Slim Thug and Chamillionaire also gained fame with the Swishahouse label but have gone on to form their own labels (Boss Hogg Outlawz and Chamillitary, respectively), however the former has maintaned affiliations with Swishahouse as a crew.
Swishahouse started in the late 1990s in north Houston as a response to the popularity of screwed and chopped music from Houston's south side. () Hip-hop fans on the north side wanted to hear their local artists on slowed-down releases. Swishahouse began distributing popular mixtape series such as The Day Hell Broke Loose and F-Action (which featured chopped and screwed versions of R&B songs). The huge independent sales of their mixtapes led them to create the motto "Major Without A Major Deal". Due to the volatile Northside/Southside Houston beef, many Northside fans of screw music couldn't listen to Chopped & Screwed.
Thanks to the success of "Still Tippin" (a song that was originally featured on The Day Hell Broke Loose 2), Swishahouse was able to sign a deal with Asylum Records to gain national distribution. In addition to chopping and screwing Swishahouse's releases, Michael Watts has recently been commissioned to screw and chop several southern rap albums such as the Lil Jon and the Eastside Boyz' Crunk Juice, Slim Thug's Already Platinum, Dem Franchize Boyz's On Top Of Our Game, and Lil Wayne's Tha Carter II.
Mike Jones became the first Swishahouse artist to release a major label album with Who Is Mike Jones?, which was released in April 2005 and went on to sell over a million copies. Jones is planning a follow up album, tentatively titled The American Dream, which is slated for release on Valentine's Day 2007. Paul Wall's major label debut, The People's Champ, landed at the top of the Billboard charts at the time of its August release.
During late 2005, Mike Jones left Swishahouse, allegedly after a dispute over money with owner Michael Watts. Jones fired his Swishahouse manager T. Farris and is now managed by Rap-A-Lot Records. However, contracts dictate that Jones still owes albums to Swishahouse, and recently Jones got back on good terms with Swishahouse to distribute Ice Age.
The label is also in talks with anime giant & native Houston company ADV Films for an Anime Screwed & Chopped Megamix series.
Swishahouse released it's long anticipated compilation album The Day Hell Broke Loose 3 on October 17th, 2006. It is sold in stores in two different formats: The normal version, which has a red cover, and the Swishahouse Remix (Screwed & Chopped), which has an icy blue cover.
Cash That I Got (Chopped Remix
Swishahouse Lyrics
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What my motherfuckin name!
Mike Jones...... Who?
Mike Jones.......Who?
Mike Jones...My album "Who Is Mike Jones" coming soon
Yeah!
Where Come Who...Mike Jones
Hittin the block with rocks in socks let down my top when the sun is hot
Ice drippin from grilling watts
Some complain cause Mike is hot
I'm hopin out for the baller block
Pimpin hoes in the parking lot
Flippin (??) with no halter top
They say Mike Jones fell off the "Who?"
I blew up fast I thought you knew
Down south we bang screw
When I'm done with it, it will be a puroo
When I flow you can't deny I'm cold as fuck and I'm all so fly
Hoes bop when I pass by 'cause they know I'm a fly guy
Show my grill and your stuck still she a han cap(handicap) and I'm a fuck her still
Hop in the lincoln with buck wheel screens fall down sayin "what's the deal"
Coming soon is "Runnin The Game" so y'all can see how I'm runnin the game
I hit the streets fans run up to me and tell me that that I'm runnin thangs
Mike Jones, Slim Thug, Lil Keke we be valetin in v.i.p sippin henessy with a dime piece
On my side when I ride I'm on 24's like T.I.
Definition of Mike Jones and the Swishahouse "We Fly"
I talk the talk and walk the walk princess cuts in my platinum mouth
When "Who is Mike Jones" come Ima put a mill in the vault
I talk the talk and walk the walk princess cuts in my platinum mouth
When "Who is Mike Jones" come Ima put a mill in the vault
{Chorus} (Mike Jones) and Paul Wall 2x
(Cash Flow I flip alot)
(Freak hoes I pimp alot)
(Playa haters I ain't trippin about)
(Cause they ain't got the cash that I got)
Cash flow I flip a lot
Freak hoe I pimp a lot
Playa haters I ain't trippin about
Cause they ain't got the cash that I got
[Lil Keke]
Who is Mike Jones, who is Lil Ke
Ain't no motherfuckin where you dat you niggaz now me
An underground legend makng plenty of wealth
S.U.C to the finish it is the Don himself
Yeah I'm platinum bound with this platinum sound
Hit the strip on a Sunday
Let the top lay down
Spit this gangsta shit and they love it for real
I sold 5 hundred thousand no major deal
That's the truth nigga
Pull the sound scan I swear that's the proof nigga
Side ways got my duece out the roof nigga
And they lovin it G
Certified go-getter out the sev-1-3
I'm a O.G (O.G.) and I pay what it cost
Me and Slim Thug, The Boss at the SwishaHouse
I'm bouncin on 24's rollin on big thangs
Hittin the highway and I'm still changin lanes
[Chorus]
[Slim Thug]
Ha......ha Slim T-H-U(during chorus)
It is Slim Thugga motherfucker
The big boss of the north
That been boss since I was spittin hits with the house
And I'm sittin on too much mail to put it for sale
You want my spot
Oh well come follow my trail
A trendsetta been havin chedda since (uhh) forever
(Slim when you gon drop your solo?) shit probably never
I'd rather spit these hit flows
And get rich off those
(picture this) a underground rapper with his own clothes
(who knows) I done shows every week since 98
Off these other cats tracks now who else the done dat
And still turned down deals worth more than a mill
(naw I'm a chill)and I'm still worth more than a mill for real!
