“Skepta Interlude” showcases braggadocious bars from UK grime artist Skepta… Read Full Bio ↴“Skepta Interlude” showcases braggadocious bars from UK grime artist Skepta. It’s also his first collaboration with Drake since they both featured on Wizkid’s 2015 track “Ojuelegba (Remix).”

On OVOSOUND Radio Episode 38, Drake talked about having been a fan of Skepta for a long time, and wanting to shine light on the UK Grime scene.

Skepta Interlude
Drake Lyrics

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It's a madness
Check my account, it's a madness (Mmm)
Block that account, it's a catfish (Yeah)
Block that account, it's a catfish (Dubplate special)
Check my account, that's a madness
Check my account, that's a madness (OVO, BBK)
Block that account, that's a catfish
Block that account, that's a catfish

You don't know me, you better get to know me
Stand up tall, right next to Kobe
A young G, I had the weapon on me
Slice up work like pepperoni
The police still arrest the homies
No statement, no testimony
Spit in your face with extra bogey
It's my time, I don't flex a Rollie
On cloud 9, a man's extra cosy
I might switch it up and direct a movie
Pussyholes tried to execute me
Died and came back as Fela Kuti
Don't phone me, send a text to Julie
OVO, man's so unruly
South by, ride out, no Suzuki
Got the Austin Powers, a man's extra groovy
Front row, jacket tailor-made
Crackhead swag with the razor blade
Red umbrella when I make it rain
My whole team winning, we don't play your game
Sound like me but they ain't the same
See them online tryna fake the fame
They wanna bust jokes, they think I'm Damon Wayans

It's a madness
Check my account, it's a madness (More Life)
Block that account, it's a catfish
Block that account, it's a catfish (OVO, BBK)
Check my account, that's a madness (dubplate)
Check my account, that's a madness (street team)
Block that account, that's a catfish
Block that account, that's a catfish

You're nothing like me, I'm a fucking villain
Go against me, that's a tough decision
Police wish I was stuck in prison
Fish eye lens on my tunnel vision
Real life greaze when I touch the riddim
Still the same guy when I touched a million
Record labels wanted us to listen
But it's greatness only for the love of Britain
I say it how it is and no fucks are given
So don't forget to remember me
Especially all my enemies
Keep your eyes on me with your jealousy
The most solid gang that you will ever see
Just came back from the embassy
Check my crime sheet, check my legacy
And now I'm back on tour, so what you telling me?
Taliban, Halloween
Pull up in the whip with the gasoline
Yeah, that's that boy from the magazine
Bust my dance at the cash machine
Make her back it up, bounce on my trampoline
Like Martin Luther, man, I had a dream
Now it's my world, you can have the scene

It's a madness
Check my account, it's a madness
Block that account, it's a catfish
Block that account, it's a catfish
Check my account, that's a madness
Check my account, that's a madness

Block that account, that's a catfish
Block that account, that's a catfish

Overall Meaning

The song "Skepta Interlude" by Drake and Skepta is a powerful representation of their dominance in the music industry. Throughout the song, the artists use their lyrics to display their vast wealth, influence, and confidence, which ultimately contributes to their success. The opening lines, "It's a madness, check my account, it's a madness," highlight the enormous amount of money that Drake and Skepta have earned through their music careers. The repetition of the phrase "block that account, it's a catfish" emphasizes the scrutiny that the artists face from fake accounts and people who may try to take advantage of their success.

Moving forward, Drake's verse talks about his journey to success and how he never forgets where he comes from. "You don't know me, you better get to know me, Stand up tall, right next to Kobe," he says, referencing the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant. He talks about his days when he carried weapons and how he now has a luxurious life. On the other hand, Skepta talks about how he is nothing like others in the industry and how he still holds onto the same values he did before his rap career. He calls out those who try to fake their fame, elucidating that success should come from hard work, and talent rather than the number of followers on social media.

In conclusion, the lyrics of "Skepta Interlude" by Drake and Skepta showcase their wealth, power, confidence, and the struggles they had to overcome to achieve their success. Through their music, the artists show that they are committed to their craft and that they will continue to dominate the music industry.

Line by Line Meaning

It's a madness
This situation is wild and chaotic.

Check my account, it's a madness (Mmm)
Looking at my bank account, it's crazy how much money I have.

Block that account, it's a catfish (Yeah)
I need to block this fake account pretending to be me.

Check my account, that's a madness
Again, looking at my bank account is unbelievable.

You don't know me, you better get to know me
You need to understand who I am and what I'm capable of.

Stand up tall, right next to Kobe
I'm a great in my field, just like Kobe Bryant.

A young G, I had the weapon on me
When I was younger, I carried a weapon for protection.

Slice up work like pepperoni
I'm skilled at dividing up work: like slicing pepperoni for a pizza.

