Mixtape Messiah 3 cover

Mixtape Messiah 3

Chamillionaire · 2007

58 min · 22 tracks · hip-hop

A vibrant blend of Southern hip-hop swagger and introspective lyricism wrapped in catchy hooks.

Why this album works

This album is significant for its charting success, landing on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, which highlighted the importance of mixtapes in mainstream hip-hop. It also exemplified Chamillionaire's influence on the mixtape culture, pushing boundaries for independent artists and setting a precedent for future releases in the genre.
Career context
By 2007, Chamillionaire was transitioning from his breakout success with 'Get Ya Mind Correct' and the Grammy-winning hit 'Ridin'' to further solidifying his presence in the rap scene. 'Mixtape Messiah 3' served as a continuation of his mixtape series, showcasing his lyrical prowess and ability to engage with fans directly through free releases during a time when digital distribution was gaining traction.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Get Ya Burners Out Standout 3:51
  • 2 Money Already Made Standout 3:17
  • 3 Get on My Level 3:04
  • 4 Living Good 2:21
  • 5 It's Just Pain 2:37
  • 6 The Call 0:59
  • 7 Nothin' But Lies 3:26
  • 8 Ima Playa Fasho 2:48
  • 9 Roy Woods Jr. (skit) 1:54
  • 10 Failure's Not an Option Standout 2:16
  • 11 Got Alot of Options 3:02
  • 12 See It in My Eyes 3:23
  • 13 Don't Hurt 'em Hammer 4:25
  • 14 Roy Woods Jr. (skit 2) 0:56
  • 15 It's On 3:39
  • 16 You a Dummy 2:43
  • 17 Chamillionaire Speaks 1:41
  • 18 Mo Scrilla 2:01
  • 19 The Crowd Goes Wild 2:36
  • 20 Makes Me Stronger 2:27
  • 21 Chamillionaire Speaks 2 1:17
  • 22 Rain 3:26

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