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{{Infobox album | name = Wamp 2 Dem | type = mixtape | artist = Giggs | cover = Wamp 2 Dem cover.jpg | alt = | released = {{start date|2017|10|06|df=y}} | recorded = 2016–17 | venue = | studio = | genre = {{hlist|British hip hop|trap}} | length = 46:32 | label = {{hlist|No BS|Island}} | producer = {{hlist|Giggs (also exec.)|808-Ray|Bricks Da Mane|Chris Childs|Cool & Dre|Cubeatz|Donae'o|Flyo|Footsie|Illa|Jay Jay Heston|London on da Track|M16|Narcos|The Fanatix|Zaytoven}} | prev_title = Landlord | prev_year = 2016 | next_title = Big Bad... | next_year = 2019 | misc = {{Singles | name = Wamp 2 Dem | type = mixtape | single1 = Linguo | single1date = 29 November 2017 }} }}

'''''Wamp 2 Dem''''' is a commercial mixtape by English rapper Giggs. It was released on 6 October 2017 by No BS Music, while the mixtape was distributed by Island Records.<ref name="iTunes">{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/wamp-2-dem/1292391230|title=Wamp 2 Dem by Giggs on Apple Music|date=6 October 2017|publisher=iTunes|access-date=6 October 2017}}</ref> It succeeds Giggs' fourth album ''Landlord'' (2016), released a year and two months prior, and is Giggs' first release with a major label. The mixtape includes guest appearances from American rappers 2 Chainz, Young Thug and Lil Duke, alongside Dave, Footsie, D Double E, Popcaan and Donae'o. Production was handled by Cool & Dre, London on da Track, Zaytoven, The Fanatix, Bricks Da Mane and Chris Childs, among others.

The mixtape was supported by one single – "Linguo" featuring Donae'o, which became Giggs' highest-charting single.

==Background== In August 2016, Giggs released his fourth album ''Landlord'' to positive reception, entering at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart.{{citation needed|date=October 2017}} In early 2017, Giggs was featured on two tracks from Canadian rapper Drake's album ''More Life'', "No Long Talk" and "KMT". The guest appearances led to significant widespread attention for Giggs and his music. The same month, Giggs announced the ''Wamp 2 Dem'' mixtape on The SN1 Snow on Beats 1 Radio.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://genius.com/a/giggs-looks-to-capitalize-on-his-more-life-buzz-with-new-single-superheroes|title=Giggs Looks To Capitalize On His 'More Life' Buzz With New Single "Superheroes"|publisher=Genius|date=25 March 2017|accessdate=6 October 2017}}</ref>

Giggs described the mixtape as "a response to Americans who criticise UK rap", stating: "People wasn't really respecting England. ''Wamp 2 Dem'' was more showing where we're coming, [explaining that] we're the same as you."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-41613066|title=Liam Gallagher gets to number one on his own|publisher=BBC News|date=13 October 2017|accessdate=14 October 2017}}</ref>

The mixtape's artwork was unveiled in June 2017, while the release date was revealed on 4 September 2017 via Instagram.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://grmdaily.com/giggs-wamp-2-dem|title=Giggs announces "Wamp 2 Dem" mixtape release date|publisher=GRM Daily|date=4 September 2017|accessdate=6 October 2017}}</ref>

==Promotion== ''Wamp 2 Dem'' was promoted by Giggs through Instagram, posting teaser trailers compiling online reactions to his verse from Drake's "KMT", song previews and meme voiceovers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/TheGrimeReport/status/905057309151436800|title=THE GRIME REPORT on Twitter:"Giggs forthcoming album 'Wamp 2 Dem' out in October.... 👀|publisher=Twitter|date=5 September 2017|accessdate=6 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ23RC4HjBj|title=GIGGS (@officialgiggs) • Instagram photos and videos|publisher=Instagram|date=5 October 2017|accessdate=6 October 2017}}</ref> Numerous billboards and posters were set up around London the week leading up to the release.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ0p9_Bnh2f/|title=GIGGS (@officialgiggs) • Instagram photos and videos|publisher=Instagram|date=5 October 2017|accessdate=6 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ3h52snqCJ/|title=GIGGS (@officialgiggs) • Instagram photos and videos|publisher=Instagram|date=5 October 2017|accessdate=6 October 2017}}</ref>

===Singles=== The first single, "Linguo" featuring Donae'o, was released on 29 November 2017.<ref name="Linguo">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/linguo-feat-donaeo-single/1319680363|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205130104/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/linguo-feat-donaeo-single/1319680363|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 February 2018|title=Linguo (feat. Donae'o) - Single by Giggs on Apple Music|publisher=iTunes|date=29 November 2017|accessdate=4 February 2018}}</ref> The song peaked at number 28 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Giggs' first solo single to enter the top 40 and thus his highest-charting solo single to date.

