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Biography

Paul Michael Slayton (born March 11, 1981), better known by his stage name Paul Wall , is an American rapper . He is currently affiliated with Swishahouse Records, having released several albums under the label as well as
collaborating with other rappers signed to the label. He was formerly musical partners with rapper Chamillionaire releasing several collaborative albums including the independently released Get Ya Mind Correct . In 2005, he was signed to Atlantic Records and became successful with his major-label debut The Peoples Champ . Get Money, Stay True followed in 2007.

Career

Wall attended Jersey Village High School and studied mass communications at the
University of Houston for three years. After proposing to do promotions for Michael "5000" Watts' company, Swishahouse , Chamillionaire and Paul Wall came to Watts' studio, KBXX . Paul & Chamillionaire convinced Watts to let them rap on his radio show and put the verses on one of his mixtapes. That mixtape was titled Choppin Em Up Part 2 , which was released in mid 1999. The freestyle became so popular in the streets that Chamillionaire and Paul Wall became regular staples on Houston's mixtape circuit, appeared on several of Watts' mixtapes and became permanent members of Swishahouse.

After fellow member Slim Thug left the label, Chamillionaire and Paul Wall followed suit and the two started their own group known as ''The Color Changin' Click'' (named after Chamillion's Chameleon persona). Each successive mixtape released by The Color Changin' Click led to more business opportunities; the most notable of which was a contract to do a full album for Paid in Full Records. A one album contract was then negotiated between the Color Changin' Click and Paid in Full's label head, DJ Madd Hatta from 97.9 The Box, and the CCC's first album, Get Ya Mind Correct , would go on to sell over 200,000 copies. Wall's first music exposure came as a street team member on the Northwest side of Houston, promoting southern labels like Def Jam Records , Cash Money Records|Cash Money and No Limit Records . He is also an accomplished and proficient mixtape and party DJ, known for producing mixtapes in the now well-known screwed & chopped style, which was invented by the late DJ Screw .

Paul Wall and Chamillionaire were originally affiliated with Swishahouse Records, but left for Paid in Full Records a short time later. After several mixtape and independent releases including. Get Ya Mind Correct , the two parted ways, citing creative differences. Chamillionaire continued to release independent records, while Paul Wall returned to the Swishahouse fold. This move allowed him to appear on Mike Jones (rapper)|Mike Jones ' first commercially distributed single, " Still Tippin' ", from his first major label album Who Is Mike Jones? . The single is originally on Swishahouse's The Day Hell Broke Loose Part 2 aka Major Without A Major Deal, released in 2003, the album went on to sell over 500,000 copies two months after being released.

In 2005, Paul Wall released his first album, The Peoples Champ , which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 . The first single " Sittin' Sidewayz " featuring Big Pokey . The second single, "They Don't Know", featured Bun B of UGK , and the video version also featured Mike Jones (rapper)|Mike Jones . The third single is " Girl (Paul Wall song)|Girl ", receiving radio airplay and peaking at #35 onl the Billboard Hot 100 .. Allmusic : 2006 In 2007, Paul Wall released his second album Get Money, Stay True , which debuted in the #1 spot on the Billboard Chart Top R& B/Hip-Hop Albums . Paul Wall released the singles " Break 'Em Off " featuring Lil Keke and " I'm Throwed " featuring and produced by Jermaine Dupri .

In 2007, Paul Wall appeared alongside other celebrities and regular people in the music video for Rockstar by Nickelback . He also appears on Bermuda-based reggae artist Collie Buddz self-titled debut album.

Paul Wall is currently a member of the rap group Expensive Taste , with his good friends Travis Barker and Skinhead Rob ( Transplants (band)|Transplants ). The trio also collectively owns a line.

In the spring of 2008, Paul Wall joined Strange Music recording artist Tech N9ne on a nationwide tour, which also featured Brooklyn rapper Ill Bill|ILL BiLL .

In the 2008 presidential campaign, Paul Wall spoke out in favor of candidate Barack Obama . He was quoted in The Source magazine as saying "Barack seems to come off as a true leader for everyone, whereas most people campaigning, including Hillary Clinton , seem to be just politicians. Barack seems to be genuine and sincere about his beliefs. He is selfless, while they are selfish. I'm gonna 'Barack the vote' this year and I've never voted before." The Source magazine, August 2008 issue

Paul Wall appears as fictional rapper Grillionaire in the movie I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell (film)|I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell , released on September 25, 2009. He, along with screenwriters Nils Parker and Tucker Max , co-wrote tracks for the movie.

In 2010, Paul Wall featured on the 'Przyjazn, Duma, Godnosc' (eng. 'Friendship, Pride and Dignity') album by a highly rated Polish rap artist Kaczor.

In February 2011, Paul appeared on an episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation along with rapper Yelawolf and singer Christina Milian .

In October 2011, Paul Wall joined forces with Silicon Valley based social and mobile game company Jump Shot Media to create the world's first mobile battle rap game, Battle Rap Stars . Paul is featured as the "main event" and is the rapper to beat in order to win the game.

Personal life

Paul Wall married girlfriend Crystal in 2006. Their son William Patrick Slayton was born April 18, 2006.. Blackcelebkids.Com (2006-04-18). Retrieved on 2011-01-05. and their daughter Noelle Slayton was born in 2010.

During a concert in San Antonio Paul Wall hit a fan with a microphone. The fan was flicking his middle finger at Paul Wall. Paul Wall apologized to not only the victim but to all his San Antonio fans.. TMZ.com (2010-09-28). Retrieved on 2011-01-05.

In 2010, Paul Wall went on an extreme diet and had gastric sleeve surgery, resulting in an over 100& nbsp;lb. weight loss.

In February 2011, Paul Wall and his wife Crystal unveiled a Bonnie & Clyde 40's themed photo shoot, which revealed Paul's slimmer, trimmer physique.

Discography

2004: Chick Magnet (album)|Chick Magnet

2005: The Peoples Champ

2007: Get Money, Stay True

2009: Fast Life (Paul Wall album)|Fast Life

2010: Heart of a Champion (album)|Heart of a Champion

Video Games

2011: Battle Rap Stars for iPhone and Android

Awards and nominations

Year !! Award/ Nomination
2006
	Ozone Awards Won for Best Rap/ R& B Collaboration (for " I'm N Luv (Wit a Stripper) (Remix)" by T-Pain featuring Twista , Pimp C , Paul Wall, R. Kelly , MJG , and Too Short )
	DJ Khaled featuring Lil' Wayne , Paul Wall, Fat Joe , Rick Ross , and Pitbull (rapper)>Pitbull )
2007

Acting career

During his break from rapping, Paul Wall appeared in Furnace (film)|Furnace with Ja Rule . He also appeared in the 2009 movie I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell (film)|I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell along with Jesse Bradford and Matt Czuchry . He is currently working on the movie Xtinction ., IMDB.com

Filmography

Year	Title	Role
2006	Furnace	Joey Robbins
2009	I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell	Grillionaire
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