... shoot in the tank i'm in the cockpit
Chamillionaire is in control of his vehicle, even in dangerous situations
Bullets that'll jump on your head like it's a moshpit
Chamillionaire's bullets are so powerful that it's like they are jumping on someone's head in a moshpit
Even if you're wearing a bulletproof outfit
Chamillionaire's bullets are so strong that a bulletproof vest won't protect you
I got a Batman you... Robin like a sidekick
Chamillionaire is like Batman, and other rappers are like Robin - not as powerful or skilled
The rap game really my chick
Chamillionaire is dedicated to the rap game, like a romantic partner
Topic is whether Chamillionaire is the topic
The subject of discussion is often whether Chamillionaire is the topic of conversation
Put 'em on the line i'm telling you that I got this
Chamillionaire is confident in his abilities and is letting others know that he's in control
Autograph the weapon i'm hitting you with a shot whip
Chamillionaire is so skilled with his weapon that other rappers might want him to sign it as if it was a souvenir
... million dollar bow tie still be a clown it's equivalent to cho chi
Even if Chamillionaire has a lot of money and wears expensive clothes, he's still cool and doesn't take himself too seriously
Go and die know why he will tell the most lies most likely to get hit with the...
Some rappers are likely to deceive or lie, and Chamillionaire is ready to retaliate with violence
Yo price pow hit 'em with the scorcher what you know about the Chinese, water torture
Chamillionaire is willing to pay a high price to hurt other rappers, and he's referencing a painful Chinese torture method
Can't run from the lyricism cause it caught ya
Other rappers can't escape Chamillionaire's clever wordplay and lyricism
Write it when i'm in your nightmare like an author
Chamillionaire is so skilled at rapping that he can write lyrics even in someone's nightmare
West craving the world what i'm saving
Chamillionaire wants to save the world and make it a better place
I got a halla tip that I brought for the occasion
Chamillionaire is prepared with a powerful weapon for any occasion
I put it in a weapon that was made by an Asian
Chamillionaire has a weapon that was made by an Asian person, emphasizing its high quality
My mind is a maze and that means that i'm amazing
Chamillionaire's thoughts and ideas are complex and intricate, which makes him amazing at what he does
Your girl call me papi coming with a posse
Chamillionaire is attractive to other people's girlfriends and he arrives with a group of friends
Everybody black i'm the opposite of nazi
Chamillionaire treats everyone equally, regardless of race, unlike a Nazi who promotes hate
In the major label they be thinking i'm Gaddafi
Chamillionaire feels like other people in the music industry see him as a threat, like Muammar Gaddafi was to the Western world
I'm taking out anyone who think a nigga stop me
Chamillionaire is confident in his abilities to overcome any obstacles or opponents who try to stop him
Contributed by Ellie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
DoubleAIV
catchy hook, plus sick ass lyrics, and a smooth beat, 5/5 stars
KhALiL MeZiANi
It's like i'm bringing war to your front door
In this game it seems that i'm lyrically reaching a point where it's not fair no more
CHAM THE BESTÂ
Eddie Saunsoci
Chamillionaire is the one of the few MC's that can drop some material after like a 3 year hiatus and still Rock like he never left. Cham is soooooo under rated, his lyrics, bar structure, flow, and overall presents is unmatched in the south, and for HipHop as a whole, he's top tier easily. But yet he gets no love from the mainstream, But yet his fanbase keeps him as relevant as mainstream artist. Cham is a new breed of Hip Hop, RESPECT is Given where it is due, and Cham gets respect!
Fresh Fargo
He went off on this! Hands down!
BOMYELLA
Flow still unmatched!!
DA MILK MAN
" got a halla tip that i brought for the occasion i put it in a weapon that was made by an asian my mind is a maze and that means that i’m amazing" SICK AS HELL
Mark Moreno
This is amazing!
Takman Klan Killa 187
why everybody sleeping on Cham? lyrically he's one of the best along w K-Rino
adil rah
K rino in another dimension
Dana Learman
@SoLo1sTSBoi I agree w/ you. Chamillionaire is the best rapper in the game to me. My friends always wanna argue, saying he isn't good or hasn't had a hit since 2007. However, the fact is he does a lot of underground shit that will blow your mind!!