In late February 2009, the popular music blog "Pretty Much Amazing" showcased five songs by Chiddy Bang that were on their Myspace account. Because of this, the group gained a following in the underground among music blogs and local colleges, packing their shows out. "Pretty Much Amazing" continued showcasing new Chiddy Bang songs, and in November 2009 debuted the group's first free mixtape, entitled The Swelly Express. It presented the story of the group's experiences trying to break into the music industry. The mixtape quickly gained popularity online and in January 2010 the group signed a record deal with EMI who now bring you their first studio album, The Preview.