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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Sorry but I'm real busy mayne
Grindin, I'm in the streets gettin change
You can leave a message after the tone (tone, tone, tone, tone, tone, tone)
But I hope that it's 'bout money mayne
I don't wanna hear no other thang
Or you can go ahead and just hang up the phone (phone, phone, phone, phone, phone, phone)
Uh, got a chip in my phone, I stay talkin free
If it ain't 'bout money stop callin me
Leave me alone if you ain't talkin G's
If your name ain't on a damn caller ID (caller ID)
Uh, you ain't even much, really fittin to talk to me
I keep it pimpin so don't talk to me
If it ain't 'bout business, cause talk is cheap (talk is cheap)
[Verse 2 - Chamillionaire - imitating Slim Thug]
Ha, we boss hoggin and makin paper, your stock's fallin (cheah)
Get money, then get more, while y'all stallin (stallin)
I just bought 'em, them fos swang, ya saw crawlin
Ha, money talks, if you not talkin, then stop callin
[Verse 3 - Chamillionaire - imitating Z-Ro]
Try me just one time, I show you the proof
I got a bunch of Reggie Miller niggaz ready to shot
Get hauled off with the sawed off, he called Snoop
Tall, skinny, yippy, small nigga, turquoise blue
[Verse 4 - Chamillionaire - imitating E.S.G.]
All the way to Louisiana I know you gutter niggaz feel me
I keep a loaded heater that's a auto and a semi
I'm ridin in a big truck, I know that auto got a hemi
I'm blowin purple stuff, that's purple stuff up in my kidney
[Verse 5 - Chamillionaire - imitating Killa Kyleon]
Run it, hey
Lookin at the game, it's like I need some more spitters
When they sayin lyricist they only sayin four niggaz (run it)
Tired of you muggin me like you a born killer
I'll wrap the beef up for ya like a tortilla nigga
[Verse 6 - Chamillionaire - imitating Big Moe]
Hey, naw, naw, just tryin them doors is on swangs
Still crawlin low, roll master on swangs (roll master on swangs)
Sippin and pour, I stay sippin that drank (drank)
'Til it get low and then I fill it up mayne (may-ne)
[Verse 7 - Chamillionaire - imitating Willie D]
I'm ready, I don't play, hey
Freaky deaky, freaky deaky, she know how I go
Hard for the pesos, my car goes and they sure to follow
Gonna let her follow as long as that heffa know my motto
I know you over the head with a bottle if your wallet hollow
[Verse 8 - Chamillionaire - imitating Bushwick Bill]
Your mind playin tricks if it's not me your askin for
I leave 'em stranded, beggin, pleadin, they ask for more
Under 5 feet but yeah, I'm your master broad
Visa, American Express, even your MasterCard
[Verse 9 - Chamillionaire - imitating Magno]
It's magnificent, look at that
Eye candy sprayed on my dash
Stacey Dash was the month before last
I replace the dash and she can't be mad
[Verse 10 - Chamillionaire - imitating Lil' O]
Your talkin 'bout the south and close your mouth they should, yeah
Hope your ghetto pass throughout the south stay good, yeah
Ridin candy red, I'm on that south braised wood, yeah
Pull up to the curb, break 'em off and rake hoods, yeah
[Verse 11 - Chamillionaire - imitating Bun B]
From the corners of PA to the tip of the Texas state (state)
To all my niggaz "Ridin Dirty" jammin UGK (K)
Give me good brain is somethin I ain't have to say (say)
Been ready to duck and do it since that MTV with Sway (Sway)
I'ma keep it trill (trill), I'ma keep it true (true)
I'ma keep on ridin the hard top and poppin roof (roof)
I'ma keep on droppin the drop, then I'm "Chunk Up The Deuce" (deuce)
Texas representin, got 'em swangin, bangin Screw
Hold up
[Verse 12 - Chamillionaire - imitating Devin The Dude]
Yeah, yeah
I put my jimmy on her tonsils and she mumbled and spoke
I couldn't understand, it's like she wanted to choke
It sounded like she said she didn't have nothin to smoke
I pulled my stick off her lip and bust a nut on her throat (eh eh, yeah)
[Verse 13 - Chamillionaire - imitating Big Pokey]
Caddy popped off, full screen up
White cups, fo' nina
I'ma 'peat I ain't no dreamer
I bite the bullet outta yo nina
Yellow stone, I'm makin cash
On Holly Hog, scrapin mash
Watch the trunk just wave and laugh
Am I ridin dirty? You hate to ask
[Verse 14 - Chamillionaire - imitating Lil' Keke]
Southside, southside
Pass the fo', forget Don P
Pop the seal, so down key
When I turn the candy red car key
Drippin slow, I'm in the mode
If you don't like it, then pardon me
But you know the fo' on me
Better bring you a whole army
[Verse 15 - Chamillionaire - imitating Mike Jones]
Cheah, 281 not 713 (what?), 281 not 713
Candy load, I'm ridin fos
Now broke hoes wanna bop on me (what?)
