Nick Murphy settled on the stage name Chet Faker as an homage to Chet Baker. Other influences he has cited include Bob Dylan, as well as his mother's Motown albums and his father's "chilled out Ibiza CDs".
He first rose to prominence after his cover of Blackstreet's "No Diggity" went viral online, reaching #1 on the Hypemachine chart in May 2011. He released his first EP Thinking In Textures in 2012 to positive reviews, being described as "wonderfully loungey" and praised for its ability to "mix subtlety with impressive beauty". The EP was also popular with fans, with single "I'm Into You" landing at number 24 on the 2012 Triple J Hottest 100 chart.
Faker has worked with several other artists since the release of his debut EP, including collaborations with Flume and remixes of songs by MS MR and The Temper Trap. He was a featured vocalist on Say Lou Lou's "Fool of Me", which was named Best New Track by Pitchfork in May 2013.
He released a new single featuring Kilo Kish on 12 August 2013. In September of 2013, Flume announced that he and Faker had recorded an EP, stating that the final result "doesn't sound particularly like Flume or specifically like, you know, a Chet Faker record it really is kinda like a hybrid of both sounds going to one" and he feels like everything they did with the EP "was collaborative about the whole effort, and I think that shines through." Faker's debut album, "Built on Glass", was released on 11 April 2014, which was preceded by the release of lead single "Talk Is Cheap" and its accompanying music video on February 11. The album debuted at number 1 on the ARIA Charts.
No Diggity
Chet Faker Lyrics
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Baby got 'em open all over town
Strictly biz, don't play around
Cover much ground, got game by the pound
Getting paid is a forte
Each and every day, two player way
I can't get her out of my mind
I think about the girl all the time
East side to the west side
Pushing phat rides, it's no surprise
She got tricks in the stash
Stacking up cash
Fast when it comes to the gas
By no means average
As long as she's got to have it
Baby, you're a perfect ten
I like the way you work it
No diggity,
I gotta bag it up
I like the way you work it
No diggity,
I gotta bag it up
I like the way you work it
No diggity,
I gotta bag it up
I like the way you work it
No diggity,
I gotta bag it up
She's got class and style
Sheet knowledge by the mile,
Baby never act wild
Very low key on the profile
Catching feelings is a no,
Let me tell you how it goes
Curves the words, spins the verb
Love as it curves so freak what you heard
Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo, hey yo
Man that girl look good
Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo, hey yo
Play on, play on
Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo, hey yo
She's got class and style
Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo, hey yo
No diggity no doubt
I like the way you work it
No diggity,
I gotta bag it up
I like the way you work it
No diggity,
I gotta bag it up
I like the way you work it
No diggity,
I gotta bag it up
I like the way you work it
No diggity,
I gotta bag it up
I like the way you work it
No diggity,
I gotta bag it up
I like the way you work it
No diggity,
I gotta bag it up
I like the way you work it
No diggity,
I gotta bag it up
I like the way you work it
No diggity,
I gotta bag it up
Chet Faker's cover of "No Diggity" is a tribute to the original song by Blackstreet that was released in 1996. "No Diggity" is an ode to a woman who commands attention everywhere she goes. The opening line "Shorty get down, good Lord" sets the tone for the rest of the song, where the woman is described as having a captivating presence that leaves everyone around her enamoured. She's both business-savvy and captivating, and her ability to stack up cash quickly is impressive.
The song's chorus is the most recognizable part, where the phrase "I like the way you work it, no diggity, I gotta bag it up" is repeated multiple times. The line is slang for being so into someone that you're willing to commit to them fully.
The lyrics in "No Diggity" are straightforward, but the song's hypnotic beat and Chet Faker's smooth voice add an extra dimension to the song. It's clear that Faker's tribute to the song is a nod to the original, while also putting his spin on the lyrics. Overall, "No Diggity" is a catchy tune that celebrates the confidence, sexuality, and finesse of a powerful woman.
Line by Line Meaning
Shorty get down, good Lord
The girl is getting attention from all over, and that's impressive.
Baby got 'em open all over town
The girl is attractive and desirable.
Strictly biz, don't play around
The girl is serious and doesn't like wasting time.
Cover much ground, got game by the pound
The girl is experienced, and she knows what she's doing.
Getting paid is a forte
The girl is good at making money.
Each and every day, two player way
The girl is always up for some fun and making things interesting.
I can't get her out of my mind
The singer is continuously thinking about this girl.
