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
Straight Murder
Giggs Lyrics
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Yeah, taking orders
I know about taking orders
I dunno about taking orders
My young G play in academy, great performance
He'll do it like Trent in Kent
If them man lack, then we taking corners
Free my niggas, I miss my niggas, it's killing me slow
She wants dinner and goals, but that's all long like Trinity Road
Sweet like cinnamon roll, skin tone glittery gold
Bro, I've been lit from college, it's common knowledge, didn't you know?
I like Disaronno, but if not, I fuck with Henny
No mixer or juice, I'm Papoose stuck with Remy
On the day of the party man got beats like Uncle Temi
Mice, talking heavy, I'll do my man like George and Lennie
My old ting doing up lonely, Freds, ah fuck, you must be kidding?
Last week came for dicking, it's a crazy world we live in
Girls say I'm a gigolo, no Piccolo, get shaved like Krillin
My life a movie, it's thrilling, Tom Hardy, I play the villain
Half the ends is real and the other half is phoney
They see a Lambo' in Vale, they don't know if it's me or Pastor Tobi
If my girl knew how many times I've turned that down and passed to Brodie
I mean holy moly
Look, I know he seems active from far
But I know my man and he's far from active
120K in the south of France and a Harley snapped it
I ain't got to plan no party, party banged and we hardly planned it
Ratchet girl, rent her in the center like parking campus
I took my one Casa would of been Nob but I'm done with Asian
Homebody amazing, from high school my girl she done raving
A rapid payment the only G on the check I'm taking
Told bro that the ends it's flaming
'Cause I just seen feds in a Volvo
Two jakes and in an interceptor
That girl don't know about realness, no illness, I'm an influencer
Santan, that's S W and I got one six in my name like Kenza
How my man say he's a member and ain't been in since early November?
Fuck that guy and his agenda, remember I'm trying a ting
Shotgun barrel, Siamese twins,
And we got that link from the Guaynese twins
I ain't got time for talking shit or calling quits
Touch Juss, man turn nutter and make ting stutter like an awkward chick
My young gunner wanna out that white
Are you about that life?
I got hands on her inner thigh, she got hands in my Calvin Klein
Free yard, Aggro Santos, take pant off and the house is mine
I was a neek around that time until I went upsey and I found my spine
I said, "Babe if you wanna be mine
Gotta hold it down like Bonnie and Clyde"
Acting crazy, me and bro-bro just took a loss
But we share that pain like Max and Stacey
I'm top styler, got Naila, I'm like AJ Tracey
Talking don't faze me
Ah, yeah
Ruthless, loose group, that's when I knock on useless
Stupid dudes too, I've had enough excuses
You, Mickey Mouse, done a duck and Goofey's
Man's Charlie Brown and I'm up in Snoopy's
A bit more patience
Want them acres, a bit more spacious
I told that bitch, "A bit more gracious"
She licked my face, said, "Giggs the tastiest"
Crazy sickness
Yogi Bear, picnic basket, rage at picnics
Yeah, bitch on the carpet, knickers and bra, made my dick drip
Yeah, nigga's a star, you know how we are, afraid of syphilis
Shit's Imperial
She wants gourmet breakfast
Bitch, go make cereal
All day flexing, chick named Muriel
Wants Balmain dresses, loves silk material
Pack just landed, big standoff, MAC got brandished
Man best sit down, sat then landed
Private, talking bread, that's that language
Greazy, abuse that area
Fuck bad news, quick, shoot that bearer
Yeah, think it's sweet, oh, new madeira
Yeah, Black Panther, I'm too Bagheera
Top striker, shoot like Shearer
So disgusting, remove bacteria, yeah
Sexy bitch, oh, who's that, Sarah?
Sexy nurse outfit, 'cause she's my carer
I got the picture, look at the painting
Somebody take that brush, somebody paint him
Somebody wake him up, yeah, Hollow been waiting
Somebody said that's whack, somebody hating
It's flips and pages, it's just a phase
You know recent phases
History made, let's split these wages
It's okay, it's Giggs and David
In "Straight Murder," Giggs and Dave rap about their experiences growing up in South London, from violence and street life to the pleasures of having money and success. The song opens with Giggs' line "Yeah, taking orders, I know about taking orders," which he repeats a few times throughout the song. This line could be interpreted in a few different ways, but one possible reading is that he's reflecting on his past as a drug dealer, where he had to take orders from higher up and follow a specific code of conduct.
Later in the song, Dave raps about the pressures of fame and success, mentioning how girls see him as a gigolo and how he's trying to balance his relationship with his girl while still enjoying the perks of his celebrity lifestyle. He also reflects on his own journey to get to where he is today, referencing his college days and his decision to pursue music over a more traditional career path.
One recurring theme in the song is the idea of loyalty and brotherhood. Both Giggs and Dave shout out their friends who are in jail or have passed away, and they emphasize the importance of standing by your crew even in difficult times. At the end of the song, they declare that "it's okay, it's Giggs and Dave," reinforcing the idea that they have each other's backs and are stronger together.
