Born Nathan Thompson in the early 1980s, raised by a single mum and the eldest of his siblings, he grew up in a less well off family in Peckham. Originally nicknamed 'Giggler' because of his tendency to laugh even in the most inappropriate situations, this was cut down to 'Giggs'. He became a father at the age of 21, but soon after spent two years in jail for gun possession.
He is known for rapping slowly in a low voice, which he described as "something different, enough to separate me from all the competing others".
Soon after being released from prison in 2005, Giggs started pursuing rapping as a career, instead of a hobby. Giggs and his SN1 crew started off releasing numerous mixtapes, including Hollowman Meets Blade, Welcome to Boomzville, Best of Giggs 1 and 2 and 3 and the hugely successful Ard Bodied, which featured the street anthem of 2008, "Talking the Hardest". His mixtapes have supposedly sold more than 100,000 units. This success helped his buzz expand outside London, however when Giggs first signed to XL Recordings, the record label was allegedly warned by members of Operation Trident to not back the London Rapper as Operation Trident is the Metropolitan Police's specialist team investigating gun crime within the black community in Peckham.
Giggs released the street anthem 'Talkin the Hardest' in 2008, which helped his growing buzz. The track features Giggs rapping over the beat from American hip-hop artist Stat Quo's track "Here We Go", originally produced by Dr. Dre. He then released his debut independent album Walk in da Park on 4 August 2008. The album had two official videos, for the tracks 'Uummm!!' and 'You Raised Me/Open Up'. Walk In Da Park received mainly positive reviews, and was very successful, selling out in most HMVs in the first two days of release.
Let Em Ave It is Giggs' second album and the first on a major label, under the XL Recordings label. "Look What the Cat Dragged In" was released on 7 June 2010 on XL Recordings, and is included on the album, which WAS released on 21 June 2010.
Singles released from the album include 'Slow Songs' featuring Mike Skinner and 'Don't Go There' featuring B.o.B.. In March 2010, "Don't Go There" entered the UK Singles Chart at #60. Giggs has been working with Atlantas JBizzy and produced around four tracks, "Whippin all day" (which can be downloaded for free from www.sn1giggs.com), "Background Ting" which can be heard on the official Giggs myspace www.myspace.com/trapstargiggs and two other which are going to be available on his album.
Giggs also has his own clothing brand, SN1 wear, including T-shirts, jackets and caps quoting previous lines from his songs such as "Talking the Hardest". These can be purchased from these SN1 store or the SN1wear website 'http://www.sn1wearltd.com/'.Giggs and the SN1 crew have opened a SN1 shop which can be found in Peckham Market. The shop sells clothing lines from the SN1 camp, as well as clothing from other designers. They also sell mixtapes and albums from SN1, Giggs and many UK artists.
Giggs has founded his own record label called SN1 Entertainment, it has not yet been confirmed whether or not it will be distributed through XL recordings. So far the only major releases on this label are Giggs debut album Walk in Da Park and Joe Grind Not Your Average Joe
Slippin
Giggs Lyrics
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Niggas got the summer strap out like "this my summer 9"
Some niggas tryna get the fuck out, some niggas stuck in time
Me personally, myself, I think it's suppertime
Think, when you're talking 'bout hits, made 'em a couple times
Broke, then I came back again, I paid a couple fines
That was back when I came out the pen, I had a couple tries
Then nigga murdered the rap and made a couple grime
Old school, spanner banner
Niggas can't be stepping 'round the manor, manor
Make a nigga run up on you, bang the banger
Now they're seeing Hollowman upon the banner
And man can't even get over to Alabama
The border caught me slippin' in the maddest manner
I just holla'd B.o.B the man and brang the camera
My shooters can't be slippin' on no candid camera
My shooters can't be slippin' on no candid camera
Caught that nigga slippin', danadanadana
My shooters can't be slippin' on no candid camera
My shooters can't be slippin' on no candid camera
My shooters can't be slippin' on no candid camera
Caught that nigga slippin', danadanadana
My shooters can't be slippin' on no candid camera
Shooters can't be slippin', shooters can't be slippin'
Niggas stand their ground, a nigga can't be trippin'
If a nigga trap, a nigga can't be kippin'
Everything the same, my niggas can't be different
I'm up in the party with them party bitches
I'm up in the party, made the party vicious
Hotties all around me, yeah, the party 'licious
And when we're departing, yeah, the party miss us
Mad, madder, madder
I'm not really beef, I'm more a leg of lamb-er
I don't like to pitch, I'd rather pick a batter
'Cause man just can't be slippin' on no candid camera
My shooters can't be slippin' on no candid camera
My shooters can't be slippin' on no candid camera
Caught that nigga slippin', danadanadana
My shooters can't be slippin' on no candid camera
My shooters can't be slippin' on no candid camera
My shooters can't be slippin' on no candid camera
Caught that nigga slippin', danadanadana
My shooters can't be slippin' on no candid camera
"Slippin" by Giggs is a rap song that reveals the importance of being alert and careful in certain situations in life. The opening lines of the song portray the anticipation of summertime and the readiness of some people to engage in violent activities with their weapons. The lyrics allude to the influence of the environment and its effect on people's thoughts and actions. The singer acknowledges that some people are trying to leave and make themselves better, but others are "stuck in time," meaning that they are stagnant and unable to make any progress.
