Giggs - The Essence | A COLORS SHOW

[@COLORSxSTUDIOS]

*Lyrics below* 👑 [Verse] They were blocking bare But now I'm rocking here on a rocking chair Yeah, the block is here, yeah, the block is here At the top of stairs, nigga, Rocky's here Self-centred Everybody tell me that I'm self-centred But they ain't got a fucking clue Another nigga gone, that's like the twelfth sentence Changes Shit's much different from the dangers Shit looks different from the neighbours Yeah, shit's much different, it was dangerous That was man's bredrin, now we're strangers We pop, bang, serve a nigga saviours I watched man begging "nigga, save us" And that man's never put in wages I'm mentally fucked I'm mentally scarred, I'm meant to be up I'm meant to be high, I'm meant to be chuffed Fam, I fought for my life, I'm mentally stuck Man, I jump out my chair, you're mentioning Buck They just lock niggas up, they sent for the cuffs Had to call up my girl and sent for my stuff Fam, the day I walked out, it went through my guts So in charge Everybody's watching, nigga, so it starts Everybody's watching, thinking 'Oh, we're stars' Everybody's showing cards But that's that Cause man's just pussy like a black cat And man's just looking like a flash chap DSquared jacket and a flash cap I'm made for this I came for that, I paid for this I changed for this I never left, I stayed for this Fucking hell I do this for my niggas that are stuck in jail I do this for my niggas that got up and fell I do this for my brothers, nigga, fuck a cell Lord, thank you for your blessing, man Every bloody morning, nigga gotta get that blessing, fam Gotta bring that message, fam Peanut butter sticky, get me out that messy jam Them Giuseppe shoes won't delay that speshy bang We was them Peckham dudes, jumping out like Peckham man Old school Smoking on that Method Man Man was in the trap working all long, it was late You was in a bar, out with a blonde and her mate Bag of dots in the whip, it was on, it was bait Man would quickly pass through, say I'm gone and I skate I was sleeping before, now it's on, I'm awake I ain't asking for nothing, I want it, I take

[@Soulvex]

couple of mistakes but nothing to worry about ;)

[@Soulvex]

or giggs just changed one or two words and no one noticed.

[@oumousy4747]

COLORS c

[@TheSalsini]

Ils bloquaient nus Mais maintenant je me balance ici sur une chaise à bascule Oui, le bloc est ici, oui, le bloc est ici Au sommet de l'escalier, nigga, Rocky est ici Auto-centré Tout le monde me dit que je suis égocentrique Mais ils n'ont pas une putain d'indice Un autre nigga disparu, c'est comme la douzième phrase Changements La merde est très différente des dangers La merde est différente des voisins Oui, la merde est très différente, c'était dangereux C'était le bredrin de l'homme, maintenant nous sommes des étrangers Nous sautons, frappons, servons un sauveurs nigga J'ai regardé l'homme en train de supplier "nigga, sauve-nous" Et cet homme n'a jamais mis dans les salaires Je suis mentalement baisée Je suis mentalement marqué, je suis censé être debout Je suis censé être élevé, je suis censé être chuffé Fam, je me suis battu pour ma vie, je suis coincé mentalement Mec, je saute sur ma chaise, tu parles de Buck Ils enferment les niggas, ils envoient les poignets J'ai dû appeler ma fille et j'ai envoyé mes affaires Fam, le jour où je suis sorti, ça m'a traversé les tripes Donc en charge Tout le monde regarde, nigga, donc ça commence Tout le monde regarde, en pensant 'Oh, nous sommes des stars' Tout le monde montre des cartes Mais c'est ça Parce que l'homme est juste la chatte comme un chat noir Et l'homme a l'air d'un type flash Veste DSquared et une casquette flash Je suis fait pour ça Je suis venu pour ça, j'ai payé pour ça J'ai changé pour cela Je ne suis jamais parti, je suis resté pour ça Putain d'enfer Je fais ça pour mes négros qui sont coincés en prison Je fais ça pour mes négros qui se sont levés et sont tombés Je fais ça pour mes frères, nigga, baise une cellule Seigneur, merci pour ta bénédiction, homme Chaque matin sanglant, nigga dois obtenir cette bénédiction, fam Je dois apporter ce message, fam Beurre de cacahuètes collant, faites-moi sortir cette confiture malpropre Les chaussures Giuseppe ne retarderont pas ce speshy bang Nous étions les mecs Peckham, sautant comme un homme Peckham Vieille école Fumer sur cette méthode Man L'homme était dans le piège qui travaillait depuis longtemps, il était tard Vous étiez dans un bar, avec une blonde et son compagnon Sac de pois dans le fouet, c'était sur, c'était appât L'homme passerait rapidement, dis je suis parti et je patine Je dormais avant, maintenant c'est sur, je suis réveillé Je ne demande rien, je le veux, je prends... Because no speak english ;)

[@acharich]

😅

[@ashantimaluleke2267]

The level of chill in this is unbelievable.