Overall, "Straight Murder" is a gritty and introspective track that explores the realities of life in South London and the challenges that come with fame and success. Through their vivid and personal lyrics, Giggs and Dave offer a window into their world and leave listeners with a sense of the gritty energy and camaraderie that comes from surviving in a tough environment.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, taking orders
I understand the concept of following instructions
I know about taking orders
I have experience with obeying commands
I dunno about taking orders
I'm not sure about the idea of being subservient
My young G play in academy, great performance
My younger associate excels in his field, displaying exceptional skill
He'll do it like Trent in Kent
He will perform at a high level, comparable to Trent in Kent
If them man lack, then we taking corners
If those individuals are lacking, we will step in and take control
You know?
Do you understand?
Free my niggas, I miss my niggas, it's killing me slow
Release my friends from imprisonment, I long for their presence, it's emotionally draining me
She wants dinner and goals, but that's all long like Trinity Road
She desires both sustenance and aspirations, but it's a distant and unattainable prospect
Sweet like cinnamon roll, skin tone glittery gold
She is attractive and captivating, with golden-toned skin resembling shimmering gold
Bro, I've been lit from college, it's common knowledge, didn't you know?
My reputation has been well-established since my time in college, it's widely known, weren't you aware?
I like Disaronno, but if not, I fuck with Henny
I enjoy Disaronno, but if not available, I indulge in Hennessy
No mixer or juice, I'm Papoose stuck with Remy
I prefer to drink Remy without any mixers, similar to Papoose
On the day of the party man got beats like Uncle Temi
During the event, I will have exceptional musical beats similar to Uncle Temi
Mice, talking heavy, I'll do my man like George and Lennie
Individuals talking boastfully will face consequences, similar to what George and Lennie experienced
My old ting doing up lonely, Freds, ah fuck, you must be kidding?
My past lover is feeling lonely, Freds, ah fuck, is this a joke?
Last week came for dicking, it's a crazy world we live in
She came last week for sexual activity, it's an unpredictable world we inhabit
Girls say I'm a gigolo, no Piccolo, get shaved like Krillin
Women perceive me as a male prostitute, not a small flute-like instrument, and I get a clean shave like Krillin
My life a movie, it's thrilling, Tom Hardy, I play the villain
My life resembles a movie, it's exciting, similar to Tom Hardy portraying a villain character
Half the ends is real and the other half is phoney
Half of the neighborhood is genuine, while the other half is fake
They see a Lambo' in Vale, they don't know if it's me or Pastor Tobi
People see a Lamborghini in Vale and are unsure if it belongs to me or Pastor Tobi
If my girl knew how many times I've turned that down and passed to Brodie
If my partner knew how many times I rejected her advances and gave attention to someone else
I mean holy moly
I mean gosh or wow
Look, I know he seems active from far
I understand that he appears involved from a distance
But I know my man and he's far from active
But I'm aware of his true nature, and he is not actively engaged
120K in the south of France and a Harley snapped it
I possess 120,000 pounds in the southern region of France and acquired a Harley motorcycle
I ain't got to plan no party, party banged and we hardly planned it
I don't need to organize a party, the party happened spontaneously and we had minimal planning
Ratchet girl, rent her in the center like parking campus
A promiscuous girl, hire her for sexual activities at a central location similar to a parking campus
I took my one Casa would of been Nob but I'm done with Asian
I chose one house, it could have been located in a high-status area, but I'm no longer interested in Asian culture
Homebody amazing, from high school my girl she done raving
My girlfriend is an exceptional homebody, since high school she has been attending parties
A rapid payment the only G on the check I'm taking
A fast payment, I am the sole individual responsible for endorsing the check
Told bro that the ends it's flaming
Informed my friend that our neighborhood is experiencing intense conflict or crime
'Cause I just seen feds in a Volvo
Because I recently observed law enforcement officers in a Volvo
Two jakes and in an interceptor
Two police officers and a high-speed car pursuing suspects
That girl don't know about realness, no illness, I'm an influencer
That girl lacks knowledge about authenticity and hardship, I am someone who has the ability to influence others
Santan, that's S W and I got one six in my name like Kenza
Referring to myself, I am Santan, just like the initials S and W, and my name contains the number 16 like Kenza
How my man say he's a member and ain't been in since early November?
How can my associate claim to be part of a group but hasn't participated since early November?
Fuck that guy and his agenda, remember I'm trying a ting
Disregard that person and their motives, remember that I'm trying something new
Shotgun barrel, Siamese twins
A double-barrel shotgun that resembles conjoined twins
And we got that link from the Guaynese twins
And we acquired that connection from the Guaynese twins
I ain't got time for talking shit or calling quits
I don't have time to engage in meaningless conversation or giving up
Touch Juss, man turn nutter and make ting stutter like an awkward chick
If you provoke Juss, he will become insane and cause chaos, creating an uncomfortable situation
My young gunner wanna out that white
My young associate desires to sell a particular substance
Are you about that life?