==Release== ''Wamp 2 Dem'' was released on 6 October 2017 for iTunes purchase and streaming via Spotify and Apple Music, as well as purchase through Google Play and Amazon. The mixtape was also made available for free download through Giggs' official website.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sn1giggs.com/|title=SN1GIGGS.COM|date=6 October 2017|accessdate=6 October 2017}}</ref>

==Track listing== {{Track listing | headline = ''Wamp 2 Dem''<ref name="iTunes"/> | extra_column = Producer(s) | total_length = 46:32

| title1 = Gully Niggaz | writer1 = {{hlist|Nathaniel Thompson|Andre Lyons|Marcello Valenzano|Rayshon Cobbs}} | extra1 = {{hlist|Cool & Dre|808-Ray}} | length1 = 3:12

| title2 = Ultimate Gangsta | note2 = featuring 2 Chainz | writer2 = {{hlist|Thompson|Tauheed Epps|Charles Driggers}} | extra2 = Bricks Da Mane | length2 = 5:04

| title3 = Straight Lifestyle | writer3 = Thompson | extra3 = {{hlist|Flyo|Jay Jay Heston}} | length3 = 2:43

| title4 = Times Ticking | note4 = featuring Popcaan | writer4 = {{hlist|Thompson|Andrae Sutherland}} | extra4 = The Fanatix | length4 = 3:54

| title5 = The Essence | writer5 = {{hlist|Thompson|Lyons|Valenzano}} | extra5 = Cool & Dre | length5 = 3:48

| title6 = Linguo | note6 = featuring Donae'o | writer6 = {{hlist|Thompson|Ian Greenidge}} | extra6 = Donae'o | length6 = 2:54

| title7 = Gangstas & Dancers | note7 = featuring Lil Duke and Young Thug | writer7 = {{hlist|Thompson|Jeffery Williams|London Holmes|Kevin Gomringer|Tim Gomringer}} | extra7 = {{hlist|London on da Track|Cubeatz}} | length7 = 3:06

| title8 = Moist Pussy | writer8 = {{hlist|Thompson|Driggers}} | extra8 = {{hlist|Narcos|Bricks Da Mane}} | length8 = 3:04

| title9 = 50 Cali | writer9 = {{hlist|Thompson|Xavier Dotson}} | extra9 = Zaytoven | length9 = 3:01

| title10 = Outsiders | note10 = featuring Footsie and D Double E | writer10 = {{hlist|Thompson|Daniel Carnegie|Darren Dixon}} | extra10 = Footsie | length10 = 4:03

| title11 = Horror Movie | writer11 = {{hlist|Thompson|Illya Fraser}} | extra11 = Illa da Producer | length11 = 3:06

| title12 = Peligro | note12 = featuring Dave | writer12 = {{hlist|Thompson|David Santan}} | extra12 = Chris Childs | length12 = 4:20

| title13 = Ruler | writer13 = Thompson | extra13 = M16 | length13 = 4:17 }}

==Personnel== Credits adapted from Tidal.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://listen.tidal.com/album/79536121|title=Wamp 2 Dem / Giggs on TIDAL|publisher=Tidal|accessdate=6 October 2017}}</ref>

