After a spell with the group Art Of Origin, Chino XL released his debut album Here To Save You All in 1996, a diverse work which included more conventional battle rap tracks (featuring Kool Keith and Ras Kass) alongside autobiographical tracks such as What Am I (which dealt with his heritage- half Puerto Rican, half African - background). The album got a very positive critical reception and is still regarded by many as one of the finest hip-hop albums of the nineties.
After building his reputation further by making several famous appearances freestyling on the Wake Up Show radio show, Chino incurred the wrath of Tupac Shakur in Tupac's track Hit 'Em Up. This is believed to be as a result of a simile on his debut album in a track called Riiiot, which read "by this industry, I'm trying not to get fucked like 2Pac in jail". The ambiguity over where the simile begins possibly caused confusion, but nevertheless Chino soon responded in a radio freestyle. However, Tupac did not respond back and was soon dead due to an unresolved shooting in Las Vegas. Chino XL has since explained that he greatly respected Tupac and used his line simply as a metaphor and meant no disrespect.
Following a long period of inactivity, Chino's second album I Told You So was released in 2001. It was decidedly more battle rap-oriented than his debut, and featured a slightly more commercial production style. It received reasonably positive reviews but received little promotion and did not sell particularly well. Despite the positive underground reaction to I Told You So, another period of relative inactivity followed the album's release, during which Chino moved to California and proclaimed himself officially a West Coast artist. His highly anticipated third album, entitled Poison Pen, was eventually released in January, 2006. After Poison Pen, in 2006, his album Warning, hosted by King Tech, was released in the same year.
Aside from music, Chino has also recently forged a career in acting, appearing in several films and making a guest appearance in the sitcom Reno 911.
CRAZY LOVE
Chino XL Lyrics
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Was whipping a Benz through Bel Aire
Looking like shawty off of Slumdog Millionaire
She asked me where I been all her life
Well since you think I was born yesterday I guess our timings just right
Every night, staying at eachother's house
I call her coupon, she make me want to cut the bullshit out
Independent brand, skinny waist
Practically no covers left on my side of the bed
Deep after a couple of weeks
Asking about past freaks, beefing like Nas and Kelis
Bust windows out my car like Jasmine Sullivan's song
I ain't know whether to marry her or kidnap her noisy mom
We off an on until the coffin
If I lost her I'd be blue like the homie from The Watchmen
That mixture of love and hate that'll make you levitate
But pray for asthma cause I think about her every time I breathe
For real
[Hook]:
"To the world"
I'm kinda confused it's the craziest
"To the world"
Am I king or a fool, it's the craziest
[Verse Two]:
Packs a pink pistol in her purse
She makes the cutest mean little frown when I spit a verse
Just looking at her always keeps me on hard
Rub her back, bubble baths, Cinemax After Dark
We argue, she thinks everything is my fault
But the shit that really turn me off is when she slick talk
She know my past, know I'm capable of no good
While your nerd bitch makes you sit and watch The Notebook
Jealousy and bad temper
We two mechanical toys that's trying to wind up together
I hit it like I'm never gon' get it again
The kitchen, the den, the top of the washing machine on spin
I'm her zombie when she's nude
So jealous she'll probably follow me into a confession booth
Even the father told me she loved me
But said, "Get a veternarian, you both are sick puppies."
[Hook]:
"To the world"
I'm kinda confused it's the craziest
"To the world"
Am I king or a fool, it's the craziest
[Verse Three]:
Pleases me in all instances
So I'm so not experimenting with no mistresses
Even when we disagree we still hold hands
Somebody try to play me, she'll damn near kill a man
I told her I was working she said, "Prove it yo."
Then showed up with a camera crew of Cheaters to the studio
So maybe I am suicidal
But we are beautifully bound together like pages of an old Bible
Shoe game up and she cooking tight
She give the kind of head you wanna look forward to every night
She inspires me and never breaks her promises
Without her my life would be in ruins like archaeologists
I figure it's God's design
Like Sade's records, she's only got better with time
She's still crazy but it's minor
Now we got a little baby girl that looks just like her that I love
[Hook]:
"To the world"
I'm kinda confused it's the craziest
"To the world"
Am I king or a fool, it's the craziest
In Chino XL's song "Crazy Love," the rapper describes his tumultuous relationship with his lover. He compares the intensity of their love to a mixture of "love and hate that'll make you levitate." They argue and fight like "Nas and Kelis," but he can't help but be drawn to her. He describes her as being independent with a skinny waist, ass fat, and an ability to make him want to cut the "bullshit out." They have rough patches and break up, but they always end up back together. He can't decide whether he wants to marry her or kidnap her noisy mom. The rapper stresses that this love is crazy, and he's not sure where he stands with it all.
The hook of the song has Chino XL expressing his confusion, asking if he is a king or a fool, and declaring that the situation is the craziest. Throughout the song, he highlights moments of passion, jealousy, and even paranoia. His lover pleases him in all instances, and they hold hands when they disagree. However, Chino XL highlights the dangerous side of their love: his lover packs a pistol in her purse, and she would damn near kill a man to protect him. The bridge of the song finds Chino XL acknowledging that their love is crazy, but it's also beautiful and something he can't help but be drawn to.
Line by Line Meaning
Was whipping a Benz through Bel Aire
I was driving a Mercedes through a wealthy neighborhood called Bel Aire.