Are you truly involved in that lifestyle?
I got hands on her inner thigh, she got hands in my Calvin Klein
I have my hands on her upper leg, and she has her hands on my Calvin Klein underwear
Free yard, Aggro Santos, take pant off and the house is mine
Secure a house, similar to Aggro Santos, remove pants as a signal that the place belongs to me
I was a neek around that time until I went upsey and I found my spine
I was socially awkward during that period until I became more assertive and confident
I said, 'Babe if you wanna be mine
I stated, 'Baby, if you wish to be in a relationship with me
Gotta hold it down like Bonnie and Clyde'
You need to support and remain loyal to me, like the notorious criminals Bonnie and Clyde
Acting crazy, me and bro-bro just took a loss
Behaving erratically and my brother and I experienced a setback
But we share that pain like Max and Stacey
But we cope with that pain together, similar to the characters Max and Stacey
I'm top styler, got Naila, I'm like AJ Tracey
I have exceptional style, I possess Naila, similar to AJ Tracey
Talking don't faze me
Speaking or attempting to intimidate me does not bother me
Ah, yeah
Expressing agreement or affirmation
Ruthless, loose group, that's when I knock on useless
Uncompromising and uncontrolled group, that's when I confront those who are ineffective
Stupid dudes too, I've had enough excuses
Foolish individuals as well, I have grown tired of their endless justifications
You, Mickey Mouse, done a duck and Goofey's
You, Mickey Mouse, dodged a situation, similar to how Goofy operates
Man's Charlie Brown and I'm up in Snoopy's
I am the dominant character, like Charlie Brown, and I control the situation, similar to Snoopy
A bit more patience
Requires a small amount of additional patience
Want them acres, a bit more spacious
Desire a larger plot of land, a bit more roomy
I told that bitch, 'A bit more gracious'
I advised that person, 'Show a bit more kindness'
She licked my face, said, 'Giggs the tastiest'
She licked my face and complimented me, saying 'Giggs is the most appealing'
Crazy sickness
Insane or extraordinary state
Yogi Bear, picnic basket, rage at picnics
Referencing Yogi Bear, who is known for stealing picnic baskets, and expressing anger during picnics
Yeah, bitch on the carpet, knickers and bra, made my dick drip
Yeah, woman on the carpet, wearing only panties and a bra, aroused me
Yeah, nigga's a star, you know how we are, afraid of syphilis
Yeah, I am a celebrity, you know our behavior, we fear contracting syphilis
Shit's Imperial
The situation or circumstances are of utmost importance
She wants gourmet breakfast
She desires a high-quality breakfast
Bitch, go make cereal
Female, go prepare a simple cereal meal
All day flexing, chick named Muriel
Flaunting and showing off throughout the day, with a woman named Muriel
Wants Balmain dresses, loves silk material
Desires expensive Balmain dresses and has an affinity for silk fabric
Pack just landed, big standoff, MAC got brandished
A shipment has just arrived, a tense confrontation occurred, a firearm was displayed
Man best sit down, sat then landed
Individuals should take a seat, they were silenced or subdued
Private, talking bread, that's that language
In secret, discussing money, that's the common topic
Greazy, abuse that area
Engage in illicit activities in that neighborhood
Fuck bad news, quick, shoot that bearer
Disregard unfavorable information, rapidly eliminate the messenger
Yeah, think it's sweet, oh, new madeira
Yeah, they believe it's pleasant, oh, it's actually a new type of strong alcoholic beverage
Yeah, Black Panther, I'm too Bagheera
Yeah, I'm like the Black Panther superhero, I'm too cunning and skilled like Bagheera
Top striker, shoot like Shearer
Top forward player, shoot with accuracy and power like Alan Shearer
So disgusting, remove bacteria, yeah
Extremely repulsive, eliminate germs or contamination, yeah
Sexy bitch, oh, who's that, Sarah?
Attractive woman, oh, who is she, Sarah?
Sexy nurse outfit, 'cause she's my carer
Wearing a sexy nurse costume, as she takes care of me
I got the picture, look at the painting
I understand the situation clearly, observe the entire situation
Somebody take that brush, somebody paint him
Someone should use a brush to depict him
Somebody wake him up, yeah, Hollow been waiting
Someone should awaken him, yeah, Hollow has been patiently waiting
Somebody said that's whack, somebody hating
Someone expressed that it's unimpressive, someone is expressing hatred
It's flips and pages, it's just a phase
It involves quick changes and turning pages, it's only temporary
You know recent phases
You understand recent trends or stages
History made, let's split these wages
Significant events have occurred, let's divide the earnings
It's okay, it's Giggs and David
It's fine, it's Giggs and David
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jason Neville Thompson, Patrick Yeboah, David Orobosa Omoregie
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