[@STRATAG]

Ashanti Maluleke 4real 😂😂😂

[@nthabiiim7149]

bruh

[@user-or7nv3uq4f]

Giggs the king of waves for real

[@smazo1147]

I’m in love, only just realised how attractive he is

[@davidcain3574]

Facts

[@vgueafrica]

This beat is so luxurious.

[@sp33dy19]

MAJESTIC more like

[@suhayl3519]

Perspicacious

[@garethwillis]

Soothing. Exactly what you need after Street life.

[@ins8ignition]

@@suhayl3519 coupled with sheer indefatigability...😉

[@TheMiist]

Dang the way he goes in is too much. Thought he'd miss his queue to start and he just laughs and hits it smooth without hesitation or nerves. Giggs is cold

[@thamananm3159]

Hes got a great understanding of timing and flow - hes way more original than people give him rep for, in terms of timing on the beat, Drake et al are catching on to the space he leaves only NOW

[@RacquelNM]

I loved that part so much! It was so smooth and confident.

[@erikig]

You Thought! lol

[@marvaff6878]

That was too cold ngl. Was thinking why's he still talking lmao

[@scladoffle2472]

@@thamananm3159 Why are you even comparing Drake, who is a hip-pop artist, to Giggs, a grime artist who was underground/only famous in the UK for most of his career? These stupid comparisons have to stop.

[@jamalmodica3286]

The U.K is a gold mine for music

[@razorwireclouds5708]

it really is. if you're not familiar with Hospital Records, I highly suggest them.

[@OllieEvansartist]

Big up yourself 9 times

[@sefp]

It’s all Jamaicans and the rest are copiers. Imitators in the scene

[@bigzy8183]

@@sefp relax G

[@sefp]

@@bigzy8183 if the truth sounds threatening seek a psychiatrist. Or police.

[@koree225]

props for who ever made that beat

[@hizzle8393]

Prod. by cool & dre

[@LeslieLatchman]

for real!

[@troytrey]

Amoda K id kill this beat!!! Hell of a beat

[@erikig]

The feels...

[@paulineovid1010]

Truss me

[@SovietNyanCat]

That voice switch into the flow. This man has understood the assignment since the day he was born. Incredible piece.

[@EsronYSpielberg]

Whoever produced the beat deserves a grammy 🔥

[@benwilliamson7]

He killed this beat - let Eminem go at it; Giggs done wonders

[@martiniodussey]

For real!

[@brunolondinese5857]

Twice nominated, Never awarded

[@xxhshrebyba]

@@brunolondinese5857damn

[@NastyC]

THIS JOINT STILL GETS ME HYPE 😂🔥 I went word for word

[@arayreaperlive]

How this comment ain’t got more likes

[@thabzcfc6552]

👀 ehh

[@amanimaonga5970]

@@thabzcfc6552 nice pfp bro

[@hugoteupel8382]

Dawg he ate

[@leonardosharmake5836]

Damn the energy

[@Gunner87]

To put it plain and simple - This is just a masterpiece. Absolutely flawless.

[@F4dingz_ASMR]

Can we just appreciate the Sound engineers working for Colors? They release songs sounding clearer than the original.

[@cookiegaming44]

The way he casually jumps in right after talking to the mans in the background at the start is crazy. This track is mad chill !

[@brobes84]

Giggs best tune for me. It’s like it all comes together on this track. Bars, flow, delivery, production.

[@lordblessme9530]

HIS VOICE IS VERY RARE

[@gabewaite7984]

based god

[@gijason1114]

Logan Molloy agrees with this statement (sc: loganmolloy10)

[@sarinakarim2513]

Where's the guys at with his voice

[@edwardgithae8066]

Kinda like SA's Kwesta..... 👌👍👊

[@Peterenike]

Fact

[@kimberleychoudhury3358]

This, followed by "look what the cat dragged" is a golden playlist metaphorically and literally a 11/10, other-worldly feeling good song . one of the best to have done it no caps at all

[@Bartholomewthe4th]

One of the greatest out of the UK

[@luaisuliman4723]

Zak_MB too right g

[@Danieloloyede]

💯

[@jboogie4162]

* the greatest

[@macedo9621]

Lol nah u must b from us

[@SimonMustafa]

rozzy 20 I am & I think so..

