Chamillionaire
At the 5W Public Relations holiday party (December 2007)
Background information
Birth name	Hakeem Seriki
Also known as	Chamillionaire
Born	Washington, D.C., United States
Origin	Houston, Texas, United States
Genre(s)	Southern hip hop, Hardcore hip hop, Pop
Occupation(s)	Rapper, record executive, entrepreneur
Years active	1998 – present
Label(s)	Chamillitary/Universal
Associated acts	UGK, Lil Wayne, Rasaq, Paul Wall, Lil Keke, Devin The Dude, Krayzie Bone
Website	http://www.chamillionaire.com

Hakeem Seriki, better known by his stage name Chamillionaire (pronounced Ka-MIL-yin-air, IPA: /kəˌmɪljəˈnεər/, a portmanteau of "chameleon" and "millionaire")^[1] is an Nigerian-American rapper from Houston, Texas and the CEO of Chamillitary Entertainment. 5W Public Relations, also known as 5WPR, is an American Public relations firm originally founded in 2003 by Ronn Torossian Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Southern hip hop is a form of American hip hop music that emerged from a club oriented vibe in the late-1990s as a popular force from cities including but not limited to Hardcore hip hop is a form of Hip hop music that developed in the late 1980s Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure Rapping (also known as emceeing, MCing, spitting, or just rhyming) is the Rhythmic spoken delivery of Rhymes wordplay and The record industry is the part of the Music industry that sells Sound recordings of Music. An entrepreneur is a person who has possession over a company enterprise, or Venture, and assumes significant accountability for the inherent risks and the outcome In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Liberia Music (sometimes credited as Chamillitary Camp Music and Chamillitary Records is a record/entertainment company owned and run by Chamillionaire. UGK (short for Underground Kingz) a hip-hop act from Port Arthur Texas was formed in 1987 by the late Chad " Pimp C " Butler Dwayne Michael Carter Jr (born September 27 1982 better known by his Stage name Lil Wayne, is an American Rapper. Rasaq Dayo Seriki, better known by his Stage name Rasaq, is an American Rapper. Paul Slayton, better known by his Stage name Paul Wall, was born March 11, 1981. Devin Copeland, better known by his Stage name, Devin the Dude, is a Houston hip hop artist best known for his exceptionally unique rapping style Anthony Henderson (born June 17, 1973 better known as Krayzie Bone, is a two-time Grammy Award -winning artist and member of the A stage name, also called a screen name, is a Pseudonym used by Performers and Entertainers such as Chameleons (family Chamaeleonidae) are squamates that belong to one of the best-known Lizard families See also African Immigration to the United States Nigerian Americans are citizens of the United States of America who are of an ethnicity located in Nigeria Rapping (also known as emceeing, MCing, spitting, or just rhyming) is the Rhythmic spoken delivery of Rhymes wordplay and A chief executive officer ( CEO) or chief executive is typically the highest-ranking corporate officer ( executive) or administrator Liberia Music (sometimes credited as Chamillitary Camp Music and Chamillitary Records is a record/entertainment company owned and run by Chamillionaire. ^[2] He stated that his aim is to prove that the South can produce quality lyricists. The Southern United States &mdashcommonly referred to as the American South, Dixie, or simply the South &mdashconstitutes a large distinctive He is also a hook writer and usually sings and harmonizes with himself (using multi-tracked vocals) on his own hooks. Chamillionaire is a founder and original member of The Color Changin' Click. The Color Changin' Click or CCC, was a rap group which was started by rappers Chamillionaire and Paul Wall which also features Rappers such as ^[2] In 2007, he won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for his number-one single "Ridin'", a number-one hit in the United States for two weeks in 2006. The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences " Ridin' " is the second single from Chamillionaire 's album The Sound of Revenge, and features a guest rap by Krayzie Bone. This is a list of the US Billboard magazine Hot 100 number-ones of 2006. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the ^[3] He is a former artist on Michael 5000 Watts' Swishahouse label. Swishahouse is a Houston, Texas based independent southern rap record label ^[2]

Early life

Hakeem Seriki was born in Washington, D.C.^[4] and moved to Houston, Texas at the age of four. Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D As the eldest child in his household, he had to hold numerous jobs to care for his family, including stocking trucks and transporting blood and urine for a medical lab. ^[5]

Chamillionaire said that at first lived in a section of Houston zoned to Eisenhower High School and that his parents moved to the Jersey Village High School attendance zone so he could play in a more advanced basketball program; he attended Jersey Village. Dwight D Eisenhower High School is a public secondary school located in Houston, Texas, United States. Jersey Village High School (est 1972 is located in Jersey Village, Texas, United States. ^[6]

