Chiddy Bang is an alternative hip hop duo from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania c… Read Full Bio ↴Chiddy Bang is an alternative hip hop duo from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania consisting of Chidera "Chiddy" Anamege, and Noah "Xaphoon Jones" Beresin. The pair shot to international prominence in 2010 with the release of their major-label debut single opposite of adults which peaked within the Top 20 on various singles charts worldwide including the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Belgium.

Chiddy Bang formed when Anamege and Beresin met at Drexel University in 2008. After months of support from underground music blogs, the pair released their debut mixtape The Swelly Express via blog Pretty Much Amazing. The release was met with widespread acclaim and led to the group signing a recording contract with EMI in January 2010.

Their first commercial single on the label taken from their The Swelly Express mixtape, Opposite of Adults, samples the Brooklyn group MGMT's 'Kids' and was released on February 21, 2010 in the UK. It reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart and later peaked at 90 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. A second single from the mixtape titled Truth was released in the UK and peaked at number 50. Following this success, Chiddy Bang released a second mixtape exclusively within the UK featuring remixes and adaptations of popular British artists including tinie tempah, ellie goulding and kate nash.

In October 2010 the pair released Chiddy Bang: The Preview - an EP consisting of previous singles and new material - serving as a prelude to their debut album scheduled for release in Spring 2011.

The Mind Your Manners Songfacts states that Chidera "Chiddy" Anamege broke the world record for the longest freestyle on April 28, 2011. His freestyle lasted 9 hours, 18 minutes, and 22 seconds, supported by looped beats played by Xaphoon, beating the previous longest time by three minutes.

Handclaps & Guitars
Chiddy Bang Lyrics

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Everybody's simple then and these niggas is simpletons
Tell them bitches fall back, just like they was limboin'
We still got a Acura but show time we be limoin'
Rest in peace to the dead, bring that white widow in
Chiddy's '90s baby, it ain't gold and shiny baby
She been tryin' to buy me lately
Got a temper tiny baby
Yeah, swelly is just a movement, hope you understand that

Yo, Xaph, it's crazy how we sample on that hand-clap
And that's quite amazing if they ask me
Shit, does somebody have a L that they could pass me?
I upgraded to a little more classy
I guess I got this in the bag, we should have tea
English girls, English girls, shorty said she came in part
To the fact I'm good with words, yeah I got them language arts
Cruisin' by the ocean cause I know this is a game of sharks
Music and money, bet I never let it change my heart

Oh oh ooh oh, I just came to party

Grind don't stop, I'm on top
Liquor closes 9 o'clock
And they say I'm dripping swell, somebody should find a mop
I be where it's sunny then I'm touring where the climate drops
Watch for police then hit boutiques like it is time to cop
Yeah, I'm just trying to park, so can I find my spot?
Paris complainin' sayin' we don't spend time a lot
I'm super chill, but I think that's just the pot in me
Plus we be feelin' like that movie that they gotta see
So, who hot as me? Take a bitch on a Oddyssey
We just smoke a lot of tree, it's good for the economy
Yeah I'm still up on my grizzly, Mike Conley
That was just a preview, cause they got nothing on we
Fresh whenever comin' out, mixtape laundry
Started off a van, elevated to an R&V
Then a few niggas got emotional, R&B
Cause when your shit get in their face it really ain't hard to see

Oh oh ooh oh, I just came to party

Overall Meaning

In "Handclaps & Guitars," Chiddy Bang paints a picture of his simple life and how he perseveres to make it better. Chiddy raps about being young and broke, then upgrading to a better lifestyle. He is not one for flashy things, rather he prefers to keep it simple but classy. The hook, "Oh oh ooh oh, I just came to party," emphasizes the carefree spirit that comes with being young and going out to have a good time. Chiddy's message is that no matter how difficult life can be, there is always a time and place to have fun and let loose. He also makes a reference to the movie "The Odyssey" that exemplifies his determination to continue progressing in life.

Chiddy's lyrics also highlight the sense of community between him and his friends. He acknowledges their achievements like how they upgrade from an Acura to a limo for special occasions. The group has each other's backs, enjoying the fruits of their labor while looking out for one another. Additionally, Chiddy also raps about his fondness for English girls who appreciate his language skills, and taking his mother's advice about keeping his feet on the ground.

