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.
Here We Go
Chiddy Bang Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Here we go, here we go, here we go, here we go
Here we go, here we go, here we go, here we go
Here we go, here we go, here we go, here we go
Here we go
Them other rap dudes ain't near me though
This that shit for your stereo
Back at'cha, spectacular
Flip shit round here, no spatula
The way they bite my shit like Dracula
And if the shortie fine, then I get back to her
And I love this game like Mario
But my flow is just like cardio
Intensive, offensive
And they ask why your belt expensive
They can't see me even if they had lenses
Top lonely, give a fuck about friendses
Cause I'm a lonely stoner, pop Corona
College dropout, no diploma
Here we go
If you feel the heat in the kitchen
Or just washing dishes
Or dancin' for tuition
With the big dreams and wishes
Don't stop to listen
Just keep tryin' to get it
Cause you gon' get there
Put your hands in the air and say
Here we go
Here we go-oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh
Here we go-oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh
Here we go, we go, we go-uh-oh-oh
Here we go-oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh
And I think I have the last laugh
And I pass class
Told them I was done with it
Opposite of adults, let's have fun with it
I'm a genius, and so is Xaphoon
Stay up, nocturnal shit, raccoon
Rap soon, holla at you later
They say we bound to blow up, Al-Qaeda
And this trap was just a favor
That turned into a classic, hater
I run rap like a master dater
You take forever to make a procrastinator
Blind niggas can't see shit
And he a story of Victoria Secret
That's only if she keep it
Never mistake kindness for weakness
Here we go
If you feel the heat in the kitchen
Or just washing dishes
Or dancin' for tuition
With the big dreams and wishes
Don't stop to listen
Just keep tryin' to get it
Cause you gon' get there
Put your hands in the air and say
Here we go
Here we go-oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh
Here we go-oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh
Here we go, we go, we go-uh-oh-oh
Here we go-oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh
A hater tried to stop me on my way, today
I got to get my ooh get out the way, my way, my way
Here we go-oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh
Here we go-oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh
Here we go, we go, we go-uh-oh-oh
Here we go-oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh
Here we go-oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh
Here we go-oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh
Here we go, we go, we go-uh-oh-oh
Here we go-oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh
Here we go-oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh
Here we go-oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh
Here we go, we go, we go-uh-oh-oh
Here we go-oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh
In "Here We Go," Chiddy Bang delivers a message of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity. The repetition of "here we go" acts as a rallying cry, encouraging listeners to keep pushing towards their dreams no matter what obstacles may come their way. The verses contain vivid imagery which serve to illustrate the struggles faced by young people trying to break into the music industry, and the lyrics urge listeners to maintain focus, work hard, and never let the haters get them down.
The opening lines of the song establish a confident tone, with Chiddy asserting that other rappers can't touch him. He quickly moves on to describe the flashy lifestyle he's living, traveling the world and wearing designer clothes. However, he's aware that success in the music industry is fleeting and difficult to maintain, so he's always pushing himself to stay on top. He compares his dedication to the game to the single-mindedness of video game character Mario, making it clear that he's not here to play around.
The second verse is more introspective, as Chiddy reflects on his achievements and ambitions. He likens himself and his collaborator Xaphoon to nocturnal creatures, working tirelessly to perfect their craft. He also takes a jab at other rappers who procrastinate and take forever to release new music. Chiddy recognizes that fame can be fickle and fleeting, and the need to keep grinding and striving for success is a constant reality.
Overall, "Here We Go" is an upbeat, motivational track that speaks to the challenges faced by young artists trying to make it in the music industry. Chiddy's lyrics are both confident and introspective, providing a compelling narrative that encourages listeners to keep pushing themselves towards their own goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we go, here we go, here we go, here we go
The beginning of the song, repeated several times for emphasis
Them other rap dudes ain't near me though
The other rappers are not on my level
This that shit for your stereo
This is the kind of music you want to listen to on your stereo
Hit Louis Vuitton, yeah we go
We are shopping at Louis Vuitton
Back at'cha, spectacular
Returning the energy, bringing something great
Flip shit round here, no spatula
Causing trouble and making moves, no cooking utensil required
The way they bite my shit like Dracula
Others are copying my style
And if the shortie fine, then I get back to her
If the girl is attractive, then I pursue her
And I love this game like Mario
I love the rap game like I love playing Mario
But my flow is just like cardio
My rap flow is like a workout
Intensive, offensive
Aggressive and powerful
And they ask why your belt expensive
People inquire about my expensive belt
They can't see me even if they had lenses
Even if they had help, they still wouldn't understand or see me clearly
Top lonely, give a fuck about friendses
I'm at the top by myself and I don't care about having friends
Cause I'm a lonely stoner, pop Corona
I'm a stoner who drinks Corona beer alone
College dropout, no diploma
I dropped out of college and don't have a degree
If you feel the heat in the kitchen
If you're under pressure or in a tough situation
Or just washing dishes
Even if you're doing something menial or degrading
Or dancin' for tuition
Even if you're stripping or doing something unconventional for money
With the big dreams and wishes
But you have big goals and aspirations
Don't stop to listen
Don't listen to naysayers or detractors
Just keep tryin' to get it
Keep working toward your goals
Cause you gon' get there
You will eventually achieve what you want
Put your hands in the air and say
Celebrate your progress
A hater tried to stop me on my way, today
Someone tried to bring me down recently
I got to get my ooh get out the way, my way, my way
I have to ignore their negativity and continue on my own path
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KAMAAL IBN JOHN FAREED, CHIDERA KIZITO ANAMEGE, NOAH LEV BERESIN, SAMUEL S HOLLANDER, ANTHONY MARTINI, JAMES PATTERSON, BEN RUTTNER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
loufigs87
Chiddy Bang got bars and beats for days!!!
Warwick
A decade later and 2k12 and this song still bang
Alex Rosas
i wish chiddy bang was played on the radio im getting tired of turning on the computer just to listen to chiddy bang....but its worth it
Lucy Olivia
I love these guys!!
Radiated (Zachary)
Love this Band!
wikedwun
luv this song!!! QT killed it!!
SplashBro 23
Still playing 2k12 and jammin to this in 2016
Nick Arnold
2k11 and 2k12 are still my favorites
Cereal
SplashBro 23 same still in 2017
Ady Arocho
SplashBro 23 still doing this in 2019