Tuesday, June 29, 2010

iGOTNEXT: CHIDDY BANG

Chiddy Bang is an American hip hop band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their sound is based on the fusion of hip hop and unique sample choices from alternative artists such as Radiohead and MGMT . They are signed to record deal with EMI. Their first single, "Opposite of Adults", which samples the Brooklyn group MGMT's 'Kids' was released on February 21, 2010 in the UK.

February 2009, the popular music blog Pretty Much Amazing featured five songs by Chiddy Bang that were on their Myspace account. This exposure help the group gaine a following in the underground among music blogs. November 2009 debuted the group's first free mixtape, entitled "The Swelly Express." Which was an online hit which lead to the group signing to EMI in January 2010.

Their first commercial single, "Opposite of Adults", which samples the Brooklyn group MGMT's 'Kids' was released IN February of 2010 in the UK. And so far has become an international hit. Opposite of Adults" entered the UK Singles Chart at #12. The single also debuted on the Irish Singles Chart on 25 February 2010 at #49. The single climbed to a peak of #10, marking Chiddy Bang's first Top 10 hit in Ireland. The single also managed to debut on the Australian Singles Chart It has thus far peaked at #10. The son also charted on the Belguim, New Zeland, and Swiss Music Charts.
"Opposite of Adults"


Chiddy Bang had released two mixtapes. The Swell Express and Air Swell. The latter was released after they signed to EMI. This was dedication to the there fans in the U.K. Where the group has a loyal following. "Swell" mixtape was instrumnetal in helping them land there first record deal and build the fan based the have now in the U.K.
File:Chiddy bang mixtape cover.jpg



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