Looking like shawty off of Slumdog Millionaire
The girl with me looked similar to the girl in the movie Slumdog Millionaire.
She asked me where I been all her life
She asked me why we hadn't met before.
Well since you think I was born yesterday I guess our timings just right
Since you think I am naively new to the world, our timing must be perfect.
Every night, staying at each other's house
We spend every night together at each other's homes.
I call her coupon, she make me want to cut the bullshit out
I affectionately call her coupon because she helps me to cut out unnecessary things in my life.
Independent brand, skinny waist
She is independent and has a slim waist.
As she slept, ass fat
As she slept, her rear end was pronounced.
Practically no covers left on my side of the bed
She hogs the bed covers and leaves me with very little.
Deep after a couple of weeks
We became serious after a few weeks.
Asking about past freaks, beefing like Nas and Kelis
We argue like the hip-hop couple Nas and Kelis did about past relationships.
Bust windows out my car like Jasmine Sullivan's song
She breaks the windows of my car as portrayed in Jasmine Sullivan's song of the same name.
I ain't know whether to marry her or kidnap her noisy mom
I feel extreme emotions towards her, from wanting to marry her to being annoyed with her mother.
We off an on until the coffin
Our relationship will continue until one of us dies.
If I lost her I'd be blue like the homie from The Watchmen
If I lost her, I would feel as desperate and hopeless as the character in the movie Watchmen.
That mixture of love and hate that'll make you levitate
Our relationship is a combination of love and hate that causes intense emotions.
But pray for asthma cause I think about her every time I breathe
I think of her constantly, to the point where it feels like I cannot breathe without her.
"To the world"
I'm kinda confused it's the craziest
I am unsure of my place in the world and it's making me feel insane.
"To the world"
Am I king or a fool, it's the craziest
I question whether I am in control of my life or if I am making foolish decisions.
Packs a pink pistol in her purse
She carries a pink gun in her handbag.
She makes the cutest mean little frown when I spit a verse
She has an adorable angry expression when I rap.
Just looking at her always keeps me on hard
I am consistently aroused when looking at her.
Rub her back, bubble baths, Cinemax After Dark
We enjoy massages, bubble baths, and watching adult movies on the Cinemax channel.
We argue, she thinks everything is my fault
We argue frequently, and she often blames me for everything.
But the shit that really turns me off is when she slick talk
I dislike it when she speaks sarcastically or deceptively.
She knows my past, know I'm capable of no good
She is aware of my problematic history and that I am capable of wrongdoing.
While your nerd bitch makes you sit and watch The Notebook
While your unattractive girlfriend may make you watch romantic movies, my girlfriend does not.
Jealousy and bad temper
We both struggle with jealousy and bad tempers.
We two mechanical toys that's trying to wind up together
We are two broken people trying to find happiness together.
I hit it like I'm never gon' get it again
I have sex like it is the last time we will ever be intimate.
The kitchen, the den, the top of the washing machine on spin
We have had sex in various locations around the house, including the kitchen, den, and on the washing machine during a spin cycle.
I'm her zombie when she's nude
I am completely captivated by her when she is naked.
So jealous she'll probably follow me into a confession booth
She is so jealous that she may even follow me into a religious confessional.
Even the father told me she loved me
Her father informed me that she truly loves me.
But said, "Get a veterinarian, you both are sick puppies."
He also joked and said that we are like sick puppies who need a veterinarian to care for us.
"To the world"
I'm kinda confused it's the craziest
I am unsure of my place in the world and it's making me feel insane.
"To the world"
Am I king or a fool, it's the craziest
I question whether I am in control of my life or if I am making foolish decisions.
Pleases me in all instances
She pleases me in all situations.
So I'm so not experimenting with no mistresses
I am committed to her and will not cheat or have any other lovers.
Even when we disagree we still hold hands
Even when we argue or disagree, we still show physical affection and hold hands.
Somebody try to play me, she'll damn near kill a man
If anyone tries to harm or deceive me, she will passionately defend me and may become violent.
I told her I was working she said, "Prove it yo."
She demanded that I prove I was working, in a playful but assertive manner.
Then showed up with a camera crew of Cheaters to the studio
She appeared at the recording studio with a camera crew from the show Cheaters to test my faithfulness.
So maybe I am suicidal
I feel like I am risking my life being with her because of her intense emotions.
But we are beautifully bound together like pages of an old Bible
Our relationship is strong and bound together like the pages of an ancient holy book.
Shoe game up and she cooking tight
She pays attention to fashion and dress, and is also an excellent cook.
She give the kind of head you wanna look forward to every night
She performs oral sex so well that I anticipate it every night.
She inspires me and never breaks her promises
She motivates and inspires me, and always follows through on her commitments.
Without her my life would be in ruins like archaeologists
If I did not have her, my life would be like the ruins studied by archaeologists.
I figure it's God's design
I believe that our relationship is predestined by a higher power or God.
Like Sade's records, she's only got better with time
Her beauty and qualities have only improved over time, like the music of artist Sade.
She's still crazy but it's minor
She still has strong emotions and tendencies, but they are not as extreme as before.
Now we got a little baby girl that looks just like her that I love
We now have a daughter who resembles her mother and who I love very much.
"To the world"
I'm kinda confused it's the craziest
I am unsure of my place in the world and it's making me feel insane.
"To the world"
Am I king or a fool, it's the craziest
I question whether I am in control of my life or if I am making foolish decisions.
Contributed by Lillian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.