Wall's first music industry exposure came as a street team member on the Northwest side of Houston, promoting southern artists such as T.I. and labels like Cash Money and The New No Limit. He is also an accomplished and proficient mixtape and party DJ, known for producing mixtapes in the now-well-known screwed & chopped style, which was invented by the late DJ Screw. While he has recently stated on record that South LE. (in Houston's southside) is his base of operations, it is not the neighborhood that Paul Wall is actually from. Paul Wall has claimed several such neighborhoods over his career, starting with De Soto in Acres Homes (his original home neighborhood), then switching to Gulf Bank (also in Acres Homes).
Paul Wall, Chamillionaire and Jon Higgins were originally affiliated with Swishahouse Records, but left for Paid in Full Records a short time later. After several mixtape and independent releases, including the critically acclaimed 'Get Ya Mind Correct', the two parted ways on bad terms. Chamillionaire continued to release independent records, while Paul Wall returned to the Swishahouse fold. This move allowed him to appear on Mike Jones' first commercially distributed single, "Still Tippin'", from his first major label album 'Who Is Mike Jones?'.
His major label debut, 'The People's Champ', has produced a lead single, "Sittin' Sidewayz", which is receiving national radio and television play. In August, 2005, rumors began to circulate that Paul Wall and Chamillionaire had settled any differences that remained between them, and are again on good terms with one another. Paul Wall also appeared with GLC on the song "Drive Slow" on Kanye West's second solo album, 'Late Registration'.
Paul Wall is the owner and proprietor of TV Jewelry in Houston. The store specializes in the production of grills, silver, gold, or platinum caps and diamond inlays (usually princess-cut diamonds). Grills have become a growing trend in rap culture and have even influenced its own song. "Grillz", by Nelly featuring Paul Wall along with other artists, where at one point Paul raps "Call me George Foreman 'cause I'm sellin' everybody grillz.)
All Eyez On Me Flow
Paul Wall Lyrics
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I'm only 59 on the block in south beach
its all eyes on me, soon as I step on the scene
Them stars down lookin' clean drained in the skin
from the shirt to the jeans, I'm lookin' doped boy fresh
hangin' from my neck is a deep freezer ice chest
catch me in Omaha but it ain't like Belly
them boys is breakin' bread out there servin' that jelly
boys talkin' down only gettin' lost in the shuffle
its paul wall from the lone star state
swishahouse through the door puttin' food on my plate
boys tryin' hate 'cause they broke and lonely
boys used to be my homie but they all turn on me
but they don't want me they full of baloney
we'll recongize real and we'll recongize phoney
the chick magnet thats my album in stores
I'm in the compree's class bouncin' on 24's
my money run long like a wide reciever
I'm at the blue flame watchin' girls shake it like a seizure
catch me in colorado popin' patrome bottles
I'm somethin' like Mekhi Phifer where I go, hoes follow
boys say I'm slick at the mic 'cause the hits are out of sight
I swing the block like a fish in a fight
its paul wall and its another platinum promotion
since I got the swisha love hoes want my love potion
the motion of my ocean got me rockin' they boat
not to mention they jockin' my quotes and bobbin' my quotes
I'm on another level, step ya game up
go get some new jewelery partner get ya change up
I'm fix to change up and switch the rotation
it feels like I'm on a stakeout I'm "patiently waitin'"
these boys hatin' on me but they gettin' there own grade
I broke free from momma's chain I ain't nobodys slave
its paul wall swishahouse swishablast
and its another platinum promotion baby
my album the chick magnet and its in stores
I'm just sayin' its goin' down baby paul wall
chick magnet people's champ how to be a player
I'm just sayin' though know talkin' bout....
its goin' down baby 713 new south movement in stores now
paul wall
In "All Eyez On Me Flow," Paul Wall takes on the persona of a confident, successful rapper living the high life. From the opening lines, it's clear that he is proud of where he comes from, as he announces his hometown of Houston's area code (713). He's also quick to note that despite being a relatively small person in stature ("I'm only 59 on the block"), he commands attention from everyone around him ("it's all eyes on me"). He describes his clothing in elaborate detail, asserting his status as a "dope boy fresh" style icon. Even his jewelry is on another level, with an "ice chest" hanging from his neck.
