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.
Pro's Freestyle 1.0
Chiddy Bang Lyrics
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Crazy, crazy, crazy, cra, cra, cra, crazy....
Can I rock to this rhyme? You're not on my mind,
They said we blowin up, dont jump on our mine,
I once had a tie to the world, I was blind,
Now I see everything through these contacts of mine,
I'm at the office, yeah I does it again, I touch it, it wins, that's why the label buzzin me in,
I'm locked in a line, I'm just waitin for my turn, still fresh to death, so this paper I gotta earn,
I am Stern, David comissioned me for athleticism, the prototype on the mic just check my mechanism,
They ask, "How you make the world feel it?"
I say it's D-N-A, It's just in my double helix,
My controversions sells, if controversy sells,
Then I'm a take this 9, shoot the president and bail,
uh, not Barack though I love ya, you in a lower weight class, Im above ya,
Can i get this? Guarantee I spit this, hand on the stand, I guarantee you should witness
yeah, the boy back like retro, I want my car to have NOS like Esco,
I'm in that class in the corner I'm special, the flow magic, magic, presto
I take off, before it, I break off. Perfect attendance I'm never takin days off
and while I put in work they gettin a laid off, and this is based off, flow.
I'm feeling like im near cash, on drive so I steer fast
Don't they feel my impact like a deer crash
promised aunty if I win you see its right, make the rain go away like a windshield wipe
I'm ripe, I'm raw, I'm everything above
a big enough heart to give a hater a hug
shootin off whether its grenades or a slug, still bees honey bees designated by buzz, what?
In Chiddy Bang's song Pro's Freestyle 1.0, the opening line "Xaphoon, you crazy..." sets the tone for the rest of the song which showcases Chiddy's confident and freewheeling style. Chiddy begins by asking if he can "rock to this rhyme", setting up the listener to join him on this journey. He then dismisses detractors who are trying to ride his wave, stating that he's focused on his goals and won't let anyone else derail him. Chiddy then references his earlier naivety and blindness to the world, but he's gained clarity through his experiences.
He then mentions his dedication to his craft and the attention he's received from the music industry. Chiddy compares himself to Optimus Prime, the leader of the Autobots, implying that he's a leader in the music industry. He is committed to his work and is waiting for his chance to shine. He acknowledges his success and the controversy that comes with it, proclaiming that he has a special gift that is unique to him.
The song showcases Chiddy's confident and carefree attitude towards life, and his belief in himself and his abilities. He paints a vivid picture of his rise to fame and his commitment to his craft. The combination of Chiddy's clever wordplay and Xaphoon's eclectic soundscapes help make the song a fan favorite.
Line by Line Meaning
Xaphoon, you crazy...
Addressing Xaphoon, Chiddy Bang's producer, as crazy.
Can I rock to this rhyme? You're not on my mind,
Asking if he can rap to the beat, stating that he's not thinking about his doubters.
They said we blowin up, dont jump on our mine,
Acknowledging that the duo is becoming popular and cautioning others not to interfere.
I once had a tie to the world, I was blind,
Admitting to being ignorant about the world at one point.
Now I see everything through these contacts of mine,
He's gained a newfound perspective after learning more about the world.
I'm at the office, yeah I does it again, I touch it, it wins, that's why the label buzzin me in,
Asserting himself as a successful artist and stating that his label recognizes his talent.
Uh, told my momma I wont stop til im signed, im hot with the rhyme, you Megatron, I'm Optimus Prime,
Showing his dedication to success, comparing himself to the heroic leader of the Autobots.
I'm locked in a line, I'm just waitin for my turn, still fresh to death, so this paper I gotta earn,
Waiting for his chance to shine while remaining stylish and focused on making a career out of music.
I am Stern, David comissioned me for athleticism, the prototype on the mic just check my mechanism,
Emphasizing his skills as a rapper, compared by David Stern to a talented athlete.
They ask, "How you make the world feel it?"
People ask him how he's able to make an impact through his music.
I say it's D-N-A, It's just in my double helix,
It's in his genetic makeup to create music that resonates with people.
My controversions sells, if controversy sells,
Stating that his controversial subject matter attracts attention and is profitable in the music industry.
Then I'm a take this 9, shoot the president and bail,
Using a hypothetical example to illustrate how controversial actions could garner attention, but not meaning it literally.
uh, not Barack though I love ya, you in a lower weight class, Im above ya,
Stating that he doesn't mean to shoot the current president, but that he sees himself as being above him in terms of skill and success.
Can i get this? Guarantee I spit this, hand on the stand, I guarantee you should witness
Asking for permission to rap, promising that he'll deliver a great performance and that people won't be disappointed.
yeah, the boy back like retro, I want my car to have NOS like Esco,
Returning to music after some time away, and expressing a desire to have a fast and powerful car like in the Fast and the Furious franchise.
I'm in that class in the corner I'm special, the flow magic, magic, presto
Feeling like the best in the game, confident in his unique flow and style.
I take off, before it, I break off. Perfect attendance I'm never takin days off
Moving quickly and confidently in his career, never missing a day of work.
and while I put in work they gettin a laid off, and this is based off, flow.
While he's working hard at his music, others may be losing their jobs due to their lack of effort or skill.
I'm feeling like im near cash, on drive so I steer fast
Feeling close to achieving financial success, so he's driving quickly to capitalize on his abilities.
Don't they feel my impact like a deer crash
Confident that people will feel the impact of his music just like the impact of a car hitting a deer.
promised aunty if I win you see its right, make the rain go away like a windshield wipe
Promised someone close to him that he'll be successful, using a metaphor of wiping away rain from a windshield to describe his impact.
I'm ripe, I'm raw, I'm everything above
He's at his prime, full of potential and talent.
a big enough heart to give a hater a hug
Saying that he's not bothered by haters and can offer forgiveness and love instead of fighting back.
shootin off whether its grenades or a slug, still bees honey bees designated by buzz, what?
Saying that whether he's making powerful statements or softer ones, he'll still make an impact, comparing himself to bees that make honey no matter the type of buzz they produce.
Contributed by Arianna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@foxx64
Literally one of the most influential songs ive ever heard
@gabos7892
They ask, "how you make the world feel it?"
I say it's DNA, It's just in my double helix 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥
@9tailkhajiit
Bro Chiddy Bang was THE MOVE early 90's-00's we gotta bring this back! Hopefully it'll humble the mind of this new world we currently livin' in! 💯❤️
@josephespinosa1362
Bro wtf you talken about lol dude came out around 2010
@9tailkhajiit
@@josephespinosa1362 Well he actually came around in 08, hence early 00's. I was prolly drunk when I typed this out lol
@AryGold01
Awesome ! this song is a beast
@zacharylarson3549
"oh so you don't like Chiddy Bang? Well here's the door"
@yuppsi
My controversions sell if controversy sellssss!!!!!
@MBP6705
This is fucking awesome.