Let Em Ave It
Let Em Ave It is the second studio album by British rapper Giggs. The album was released on 21 June 2010 under XL Recordings.[1] It is the follow-up to his debut album Walk in da Park (2008). The album was supported by four singles — "Slow Songs", "Don't Go There", "Look What the Cat Dragged In" and "Hustle On", two of which charted in the top 60 of the UK Singles Chart. The album features guest appearances from B.o.B, Joe Grind, Gunna Dee, Starboy Nathan, among others. Production derived from Bayoz Musik, Boom Productions and Drumma Boy.
The album debuted at number 35 on the UK Albums Chart – becoming Giggs' highest-charting album.
Background
The album was recorded in London at The Workshop studio and also Canalon Studios.[1] The album was mixed by London-based producer Gan Juan.[1] The album will feature the single "Look What the Cat Dragged In" that was released on 7 June 2010. Giggs also released the single "Don't Go There", which featured B.o.B. "Slow Songs", which features Mike Skinner, was included on the album as a bonus track.
Singles
- "Slow Songs" was announced as the album's first single but was not publicised. The song features The Streets. The track only features as a bonus song on the album and is not part of the official tracklisting.
- "Don't Go There" was released as the second single on 24 February 2010. It was expected to chart at a high position, but failed to make the UK Top 40 despite a large amount of airplay. The song features B.o.B. The track only features as a bonus song on the album and is not part of the official tracklisting.
- "Look What the Cat Dragged In" was released as the album's third single on 6 June 2010. It reached No. 52 on the UK Top 100.
- "Hustle On" was released as the fourth single on 28 September 2010.
| Professional ratings |
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| Review scores |
| Source |
Rating |
| BBC |
(positive)[2] |
| RapReviews |
(6/10)[3] |
| MusicOMH |
   [4] |
| NME |
(8/10)[5] |
| Soul Culture |
[6] |
Track listing
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| 1. |
"Intro" | Virgo |
4:23 |
| 2. |
"Hustle On" | Pablo Productions |
4:06 |
| 3. |
"Look What the Cat Dragged In" | Bayoz Muzik |
2:33 |
| 4. |
"The Way It Is" | Pablo Productions |
4:13 |
| 5. |
"Bus Commercial" | Boom Productions |
3:28 |
| 6. |
"Get Your Money Up" | Drumma Boy |
3:44 |
| 7. |
"Ner Ner" | Boom Productions |
3:23 |
| 8. |
"Reminiscing" (featuring Joe Grind & Gunna Dee) | Boom Productions |
4:32 |
| 9. |
"The Love Still There" (featuring Kyra) | Ensayne Wayne |
4:37 |
| 10. |
"Little Man and Me" (featuring ML Giggs's Son) | Bayoz Muzik |
4:17 |
| 11. |
"Life" (featuring Shereen Shabana) | Kam Beats |
3:22 |
| 12. |
"What More Do They Want" | Boom Productions |
4:11 |
| 13. |
"Matic" (featuring Gunna Dee & Y. Butch) | Universe |
4:19 |
| 14. |
"Signs" | SL |
3:13 |
| 15. |
"Up, Up and Away" (featuring J-Melo) | J Bizzy |
4:25 |
| 16. |
"Have It Out" | SL |
3:13 |
| 17. |
"All I Know (Get Your Money Up Remix)" (featuring Nathan) | W Beeza |
3:48 |
| 18. |
"Let Em Ave It" | Virgo |
5:16 |
Total length: |
71:22 |
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| 1. |
"Don't Go There" (featuring B.o.B) | Adam Cherrington |
4:56 |
| 2. |
"Talkin the Hardest" | Dre |
2:40 |
| 3. |
"Blow Em Away" (featuring Shola Ama) | DaVinChe |
3:44 |
| 4. |
"Slow Songs" (featuring The Streets) | The Streets |
3:13 |
| 5. |
"Don't Go There" (featuring B.o.B) (Music Video) | Adam Cherrington, Adam Smith (director) |
5:02 |
| 6. |
"Look What The Cat Dragged In" (Music Video) | Bayoz Muzik, Adam Smith (director) |
2:34 |
| 7. |
"Slow Songs" (featuring The Streets) (Music Video) | The Streets, Sacha Khari (director) |
3:28 |
| 8. |
"Documentary" (Film) | Cherise Payne (assisted by Paul Marley, Edgie & Giggs) |
9:00 |
Chart performance
References
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