[@PrayingMantas]

The beat flows with the lyrics and the voice so fluently

[@sonarata]

Im a simple guy. I see Giggs. I see Colors. I click.

[@gijason1114]

Logan Molloy agrees with this statement (sc: loganmolloy10)

[@johnnythomas8036]

So true

[@vineetasjourney8017]

🙌🏽

[@leehughes5733]

Same hear so easy !! .. Bless Up . 🙏🇬🇧🤘💯

[@melanininmotion3067]

Easy Squeezie

[@crouton4774]

Giggs on Colors. The scene is breaking down boundaries. Salute to the pioneers.

[@Sura2333]

Yessssss undoubtedly one of UKs greats

[@captainchaos2671]

without a doubt and this tune is special

[@mfike1748]

This has always been my favourite beat, it's magical

[@ciarastanley2038]

What's the best called?

[@kingmuguyaro4870]

GIGGS IS THE BEST. LOOK AT HOW HE FLOWS WITH NO EFFORT!!!!

[@scrublord_val]

This might be one of the best beats I've ever heard.

[@JDA.]

so unexpected🔥 have to applaud the colors team for this one

[@isid2687]

JDalive listen to my music

[@KryptonIstheFuture]

just came back to recharge and prepare for a whole new year !!! hold tight giggs

[@TruthSmalls]

Never heard of this cat in the States but he got a slick voice and smooth delivery I could do 80 mph on the freeway listening to this

[@yungjoemighty879]

uk legend

[@MrJaffacakes1234]

That beat was made for him. The flow and his voice go so well with the beat 🔉🔊

[@BYZE]

I feel stupid for not appreciating this song up until now

[@callmemc6]

Fucking Byze in the wild on COLORS???? Love your vids

[@hiimanhuman]

BYZE whats the name of song

[@iBasherz]

datboi forthere you should check the title of the video

[@savageg7155]

Wow, and this is the original Giggs flow from like 07

[@abztractinc]

BYZE this is me right now 😩

[@KryptonIstheFuture]

" i do this for my people , who got up and fell " - Giggs

[@OHsoGREEZYmusick]

Man like giggs! colors never seems to surprise me with the content. Need youngs tef on here asap

[@ethan-vf6zq]

Mcbiggen DTA Chillie won't happen sadly

[@DreamClean]

Never seems to surprise you or never fails to surprise you?

[@Brigh7y]

hello gayly @@ethan-vf6zq

[@mehdi9877]

my favourite song from giggs, by far. hell of a vibe

[@KryptonIstheFuture]

This song is so real . you feel every word

[@Thabitha_Shange]

The way he is soo chilled....👣 its like he knows the song is good and dont even need no convincing! GIGgssssssssssssss

[@MKPwrz]

Sounds cleaner then official Mixtape audio.

[@hizzle8393]

Carl Springer facts lol

[@KryptonIstheFuture]

how did they mange to that . its sounds amazing

[@waxmaster-c]

Colors always sounds better.

[@tobyadams7141]

Always the case with colours. Someone’s sprinkling some sauce behind the scenes

[@immaculatethought]

Sounds way crazier than the Spotify version

[@mikemumba2287]

Can't believe how this grammy deserving gem was dropped on just a mixtape without much hype to it. A fooking mixtape blud The Essence will go down as one of giggs top 5 no questions asked

[@chinny2007]

The best the U.K. has ever had. The best the U.K. will ever have. End of story. If you haven’t heard him from the start until now, please don’t even bother arguing. The undisputed king of U.K. rap and hip hop 👑

[@ajaini1709]

Between giggs, nines and skepta for me. Too hard to decide can’t compare just enjoy.

[@jaym892]

That’s Skepta or Ghetts

[@KwabenaKirikou]

Mr Giggs with his smooth voice and smooth flow. His voice is so deep.

[@dtrue8488]

I hope Charlie Sloth sees this and realises how much better FITB would be if he kept his sausage fingers off that stupid sound board.

[@cattrounity4437]

Charlie Sloth is fucking moron. The fact he is the face of the UK's underground rap/hip hop/grime is a travesty.

