Knitting Factory Presents:
Chamillionaire
Paul Wall
Movement Music, The Linx, Pleasantville Killerz, DJ Joe Buggs
Knitting Factory Concert House - Boise
Fri, April 2, 2010
Doors: 7:30 PM / Show: 8:30 PM
$25.00 - $55.00
Note: Full Bar With ID
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"There are a lot of people who are just followers and do things because everyone else is doing it. I'm trying to lead by example," says Grammy Award winning rapper Chamillionaire. "I won't do anything just for a dollar. Money will make people do crazy things and I’m not one of those people."
The Houston-based entrepreneur strives to constantly elevate, adapt and grow through his music, his business ventures, and his relationships. These traits helped him become a mixtape phenomenon before he had a major recording contract. Chamillionaire has managed to become an internet forerunner at a time when others have failed to capitalize on the web's reach, a platinum plus selling artist during a time of sagging record sales, and a businessman who runs several successful companies.
All of his achievements and past experiences played a major part in shaping the direction of Chamillionaire's second major label album, “The Ultimate Victory.” In fact, it was his time on the road and in the studio that provided a purpose for the man also known as The Mixtape Messiah as he crafted his new release. "Behind the scenes, a lot of artists talk about everything that they think is wrong with the world, but when it comes time to address the issues through their music, they don't," he explains. "I decided I couldn't sit back and needed to be the one to say something."
He does just that on "Hip-Hop Police," a look at how the media and a variety of public figures continue to place blame on rap music for social issues, making loving hip hop equivalent to committing a crime. Then there's the insightful "Evening News," where Chamillionaire examines -- with a sarcastic tone - what constitutes newsworthiness on a planet filled with legitimately significant events and genuine human suffering.
Paul Wall grew up in Houston with a devout passion for music. Wall was one of Texas's most sucessfull independent musicians, with releases like "THE CHICK MAGNET", "HOW TO BE A PLAYER", and his group albums with fellow Texan Chamillionaire such as "GET YA MIND CORRECT", and "CONTROVERSY SELLS". His independent success earned him a major record deal with Swisha House Records' joint venture with Atlantic Records. Wall's 2005 national debut "THE PEOPLE'S CHAMP" debuted on BILLBOARD MAGAZINE'S TOP 200 in the 1 spot and quickly reached platinum status. Paul Wall was instramental in taking Texas Hip Hop to the National level. His 2007 release "GET MONEY STAY TRUE" debuted as the 1 RAP album in BILLBOARD MAGAZINE and is quickly approaching GOLD status. His 2007 HONDA CIVIC TOUR with FALL OUT BOY widely expanded his fan base, as well as the 2006 DUB CAR SHOW TOUR. In 2005 Wall was nominated for a Grammy with the 1 song "GRILLZ" along with Nelly, Ali and Gipp. The song sparked a global trend for the diamond encrusted gold caps for which Paul is famous for making and selling to various celebrities that include Kanye West, Diddy, Shaq, Lil Jon as well as many many others. Wall also modeled in the national campaign for REEBOK's ARCTIC 5 shoe and also for AVIREX CLOTHING throughout 2007. He is currently a member of the diverse group EXPENSIVE TASTE which includes Travis Barker and Skinhead Rob. The group also has released a clothing line in which Paul Wall is a co owner and founder.