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I’m man enough to admit when I’m wrong. I thought I’d die before the Red Sox won a World Series, was sure MySpace wouldn’t catch on, and thought Britney’s VMA performance would be a triumphant comeback. I was straight stupid wrong on all counts. So as long as we’re on the subject, I’d like to admit something to Chamillionaire. Cham, if you’re reading this, my bad. I heard Ridin Dirty and pegged you as a one hit wonder. When I reviewed Mixtape Messiah 3 I said you were an inconsistent MC. Congratulations, you’ve officially made … ...Read the full album review
Fans can also check out Chamillionaire's previous albums: Chamillionaire - Mixtape Messiah 4 | Chamillionaire - Mixtape Messiah (Part 3) | Chamillionaire - Mixtape Messiah: Part 2
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I’m man enough to admit when I’m wrong. I thought I’d die before the Red Sox won a World Series, was sure MySpace wouldn’t catch on, and thought Britney’s VMA performance would be a triumphant comeback. I was straight stupid wrong on all counts. So as long as we’re on the subject, I’d like to admit something to Chamillionaire. Cham, if you’re reading this, my bad. I heard Ridin Dirty and pegged you as a one hit wonder. When I reviewed Mixtape Messiah 3 I said you were an inconsistent MC. Congratulations, you’ve officially made me look like an idiot. I know you have our phone number here at DJBooth, give me a call and I’ll apologize in person.
I’m not the only one who criticized Chamillionaire. The razor-slim MC has heard it all: he’s too southern, not southern enough, wasn’t smart enough, had forgotten the streets. Well now Cham’s pissed, and he’s channeled all his anger into Ultimate Victory, an album that’s by turns deeply lyrical, intensely political and flat-out raw. Houston’s most beloved/hated son has constructed over an hour of rewind worthy hip-hop, all without a single curse word. Now that’s f**king impressive.
Chamillitary uses Ultimate Victory to grab the title of hip-hop’s most outspoken rapper, a position left vacant by Eminem. He doesn’t have Em’s shock value, but if there was a debate against Bill O’Reilly for the fate of the culture, Cham now deserves consideration as hip-hop’s chosen representative. Backed by a stomping J.R. Rotem beat, Hip-Hop Police is an unflinchingly attack of the media’s apocalyptic portrayal of rappers. Cham showcases his narrative skills on the track, rhyming in both his voice and the cops he’s being interrogated by. Slick Rick, the undisputed champion of storytelling rhymes, even stops in for a feature. It’s sadly rare to find a major label artist willing to anger his corporate sponsors, Cham’s made it his lead single. Even more explosive is Evening News, the song that made me a full-on Chamillionare supporter. Within three verses he’s covered everything from the 9/11 attacks to Flava Flav, all with a deeply engaging flow. If Kanye’s a rebel for saying “George Bush doesn’t care about black people,” then Cham’s a revolutionary for rhyming, “9/11 was a calculation/and some would say it was a timed attack.” This isn’t preaching, this is hip-hop at its incendiary best.
It took years of hard work for Cham to rightfully claim the “millionaire” portion of his name, but it turns out being rich and famous isn’t all that great. Like Big said, mo money, mo problems, though I’m more familiar with less money, mo problems. The Bill Collecta is the hip-hop version of a financial advice book (here’s a tip for aspiring rappers, you have to pay back the advance). On the track Play-N-Skillz craft a synth heavy beat that slides over a grumbling bass line while Cham busts his addictive singing style. Krayzie Bone shows up to recreate Ridin Dirty’s hyper style and unimaginable chart success. The Bill Collecta won’t be as popular, but it’s required listening for everyone about their business. Industry Groupie somehow manages to turn the corniest song in music history (Europe’s Final Countdown) into a dope track, probably because of Cham’s flawless flow. The song weaves every popular hip-hop song about groupies, from Bump N’Grind to Smack That, into a powerful warning to stay away from paper chasing women. As he points out on I Think I Love You, money is like a relationship. When it’s good you never want it to end, and when it’s bad you end up punching your best friend in the face. Or is that just me?
For those more interested in waking up the neighbors than lyrical wordplay Ultimate Victory’s got you covered. Welcome to the South is a slowly unfolding banger featuring Pimp C that balances sharp drum rolls with gritty organs while Cham proves Houston’s about more than candy painted rhymes. Come Back to the Streets hits with a smoothed out Cool and Dre beat, though Cham sounds strangely like Luda on the vocals. Topping it off Weezy lays down his incomprehensible but dope rhyme style over hardcore guitars on Rock Star (is the fad over yet?). Are they classic songs? No, but they bust speakers. Mission accomplished. Besides, I swear I’ll never underestimate Chamillionaire again. If only I could learn some other lessons: remind me again, is it beer before liquor or liquor before beer?
