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Chamillionaire
Hakeem Temidayo Seriki (born November 28, 1979), better known by his stage name Chamillionaire (), is an American rapper. He was the founder and an original member of The Color Changin' Click from 2001 until the group split in 2005. He began his solo career with local releases in 2002, including the collaborative album ''Get Ya Mind Correct'' with fellow Houston rapper and childhood friend Paul Wall. He signed to Universal Records in 2005 and released ''The Sound of Revenge'' under Universal. It included hit singles " Turn It Up" featuring Lil' Flip and the number-one, Grammy-winning hit "Ridin'" featuring Krayzie Bone of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. ''Ultimate Victory'' followed in 2007, which was notable for not containing any profanity. Chamillionaire is also known for his most anticipated ''Mixtape Messiah'' series, which ran from 2004 until 2009. In 2011, Chamillionaire left Universal Records, which led to his would-be third album, ''Venom'', going unreleased. He released his fir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mixtape Messiah
Mixtape Messiah is a series of mixtapes by Houston rapper Chamillionaire. ''The Mixtape Messiah'' was his first in the series, which was released on February 15, 2004. Featuring 61 tracks over three CDs, this triple mixtape is the longest and most bought mixtape in Texas history. '' Mixtape Messiah 7'' was released on August 4, 2009, and was officially confirmed to be the final mixtape in the series. History ''The Mixtape Messiah'' (2004) ''King Koopa: The Mixtape Messiah'' is the first mixtape by Houston rapper Chamillionaire, released in 2004. Featuring 61 tracks over three CDs, this triple album is the longest and most bought mixtape in Texas history. Track listing ;Disc 1 # "I'm Da' King" - samples "King of the South" by T.I. - Instrumental from "Show Ya Tattoos" by Lil Boosie & Webbie # "Shut Up (Interlude)" # "You Got Wrecked" - Instrumental from "Bow Down" by Westside Connection # "New Name (Interlude)" # "Who They Want" - Instrumental from "Game Over (Flip)" b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ridin'
"Ridin'" is a song by American rapper Chamillionaire featuring fellow American rapper Krayzie Bone of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, released on February 27, 2006, as the second single from his debut studio album '' The Sound of Revenge'' (2005). Produced by hip hop producer Play-N-Skillz, the song's lyrics discuss racial profiling and police brutality, in addition to the stereotyping of African-Americans driving a vehicle with drugs and other contraband on the inside. Music video The music video shows cops abusing their powers, though Chamillionaire does admit to various crimes of this being promoted, including DWI and prostitution. He juxtaposes police actions with wrestling scenes to show how the police allegedly treat suspects. The music video, filmed in Houston, features appearances from Tom Lister Jr., Wish Bone, Layzie Bone, Play-N-Skillz, Chingo Bling, OG Ron C, Big Tuck, and Chamillionaire's younger brother Rasaq. Reception The song topped the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sound Of Revenge
''The Sound of Revenge'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Chamillionaire. It was released on November 22, 2005. The album features guest appearances from Lil' Flip, Lil Wayne, Rasaq (his younger brother), Natalie Alvarado, Krayzie Bone, Bun B, Scarface, Billy Cook, Killer Mike and Pastor Troy, with its production handled by Scott Storch, Mannie Fresh, Play-N-Skillz, Cool, and Dre, among others. The album also has the release of " Chopped and screwed version" by DJ OG Ron C. Chamillionaire and Krayzie Bone won the Best Rap Performance By A Duo or Group Grammy for the song "Ridin'". In 2009, Chamillionaire released Mixtape Messiah 7 and explained on the final track of disc 1 that he was also going to be considered for the Best New Artist Grammy but, bootleggers caused him to be disqualified by releasing unauthorized Chamillionaire albums the same year his debut was released. The album debuted at number 10 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart, selling 130,000 cop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elevate (EP)