The song then shifts focus to the artist's personal journey in music, highlighting his resilience to come back stronger even after being broke and paying fines. He reflects on his humble beginnings and how he rose to fame by putting in the work and producing "hits." The term "couple" is used repeatedly, indicating his modesty and ability to appreciate his accomplishments.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of vigilance and keeping one's guard up at all times, which is why he cannot have shooters who are slipping and may get caught on camera. The use of the word "shooters" suggests the presence of danger and the need for protection against possible threats. The lyrics further emphasize that one cannot afford to make mistakes, especially in such situations.
Overall, this song highlights the need for caution and vigilance in certain situations, especially when surrounded by an environment that can have a negative influence.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun'll come out and it be summertime
The summer season is on its way and it will soon be sunny.
Niggas got the summer strap out like "this my summer 9"
People are carrying guns during summertime.
Some niggas tryna get the fuck out, some niggas stuck in time
Some people are trying to leave, while others are stuck in their current situation.
Me personally, myself, I think it's suppertime
Personally, I think it's time to eat.
Think, when you're talking 'bout hits, made 'em a couple times
When it comes to making successful music, I have done it multiple times.
Broke, then I came back again, I paid a couple fines
After going broke, I bounced back and paid some fines.
That was back when I came out the pen, I had a couple tries
I had a few attempts at success after being released from prison.
Then nigga murdered the rap and made a couple grime
I dominated the rap scene and had success in grime music as well.
Dananana
Instrumental break.
Old school, spanner banner
I am from the old school era where the spanner banner style of music was popular.
Niggas can't be stepping 'round the manor, manor
People shouldn't be walking around my neighborhood without permission.
Make a nigga run up on you, bang the banger
If someone comes near me, I'll use a gun to defend myself.
Now they're seeing Hollowman upon the banner
My name and reputation are becoming well-known.
And man can't even get over to Alabama
I can't even travel to Alabama due to legal trouble.
The border caught me slippin' in the maddest manner
I made a mistake at the border crossing that caused me trouble.
I just holla'd B.o.B the man and brang the camera
I called B.o.B to come film the situation.
My shooters can't be slippin' on no candid camera
My teammates cannot afford to be caught slipping on camera.
Niggas stand their ground, a nigga can't be trippin'
People should be confident and stable, without tripping or falling.
If a nigga trap, a nigga can't be kippin'
If someone sets a trap, they shouldn't fall for it.
Everything the same, my niggas can't be different
All my teammates must do their job the same way with no variation.
I'm up in the party with them party bitches
I am at a party with attractive women.
I'm up in the party, made the party vicious
I am making this party intense and wild.
Hotties all around me, yeah, the party 'licious
Attractive women are everywhere and the party is amazing.
And when we're departing, yeah, the party miss us
When we leave the party, people will miss us and the energy we brought.
I'm not really beef, I'm more a leg of lamb-er
I do not want to fight, I just want to eat.
I don't like to pitch, I'd rather pick a batter
I don't like to sell drugs, I prefer to choose who to rob.
'Cause man just can't be slippin' on no candid camera
People cannot afford to be caught on camera making a mistake.
Caught that nigga slippin', danadanadana
I caught someone making a mistake.
My shooters can't be slippin' on no candid camera
My team must remain vigilant and not let their guard down.
My shooters can't be slippin' on no candid camera
My teammates must always be alert and avoid making mistakes on camera.
My shooters can't be slippin' on no candid camera
My team must remain focused and avoid slipping up on camera.
Caught that nigga slippin', danadanadana
I caught someone making a mistake.
My shooters can't be slippin' on no candid camera
My team must always be ready and avoid being caught off guard on camera.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Jason Thompson, Shaun Richards
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