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Average Member Rating: Total Ratings: 28
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 solid album for sure
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| Posted on Oct 01, 2007 |
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hello my freestlye
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| Posted on Oct 01, 2007 |
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ULTIMATE VICTORY WAS GOOD CD AND KEEP DOIN YOUR THING CHAMILLIONAIRE
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| Posted on Oct 03, 2007 |
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Damn, i don't believe it is as good as all of you are saying, so I just gotta go listen to it myself. After the mixtape messiah 2, which I reviewed on this site; I vowed to not listen to him again because it was sooooo lame...I might be with you nate and choke on my own words! We shall see!
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| Posted on Oct 04, 2007 |
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Thiz Cd Iz Bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2007 |
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chamillionaire is the best rapper alive......hands down dont care what ya'll say..the c.d is better than kanye's and 50's and let me take time to say that lil wayne is wack best rapper alive ma ass..
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2007 |
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FIRST OF ALL CHAMILLIONAIRE IS NOT THE S=BEST RAPPER ALIVE!!!JIGGA JAY-Z IS AND IT WASNT BETTER THAN KANYES ALBUM NO WAY SHAPE OR FORM IDK WAT U TALKIN BOUT BUT TAKE GOOD LISTEN TO HIP HOP BRA!!!!
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2007 |
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TRASH TRASH AND MORE @*#$! TRASH DA HELL DIS NIGGA THINK, SO HE GONE SING EVERY @*#$! SONG , IM ANGRY CUZ DIS NIGGA MADE SOME TRASH LOL
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| Posted on Oct 15, 2007 |
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This album is definitely a classic in my book. Lyrical, he's better and more interesting than Kanye. Kanye need to stick to what he does best, produce! Chamillion has been around for almost a decade now, and this is up there as one of his best. Shit, keep hating, he wants yall all to. Fuel his fire! The number might not show, but Cham has got flow, wit, style, and game that spits on every track. This is Southern Hip hop at its finest.
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| Posted on Oct 24, 2007 |
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I never rated this? IMPOSSIBLE. I literally didn't give two sh!ts about this guy before this album. After this, he's one my favourite rappers. It's just that good. One of the best of '07. Pimp Mode, Ultimate Vacation, Industry Groupie & Welcome to the South are my personal favourites.
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| Posted on Dec 01, 2007 |
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| Posted on Dec 07, 2007 |
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Tried to tell folks. Chamilitary mayne!
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| Posted on Dec 27, 2007 |
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This is a really good album. I take credit to all the work he did on this. Some songs really stand out to me and others are alright.
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| Posted on Jan 05, 2008 |
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wow this cd is the best of the year you dont even have to second guess taht cam killed it on this on every single song is a stright banger he covers all basis on this cd from the war in Iraq to Brittney spears shaving her head best cd of the year without a doubt good job cam and saving rap for the year for me
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| Posted on Jan 11, 2008 |
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lovin this song.like this song the most of the album.
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| Posted on Jan 27, 2008 |
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Cham brought heat with this album....Been out for a minute n still bumpin it
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| Posted on Feb 26, 2008 |
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FIRE!!!!!!!!!1
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| Posted on Mar 09, 2008 |
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| Posted on Mar 09, 2008 |
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this album and mixtape messiah is amazing. pls buy them. best albums to date
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| Posted on Mar 28, 2008 |
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this is another example of bringin good albums nd comin from tha south. idk y ppl dont like this album. is it cuz he goin more political in this album? it works for him nd in each track, he brings in somethin new. he planned it out perfectly and he doesnt stop droppin those punchlines. he gets on everybody on tha first track! come on man, this album is dope and if u havent listened to it and base it on how the beat or his delivery, jus listen to his lyrics and then rate it.
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| Posted on Apr 25, 2008 |
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I had to give this Album a 5 myself. This Album was different from any Mainstream Album released last year, and it didn't get the sales it should have. Chamillionaire will have better success with is next Album, I garuntee it!!
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| Posted on Jun 12, 2008 |
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| Posted on Jun 20, 2008 |
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| Posted on Jul 13, 2008 |
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Classic CD hate that it didnt go platinum but Cham is still the Best Out OF TEXAS
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| Posted on Jul 15, 2008 |
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another classic
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| Posted on Jul 23, 2008 |
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For you to be able to give an album a 1..The lyrics must be awful, they must not make any sense, and the guesyt features are just as wack and even outshine you. Theproduction must also be very bad.
This is definately not the case on ultimate victory..so y the hell are you gunna give this a 1 scorpion..STRAIGHT HATING CUZ YOUR FAVOURITE RAPPER IS NOT AS GUD AS CHAMILLIONAIRE |
| Posted on Aug 26, 2008 |
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cam is the best and he prove that in UN. keep it up cam
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| Posted on Jan 07, 2009 |
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THIS ALBUM IS DANKKKKKKK
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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Chamillionaire is probably the most underrated rapper in the game I really hope he gets his amazing album.
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| Posted on Sep 07, 2009 |
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Glad ppl finally realize and appreciate talent
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| Posted on Nov 21, 2009 |
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