Broke hoes wanna bop on me
Want me to take 'em on a shoppin spree
But you ain't ridin (naw), not with me
Cause I feelin mellow on choppin Spree's (haha)
[Verse 16 - Chamillionaire - imitating Paul Wall]
What it do, what it do
Still with the camp, shinin like a lamp (lamp)
"People's Champ," gonna leave a tramp left on the feet, stuck like a stamp (stamp)
Still tippin of fo' fos, I'm crawlin slow, I thought you knew (knew)
Breakin bread and break 'em off with the Swishahouse man, what it do
[Verse 17 - Chamillionaire - imitating Trae]
So they don't wanna get it
Really really cook 'em back fo' fo' ready to show off in this bitch
The windows stay tinted to the max when I'm in it
Slow loud and bangin, best believe I'm gonna go get it
[Verse 18 - Chamillionaire - imitating Lil' Flip]
Me I'ma pimp, I ain't payin for no sex (woo)
Connected on the west, I ain't payin for no tecs
I'ma CEO, I ain't waitin for no checks
Want drama, better bring it, but you better wear a vest (oh boy)
[Verse 19 - Chamillionaire - imitating Scarface]
G's don't die, we ride
We ride down the strip and we multiply (ply)
Move pies and 05's guys we close eyes (close eyes)
Never seen a man cry, 'til I seen my hand bys
[Chamillionaire]
If you leavin stupid messages on my answering machine, then stand by
[Chorus]
[Outro - Chamillionaire - imitating Chingo Bling]
"They Can't Deport Us All," chico
I got into they ice, to get into they foil, punto
Chamillionaire's song Roll Call is a rap anthem that features 19 different Texas rappers, each imitated by Chamillionaire in his verses. The chorus of the song serves as a sort of answering machine message, stating that Chamillionaire is too busy grinding in the streets to answer every call, and only wants to hear from people with business proposals or money-making opportunities. Each of the verses is performed in a different rapper's style, highlighting the characteristics that define their unique sound.
The overall message of the song is that Chamillionaire and the Texas rap community are a force to be reckoned with and that they are focused on making money and building their empires. The song features braggadocios lyrics that emphasize how each rapper is living their best life, with cash, fancy cars, and attractive companions. The verses also touch on the violence that can sometimes come with the hustle, emphasizing that they are not to be messed with.
The song was a massive hit in Texas and helped catapult Chamillionaire to national fame. It cemented his position as a leading voice in the Texas rap scene and highlighted the diversity of styles that made up the Texas rap community. Roll Call remains a beloved rap classic and a testament to the skill and entrepreneurial spirit of Texas rappers.
Line by Line Meaning
Sorry but I'm real busy mayne
I apologize, but I am extremely occupied
Grindin, I'm in the streets gettin change
I'm working hard, hustling in the streets to make money
You can leave a message after the tone (tone, tone, tone, tone, tone, tone)
Feel free to leave a message after the beep
But I hope that it's 'bout money mayne
However, I would prefer if the message is regarding financial matters
I don't wanna hear no other thang
I do not wish to hear about anything else
Or you can go ahead and just hang up the phone (phone, phone, phone, phone, phone, phone)
Otherwise, you are welcome to end the call
Uh, got a chip in my phone, I stay talkin free
I have installed a special feature in my phone that allows me to make calls without charge
If it ain't 'bout money stop callin me
If the call does not involve monetary matters, please refrain from contacting me
Leave me alone if you ain't talkin G's
If you're not discussing significant amounts of money, kindly leave me be
If your name ain't on a damn caller ID (caller ID)
If your name is not displayed on the caller ID system
Uh, you ain't even much, really fittin to talk to me
Frankly, you do not possess the qualifications to engage in a conversation with me
I keep it pimpin so don't talk to me
Due to my extravagant lifestyle, do not approach me with conversation
If it ain't 'bout business, cause talk is cheap (talk is cheap)
If the subject matter does not relate to business affairs, talking holds no significant value
Ha, we boss hoggin and makin paper, your stock's fallin (cheah)
We are assertively taking control and accumulating wealth, while your influence diminishes
Get money, then get more, while y'all stallin (stallin)
We continue to generate income and increase our wealth while others remain inactive
I just bought 'em, them fos swang, ya saw crawlin
I recently acquired vehicles with custom rims, causing them to move gracefully as if crawling
Ha, money talks, if you not talkin, then stop callin
Financial matters hold significance, so if you're not speaking about money, cease contacting me
Try me just one time, I show you the proof
Attempt to provoke me on a single occasion, and I will demonstrate my capabilities
I got a bunch of Reggie Miller niggaz ready to shot
I am accompanied by a group of individuals prepared to fire shots, similar to Reggie Miller's accuracy
Get hauled off with the sawed off, he called Snoop
Those who engage in confrontations may face consequences involving weapons, reminiscent of Snoop's involvement