Overall, "Handclaps & Guitars" is an uplifting song motivated by determination and friendship. Chiddy Bang's lyrics inspire others to find their own success and enjoy life to the fullest.

Line by Line Meaning

Everybody's simple then and these niggas is simpletons
People used to be simple, but now there are too many ignorant people

Tell them bitches fall back, just like they was limboin'
Tell the women to back off like they're playing limbo

We still got a Acura but show time we be limoin'
We still have a cheap car, but when we perform we ride in a limo

Rest in peace to the dead, bring that white widow in
Honor the dead but also bring in some weed

Chiddy's '90s baby, it ain't gold and shiny baby
Chiddy is a product of the '90s, he's not flashy

She been tryin' to buy me lately
She's been trying to win his heart by spending money on him

Got a temper tiny baby
Chiddy has a small temper

Yeah, swelly is just a movement, hope you understand that
Swelly is a cultural movement, hopefully people can appreciate it

Yo, Xaph, it's crazy how we sample on that hand-clap
The use of a hand-clap sound is a creative process that Chiddy admires

And that's quite amazing if they ask me
Chiddy thinks that the use of hand-clap sounds is impressive

Shit, does somebody have a L that they could pass me?
Chiddy is asking for a light so he can smoke

I upgraded to a little more classy
Chiddy improved his style to be more sophisticated

I guess I got this in the bag, we should have tea
Chiddy thinks he has everything under control and they should celebrate with tea

English girls, English girls, shorty said she came in part
Chiddy likes English girls, and one girl said she came for his fluency in language

To the fact I'm good with words, yeah I got them language arts
Chiddy is good with words, he has language arts skills

Cruisin' by the ocean cause I know this is a game of sharks
Chiddy is cruising by the ocean, aware that the music industry can be cutthroat

Music and money, bet I never let it change my heart
Chiddy will not let the pursuit of money change his values and priorities

Oh oh ooh oh, I just came to party
Chiddy is here to party

Grind don't stop, I'm on top
Chiddy is grinding hard and is currently on top

Liquor closes 9 o'clock
The liquor store closes at 9 o'clock and they need to hurry

And they say I'm dripping swell, somebody should find a mop
People say Chiddy looks good, like he's dripping with style

I be where it's sunny then I'm touring where the climate drops
Chiddy travels to perform, no matter the weather

Watch for police then hit boutiques like it is time to cop
They need to be cautious with the police, but then go shopping like they have the money to spend

Yeah, I'm just trying to park, so can I find my spot?
Chiddy is just trying to find a place to park

Paris complainin' sayin' we don't spend time a lot
Paris is complaining that they don't spend much time together

I'm super chill, but I think that's just the pot in me
Chiddy feels relaxed, but it might be because of the marijuana

Plus we be feelin' like that movie that they gotta see
Chiddy feels like a movie that everyone needs to see

So, who hot as me? Take a bitch on a Oddyssey
Chiddy thinks no one is as hot as him and he's looking for a girl to go on an adventure with

We just smoke a lot of tree, it's good for the economy
Chiddy and his friends smoke a lot of weed, and he thinks it's good for the economy

Yeah I'm still up on my grizzly, Mike Conley
Chiddy is still working hard, like a grizzly bear, just like Mike Conley plays hard on the court

That was just a preview, cause they got nothing on we
The last thing they did was only a preview, because no one can beat them

Fresh whenever comin' out, mixtape laundry
Chiddy always looks fresh when coming out, like his mixtape just came out of the laundry clean and ready to go

Started off a van, elevated to an R&V
They started traveling in a van, but now they perform at music festivals

Then a few niggas got emotional, R&B
Some guys got emotional and started making R&B music

Cause when your shit get in their face it really ain't hard to see
When his music gets popular, it's obvious for everyone to see

Oh oh ooh oh, I just came to party
Chiddy is here to party

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ADRIAN GALVIN, NICHOLAS LERANGIS, ADAM DAVID REIFSNYDER, CHIDERA KIZITO ANAMEGE, NOAH BERESIN, NICHOLAS WILLIAM PETRICCA, JACOB SCOTT SINCLAIR

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