[@dtrue8488]

Cattro Unity I probably wouldn't go as far as calling him the face of the underground scene, but I definitely agree that his reach/influence outweighs his abilities and whatnot.

[@cattrounity4437]

Yeah, I sorta meant that in the BBC; kinda shows how much they know about those genres.

[@dtrue8488]

Cattro Unity 100% agree, and it amazes me how much he has lasted.. It's absolutely ridiculous!

[@ianblackburn2645]

Lol

[@regisschulze6678]

nobody was this chill at COLORS, what an artist; dang cuh

[@devonjohnson-ws4om]

The national hero of UK Rapp flow is timeless

[@hlonithankge5995]

This version is even better than the album version somehow

[@SupaVlinSantonE]

Just like Jorja Smith's 'Blue Lights'

[@killerkakaz]

@@SupaVlinSantonE yeah earthgang too

[@korrsar]

The fact

[@chrislambert1707]

Yes bredda! Such a deep tune!

[@jessgillis4103]

Colours versions are ALWAYS better!

[@kimballz1991]

“Self centred. Everybody tells me that I’m self centred, but they don’t have a f***king clue!” 🙌🏽

[@donjosue1000]

Sounded EXACTLY like the studio version. This is real ARTISTRY.

[@jordanjuniorallen123]

Old school Giggs on this tune, i love it! Can’t stop listening to this!

[@staropolanka]

This is so damn good. His sick flow and that tasty beat.

[@jamessheehy4895]

Michael Jackson style here I thought! This is Beautiful its frustrated but cocky, calm but lit, pain with prosper, emotional but empty, its f*cking genius! Respect 👍👌

[@tobes9340]

Giggs just making it look easy!

[@jayattipoe6597]

This dude sounds so chilled out it's unreal! Great song!

[@wb7697]

I always come back to this song when I need some peace of mind

[@priteshyadvendu802]

Never heard of Giggs when I pressed play, midway into the song, my head couldn't stop bobbing

[@XxQueenChristinaxX]

I love British rap.

[@SonofGodx]

Grime*

[@DangerHiVoltage]

@@SonofGodx Giggs has a chilled rap flow, this is definitely not grime

[@trussetyvn27]

@@SonofGodx This is not grime, don't try to correct people on something you obviously know nothing about

[@user-ik9yh6rh9e]

@Sven Niles 100% incorrect. It's the child of UK Bassline and garage/jungle. FACT. Has no relation to "rap" at all. Regardless, Giggs isn't grime anyways, he's a UK Rapper. Not a Grime artist. Zimme

[@lemonandgrimetv]

@@SonofGodx this isnt grime bro

[@Zoezo666]

Can listen to his voice for ever! So chilled, love him x

[@MixtapeMadnessOfficial]

Jheeze - The Godfather went in!!

[@ianblackburn2645]

Wth what are u doing here go back to posting SL tunes fam😂

[@forevaschemin]

He is the Landlord

[@j123-m7z]

Wiley is grime, Giggs is UK Rap, Giggs is the Godfather of UK Rap

[@switch4evr1]

benet parker Godfather of UK rap Literally the originator or UK gangster/road rap Wiley’s grime g Check this beat and tempo, far from grime

[@dylanjones6312]

Wtf since when did Giggs get The Godfather title, Wiley will always be the Godfather

[@mariobruhh9851]

Words just flow like water. Sensational 💯

[@ethan-vf6zq]

wasn't expecting this on this channel, hard nonetheless

[@user-or7nv3uq4f]

innit i just woke up and saw it

[@FB-mw5gv]

Look what colours dragged in Lol

[@isid2687]

ethan listen to my music

[@acharich]

UR3ANFISH 😂

[@waitwhat5745]

ethan facts kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZm8lZV_gZ2NaKs

[@Smoggie1]

People who can relate to this song just keep coming back to this 💯💯👌

[@caseyweir8104]

This is becoming a frequent play in my playlist, maybe my favourite track of his 🔥🔥

[@ryanherbert4878]

Year later this one still has me bopping chill.

[@UKGrimeRapTV]

Favourite tune from Wamp 2 Dem

[@BK-kk1py]

UKGrimeRapTV by farrrrrrr, i literally just found this version tho. Sounds so clear lol

[@alexd5753]

I'm chill af. That flow went in.

