Thursday, March 03, 2005 - Universal Records Signs Chamillionaire
Sought After Houston-Based Rapper Poised To Break Nationally
Universal Records has signed Houston based underground rap artist Chamillionaire. The freestyle prince will make his major label debut later this summer. Chamillionaire, also known as the 'Mixtape Messiah' has become famous in the dirty south mix-tape game for his cutting edge lyrics and melodic, street-tinged style.
Major labels have been in hot pursuit of the no-holds-barred MC since his auspicious debut on the Texas indie scene a few years ago. The talented rapper has appeared on countless compilations, and has two recent albums under his belt; both released on Chamillitary Records and certified 'hood platinum.' Chamillionaire's first CD, Get Ya Mind Correct was released in 2002, and his sophomore effort, Mixtape Messiah in 2004. The latter broke underground precedent by hitting the streets as a three-disc set.
Through word of mouth, Chamillionaire's prowess has spread beyond Texas and Louisiana with Mixtape Messiah, enlarging his reputation not only among southern hip-hop purists, but attracting the attention of major record labels executives and distribution outlets. "They'll (record stores) buy anything with Chamillionaire's name on it. He's one of our top sellers," said Matt Kivett of Gonzalez Music- a popular distribution company in the south.
Chamillionaire is currently working on his Universal debut titled The Sound of Revenge with producers, Swizz Beatz, David Banner, Play N Skillz (Lil Flip), etc. He is also slated to be a featured artist on the upcoming The Longest Yard soundtrack.
on the front page of www.UniversalRecords.com
Awwwready mayne! I'm happy to finally some acknowagement towards Cham. I know how Universal at times swoops up some artists and do nothing with them.. then there dropped.. But i know they would be stupid as hell to drop Koopa.
Sought After Houston-Based Rapper Poised To Break Nationally
Universal Records has signed Houston based underground rap artist Chamillionaire. The freestyle prince will make his major label debut later this summer. Chamillionaire, also known as the 'Mixtape Messiah' has become famous in the dirty south mix-tape game for his cutting edge lyrics and melodic, street-tinged style.
Major labels have been in hot pursuit of the no-holds-barred MC since his auspicious debut on the Texas indie scene a few years ago. The talented rapper has appeared on countless compilations, and has two recent albums under his belt; both released on Chamillitary Records and certified 'hood platinum.' Chamillionaire's first CD, Get Ya Mind Correct was released in 2002, and his sophomore effort, Mixtape Messiah in 2004. The latter broke underground precedent by hitting the streets as a three-disc set.
Through word of mouth, Chamillionaire's prowess has spread beyond Texas and Louisiana with Mixtape Messiah, enlarging his reputation not only among southern hip-hop purists, but attracting the attention of major record labels executives and distribution outlets. "They'll (record stores) buy anything with Chamillionaire's name on it. He's one of our top sellers," said Matt Kivett of Gonzalez Music- a popular distribution company in the south.
Chamillionaire is currently working on his Universal debut titled The Sound of Revenge with producers, Swizz Beatz, David Banner, Play N Skillz (Lil Flip), etc. He is also slated to be a featured artist on the upcoming The Longest Yard soundtrack.
on the front page of www.UniversalRecords.com
Awwwready mayne! I'm happy to finally some acknowagement towards Cham. I know how Universal at times swoops up some artists and do nothing with them.. then there dropped.. But i know they would be stupid as hell to drop Koopa.
