Aged 16, Gibson joined an a cappella group at Brian Eno's studio in London, who was his family's neighbour at the time. In 2014, he collaborated as co-producer and songwriter with Eno and Karl Hyde on their two project albums Someday World and High Life (songwriter only). Also in 2014, Gibson participated in that year's Red Bull Music Academy, held in Tokyo, Japan.
In 2018, George Ezra's song "Shotgun", co-written by Fred, reached Number 1 in the charts, remaining in the top 3 for 12 consecutive weeks. Later, in the same year, Gibson was also credited with co-writing "Solo" by Clean Bandit, featuring Demi Lovato, and gained further success with Rita Ora's song "Let You Love Me".[12] Gibson is credited with writing and/or producing 12 of 15 of Ed Sheeran's 2019 No.6 Collaborations Project, with credited songs featuring for a total of 14 weeks at Number 1 in the charts.
Gibson won Producer of the Year at the Brit Awards 2020. He is the youngest producer to ever win the title. The win was voted for by a group of industry-wide A&R executives and was then selected by the Music Producers' Guild.
In 2019, Gibson began a project titled Actual Life, in which he collects samples from various sources – such as voice memos, clips from social media, and music by other artists – and incorporates them into original tracks. Gibson released the first of these albums, titled Actual Life (April 14 - December 17 2020), in April 2021, which he described as a "collaborative diary" reflecting his life experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. He released a follow-up, Actual Life 2 (February 2 - October 15 2021), later that year in November.
In July 2022, Gibson performed a set for Boiler Room in London, which received critical acclaim and resulted in a surge in his popularity. The same week, he released the single "Turn On the Lights again.." with Swedish House Mafia, which samples Future's 2012 single "Turn On the Lights".
Gibson's third solo studio album, Actual Life 3 (January 1 - September 9 2022), was released on 28 October 2022. It was preceded by five singles: "Danielle (Smile on My Face)", "Bleu (Better with Time)", "Kammy (Like I Do)", "Delilah (Pull Me Out of This)" and "Clara (The Night Is Dark)".
Gibson's debut tour, which ran between October 2022 and February 2023 was fully sold out across all 15 dates, which stopped in Europe, America, New Zealand, and Australia. Prior to this tour, he'd done sporadic pop-up shows and festivals starting in late 2021, such as the above-mentioned Boiler Room and going B2B with Swedish House Mafia.
Jungle
Fred again.. Lyrics
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Ain't no-, no-, no-, like-
Ain't no-, ooh
Ain't no-, no-, no-, like-
Ain't no love-
Ain't no-, no-, no-, like-
Ain't no-, ooh
Ain't no-, no-, no-, like-
Sailin' in the chopper
Road killin' like we vultures (vultures, vultures, vultures)
I became the queen when I rode with them brothers (brothers, brothers, brothers)
Turned to, turned to, turned to lion-, lion-, lion-
Nightmares for supper (supper, supper, supper)
Braap-braap, one command
And I'll sick 'em on another (on another, on another, on another)
Ain't no love in the jungle
Ain't no-, no-, no-, like
Ain't no-, no-, no- (ooh)
Ain't no love in the jungle
Ain't no-, no-, no-, like-
God, it's like
Ain't no love in the jungle
Ain't no-, no-, no-, like-
Ain't no-, no-, no- (ooh)
Ain't no love in the jungle
Ain't no-, no-, no-, like-
God, it's-
Braap-braap, command, command
Braap-braap, command, command
Braap-braap, command, command
Command, command, command, command
Braap-braap, command, command up
Comman-, comman- up
Braap-braap, command, command up
Command, command, command
Braap-braap, command, command up
Comman-, comman- up
Braap-braap, up, up
Command, command, command, command
We be sailin' in the chopper
Road killin' like we vultures (yeah)
I became the queen when I rode with them brothers (brothers, brothers, brothers)
And oh God, ya done gone spilt your damn sippy cup (ah)
Baby back bitches cryin' 'cause you can't get that cake up
Up, up, up, up
Up, up, up, up
'Cause ain't no love in the jungle
Ain't no-, no-, no-, like-
Ain't no-, ooh
Ain't no love in the jungle
Ain't no-, no-, no-, like-
God, it's like
Ain't no love in the jungle
Ain't no-, no-, no-, like-
Ain't no-, ooh
Ain't no love in the jungle
Ain't no-, no-, no-, like-