I got my money right
Slim said for life
So next time you think you the nicest
(stupid)think twice!
Take my advice (have your shit right)
Before you test
Cause when you messin with these three you fuckin with the best nigga!
[Chorus]
98
The song "Cash That I Got" by Swishahouse is a typical hip-hop song with verses from three different artists. The first verses are by Mike Jones, who introduces himself and his forthcoming album. He talks about how he is generating money by selling drugs and exploiting women. While many complain that Mike Jones is no longer popular, he asserts that he is still a big deal because of his music that is heavily influenced by southern rap music. He concludes his verse by praising himself and his luxurious lifestyle. Lil Keke takes the second verse where he boasts about how rich he is from rap music sales of 500,000 copies with no major record label support. He introduces himself as a legendary underground rapper from S.U.C, who has now made it big. He talks about the big things in his life, including cars and the Swishahouse record label. Finally, Slim Thug takes the third verse, and he speaks about himself as the big boss. He says that he has been making hits for a long time and that he is too wealthy to need a record label. He warns his competitors not to test him because they will be dealing with the best.
The phrase "Cash That I Got" explains the central narrative for each of the three rappers - the amount of money that they are making and their luxurious lifestyles. Mike Jones boasts how he is exploiting women, while Lil Keke and Slim Thug talk about their success as underground rappers without the help of record labels. The song affirms the southern rap genre with its fusion of multiple rhyming techniques such as chop remixes and screwing, reflecting the Swishahouse record label's music style.
Line by Line Meaning
What my motherfuckin name!
Mike Jones is introducing himself and asserting his identity
Mike Jones...... Who?
Mike Jones is emphasizing his name and asking if the listener knows who he is
Mike Jones.......Who?
Mike Jones is repeating his name and asking again if the listener knows who he is
Mike Jones...My album 'Who Is Mike Jones' coming soon
Mike Jones is promoting his upcoming album and reminding listeners of his identity
Hittin the block with rocks in socks let down my top when the sun is hot
Mike Jones is describing his daily activities on the streets, like selling drugs and cruising in his car
Ice drippin from grilling watts
Mike Jones is showing off his expensive and flashy jewelry
Some complain cause Mike is hot
Mike Jones is aware of his haters but doesn't let their criticism affect him
I'm hopin out for the baller block
Mike Jones is getting out of his car to interact with fellow ballers
Pimpin hoes in the parking lot
Mike Jones is bragging about his sexual conquests with women
Flippin (??) with no halter top
Mike Jones is unclear about what he's flipping, possibly referring to drugs, and mentioning a woman's clothing
They say Mike Jones fell off the 'Who?'
Mike Jones is aware of rumors that he's no longer successful or relevant
I blew up fast I thought you knew
Mike Jones is reminding listeners of his past success and how quickly it happened
Down south we bang screw
Mike Jones is referring to the style of music he's a part of in the southern region of the US
When I'm done with it, it will be a puroo
Mike Jones is confident in his music and how it will be received by listeners
When I flow you can't deny I'm cold as fuck and I'm all so fly
Mike Jones is confident in his rapping ability and style, and how it makes him look cool
Hoes bop when I pass by 'cause they know I'm a fly guy
Mike Jones is displaying his sexual prowess and how women are attracted to him
Show my grill and your stuck still she a han cap(handicap) and I'm a fuck her still
Mike Jones is expressing his willingness to have sex with a disabled woman, and showing off his diamond-encrusted teeth
Hop in the lincoln with buck wheel screens fall down sayin 'what's the deal'
Mike Jones is getting in his car, which has large rims and screens in the back, and addressing someone on the streets
Coming soon is 'Runnin The Game' so y'all can see how I'm runnin the game
Mike Jones is promoting his new project and letting listeners know he's in charge
I hit the streets fans run up to me and tell me that that I'm runnin thangs
Mike Jones is receiving feedback from fans about his success and impact in the music industry
Mike Jones, Slim Thug, Lil Keke we be valetin in v.i.p sippin henessy with a dime piece
Mike Jones is naming other successful rappers and describing how they party and mingle with beautiful women
On my side when I ride I'm on 24's like T.I.
