Chamillionaire Announces First Single; Retires His Grill

[Meho]

Houston rapper Chamillionaire announced Monday (January 29) that the first single from his highly anticipated sophomore album will be "Not A Criminal" featuring Nas' wifey, Kelis.

The Styalz Fuego-produced single will be the first off Ultimate Victory, which will be released through the rapper's Chamillitary Entertainment/Universal Motown.

According to the rapper, the track is somewhat of a therapeutic song about the prejudices he receives for his success.

"People treat you like you committed a crime when you speak the truth about what's really on your mind," confesses Chamillionaire. "People act like its wrong to have an opinion about things, especially when your views are different than theirs.

"I feel like setting the goal to be a successful entrepreneur should be looked at as a good thing and should not come with all the unnecessary hate and resistance. The business world can be a cruel place and even though I work hard at being successful and staying on top of my business, some people will look at me like I'm a criminal because of it, when I'm actually just working hard, so my company can grow and I can remain successful," adds the rapper. "Even though one may have money through hard work, you still get judged and have to deal with prejudices and problems. I plan on doing what I feel is right for me and not worrying about anyone that feels otherwise."

Cham is so frustrated with being looked at as criminal, that he is retiring his grill, so people will take him more seriously. "I need people to pay attention to what I have to say, instead of just staring at my mouth," explains the rapper. "I speak with a purpose and definitely want people to know that I'm not just some rapper with diamonds in his mouth. As soon as they get past the materialistic stuff and listen to the message on my album then I will feel like I have won."

Following up last year's platinum plus debut, Chamillionaire says he plans to get more personal with his fans, sharing his feelings and experiences, as well as expressing his opinion on the good and bad things that come with fame and money, tension towards the South, to friendship, love, media, the industry, beef, politics and life.

He has worked with a slew of hit making producers for Ultimate Victory including Three Six Mafia, Rick Rock, Play N Skillz, The Runners and JR Rotem, among others.

And guest appearances can be expected by artists such as Busta Rhymes, Lil Wayne, Pimp C, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Slick Rick, and Devin The Dude.

Currently, Cham is putting the final touches on the new album, which is slated for release in the spring 2007.

[Mo Z. Dizzle]

that single is alright; nothing too special but not too bad either

he probably could've come out with something better; hopefully he's just saving it and it'll be a second and/or third single

[everlast1986]

Good them things are stupid anyways. Leave them fuckers to Paul Wall.

[WestCoasta]

Cham is so frustrated with being looked at as criminal, that he is retiring his grill, so people will take him more seriously. "I need people to pay attention to what I have to say, instead of just staring at my mouth," explains the rapper.

what?  this guy's stupid

[thisoneguy360]

Good them things are stupid anyways. Leave them fuckers to Paul Wall.

Fuck paul wall's too, lol

[K.Dub]

Kelis

[Mr. O]

looks like cham is looking for attention. 

[Wessia4LiaNia Chieee Chieee]

Cham is so frustrated with being looked at as criminal, that he is retiring his grill, so people will take him more seriously. "I need people to pay attention to what I have to say, instead of just staring at my mouth," explains the rapper.

what?  this guy's stupid

exactly ! why would you change your attitude, hiding your true self just to get their attention instead of trying to overwhelm them with everything that you are.
I love Koopa, but this is not like a self decision, at least doesn't sounds like one, he could just say "Ok I'm tired of my grill I don't wanna wear it no more" not " "I need people to pay attention to what I have to say, instead of just staring at my mouth,""

[Damien J.]

Platinum superstar and award winning rapper Chamillionaire announced today his highly anticipated first single release, “Not a Criminal” featuring Kelis off his sophomore album, “Ultimate Victory” which will be released through Chamillitary Entertainment/Universal Motown. The track was produced by Styalz Fuego and showcases Chamillionaire’s trademark ability to combine smooth melodies with his versatile flow over a guitar infused, bass heavy beat.

“People treat you like you committed a crime when you speak the truth about what’s really on your mind. People act like its wrong to have an opinion about things especially when your views are different than theirs. I feel like setting the goal to be a successful entrepreneur should be looked at as a good thing and should not come with all the unnecessary hate and resistance. The business world can be a cruel place and even though I work hard at being successful and staying on top of my business, some people will look at me like I’m a criminal because of it, when I’m actually just working hard so my company can grow and I can remain successful” says Chamillionaire. “Even though one may have money through hard work, you still get judged and have to deal with prejudices and problems. I plan on doing what I feel is right for me and not worrying about anyone that feels otherwise.”

For this reason, the Houston rapper, famous for his trademark diamond encrusted grill has decided to retire it. “I need people to pay attention to what I have to say, instead of just staring at my mouth. I speak with a purpose and definitely want people to know that I’m not just some rapper with diamonds in his mouth. As soon as they get past the materialistic stuff and listen to the message on my album then I will feel like I have won. ”

On the follow up to last year’s Platinum plus debut, Chamillionaire will shares his feelings and experiences with his fans, expressing his opinion on the good and bad things that come with fame and money, tension towards the South movement, to friendship, love, media, the industry, beef, politics and life.

Chamillionaire has aligned himself with a list of heavy weight collaborations with hit making producers, Three Six Mafia, Rick Rock, Play N Skillz, The Runners, JR Rotem, Kane Beatz, The Beat Bullies, Happy P, Disco D, Ike Dirty and award wining artists Busta Rhymes, Lil Wayne, Pimp C, Bone Thugs & Harmony, Slick Rick, Devin The Dude and Famous just to name a few.

Chamillionaire is currently in the studio, putting the final touches on “Ultimate Victory,” which will make its worldwide debut Spring 2007 and is scheduled to make an appearance in Los Angeles on February 11th to celebrate his 2 (two) Grammy nominations for his mega hit single, “Ridin’” featuring Krayzie Bone.

[Digital Pimpin']

What happened to those Dre beats? 

[Sanford - V. President of the Dangerous Crew Movement]

Cham is so frustrated with being looked at as criminal, that he is retiring his grill, so people will take him more seriously. "I need people to pay attention to what I have to say, instead of just staring at my mouth," explains the rapper.

what?  this guy's stupid

no thats not.  why not seperate your self from that south sterotype where they only wear grills and talk about that bubble gum rap shit? 

big ups to Chamillionaire for going against the grain.   

[QuietTruth]

Retires His Grill?

Oh my Lord. Wow.

[davida.b.]

Haven't heard the single, but I can't wait to hear some new Slick Rick shit.

[K.Dub]

Cham is so frustrated with being looked at as criminal, that he is retiring his grill, so people will take him more seriously. "I need people to pay attention to what I have to say, instead of just staring at my mouth," explains the rapper.

what?  this guy's stupid

no thats not.  why not seperate your self from that south sterotype where they only wear grills and talk about that bubble gum rap shit? 

big ups to Chamillionaire for going against the grain.   

word

[WestCoasta]

Cham is so frustrated with being looked at as criminal, that he is retiring his grill, so people will take him more seriously. "I need people to pay attention to what I have to say, instead of just staring at my mouth," explains the rapper.

what?  this guy's stupid

no thats not.  why not seperate your self from that south sterotype where they only wear grills and talk about that bubble gum rap shit? 

big ups to Chamillionaire for going against the grain.   

going against the grain?   yea he's really facing an uphill battle taking some shit out his mouth

this dude is sorry, one hit wonder