The police still arrest the homies
Even though we're famous, the police continue to arrest my friends.

No statement, no testimony
I don't talk to the authorities, even if it means not testifying for my friends.

Spit in your face with extra bogey
I'll show you how little I respect you by spitting in your face with added mucus.

It's my time, I don't flex a Rollie
I'm successful now and don't need to flaunt expensive watches like a Rolex.

On cloud 9, a man's extra cosy
I'm on top of the world and it feels great.

I might switch it up and direct a movie
I'm open to new experiences and may even venture into directing films.

Pussyholes tried to execute me
People cowardly attempted to harm or kill me.

Died and came back as Fela Kuti
I survived an attempted attack and returned as a symbol of strength like Fela Kuti.

Don't phone me, send a text to Julie
If you need to contact me, text my assistant Julie instead of calling me directly.

South by, ride out, no Suzuki
I'll attend the South by Southwest festival and won't need a Suzuki car to get around.

Got the Austin Powers, a man's extra groovy
My clothes and persona have an Austin Powers vibe, and I feel especially cool.

Front row, jacket tailor-made
I'll have the best seats in the house and wear a bespoke jacket.

Crackhead swag with the razor blade
Despite my cool exterior, I can get intense like a drug addict wielding a razor blade.

Red umbrella when I make it rain
I'll shower people with money, like making it rain, but with a red umbrella for show.

My whole team winning, we don't play your game
My group is successful and doesn't need to follow others' rules or expectations.

Sound like me but they ain't the same
Others may talk like me, but they don't have my same unique qualities or success.

See them online tryna fake the fame
People may try to gain fame through inauthentic, fake means online.

They wanna bust jokes, they think I'm Damon Wayans
Others may be trying to be humorous, thinking I'm Damon Wayans, but I won't be swayed by jokes.

You're nothing like me, I'm a fucking villain
You don't compare to me; I'm an intimidating figure.

Go against me, that's a tough decision
It's not smart to challenge me or go against my wishes.

Police wish I was stuck in prison
The police don't like me and want to see me in prison.

Fish eye lens on my tunnel vision
I have clear goals and plans, like a fish-eye lens focused on a specific path.

Real life greaze when I touch the riddim
I have real-life skills and am talented when performing music.

Still the same guy when I touched a million
Despite my success, I'm still the same person I was before making millions of dollars.

Record labels wanted us to listen
Record labels wanted to sign us, but we didn't want to follow their demands/rules.

But it's greatness only for the love of Britain
We pursued music because of our passion for Britain, not because of fame or money.

I say it how it is and no fucks are given
I speak the truth and don't care what others think or feel.

So don't forget to remember me
Don't forget who I am and what I stand for.

Especially all my enemies
I want my enemies to remember me and recognize my power.

Keep your eyes on me with your jealousy
Others may be jealous, but they should keep an eye on me because of my success.

The most solid gang that you will ever see
My group is firm in its loyalty and will never falter.

Just came back from the embassy
I recently visited the embassy for some official business.

Check my crime sheet, check my legacy
You can look at my past antics and behavior to understand my legacy.

And now I'm back on tour, so what you telling me?
I'm currently on tour and don't have time for excuses or nonsense.

Taliban, Halloween
These words may represent my versatility or ability to change personas drastically.

Pull up in the whip with the gasoline
I'll arrive in a car with gasoline, possibly referring to speed or drama.

Yeah, that's that boy from the magazine
People recognize me from notable publications and recognize my celebrity status.

Bust my dance at the cash machine
I'll celebrate my wealth or success by dancing at an ATM.

Make her back it up, bounce on my trampoline
I'll direct a woman to move her body or grind on my personal space (like my 'trampoline').

Like Martin Luther, man, I had a dream
Similar to Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches, I also have a vision and goal for my life.

Now it's my world, you can have the scene
I'm living in my own world now and others can have the spotlight or fame if they want it.

Block that account, it's a catfish (Dubplate special)
Again, I need to block fake accounts on social media that impersonate me.

Check my account, that's a madness (OVO, BBK)
When I look at my financial accounts, it's unbelievable that I'm able to work with OVO and BBK labels.

Check my account, that's a madness (dubplate)
Even other DJs and musicians can't believe how successful I am.

Check my account, it's a madness (More Life)
I can barely believe my own success, looking at my wealth and contributions to Drake's 'More Life' album.

Check my account, that's a madness (street team)
Street team members are amazed at how much money and influence I have.

Block that account, that's a catfish (OVO, BBK)
Once again, I need to block fake social media accounts claiming to represent OVO and BBK labels.

Block that account, that's a catfish
I must block any fake or impostor accounts that try to claim my identity on social media.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Nana Bediako Rogues, Joseph Olaitan Adenuga

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