[@boxofpleasure]

.."Them Guiseppe shoes won't delay the speshi bang" ..at least he's trying to out the hood mental! :) utmost respect to Giggs, single-handily enabled a whole scene..a true legend in the scene that was paved by the Roots Manuva's, Blaktwangs,Skimmy mans, Rodney P's, Taskforce, Jehsts and many more!!

[@mikeymashila2166]

Still Slaps even in 2019 🔥🔥🔥

[@GinaVadanaArtist]

this is sooo smooth!!!

[@isid2687]

Vintageena listen to my music

[@zt___1hunna855]

one of the most beautiful songs to come out of the uk

[@emplex1686]

ABOUT DAMN TIME!

[@isid2687]

EMPLEX listen to my music

[@CR-vr9cx]

This is the best Colours hands down

[@MangoJuiceMusic]

BIG GIGGS THE GOAT

[@GeekFest1234]

Mango Juice Music eyyy mango juice I see ya

[@GeekFest1234]

Lofi fam

[@aishahussain5045]

Nobody is like Giggs my guy made it because he's real and humble could listen to him all day everyday pure poetry real stories he brings ❤ it to the table 💯 🎶

[@kamauxkamau]

Rick Ross is the only other person who can successfully hop on this beat

[@AguiyiAnaedo]

This is 100% Rozay tune which is to be expected since it was produced by Cool and Dre, Rozay sound engineers

[@PerfectPythons]

Absolutely love colors. Found alot lf artists here. Love giggs and this is hard.

[@leonghchan]

I knew this was gona be HARD the second the beat dropped.

[@shootingbangers7375]

Man loyal to the man loyal from day 1. Big up the boi Buck ❤️

[@jalens.9057]

He came on the beat so smooth at the beginning

[@johnjenkins4788]

If Giggs isn't in your top 5 UK hip hop artists then you don't deserve to listen to music. Man pretty much created a sound and ran it for nearly 2 decades.

[@wongiemanda3827]

YEAR 2021 AND THIS JOINT STILL GETS ME HYPE 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@trainwithcharan]

2023 and stilllllllllll fire

[@antz97]

One of my favourite tracks on wamp to dem. Fam Giggs is just a legend, one of the greats💯🙌🏾

[@devilishmode]

Only just discovered this one, absolute fire

[@rusteyipjan6720]

soo effortless maynn giggs is ice cold

[@upliftingbiscuit514]

So uplifting, massive line of music 🎧

[@garyforbes4715]

2years later and i still can spit a motion picture to this💯🗣️🎥

[@upliftingbiscuit514]

Back again, can't stop listeing to this!

[@micky_dowse]

I listen to this everyday

[@najma6773]

This guy was my teenhood - even though i didn't listen to grime much. If you're talkin your 'ardest 🎤

[@Madbrad2000]

He never did grime lol Talkin Da hardest was a road rap tune

[@robbylebotha]

This is the most song. Makes me feel, gonna play it while I.

[@InsideHouse]

2:48 KILLING IT ON ANOTHER LEVEL

[@realbrandonb]

The beat and his flow with the chill talk shit is so perfect on this one man. I'm thinkin bout some space jam shit right now or somn

[@upliftingbiscuit514]

Giggs is the man, but I’m back again for the tune. The record, the production. Amazing beat... 👌🏻⁉️

[@Ammotive28]

Even though Giggs is chill af and steady, this gets me hyped

[@coolbreeze4326]

That Giggs “Yeah” hit different

[@M0ngface]

Best giggs flow for time reminds me of the old school like my steering mahogany times !! When ur tv goes fuzzy and u grab a hammer!!

[@MUZIKASmenu]

Giggs is harder than a rock on this one! Hats off! ♤♡

[@davidrtd1863]

damn this man be doing hectic tings and still be chill wow 🙌🏾

[@LB_Amerijuanican]

Giggs unintentionally putting babies to sleep worldwide with that smooth voice haha

[@owm1560]

Giggs so chill does it effortlessly man

[@directedbyinstinct3913]

Damn this is f****** sick man all of these. I love Majid Jordan so I saw that come up on my recommendation area and now I am addicted to the rest. All of the sounds are so dang crisp.

[@laurel615]

a very slow, simple set of lyrics but it flows just perfectly. love it

[@bjkbnjnjnj]

Love from france to uK brother.

[@baezantine]

Oh goodness is he the cutest thing when he smiles.

[@normankotschy5311]

👌 thank u colors for this Masterpiece

[@ooolrait]

has the wisdom to have a pause with a purpose. brings more power to the message.