''Elevate'' is the second extended play released by American rapper Chamillionaire in promotion of his third studio album, ''Poison''. It was released on February 12, 2013 by his label Chamillitary Entertainment. Background On January 17, 2013 Chamillionaire announced he would release various EP's in promotion of his third studio album ''Poison''. The first being ''Ammunition'', followed by ''Elevate'' and that it would release on February 12 via his personal website, chamillionaire.com. The album artwork would be revealed the following day. The EP will feature seven songs. On January 23, 2013 Chamillionaire revealed the EP would feature no guest appearances at all. Release and promotion Chamillionaire only released 1,000 hard copies of the EP, which sold out within 10 hours of the January 17th announcement. However it was still available for digital download. He performed at Club Chrome in Ft. Worth, Texas on February 23, 2013 for the Elevate release party. Critical rece ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chamillitary Entertainment
Chamillitary is an entertainment company and hip hop record label owned and run by rapper Chamillionaire. It was previously distributed by Universal. It has since been an independent record label company. History Chamillitary Entertainment was founded in 2004 by Chamillionaire after he had left record labels; Swishahouse and Paid In Full Entertainment. Chamillionaire, alongside The Color Changin' Click, found themselves without a label home- after a falling out with Paul Wall, who returned to Swishahouse. In early 2004, Chamillionaire decided to form his own label; Chamillitary Entertainment. He signed his younger brother Rasaq to the label, as well as 50/50 Twin. Rasaq would eventually leave the label to pursue his own goals and 50/50 Twin left the label in 2006. Chamillionaire later signed Lil Ken to the label in 2007 along with R&B singer Tony Henry and Yung Ro. Yung Ro would eventually leave the label in late 2008 due to differences with Chamillionaire. The label has be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ultimate Victory
''Ultimate Victory'' is the second studio album by American rapper Chamillionaire. It was released on September 14, 2007. The album debuted at number 8 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart, selling 79,000 copies in the first week. It is notable for not containing any profanity. In all, the album has sold 700,000 copies in the U.S. Critical reception ''Ultimate Victory'' was generally well received by music critics. ''Rolling Stone'' gave note of Chamillionaire's subject matter detailing his disdain towards the "record industry, money-grubbing ex-friends and lazy rappers" while backing up his sentiments with tracks like the Bun B-assisted "Pimp Mode" and "We Breakin' Up". They concluded by praising the closing title track stating, "“The Ultimate Victory”—on which Chamillionaire expresses sympathy for media-dogged celebrities like Eminem and Britney Spears and admits, "I'm still filled with doubt"—might be the most personally reflective hip-hop track since Slim Shady himsel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reignfall
''Reignfall'' is the third extended play by American rapper Chamillionaire released in promotion of his third studio album, ''Poison''. The EP was released on July 23, 2013, by his record label Chamillitary Entertainment and Republic Records. Background On January 17, 2013 Chamillionaire announced he would release various EP's in promotion of his third studio album ''Poison''. The first he released was ''Ammunition'' on March 20, 2012. Second, he released '' Elevate'' and it was officially released on February 12, 2013. On July 22, 2013 he released the title track featuring Scarface, Killer Mike and Bobby Moon along with the track list. Track listing Charts ''Reignfall'' was Chamillionaires first project since his second studio album Ultimate Victory to chart on a ''Billboard A billboard (also called a hoarding in the UK and many other parts of the world) is a large outdoor advertising structure (a billing board), typically found in high-traffic areas such as alongside b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Color Changin' Click
The Color Changin' Click was an American Hip hop music, hip hop group formed in 2001 by Chamillionaire and Paul Wall. The group disbanded in 2005. Chamillionaire and Paul were part of a group prior to Color Changing Click called The Sleepwalkers. It's unclear if there were 3 or 4 members of the group, but PKT (short for Pimp Killa Thug) was definitely part of the group. Not much more is known about the group other than they used to open up for Swishahouse members prior to being in Swishahouse themselves. Biography Chamillionaire and Paul Wall Friends since childhood, Paul and Chamillionaire broke into the music industry by doing promotions for various southern hip-hop entities such as Cash Money Records. Eventually, they got jobs doing promotions for Swishahouse. While there, they recorded a demo for Swishahouse that gained a lot of attention, and soon people wanted to know who made it. Paul and Chamillionaire kept asking Swishahouse CEO Michael 5000 Watts to let them get a coup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Wall