Music career

Chamillionaire has stated that he has been recording mixtapes as early as 1998. ^[7] While promoting themselves in an event, he and Paul Wall met Michael "5000" Watts, a popular mixtape DJ from northern Houston. After proposing to do promotions for Watts's company Swishahouse, Chamillionaire and Paul Wall came to Watts's studio and convinced Watts to allow them freestyle on an intro to Watts's radio show on Houston hip-hop radio station KBXX-FM. KBXX, " 979 The Box " is a Houston -based Radio station with a Mainstream Urban musical format Watts, who himself was convinced to rap on the record, enjoyed the freestyle so much that he put the verses on one of his mixtapes. Soon, Chamillionaire and Paul Wall became regular staples on Houston's mixtape circuit, appeared on several of Watts's mixtapes, and became permanent members of Swishahouse. Swishahouse is a Houston, Texas based independent southern rap record label ^[8] Chamillionaire and Paul Wall soon started their own group, The Color Changin' Click. The Color Changin' Click or CCC, was a rap group which was started by rappers Chamillionaire and Paul Wall which also features Rappers such as In 2002, Chamillionaire and Paul Wall collaborated for the album Get Ya Mind Correct, would go on to sell over 100,000 copies. Get Ya Mind Correct was the first album released by rappers Paul Wall & Chamillionaire of The Color Changin' Click when they were both on ^[2] The Source magazine named the album the independent album of the year around 2002. The Source is a United States -based monthly full-color Magazine covering Hip-hop music, Politics, and culture, founded in ^[7]

2005–2006: The Sound of Revenge

Main article: The Sound of Revenge

Chamillionaire's first major solo release The Sound of Revenge was released through Chamillitary Entertainment and Universal Records in November 2005. The Sound of Revenge is the debut solo album from American Rapper Chamillionaire, although it is not Chamillionaire's debut The Sound of Revenge is the debut solo album from American Rapper Chamillionaire, although it is not Chamillionaire's debut The album debuted and peaked at #10 on the Billboard 200 album chart in the United States. The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard ^[9] The album's lead single was "Turn It Up", featuring Lil' Flip produced by Scott Storch, followed by "Ridin'", featuring Krayzie Bone of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony; "Ridin'" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. " Turn It Up " is a 2005 single by Chamillionaire featuring Lil' Flip. Scott Storch (born December 16 1973) is a Canadian Record producer. " Ridin' " is the second single from Chamillionaire 's album The Sound of Revenge, and features a guest rap by Krayzie Bone. Anthony Henderson (born June 17, 1973 better known as Krayzie Bone, is a two-time Grammy Award -winning artist and member of the Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is an American Hip hop group from the Glenville section of Cleveland Ohio. ^[10] Its video also was named "Best Rap Video" in the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards. The following is a list of the MTV Video Music Awards winners for Best Rap Video. The 2006 MTV Video Music Awards aired live on August 31 2006, honoring the best Music videos from July 1, 2005 to ^[11] Comedic performer Weird Al Yankovic made a parody of the song, titled "White and Nerdy", for his own album Straight Outta Lynwood. Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic (ˈjæŋkəvɪk born October 23 1959 is a Grammy Award winning American singer Musician, actor satirist " White & Nerdy' " is the second single from "Weird Al" Yankovic 's album Straight Outta Lynwood, which was released on September Straight Outta Lynwood is the twelfth album by "Weird Al" Yankovic. ^[12] The third single from the album was "Grown and Sexy". "Grown and Sexy" is the third US single and second international single from Chamillionaire 's album The Sound of Revenge. ^[10]

Additionally, the bonus track "Grind Time" was featured in the video game NBA Live '06. The NBA Live series of Basketball Video games, published by EA Sports, is currently one of the leading National Basketball Association ^[13] The album was certified platinum by the RIAA, and a chopped and screwed version, screwed by OG Ron C, was released in February 2006. The Sound of Revenge (Screwed & Chopped is the Screwed and chopped version of Houston Rapper Chamillionaire 's debut The OG Ron C is one of the founding members of Swishahouse, and is a member of local DJ coalition The "Go-DJ's" ^[14] Guest appearances for the album included Lil' Flip, Natalie, Krayzie Bone, Bun B, Lil Wayne, Pastor Troy, Killer Mike, Scarface, Rasaq, and many others. Natalie (born Natalie Nicole Alvarado on September 2, 1979) is an American R&B singer and songwriter Anthony Henderson (born June 17, 1973 better known as Krayzie Bone, is a two-time Grammy Award -winning artist and member of the Bernard Freeman, better known by his Stage name Bun B, is a rapper and one half (with the late Pimp C) of Southern hip hop act UGK Dwayne Michael Carter Jr (born September 27 1982 better known by his Stage name Lil Wayne, is an American Rapper. Pastor Troy (born in Augusta Georgia on November 18, 1977) is an American rapper and record producer formerly a member of the hardcore rap group Michael Render, better known by his stage name Killer Mike (born April 20, 1975) is an American Rapper, signed to Grind Time Official Brad Jordan, better known by his Stage name Scarface (and formerly Akshen) is an American Rapper originally known for his work Rasaq Dayo Seriki, better known by his Stage name Rasaq, is an American Rapper.

