Paul Wall (born Paul Slayton on March 30, 1980) is an American rapper, DJ, … Read Full Bio ↴Paul Wall (born Paul Slayton on March 30, 1980) is an American rapper, DJ, and promoter from Houston, Texas. Notable as one of the few successful white Southern rappers, Slayton is affiliated with Swishahouse Records, formerly Swisha Blast Records. Slayton is a graduate of Jersey Village High School and studied mass communications at the University of Houston for three years. Paul Wall was originally one-half of Houston power duo The Color Changin' Click, alongside long-time partner (and now estranged acquaintance) Chamillionaire in 1998.

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.)

Slidin' On That Oil
Paul Wall Lyrics

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[Chorus: x2]
Slidin' on that oil, got me leanin' to the side.
Hittin' switches, got me leanin' in my ride.
I'm comin' down, Grill's so icy
I'm comin' down, never seen nothin' like me.

I'm a Kush Smoka, 20 inch hundred spoke-a
Comin' through with a hundred round supa soaker

Still suited in Joker, Scandalous in Cartoon
6 dudes wired, real sharp as a harpoon
I'm bowin' down, doin it I stay in the box
Steady ridin' dirty, steady duckin' the cops
I'm burned out, lit up. Maskin' my fears
Man it's hard to stay focused when they're blasting your peers.
I only fuck with real dealers and killers who really ride
Trust when they bust they're triggers. who really died?
They figure he really high, figure they're really right.
Figure not to dance, they figure he really might
Get it how you live, on the grind for mine.
Only roll with motherfuckers that are fine with dyin.
Got a mindless nine, keep it right under my front seat.
Lookin for no trouble. If it bubble we done beat.

[Chorus]

I got Swangas and Vogues on my Cadillac dropper.
When I pull up to the light, baby I'm a show stopper.
Boys talkin' down, need to start talkin' proper.
My security guard is an AK chopper.

I'm a juero pistolero with a fistful of metal
You fuckin with my perro, I'ma split your sombrero.
Treatin' enemies like elbows, gettin' em off me.
Got access to silencers, I'm killin' em softly

That oil got me sleepy, and jealous got me strapped
So I slide off in the Lac' with a Glock in my lap.
Still Sittin' Sideways, Caddy Corner on them thangs
Swangin' in and out the lane with some ice in my fang

Champagne Continental, Drank and diamond dental.
Got four old-schools with the help of a rental.
Get's mental off the oil with a touch of that sprite.
Two hundred dollar bliunts, homie who got the light?

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Slidin' On That Oil" by Paul Wall feat. Expensive Taste is a song that depicts a lifestyle of a drug dealer in the streets. The chorus begins by saying that the drug dealer is sliding on oil and leaning to the side as he hit the switch in his ride. The chorus also mentions that the dealer has come down and that he has a grill that is icy, and that he is unlike anything anyone has ever seen.

In the first verse, we see the dealer describing the things that he has and the people he rolls with. He talks about having a hundred-round supa soaker, being suited in Joker, and being scandalous in Cartoon. The verse also declares that he only deals with real dealers and killers who can trigger and that getting it by any means possible is how he lives, and he is always on the grind for his. He mentions that he stays armed and masked by fears because people are blasting his peers.

The second verse talks about his ride and the accessories that he has on it. He describes his Cadillac dropper with Swangas and Vogues, which he uses to show up and make people notice, and that his security guard carries an AK chopper who he trusts. He also declares that he is a pistolero with a fistful of metal and that he treats his enemies like elbows, getting them off him. He mentions that he is getting high off oil and that he has gotten the silencers that he uses to kill his enemies.

Line by Line Meaning

Slidin' on that oil, got me leanin' to the side.
Driving on a smooth and slippery road while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, causing me to lean in my car to maintain balance.

Hittin' switches, got me leanin' in my ride.
Actively pressing buttons to make my car bounce while I am already leaning inside it, giving me an exciting feeling.

I'm comin' down, Grill's so icy
I am feeling the effects of the drugs wearing off, but my jewelry still shines bright.

I'm comin' down, never seen nothin' like me.
Even when I am not high, I am still unique and unlike anyone else.

