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.)
I'm Clean
Paul Wall Lyrics
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(Z-ro) Bitch I'm clean that's all I know 'cause yo mama and yo gal told me so/bitch I'm clean that's all I know you can see my pinky ring shinin that's fo sho/bitch I'm clean that's all I know and I'm ridin in the drop real slow/bitch I'm clean that's all I know when I pass by watch they mouth strike a pose
verse Z-ro
Lord have mercy man I'm so clean
Like oil of olay and irish spring
What the fuck I'm a smile fo my mug stay mean
You can by a denali wit da diamonds in my mouth
You can by an apartment wit da diamonds on my wrist
I been screwed up click ever since 96'
Z-ro the crooked and paul wall up in this bitch
In da aston martin outside
Seein sumbody baby momma gon' take a rid
I'm rollin on cigarillo afta cigarillo afta cigarillo
Goddammit I'm high
Orford dodger jeans orford dodger shirt and da shoes to match goddamit I'm fly can't 4 get 3rd coast customs got da van lookin like a slice of blueberry pie
And I luv vegetables in fact I'm wearin 70 karats aroun my neck
And 11 mo aroun my finger but who countin anyway I'm tryna cash my publishin check
I'm rollin on 84's and vogues 20 inches above the ground
I keep 10,000 in a briefcase wit me in case I ever go outta town
You keep it real wit me I keep it real wit you
And don't waste my time 'cause I got shit to do
If its important then I'm a really get wit you
But be patient 'cause I got sum mo shit to do
I'm steppin ova hatas in my brown and beige gators
My shoulda slap up under my blazer
And if I do say so myself I'm sharper than a razor
hook
The hook of Paul Wall's "I'm Clean" speaks to the rapper's confidence in his appearance and status. Z-ro affirms this by describing himself as "so clean," comparing himself to popular grooming products like Oil of Olay and Irish Spring. He doesn't feel the need to smile for anyone because he's "a one-man team," and his jewelry speaks for itself. Z-ro and Paul Wall are proud members of the Screwed Up Click, a southern hip-hop collective that originated in Houston, Texas. He's wearing designer clothing and shoes, with 70 carats around his neck and 11 more on his finger. Z-ro is driving an Aston Martin and has $10,000 in a briefcase in case he needs to leave town suddenly. He's too busy to waste time, but he'll be patient if dealing with something important. Z-ro also mentions his brown and beige gator shoes and his sharp-looking blazer. Overall, the song communicates a sense of pride and confidence in one's appearance, possessions and status, with Z-ro showcasing his wealth and stature.
Line by Line Meaning
Bitch I'm clean that's all I know 'cause yo mama and yo gal told me so
I'm extremely clean, and everyone confirms it, even your mother and girlfriend.
bitch I'm clean that's all I know you can see my pinky ring shinin that's fo sho
My cleanliness is evident by the shine of my pinky ring.
bitch I'm clean that's all I know and I'm ridin in the drop real slow
My cleanliness is my defining characteristic, and I'm cruising slowly to be noticed.
bitch I'm clean that's all I know when I pass by watch they mouth strike a pose
People are so impressed by my cleanliness that they can't help but to strike a pose when I pass by.
Lord have mercy man I'm so clean
I can't help but marvel at my own level of cleanliness.
Like oil of olay and irish spring
I'm as fresh and clean as popular soap brands.
And I feel nothin 'cause I'm a one man team
My confidence in my own cleanliness is so great that it's the only thing that matters.
What the fuck I'm a smile fo my mug stay mean
I don't see the point in smiling because my clean image speaks for itself, even if it intimidates others.
You can by a denali wit da diamonds in my mouth
I have so many diamonds in my mouth that you can buy a luxury car with them.
You can by an apartment wit da diamonds on my wrist
My wrist is so flooded with diamonds, that it could be used as collateral for buying an apartment.
Z-ro the crooked and paul wall up in this bitch
Z-ro and I are both here, and we're owning the place.
In da aston martin outside
My luxurious car, an Aston Martin, is parked outside.
Seein sumbody baby momma gon' take a rid
I might take someone's baby momma for a ride in my car.
I'm rollin on cigarillo afta cigarillo afta cigarillo
I'm smoking one cigarillo after another, consecutively.
Goddammit I'm high
I'm very high from smoking so much.
Orford dodger jeans orford dodger shirt and da shoes to match goddamit I'm fly
I'm wearing matching Orford Dodger jeans, shirt, and shoes, and I feel very stylish for it.
Can't 4 get 3rd coast customs got da van lookin like a slice of blueberry pie
I can't forget about 3rd Coast Customs, who made my custom van that resembles a blueberry pie.
And I luv vegetables in fact I'm wearin 70 karats aroun my neck
I profess my love for vegetables, while also showing off my 70 karat diamond necklace.
And 11 mo aroun my finger but who countin anyway I'm tryna cash my publishin check
I also have an 11 karat diamond on my finger, but at this point, who's counting? I'm more focused on cashing my publishing check.
I'm rollin on 84's and vogues 20 inches above the ground
My car's wheels are 84's and Vogues, and they're spinning 20 inches above the ground.
I keep 10,000 in a briefcase wit me in case I ever go outta town
I always have $10,000 with me in a briefcase, in case I go out of town and need it.
You keep it real wit me I keep it real wit you
If you're honest with me, I'll be honest with you.
And don't waste my time 'cause I got shit to do
I don't have time for nonsense because I have important things to do.
If its important then I'm a really get wit you
If something is important, I'll make sure to prioritize it.
But be patient 'cause I got sum mo shit to do
However, be patient with me because I have many other things to attend to first.
I'm steppin ova hatas in my brown and beige gators
I'm wearing my fancy brown and beige alligator shoes, while also stepping over haters.
My shoulda slap up under my blazer
My shoulder is covered by my blazer, making me look even more stylish.
And if I do say so myself I'm sharper than a razor
I'm so sharp and stylish that I'm even sharper than a razor, if I do say so myself.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DONALD JOHNSON, JOSEPH WAYNE MCVEY, KENNETH ROY, LEWIS KINOSHI, PAUL WALL, TRAVIS FARRIS
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