I think about the girl all the time
The singer is always thinking about this girl.
East side to the west side
The girl's popularity goes beyond just one side of the city.
Pushing phat rides, it's no surprise
The girl has access to cars, which is not surprising given how popular she is.
She got tricks in the stash
The girl has some notable skills or tricks up her sleeve.
Stacking up cash
The girl has a lot of money.
Fast when it comes to the gas
The girl is quick to act, especially when it comes to fueling up a car.
By no means average
The girl is extraordinary and stands out from other people.
As long as she's got to have it
The girl is particular about what she wants, and won't settle for less.
Baby, you're a perfect ten
The singer thinks the girl is absolutely perfect.
I like the way you work it
No diggity,
I gotta bag it up
The singer is really attracted to the girl and wants to be with her.
She's got class and style
The girl has a lot of class and has her own sense of style.
Sheet knowledge by the mile,
The girl is very knowledgeable and has a great depth of understanding.
Baby never act wild
The girl is more reserved and composed in public.
Very low key on the profile
The girl doesn't put herself out there too much, and keeps a low profile.
Catching feelings is a no,
Let me tell you how it goes
The girl is not looking for an emotional connection and the singer is going to explain the situation.
Curves the words, spins the verb,
Love as it curves so freak what you heard
The girl is eloquent and can play with words, and love is intense and unpredictable.
Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo, hey yo
Man that girl look good
The girl is very attractive to the singer.
Play on, play on
The singer is making a musical reference to encourage the music to continue playing while admiring the girl.
No diggity no doubt
The singer makes use of a catchy phrase that reaffirms his attraction to the girl.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bill Withers, Chauncey Hannibal, Lynise Walters, Richard Vick, Teddy Riley, William Stewart
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Shorty get down, good Lord
Baby got 'em open all over town
Strictly biz, don't play around
Cover much ground, got game by the pound
Getting paid is a forte
Each and every day, two player way
I can't get her out of my mind
I think about the girl all the time
East side to the west side
Pushing phat rides, it's no surprise
She got tricks in the stash
Stacking up cash
Fast when it comes to the gas
By no means average
As long as she's got to have it
Baby, you're a perfect ten
I like the way you work it
No diggity,
I gotta bag it up
I like the way you work it
No diggity,
I gotta bag it up
I like the way you work it
No diggity,
I gotta bag it up
I like the way you work it
No diggity,
I gotta bag it up
She's got class and style
Sheet knowledge by the mile,
Baby never act wild
Very low key on the profile
Catching feelings is a no,
Let me tell you how it goes
Curves the words, spins the verb
Love as it curves so freak what you heard
Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo, hey yo
Man that girl look good
Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo, hey yo
Play on, play on
Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo, hey yo
She's got class and style
Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo, hey yo
No diggity no doubt
I like the way you work it
No diggity,
I gotta bag it up
I like the way you work it
No diggity,
I gotta bag it up
I like the way you work it
No diggity,
I gotta bag it up
I like the way you work it
No diggity,
I gotta bag it up
I like the way you work it
No diggity,
I gotta bag it up
I like the way you work it
No diggity,
I gotta bag it up
I like the way you work it
No diggity,
I gotta bag it up
I like the way you work it
No diggity,
I gotta bag it up
@Alekzyzz
2023, about to be 2024 and still can't get enough of this
@seanhogg6451
Yes sir
@Awake129
It’ll NEVER get old. I like turning people on to it, and watching their mind get 💥
@darthmaulcooks
Hell yeah @@Awake129
@636_princess9
Mee too, is it on spotify? Can't find it :(
@tweediejoe
I remember myself, being a high school student, standing at the corner of my apartment building, smoking my first cigarettes and thinking why did this girl texted me asking about homework even thought she always been an excellent student. Little did I know at the time that this was the beginning of our journey with her. Now I’m smoking at my balcony seven years later, trying not to think why the fuck she broke up with me after all these years. But there is one more thing which didn’t left me since that moment, besides my bad habit and the same old apartment building. This song was playing back then and it is playing now. Thank you, Chet.
@bryanjames3247
This is frickin gold, i'm so glad I wandered to this vid again after so many years
@HaHaThatIsFunny
Nope. Gold is the video with the roller skaters 🙈
@michaellewis6817
Good People feat. Teddy Swims brought me back to this gold. 😊
@noeleach8809
This version is where it's at. This is exactly why you do what you do. Never stop.