I'm a Kush Smoka, 20 inch hundred spoke-a
I smoke a lot of high-quality marijuana and my car has rims with a lot of spokes and large diameter.

Comin' through with a hundred round supa soaker
I am driving around with a water gun that can shoot a lot of water at once.

Still suited in Joker, Scandalous in Cartoon
I wear clothes with flashy designs and bright colors, like something out of a comic book or cartoon.

6 dudes wired, real sharp as a harpoon
I am surrounded by tough guys who are alert and ready to defend us, like a harpoon that can pierce anything.

I'm bowin' down, doin it I stay in the box
I am humbly accepting my place in life, staying within the boundaries of my community and not stepping out of line.

Steady ridin' dirty, steady duckin' the cops
I am driving around with illegal substances in my car and avoiding getting caught by the police.

I'm burned out, lit up. Maskin' my fears
I am exhausted and high, using drugs as a way to suppress my fears and anxiety.

Man it's hard to stay focused when they're blasting your peers.
It is difficult to concentrate on my own life when people around me are getting killed or hurt.

I only fuck with real dealers and killers who really ride
I only associate with people who are experienced in selling drugs and are willing to use violence to protect themselves.

Trust when they bust, they're triggers. who really died?
When someone shoots a gun, you can trust that they mean business and someone could really die as a result.

They figure he really high, figure they're really right.
People assume that I am very intoxicated, and they are correct in their assumption.

Figure not to dance, they figure he really might
People do not expect me to dance, but I surprise them by doing it anyway while I am high.

Get it how you live, on the grind for mine.
I am getting money any way I can, hustling to make a living.

Only roll with motherfuckers that are fine with dyin.
I only hang out with people who are willing to risk their lives for me, and who understand that they might die in the process.

Got a mindless nine, keep it right under my front seat.
I keep a gun easily accessible under the seat of my car, in case I need to use it quickly and without thinking.

Lookin for no trouble. If it bubble we done beat.
I am not looking for any trouble, but if someone starts something, I am ready to fight back and come out victorious.

I got Swangas and Vogues on my Cadillac dropper.
My car has large, flashy wheels and fancy tires.

When I pull up to the light, baby I'm a show stopper.
When I stop at a red light, people stare at me and are impressed by my car and my persona.

Boys talkin' down, need to start talkin' proper.
When people insult me or talk bad about me, they need to watch their language and show some respect.

My security guard is an AK chopper.
My personal security guard carries an AK-47 assault rifle and is ready to use it to protect me.

I'm a juero pistolero with a fistful of metal.
I am a skilled gunman with a lot of guns and ammunition in my possession.

You fuckin with my perro, I'ma split your sombrero.
If you mess with my dog, I will attack you and rip your hat apart.

Treatin' enemies like elbows, gettin' em off me.
I treat my enemies like they are in my way, and I do whatever it takes to get rid of them and keep moving forward.

Got access to silencers, I'm killin' em softly
I have the ability to use noise-cancelling devices on my guns, making it easier for me to kill people quietly and undetected.

That oil got me sleepy, and jealous got me strapped
The drugs I am taking are making me feel tired and sluggish, and I am carrying a gun because I am paranoid and suspicious of others.

So I slide off in the Lac' with a Glock in my lap.
I slip into my Cadillac while holding a Glock pistol on my lap.

Still Sittin' Sideways, Caddy Corner on them thangs
I am still parked with my car at an angle, leaning to one side, and showing off its unique features.

Swangin' in and out the lane with some ice in my fang
I am driving recklessly, switching lanes and showing off my jewelry.

Champagne Continental, Drank and diamond dental.
I am constantly drinking expensive champagne, and my teeth are adorned with diamonds.

Got four old-schools with the help of a rental.
I have four vintage cars that I acquired through a rental service.

Get's mental off the oil with a touch of that sprite.
I go crazy and unpredictable when I am high on drugs mixed with soda.

Two hundred dollar bliunts, homie who got the light?
I smoke expensive cigars filled with marijuana, and I am asking who has a lighter to light them.

[Chorus]
The refrain that repeats many times throughout the song, emphasizing the feeling of driving and partying while under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROB ASTON, TRAVIS BARKER, DOMINIC ANDRE HARRIS, PAUL SLAYTON

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