Chamillionaire Introduces Highly Anticipated Video for “Hip Hop Police”
Platinum, Grammy Award Winning Rapper Chamillionaire is set to debut the highly anticipated video for Hip Hop Police featuring Slick Rick along with a full length video introduction of the controversial new track, titled “Evening News” off his forthcoming sophomore effort, “Ultimate Victory” which will be released on September 18th by Chamillitary/Universal Motown.
The groundbreaking, two-part, nine minute video directed by Mark Klasfeld plays like a short cinematic film, showcasing Chamillionaire’s acting prowess as the hip hop star physically transforms into three different characters, playing hip hop cop Hal Sharpless, news anchor Bob O’Wildy and news reporter, Cashus Burns, in addition to playing himself.
The premiere single produced by JR Rotem isn’t a record about real cops, but rather a clever play by the Houston rapper to address the national scrutiny that hip hop music and artists have received by critics and figures who continue to police hip hop, placing blame on the art form for social issues that the artist feels are deeper rooted. Also seen in the video is a rare cameo appearance by featured artist Slick Rick who switches into his own rival character, Detective Jeffrey Jackson.
With “Hip Hop Police” creating the perfect segue into “Evening News,” a bass heavy, Kane Beatz produced track, Chamillionaire gets into full character in the video as Bob O’Wildy, the opinionated Caucasian news anchor known for vilifying your favorite rapper. As O’Wildy gets into a heated debate with Chamillionaire about different topics, including past and current events, ranging from hip hop, the war, gas prices, Kobe Bryant, Hurricane Katrina and even Kanye West’s comments about President Bush - in the end - only one person wins the debate with public approval.
“I decided to make two separate videos and put them jointly together because the new album itself plays like a motion picture, with one song setting the stage for the next, before coming together at the very end to convey the message of ‘Ultimate Victory,’” says Chamillionaire. “I felt the best way that I could drive my point across is to show the visual of both records back to back.”
The double world premiere of “Hip Hop Police” and “Evening News” will make its video debut this Thursday, July 26th on “BET’s Access Granted” at 8:30pm EST.
With the recent release of the latest installment of Chamillionaire’s famous mixtape series, “Mixtape Messiah 3” along with an hour long DVD for free download off his official website, www.chamillionaire.com, the hip hop star is currently preparing for a 6-week promotional tour. “Ultimate Victory,” which features guest appearances by Lil’ Wayne, Krazyie Bone, Pimp C, Famous and Devin The Dude to name a few, in addition to production by Happy P, The Runners, Play N Skillz, The Beat Bullies and others will be released on September 18th.
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July 26th, 2007 at 6:33 am
first i guess? lol dont even kno y ppl run 4 dis
July 26th, 2007 at 6:38 am
um yea…so where the video at? dotn talk about it show it
July 26th, 2007 at 6:48 am
“…Chamillionaire’s acting prowess…” I guess all rappers become actors…..Which means, anyone can be an actor…ha! Like, Really……Real talk…..
July 26th, 2007 at 7:02 am
Chamillionaire cant act he even sucked hostin pimp my ride one episode i seen him in
July 26th, 2007 at 7:30 am
His first single “Not A Criminal” with Kelis flopped so hard never even heard it on the radio, and this new song “Hip Hop Police” is also garbage.
July 26th, 2007 at 7:50 am
its all about Curtis and Kanye, on the 11th.
July 26th, 2007 at 7:59 am
dude got lucky with ridin but we all know krayzie bone’s fan base made that song, i consider him a one hit wonder. On his own he cant bring the heat, he aint no t.i. not even a m.i.m.s
July 26th, 2007 at 8:10 am
slick wrote on July 26th, 2007 at 6:33 am
first i guess? lol dont even kno y ppl run 4 dis
^^ You just demonstrated homie.
Anyways, what are you all talking about? Chamillionaire is one of the most lyrical cats coming from the South.
July 26th, 2007 at 8:34 am
Yo…100% in post 7…you are a FUCKING idiot. This album will go platinum. His last album did 5.5 million with ringtones and album sales combined. He won a grammy. He won MTV and BET awards. He doesn’t curse, but still comes harder than you’re favorite rapper. Cham is the truth. Yo Nigel, save these comments so we can laugh at them when the sales start coming in for Ultimate Victory.
July 26th, 2007 at 8:52 am
Da boy Cham has alot of talent and I’ve been feeling both of the latest installments of da Mixtape Messiah series but Sound Of Revenge wasn’t dat impressive to me. Hopefully dis new LP he comes harder.
July 26th, 2007 at 9:16 am
rap is a money making industry no1 is true to da streets in commercial hip hop its all bout album sales and behind da scene’s the music fat cats dat can drop shit pull da strings n get paid
July 26th, 2007 at 9:30 am
#7, how can you say krayzie bone’s fan base carried that song? I guess I was mistaken….I didn’t know Krayzie bone wrote that hook that was blastin’ out of everybody’s cell phone from your little cousin to Congress.
July 26th, 2007 at 9:39 am
i dont think krayzie bone made that song…chamillionair made it,but whatever.
July 26th, 2007 at 11:02 am
Good Look Chamillinonaire…
P.S. Beenie man took Bounty Killa’s girl got her pregnant and now she is cheating on him with a drug lord..
Just thought I would fill yawl in…
Church my people, the view looks good from the pulpit
July 26th, 2007 at 11:19 am
SMDH @ #7 ti is wack hell mims is better than ti
July 26th, 2007 at 11:46 am
LOL
July 26th, 2007 at 12:41 pm
Chamillionaire = Disco.
Dude did get luckly with ridin, but like Mike Jones, I dont think we will see another album from this dude after this one on a major label.
July 26th, 2007 at 12:47 pm
AS LONG AS KOCH AROUND THESE CLOWNS GONE BE AROUND……. SUPPORT UNDERGROUND KINGZ AUG.7TH………..FUCK KANGAY WEST AND BUGS MONKEY’S ALBUMS IF U LOOKIN FOR THAT U WHITE
July 26th, 2007 at 2:32 pm
Sphere
nowadays, luck might get you to gold for new mainstream artists. skills and respect or great marketing ploys/ gimmicks can push you to platinum and beyond. mike jones had the marketing gimmick of the year with the “who? mike jones” catch phrase and passing out his phone number. chamillionaire had none of that.
there have only been three # 1 singles [hot 100] that new hip hop artists/groups have had in the last 2 years.
mims — this is why im hot
chamillionaire — ridin dirty
d4l — laffy taffy
im pretty sure mims and d4l have shipped gold, but cham has sold at least 1.5 million. there is a difference. chamillionaire was ALREADY gold before he dropped ‘Ridin Dirty’. That’s not luck, thats skills and respect.
I’m not saying he’s going to push plat each album, but he has the talent and the song writing capabilities to do so, even in todays climate. so please, refrain from comparing him to mike jones. he’s so much better than that.
July 26th, 2007 at 7:00 pm
just saw the vids…best videos of the year!