{{div col}} * Giggs – primary artist, executive producer * 2 Chainz – featured artist * Bricks Da Mane – producer {{small|(tracks 2, 8)}} * Chris Childs – producer {{small|(track 12)}} * Cool & Dre – producer, mixing {{small|(tracks 1, 5)}} * D Double E – featured artist * Dave – featured artist * Dirty Saj – recording engineer * Donae'o – producer, featured artist {{small|(track 6)}} * Flyo – producer {{small|(track 4)}} * Footsie – featured artist * Illa – producer {{small|(track 11)}} * Jay Jay Heston – producer {{small|(track 4)}} * Lil Duke – featured artist * London on da Track – producer {{small|(track 7)}} * M16 – producer {{small|(track 13)}} * Narcos – producer {{small|(track 8)}} * Popcaan – featured artist * The Fanatix – producer {{small|(track 5)}} * Young Thug – featured artist * Zaytoven – producer {{small|(track 9)}} {{div col end}}

==Charts== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |- ! scope="col"| Chart (2017) ! scope="col"| Peak<br /> position |- {{album chart|Scotland|63|date=20171013|rowheader=true|accessdate=14 October 2017}} |- {{album chart|UK2|2|date=20171013|rowheader=true|accessdate=14 October 2017}} |- {{album chart|UKR&B|1|date=20171013|rowheader=true|accessdate=4 February 2018}} |}

== ''The Essence'' == ''The Essence'' is a 3-part film series inspired by the soundtracks of Gigg's albums. Part one was released on 12 April 2019 on Giggs' YouTube channel.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://levile.co.uk/2019/04/21/watch-the-essence-short-film/ |title=WATCH – THE ESSENCE SHORT FILM – Entertainment, TV & Film |website=levile.co.uk |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190607203945/https://levile.co.uk/2019/04/21/watch-the-essence-short-film/ |archive-date=7 June 2019}}</ref> It was written by Michael 'Buck' Maris, Ashley Chin and April Walker.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2019/04/giggs-the-essence|title=Giggs Has Released A 30-Minute Short Film Soundtracked By 'Wamp 2 Dem' Highlights|website=Complex}}</ref> Myles Whittingham directed the film and it was produced by Mouktar Mohamed. Ashley Chin also plays a lead role in the film and also stars Dorcas Shola-Fapson, Rashid Kasirye with Giggs making a cameo in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqYm417B1O0|title=The Essence - (Short Film)|via=www.youtube.com}}</ref> It would be the second time Giggs has worked with Chin, the first being ''Victim''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rwdmag.com/giggs-releases-short-film-the-essence-inspired-by-his-mixtape-wamp-2-dem/|title=Giggs releases short film 'The Essence' inspired by his mixtape 'Wamp 2 Dem' &#124; RWD|website=rwdmag.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://rwdmag.com/exclusive-interview-poundz-even-im-gassed-about-it-and-i-made-the-song/|title=Exclusive Interview: Poundz – "even I'm gassed about it and I made the song" &#124; RWD|website=rwdmag.com}}</ref> The film was sponsored by ASOS, True Religion, Nike, Inc., Adidas, Benjart, Fresh Ego Kid, Dollars and Pounds amongst others.

Part 2 was released on 20 December 2019 and was inspired by the soundtrack of the Giggs' album ''Big Bad...''. The second part of the series touches on the topics of gun culture, suicide, and abortion, outlining serious issues that affect the community living their daily lives in the streets.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH9IrUP_h4I|title=The Essence Part 2 (Short Film)|via=www.youtube.com}}</ref>

Part 3 was released a year later on 20 December 2020 and is inspired by the soundtrack of the Giggs mixtape ''Now Or Never''.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Essence Part 3 (Short Film) |url=https://mogulmagazine.co.uk/index.php/2021/01/07/the-essence-part-3-short-film/ |publisher=Mogul Magazine |access-date=23 September 2022 |date=7 January 2021}}</ref>

=== Cast ===

*Ashley Chin as Isaac * Michael Maris as Marcus *Dorcas Shola-Fapson as Ava * Aymen Hamdouchi as Youssef *Suspect as Weebs * Nico James as Jacob *Giggs as N.T. *Rashid Kasirye as Camera Man * Harvey Allen

=== Episodes === {| class="wikitable" |- ! Episode !! Production Companies !! Released !! Length !! Views ''(as of September 2021)'' |- | 1 || Island Records, Elixir Pictures, Globe Productions|| 12 May 2019 || 28:51 || 3.5 million |- | 2 || Elixir Pictures, Globe Productions || 20 December 2019 || 37:08 || 1.4 million |- | 3 || Island Records || 20 December 2020 || 38.27 || 0.8 million |}

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