His debut album, I Am Chipmunk, was released on 12 October 2009. It has produced four top 25 singles included three consecutive top-ten hits and one chart topper. The album was deemed a success after it debuted at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart and reaching platinum sales of over 300,000 copies.
In-line with its record sales, a new platinum edition of the album was released on May 3, 2010 featuring four new songs, including new single Until You Were Gone featuring Dutch singer-songwriter Esmee Denters.
Chip Diddy Chip was released as the first official single from the album on 16 January 2009. The single peaked at number 21 on the UK Singles Chart and marked Chipmunk's breakthrough.
Diamond Rings was released as the second official single on 6 July 2009 and featured vocals from upcoming Scottish R&B singer Emeli Sandé. The single peaked at number 6 in the UK; marking Chipmunk's first Top 10 hit.
"Oopsy Daisy" was released as the third official single on 4 October 2009 and featured vocals from Dayo Olatunji. The single went on to top the UK Singles Chart, marking Chipmunk's first number-one single, but also his second consecutive Top 10 hit. The Oopsy Daisy Songfacts reported that it reached peak position on October 11, 2009, beating The Saturdays in a two-way battle for the top of the charts. Co-incidentally, one line of "Oopsy Daisy" reads "now I feel like Saturdays are weaker."
"Look for Me" featuring vocals from Talay Riley was released as the fourth official single from the album on 28 December 2009. The single marked Chipmunk's third consecutive Top 10 hit when it managed to peak at number 7 in the UK.
"Until You Were Gone" served as the fifth official single to be released, but the first and only single to be released from the Platinum Edition reissue of the album. The single featured vocals from Dutch pop/R&B singer Esmée Denters and was released on 19 April 2010; where it debuted at number 3, marking Chipmunk's fourth consecutive Top 10 hit and his second most successful single behind Oopsy Daisy.
His new album, Transition, is scheduled for release in mid 2011.
In The Air
Chipmunk Lyrics
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Put your lights up in the air
In this moment, come together,
Be as one without a care
In the air, in the air
Put your lights up in the air
In this moment, come together,
Yeah, what is everybody afraid of me for?
See the age I came through I weathered the storm
I’m playing with thunder and firing cells
They making it rain, safe
We making it hell
You wanna visit fire
I throw you to hell
They can’t see me
But they feel me, I’m basically braille
You’re looking at the Holy grail and this is what I wanna make
I don’t care if it sells
Put the lighters up (go on put ‘em in the air)
Put the lighters up (everybody, everywhere)
Put the lighters up (high, where I can see)
Put the lighters up (so, you can shine like me)
In the air, in the air
Put your lights up in the air
In this moment, come together,
Be as one without a care
Why you, why you, why you actin’ like you ain't heard of me
This is sick to you, this a verse to you
And everybody’s gettin’ deals now
'Cause every frickin’ label wants one of me
Yeah, you can’t replicate my style
I’m on my high horse, no Ralph
And you’re looking at the Holy grail and this is what I wanna make
I don’t care if it sells
Put the lighters up (go on put ‘em in the air)
Put the lighters up (everybody, everywhere)
Put the lighters up (high, where I can see)
Put the lighters up (so, you can shine like me)
In the air, in the air
Put your lights up in the air
In this moment, come together,
Be as one without a care
This is straight up, you can’t F with me music
Never chose it, it’s destiny music
This ain't other music, this is confidence crusher music
There ain't too many that I’m cool with
I’m just tryna take it, but no-one has took it
Yes I am a novelty, hence all the bookings
Never touched the drop, but they smell what I’m cooking
I did it without looking whilst you can’t get a look in!
Put the lighters up (go on put ‘em in the air)
Put the lighters up (everybody, everywhere)
Put the lighters up (high, where I can see)
Put the lighters up (so, you can shine like me)
In the air, in the air
Put your lights up in the air
In this moment, come together,
Be as one without a care
In the air, in the air
Put your lights up in the air
In this moment, come together,
Be as one without a care
In the air, in the air
Put your lights up in the air
In this moment, come together,
Be as one without a care
In the air, in the air
Put your lights up in the air
In this moment, come together,
Be as one without a care
Chipmunk and Keri Hilson's song "In the Air" focuses on the feeling of unity and togetherness in a moment. The first verses are all about Chipmunk telling the listeners to put their lights up in the air, and come together as one without any care in the world. He talks about being fearless and playing with thunder and firing cells, and making it hell instead of rain. He also talks about wanting to create music that he cares about, even if it doesn't sell, and being the Holy Grail of his genre.