Line by Line Meaning
What it do its Paul Wall from the 713
Introducing himself as Paul Wall from the 713 area code
I'm only 59 on the block in south beach
Referring to his age and location in South Beach, Miami
its all eyes on me, soon as I step on the scene
Acknowledging that he is in the spotlight as soon as he appears in public
Them stars down lookin' clean drained in the skin
Observing that other celebrities look tired and drained compared to him
from the shirt to the jeans, I'm lookin' doped boy fresh
Pointing out that he looks stylish from head to toe
hangin' from my neck is a deep freezer ice chest
Describing a large and expensive necklace he's wearing
catch me in Omaha but it ain't like Belly
Comparing his presence in Omaha to the movie Belly, implying that it's not dangerous
them boys is breakin' bread out there servin' that jelly
Referring to drug dealers in Omaha making money selling drugs
i'ma old school player wit a new school hustle
Describing his style as a combination of traditional and modern tactics
boys talkin' down only gettin' lost in the shuffle
Saying that those who put him down will be forgotten
its paul wall from the lone star state
Reminding listeners that he is from Texas
swishahouse through the door puttin' food on my plate
Giving credit to his record label for his success
boys tryin' hate 'cause they broke and lonely
Claiming that those who criticize him only do so because they are unhappy with their own lives
boys used to be my homie but they all turn on me
Suggesting that he has lost friends who have betrayed him
but they don't want me they full of baloney
Calling out friends who are not genuine
we'll recongize real and we'll recongize phoney
Saying that he can tell who is genuine and who is fake
the chick magnet thats my album in stores
Promoting his album called The Chick Magnet
I'm in the compree's class bouncin' on 24's
Boasting about his car and wheels
my money run long like a wide reciever
Comparing the duration of his wealth to a wide receiver's running distance
I'm at the blue flame watchin' girls shake it like a seizure
Describing a club he is at and the dance moves he is observing
catch me in colorado popin' patrome bottles
Saying he drinks champagne in Colorado
I'm somethin' like Mekhi Phifer where I go, hoes follow
Comparing his attractiveness to women to an actor's
boys say I'm slick at the mic 'cause the hits are out of sight
Commenting on the quality of his music
I swing the block like a fish in a fight
Saying he moves around his city easily
its paul wall and its another platinum promotion
Promoting his success with another platinum album
since I got the swisha love hoes want my love potion
Saying his success has made him attractive to women
the motion of my ocean got me rockin' they boat
Suggesting that his sexual prowess has shaken up women's lives
not to mention they jockin' my quotes and bobbin' my quotes
Saying that others use and copy his lyrics
I'm on another level, step ya game up
Claiming that he is better than others and challenging them to improve
go get some new jewelery partner get ya change up
Advising people to upgrade their style
I'm fix to change up and switch the rotation
Saying he is about to change his style
it feels like I'm on a stakeout I'm "patiently waitin'"
Waiting for something, feeling alert
these boys hatin' on me but they gettin' there own grade
Saying that those who criticize him will receive their own consequences
I broke free from momma's chain I ain't nobodys slave
Saying he is independent and free
its paul wall swishahouse swishablast
Promoting his brand Swishahouse
and its another platinum promotion baby
Celebrating his success once again
my album the chick magnet and its in stores
Reiterating that his album is called The Chick Magnet and available in stores
I'm just sayin' its goin' down baby paul wall
Suggesting that he is on a roll and things are going well for him
chick magnet people's champ how to be a player
Listing his albums
I'm just sayin' though know talkin' bout....
Repeating that he is doing well and successful
its goin' down baby 713 new south movement in stores now
Promoting the music movement in Houston, where he is from
paul wall
Ending the song with his name
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