God, it's-
Braap-braap, command-, command up
Comman-, comman- up
Braap-braap, command-, command up
Command-, command-, command-
Braap-braap, command-, command up
Comman-, comman- up
Braap-braap, up, up
Command-, command-, command-, command-
Like ain't no love in the jungle
Ain't no-, no-, no-, like-
Ain't no-, ooh
Ain't no love in the jungle
Ain't no-, no-, no-, like-
God, it's like
Ain't no love in the jungle (love)
Ain't no-, no-, no-, like-
Ain't no-, ooh
Ain't no love in the jungle (love)
Ain't no-, no-, no-, like-
God, it's like
The song "Jungle" by Fred again.. features repeating lines that speak to the theme of love and its absence in the jungle. The singer declares that there is "ain't no love in the jungle" and repeats it throughout the song. The chorus is haunting, with the word "like" drawing out each line in a way that emphasizes the emptiness of the sentiment. The verses describe the violent and chaotic nature of the jungle, with imagery of sailing in a chopper, road killing like vultures, and becoming a queen by riding with brothers. The lines about turning into a lion hint at the idea of survival and dominance in this brutal environment. The chorus rings out again and again, underscoring the lack of compassion or benevolence in the jungle world.
Overall, the song seems to be a commentary on the harsh realities of life, particularly in relation to love and relationships. The jungle is a metaphor for a wild and untamed landscape where survival is key and love is scarce. The repetition of the chorus reinforces this bleak outlook, while the verses offer glimpses into the lives of those who inhabit this world. The use of onomatopoeia, like "braap-braap," adds to the chaotic and abrasive nature of the song, driving home the sense of violence and danger.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't-, ain't-, ain't-, ain't-
The repetition of 'ain't' implies that there are multiple things missing or lacking
Ain't no-, no-, no-, like-
Whatever is missing or lacking is unique and cannot be compared to anything else
Ain't no-, ooh
It is uncertain what exactly is missing or lacking, but it is something that is significant and may have emotional weight
Ain't no love-
One of the things that is missing or lacking is love
Turned to, turned to, turned to lion-, lion-, lion-
Feeling powerful and fierce, perhaps like a lion
Nightmares for supper-
Experiencing fear or anxiety, maybe due to past trauma or current danger
Braap-braap, one command
The singer has control over some situation or person(s)
And I'll sick 'em on another-
The artist is capable of causing harm or violence on command
God, it's like
The absence of whatever is missing or lacking is so pervasive and intense that the artist feels like it is a divine force
Command, command, command, command
The repetition of 'command' emphasizes the theme of control and power
Ya done gone spilt your damn sippy cup-
Someone has made a mistake or shown vulnerability which is seen as weak and shameful
Baby back bitches cryin' 'cause you can't get that cake up-
People who are weak or lacking in some way are derided and made fun of
Up, up, up, up
Repetition of 'up' possibly signifies the desire to rise above the challenges of the jungle and the absence of what is lacking
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Elley Frances Duhe, Fred Gibson, Joseph Maurice Jr. Hill, Kieran Miles David Hebden, Taji Ausar
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Fredagainagain
Okayyyy SO I am so so really very VERY happy to say that Actual Life 3 will be out on October 28th!!!!! You can pre-order / save it now:
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@htekaeps
can''t wait
@aidaskaralius8169
I want r
@craigshlabot5719
It's hard to find good positive music , glad i found you !
@anthonylegend
again again again again again again again it’s Fredddddd
@leeannmarie3319
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@victorpeterson5317
Ren brought me here. So impressed how he took this and created his emotional mashup masterpiece. Shout-out to both Ren and Fred Again for inspiring his art and creativity.
@winterlady
Me too!! lol I wanted to know more about what he made the mash up from!
This is bouncy 🔥
@jojomerriott3108
Me 3 😂 this is ❤️🔥❤️🔥
@cicciopasticcio2942
Deeper and deeper down in REN's rabbit hole... Same path... Same feelings...