Tall, skinny, yippy, small nigga, turquoise blue
Describing an individual who is tall, thin, anxious, and of small stature, while wearing turquoise attire
All the way to Louisiana I know you gutter niggaz feel me
Even in Louisiana, individuals from the streets resonate with my experiences
I keep a loaded heater that's a auto and a semi
I possess a firearm capable of automatic and semi-automatic discharge
I'm ridin in a big truck, I know that auto got a hemi
I'm currently traveling in a large truck equipped with a powerful engine
I'm blowin purple stuff, that's purple stuff up in my kidney
I am consuming a substance known as 'purple stuff', which affects my kidneys
Run it, hey
Take action, hey
Lookin at the game, it's like I need some more spitters
Observing the rap game, it appears that more talented individuals are required
When they sayin lyricist they only sayin four niggaz (run it)
When mentioning skilled lyricists, only four individuals come to mind
Tired of you muggin me like you a born killer
I am exhausted by your constant hostility, as if you were born with natural aggression
I'll wrap the beef up for ya like a tortilla nigga
I will swiftly resolve the conflict for you, just like wrapping beef in a tortilla
Hey, naw, naw, just tryin them doors is on swangs
Hey, no, no, merely attempting to open car doors that are swinging
Still crawlin low, roll master on swangs (roll master on swangs)
Despite moving low to the ground, I continue to roll smoothly on customized rims
Sippin and pour, I stay sippin that drank (drank)
Consistently drinking an alcoholic beverage, more commonly known as syrup
'Til it get low and then I fill it up mayne (may-ne)
Continuing to consume the drink until it reaches a low level, at which point I refill it
I'm ready, I don't play, hey
I am prepared, I am not here to fool around, hey
Freaky deaky, freaky deaky, she know how I go
Engaging in sexual activities, she is well aware of my preferences
Hard for the pesos, my car goes and they sure to follow
Highly motivated by money, my luxurious car attracts attention and followers
Gonna let her follow as long as that heffa know my motto
I will allow her to accompany me, as long as she understands my personal philosophy
I know you over the head with a bottle if your wallet hollow
I am aware that if your wallet is empty, I can strike you on the head with a bottle
Your mind playin tricks if it's not me your askin for
If you are not inquiring about my presence, then your mind is confused
I leave 'em stranded, beggin, pleadin, they ask for more
I abandon them, causing them to beg and plead, thus craving more
Under 5 feet but yeah, I'm your master broad
Despite being less than 5 feet tall, I am an authoritative figure to women
Visa, American Express, even your MasterCard
I accept various forms of payment, including Visa, American Express, and MasterCard
It's magnificent, look at that
It is truly remarkable, take a look
Eye candy sprayed on my dash
I have aesthetically pleasing women displayed on my car's dashboard
Stacey Dash was the month before last
Stacey Dash, a well-known public figure, was on display in my vehicle recently
I replace the dash and she can't be mad
I have replaced Stacey Dash with another attractive individual, and she can't be upset
Your talkin 'bout the south and close your mouth they should, yeah
When speaking about the southern region, it's best to remain silent and respectful
Hope your ghetto pass throughout the south stay good, yeah
I hope your authorization to reside in the southern neighborhoods remains valid
Ridin candy red, I'm on that south braised wood, yeah
I am cruising in a candy red vehicle, representing the southern culture and lifestyle
Pull up to the curb, break 'em off and rake hoods, yeah
Arriving at the street corner, distributing money and causing a frenzy in the neighborhood
From the corners of PA to the tip of the Texas state (state)
From various locations in Pennsylvania to the furthest point of Texas
To all my niggaz 'Ridin Dirty' jammin UGK (K)
A shoutout to all my associates who listen to UGK while engaging in illegal activities
Give me good brain is somethin I ain't have to say (say)
Receiving exceptional oral sex is an expectation, no need for me to explicitly mention it
Been ready to duck and do it since that MTV with Sway (Sway)
I have been prepared to engage in illegal activities since my appearance on MTV with Sway
I'ma keep it trill (trill), I'ma keep it true (true)
I will always remain authentic and honest
I'ma keep on ridin the hard top and poppin roof (roof)
I will continue to drive a convertible car while opening the roof
I'ma keep on droppin the drop, then I'm 'Chunk Up The Deuce' (deuce)
I will persistently release new music, and then celebrate by making the gesture of 'Chunk Up The Deuce'
Texas representin, got 'em swangin, bangin Screw
Proudly representing Texas, causing people to swing and enjoy DJ Screw's music
They Can't Deport Us All,' chico
Referring to the album 'They Can't Deport Us All,' emphasizing the unity within the Latinx community
I got into they ice, to get into they foil, punto
I gained access to their valued possessions, in order to find hidden secrets or evidence, simple as that
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