Paul Michael Slayton (born March 11, 1981), better known by his stage name Paul Wall, is an American rapper and DJ. He has spent much of his career affiliated with Swishahouse Records, and has released several albums under the label and collaborated with numerous other rappers signed to the label. He began his career performing alongside fellow Houstonian Chamillionaire, with whom he released several albums, including 2002's independently released ''Get Ya Mind Correct''. In 2005, he was signed to Atlantic Records and became successful with his major label debut ''The Peoples Champ'', which was followed up by '' Get Money, Stay True'' followed in 2007. He has been nominated for one Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance as a Duo or Group for the song "Grillz", his collaboration with rapper Nelly. Career Swishahouse (1998–2005) Wall attended Jersey Village High School and studied mass communications at the University of Houston for three years. After proposing to do promoti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turn It Up (Chamillionaire Song)
"Turn It Up" is the 2005 debut single of Chamillionaire, featuring Lil' Flip. It was produced by Scott Storch. "Turn It Up" was the first single from Chamillionaire's major label debut album, ''The Sound of Revenge''. The music video is filmed in Houston, and features cameo appearances by Crooked I, Mannie Fresh and Chamillionaire's brother Rasaq. Lil' Flip is noticed wearing a "Free Cassidy" shirt in the video, showing his support for Cassidy while he was in jail for attempted murder. This hip hop song peaked at number 41 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Remixes and Samples A remix of the song which features Lil' O, HAWK and E.S.G. is featured on ''It's Going Down 3'', a mixtape hosted by Chamillionaire with production by CHOPS and on The Sound of Revenge bonus disc. The lyric from the song; "Check out my track record, they say Imma track Wrecka" has been sampled by British rapper Sir-B (Imperial Squad) for the grime Grime may refer to: * Dirt, in the form of black, ingrained du ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ammunition (Chamillionaire EP)
''Ammunition'' is an EP by American rapper Chamillionaire. It was released on , by Chamillitary Entertainment. ''Ammunition'' is Chamillionaire's first major album release since his second studio album, ''Ultimate Victory'' (2007). With production handled by The Beat Bullies, and CyFyre, among others, and collaborated with artists such as Angel, Saigon and Marcus Manchild. The album generally received positive reviews from music critics. In order to promote the album, Chamillionaire released a freestyle over Rick Ross's Stay Schemin' before the album's release. Track listing ;Sample credits *"All Mine" contains elements of "Hetki Lyö" as performed by Kirka Kirill "Kirka" Babitzin (22 September 1950 – 31 January 2007) was one of the most commercially successful Finnish musicians. His career spanned from the late 1960s until his death in 2007. Previously associated with Ilkka Lipsanen's The Islan .... References {{Chamillionaire Chamillionaire albums Chamillitar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Get Ya Mind Correct
''Get Ya Mind Correct'' is the debut studio album by rappers Paul Wall & Chamillionaire of The Color Changin' Click, released when they were both on the Paid In Full Label. It was notable in the Houston underground rap scene. The album peaked at #67 on the ''Billboard''Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album was nominated for Indie Album of the Year in The Source magazine. There's a Chopped and Screwed version by DJ Michael '5000' Watts for Swishahouse Swishahouse is an independent Southern hip hop, southern rap record label and hip hop collective based in Houston, Texas. History Swishahouse was founded in North Houston in 1997 by founder and CEO Michael "5000" Watts and OG Ron C as a response .... Track listing References 2002 albums Paul Wall albums Chamillionaire albums The Color Changin' Click albums {{2002-hiphop-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