In January 2006, Chamillionaire entered a feud with BCD Music Group, a company that used to distribute his music, as BCD claimed that Chamillionaire was making slanderous remarks about the company in his songs. Consequently, Shila Mitra, a partner of BCD, fueled the feud further with her own diss track. ^[15] Later in 2006, Chamillionaire was featured in the singles "That Girl" by Frankie J and "Get Up" by Ciara. " That Girl " is the first single of Frankie J 's album Priceless. Frankie J (born Francisco Javier Bautista Jr on December 7, 1978) is a Mexican-American Latin pop and Adult contemporary " Get Up " is a song written by American singer Ciara Harris, Hakeem Seriki, and Phalon Alexander for the soundtrack of the dance/romance film Ciara Princess Harris (born October 25 1985 professionally known as Ciara, is a Grammy Award -winning American singer songwriter Record producer

2007–present: Ultimate Victory

Main article: Ultimate Victory

Chamillionaire released his second mainstream album Ultimate Victory on September 18, 2007. Ultimate Victory is southern rapper Chamillionaire 's second album Ultimate Victory is southern rapper Chamillionaire 's second album Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Guest appearances included UGK, Krayzie Bone, Lil Wayne, Famous, Tony Henry, Devin the Dude, & Lloyd. UGK (short for Underground Kingz) a hip-hop act from Port Arthur Texas was formed in 1987 by the late Chad " Pimp C " Butler Anthony Henderson (born June 17, 1973 better known as Krayzie Bone, is a two-time Grammy Award -winning artist and member of the Dwayne Michael Carter Jr (born September 27 1982 better known by his Stage name Lil Wayne, is an American Rapper. Tony Henry is a British singer who has performed at Buckingham Palace, the FA Cup Final, and the Royal Albert Hall. Devin Copeland, better known by his Stage name, Devin the Dude, is a Houston hip hop artist best known for his exceptionally unique rapping style Lloyd Harlin Polite Jr (born January 3 1986 professionally known as Lloyd is an American R&B Singer-songwriter, Dancer and The first single was "Hip Hop Police", featuring Slick Rick, which both Chamillionaire and Slick Rick performed on the CBS television network program Late Show with David Letterman on September 14, 2007. " Hip Hop Police " is the first single of Chamillionaire 's second album Ultimate Victory. Ricky Walters (born January 14 1965) better known by Stage names Slick Rick, MC Ricky D and Rick the Ruler, is a Grammy CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. The Late Show with David Letterman is an Emmy Award -winning American late-night Talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS ^[16] The following single was "Won't Let You Down", featuring singer K-Ci of the R&B duo K-Ci & JoJo on the chorus. K-Ci & JoJo were an American R&B duo, consisting of brothers Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey (born September 2, 1969) and Joel The song was later released as a "Texas Takeover Remix", featuring numerous other rappers from the state of Texas such as Slim Thug, Lil' Keke, Paul Wall, Mike Jones, UGK, Trae, and Z-Ro. Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. Slim Thug (born Stayve Jerome Thomas on September 8, 1980 in Houston, Texas) is an American rapper Paul Slayton, better known by his Stage name Paul Wall, was born March 11, 1981. Mike Jones is an American Southern rap artist and Actor, who initially was affiliated with the record label Swishahouse, then left to be the UGK (short for Underground Kingz) a hip-hop act from Port Arthur Texas was formed in 1987 by the late Chad " Pimp C " Butler ^[17]

Chamillionaire recently signed back to Chamillitary Entertainment the rapper Yung Ro, a former member The Color Changin' Click. Liberia Music (sometimes credited as Chamillitary Camp Music and Chamillitary Records is a record/entertainment company owned and run by Chamillionaire. The Color Changin' Click or CCC, was a rap group which was started by rappers Chamillionaire and Paul Wall which also features Rappers such as He is also planning to tour and is also planning a group album with Famous and Yung Ro called Money, Power, and Fame. Both of them will be working on solo albums to drop in the future after the group album. Chamillionaire will release the Tony Henry R&B project through the label Chamillitary Soul. ^[18]

Mixtape Messiah 4, the fourth title in Chamillionaire's Mixtape Messiah series, was initially set for release on December 18, 2007^[19]; however, as of May 1, 2008, Chamillionaire's own web site reads that the recording will be released sometime in 2008. Mixtape Messiah 4 is a mixtape by the Houston rapper Chamillionaire. ^[20] And on his XM Radio show on May 9th said it was "coming sooner then people expect". As told first by Chamillination^[21] Chamillionaire is also starting a live video stream which he can chat with fans on the internet on UStream[1] it is currently still being set up. It was told first to Chamillination^[22] by "Jeff".

TV Series

Chamillionaire has appeared in many TV series such as Yo Momma, Pimp My Ride & Punk'd. Yo Momma is an American Reality television Game show created executive produced and hosted by Wilmer Valderrama, along with Pimp My Ride is a TV show produced by MTV. Each episode consists of taking one car in poor condition and restoring it as well as customizing Punk'd is an American Hidden camera Practical joke Television series on MTV, produced and hosted by Ashton Kutcher He's also been on many music television shows such as TRL and 106 & Park.

Discography

Main article: Chamillionaire discography

• 2005: The Sound of Revenge
• 2007: Ultimate Victory

Awards

References

External links

• Official Website - Run by Chamillionaire
• Official Website - Run By Universal Records
• Chamillionaire at the Internet Movie Database
• Chamillionaire at MySpace
• Chamillionaire at Buzznet