Mike Jones is referencing popular rapper T.I. and boasting about his own car rims
Definition of Mike Jones and the Swishahouse 'We Fly'
Mike Jones is defining himself and his record label's style
I talk the talk and walk the walk princess cuts in my platinum mouth
Mike Jones is maintaining his confidence and showing off his expensive dental jewelry
When 'Who is Mike Jones' come Ima put a mill in the vault
Mike Jones is planning to make a lot of money when his album releases
Cash flow I flip a lot
Mike Jones is making money through selling drugs
Freak hoe I pimp a lot
Mike Jones is highlighting his sexual relationships with promiscuous women
Playa haters I ain't trippin about
Mike Jones isn't bothered by his critics and haters
Cause they ain't got the cash that I got
Mike Jones is showing off his wealth and how it makes him better than his haters
Ain't no motherfuckin where you dat you niggaz now me
Lil Keke is saying that everyone in the rap game knows who he is
An underground legend makng plenty of wealth
Lil Keke is outlining his status as a respected but still lesser-known rapper
S.U.C to the finish it is the Don himself
Lil Keke is referring to his rap group, the Screwed Up Click, and his leadership within it
Yeah I'm platinum bound with this platinum sound
Lil Keke is successful and well-known for his music
Hit the strip on a Sunday, Let the top lay down
Lil Keke enjoys driving around in his car on Sundays with the roof down
Spit this gangsta shit and they love it for real
Lil Keke is describing his music and how it resonates with fans
I sold 5 hundred thousand no major deal, That's the truth nigga, Pull the sound scan I swear that's the proof nigga
Lil Keke is boasting about his album sales and providing evidence to prove it
Side ways got my duece out the roof nigga, And they lovin it G
Lil Keke is enjoying driving recklessly and receiving attention for it
Certified go-getter out the sev-1-3
Lil Keke is proud of his background and where he comes from
I'm a O.G (O.G.) and I pay what it cost, Me and Slim Thug, The Boss at the SwishaHouse
Lil Keke is emphasizing his status as an original gangster (OG) and his close relationship with fellow rapper Slim Thug and their record label SwishaHouse
I'm bouncin on 24's rollin on big thangs, Hittin the highway and I'm still changin lanes
Lil Keke is showing off his car rims and how he enjoys driving fast and recklessly
It is Slim Thugga motherfucker, The big boss of the north, That been boss since I was spittin hits with the house
Slim Thug is asserting his status as a successful rapper and how he's been in charge since the beginning of his career
And I'm sittin on too much mail to put it for sale
Slim Thug is saying he has too much money to need to sell anything
You want my spot, Oh well come follow my trail, A trendsetta been havin chedda since (uhh) forever
Slim Thug is challenging others to try and take his place, and bragging about his long-standing success and wealth
(Slim when you gon drop your solo?) shit probably never, I'd rather spit these hit flows
Slim Thug is saying he doesn't plan on releasing a solo album because he enjoys collaborating and making successful songs with others
And get rich off those, (picture this) a underground rapper with his own clothes
Slim Thug is emphasizing his ability to make money through music and his fashion sense
(who knows) I done shows every week since 98
Slim Thug is highlighting his consistent touring and success in the music industry
Off these other cats tracks now who else the done dat
Slim Thug is saying he's the only rapper who consistently features on other tracks and makes them successful
And still turned down deals worth more than a mill
Slim Thug has rejected lucrative deals because he values his independence and success
(naw I'm a chill)and I'm still worth more than a mill for real!
Slim Thug is saying he's wealthy enough to not need to take every deal offered to him
I got my money right, Slim said for life, So next time you think you the nicest
Slim Thug is confident in his financial stability and advising other rappers to not overestimate their own success
(stupid)think twice!
Slim Thug is insulting those who don't heed his advice and try to compete with him
Take my advice (have your shit right), Before you test
Slim Thug is offering words of wisdom and cautioning others to prepare before challenging him
Cause when you messin with these three you fuckin with the best nigga!
Slim Thug is declaring himself, Mike Jones, and Lil Keke as the best rappers around and advising others to not mess with them
(Cash Flow I flip alot), (Freak hoes I pimp alot), (Playa haters I ain't trippin about), (Cause they ain't got the cash that I got)
The chorus is repeating Mike Jones' earlier assertions about his wealth and how he doesn't care about his haters
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