In the chorus, Chipmunk repeats the call to put lighters up in the air, creating a sense of community and shared experience among the listeners. He asks why people are afraid of him, and talks about being on a high horse, making it clear that he's confident in his skills and not afraid to show it. He also says that he's creating something new and different, and that people want to replicate his style but can't.
Overall, "In the Air" is a song about coming together and feeling united in a moment of shared experience. It's also about confidence and fearlessness, and creating something new and different in the music world.
Line by Line Meaning
In the air, in the air
Let's all raise our lights up as a symbol of unity and togetherness.
Put your lights up in the air
We want everyone to participate in this moment of positive energy and raise their lights in the air.
In this moment, come together,
Let's forget our differences and join together as one.
Be as one without a care
Let's enjoy this moment without worry or stress.
Yeah, what is everybody afraid of me for?
I'm not sure why people are intimidated by me.
See the age I came through I weathered the storm
I faced a lot of obstacles to get to where I am today.
I’m playing with thunder and firing cells
My music is powerful and energetic.
They making it rain, safe
Other artists are playing it safe with their music.
We making it hell
We're pushing boundaries and making a statement with our music.
You wanna visit fire
If you're looking for something intense and exciting, I have it.
I throw you to hell
I'm not afraid to take risks and create music that's bold and daring.
They can’t see me
Some people may underestimate me or not understand my music.
But they feel me, I’m basically braille
Although some may not see me clearly, they can still feel the power and intensity of my music.
You’re looking at the Holy grail and this is what I wanna make
My aim is to create music that's legendary and groundbreaking.
I don’t care if it sells
I'm not focused on commercial success, but rather on making great music.
Why you, why you, why you actin’ like you ain't heard of me
I'm not sure why some people act like they don't know who I am.
This is sick to you, this a verse to you
My music may be intense or overwhelming for some, but to me it's just another verse.
And everybody’s gettin’ deals now
Many artists are getting record deals these days.
'Cause every frickin’ label wants one of me
Record labels are interested in working with me because of my unique style.
Yeah, you can’t replicate my style
My music is one-of-a-kind and cannot be copied.
I’m on my high horse, no Ralph
I'm confident and proud of my music.
This is confidence crusher music
My music is intense and powerful, and can give listeners a boost of confidence.
There ain't too many that I’m cool with
I don't have many close friends or associates in the music industry.
I’m just tryna take it, but no-one has took it
I'm trying to make a name for myself in the music industry, but it hasn't been easy.
Yes I am a novelty, hence all the bookings
I'm unique and different, which is why I'm getting booked for shows and events.
Never touched the drop, but they smell what I’m cooking
I haven't yet achieved mainstream success, but people are starting to take notice of my music.
I did it without looking whilst you can’t get a look in!
I made it to where I am without depending on anyone else, while some others struggle to get noticed.
This is straight up, you can’t F with me music
My music is bold and daring, and cannot be underestimated or ignored.
Never chose it, it’s destiny music
Making music is not just something I decided to do, it's something I was destined for.
This ain't other music
My music is unique and different from anything else out there.
There ain't too many that I’m cool with
I don't have many close friends or associates in the music industry.
I’m just tryna take it, but no-one has took it
I'm trying to make a name for myself in the music industry, but it hasn't been easy.
You're looking at the Holy grail and this is what I wanna make
My aim is to create music that's legendary and groundbreaking.
I don’t care if it sells
I'm not focused on commercial success, but rather on making great music.
Let's all raise our lights up as a symbol of unity and togetherness.
We want everyone to participate in this moment of positive energy and raise their lights in the air.
Let's forget our differences and join together as one.
Let's enjoy this moment without worry or stress.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAHMAAL NOEL FYFFE, KERI LYNN HILSON, HARMONY DAVID SAMUELS, ERIC A. BELLINGER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I remember when Chipmunk was only known amongst grime fans and he used to be one of the most respected artists in the scene. He may have abandoned grime to pursue his dreams of money and fame but I can still honestly say I'm proud that a kid from the council estates has made it so major at this young age. An inspiration to us all.
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