The name "Skepta" originated from the word Sceptre, a type of staff. He did not like the way it was spelt and felt that he wanted a unique stage name so 'that he could type "Skepta" in YouTube and only he would come up.' So, he changed it.
Skepta started his music career after he won a MC battle with over 300 people contesting beating Tempa T in the final. He also formed a partnership with his brother JME and became renowned throughout Greater London for his hit single (he also produced), "Private Caller" which featured many of his Meridian Crew from Meridian Walk in Tottenham.
Skepta (Managing Director) along with brother JME (CEO), began their grime label Boy Better Know in late 2005. The phrase "Boy Better Know" was originated by Big H the artist.
This phrase was then taken by Skepta and JME. Early 2006 saw the release of 'Shut Yuh Mut' - Boy Better Know Edition 1 which features all 3 artists and throughout the years has contributed and aided many other artists such as Frisco and Wiley to put out mixtapes, along with JME (4 mixtapes) and Skepta's September 2007 release 'Greatest Hits', which was distributed nationwide.
However now, Wiley left because he found mainstream chart success with Roll Deep, a crew that he co-founded and has enjoyed two number one hit singles with on the UK Top 40 Chart. He also had an ongoing 'beef' with Skepta, with both artists creating diss tracks, Wiley's 'Barnet' and Skepta's 'House in the Country' were both uploaded onto YouTube by both artists. However, this 'beef' was later proved to be false, as Skepta has stated in interviews, over Twitter, and whilst appearing on Ustream.
Skepta has released three singles off his third studio album, Doin' It Again (first with a major label). Titled "Bad Boy", "Rescue Me" and "Cross My Heart" featuring Preeya Kalidas, as well as a video for the Hello Good Morning (Grime Remix).
All singles charted in the Top 40 of the UK Singles Chart, with "Rescue Me" being the most successful at number 14. The chart position of "Cross My Heart" was fairly disappointing coming in at number 31 and dropping out of the Top 40 a week later, bearing in mind it had the most promotion out of any of the tracks. After the success of his first single "Bad Boy", Skepta's videos were removed from his own channel and promoted through All Around The World (a division of Universal Records).
His tracks were also premiered on the official website of the label.
It is expected that "Doin' It Again" will be either released on or in partnership with All Around The World records, scheduled for a release of 31 January 2011 for digital download and on 7 February 2011 as a CD.
Cold Turkey
Skepta Lyrics
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Na man I'm only joking I'm at home in my bed
Whith a phone on my head
I got a cold and a blocked nose
That's why I might sound like O to the Z
I miss you a whole heap
That must be the reason I can't go sleep
Can you imagine what it's gonna
I would come and stay but I got
Stuff to do in the morning
Still, I wanna say I got the world at my feet
But sometimes I feel like my life is complete
All I need is my brothers, my sisters
My dad and mum
Money, music, you and a asthma pump
You need to know that I love you
And there ain't another girl that I
Would ever put above you
But you never answer your phone
And you know I don't like
Leaving messages after the tone
Wagwan, wagwan it's me you alright
I been thinking about you all night
What's good, how you been?
I keep trying to phone and
Keep getting your answer machine
I just wanna kiss you
Two minutes after I leave you I miss you
I need to hug you my credit's gonna run out
I phone you tomorrow
I love you, see you later
Yo babe, try and get a week off work
I wanna take you on holiday
You don't need to worry about the
Money cause I'm gonna pay
So let me know if that's long for you
I been sitting in my room all day
I wrote a song for you
You know exactly who the song's for
When I say apple juice
Prawn toast, cinnnamon, bagels
Couscous and red wine
And petty arguments at bed time
The funny thing is we wake up
Look at each other, laugh, kiss and make up
Then we get ready to go
Out and eat breakfast and
Have another argument when I
See you wear makeup
You need to know that I love you
And there ain't another girl that I
Would ever put above you
But you never answer your phone
And you know I don't like
Leaving messages after the tone
Wagwan, wagwan it's me you alright
I been thinking about you all night
What's good, how you been?
I keep trying to phone and
Keep getting your answer machine
I just wanna kiss you
Two minutes after I leave you I miss you
I need to hug you my credit's gonna run out
I phone you tomorrow
I love you, see you later
What's going on i hope you never forgot to
Take your micro? on
I wanna take you out for dinner later
So make sure you wear the white
Jacket with the pink lines on
Or the black dress
Cause when you wear it you
Look like an actress
But I think you look even
Better on the mattress
With the dress on the floor, no underwear
Bottle of champers
Me and you head to head, skin to skin
Body to body you know thing to thing
The way you move your hips says everything
You ain't got to talk
Not even move your lips
You need to know that I love you
And there ain't another girl that I
Would ever put above you
But you never answer your phone
And you know I don't like
Leaving messages after the tone
Wagwan, wagwan it's me you alright
I been thinking about you all night
What's good, how you been?
I keep trying to phone and
Keep getting your answer machine
I just wanna kiss you
Two minutes after I leave you I miss you
I need to hug you my credit's gonna run out
I phone you tomorrow
I love you, see you later
Skepta's song "Cold Turkey" is a love song that is a fusion of grime and R&B elements. The lyrics express the rapper's love for his girlfriend, who he constantly calls but never answers. The song begins with Skepta humorously trying to trick his girlfriend into thinking he's at her doorstep. But in reality, he is at home, lying in bed with a cold and a blocked nose, thinking about her. He expresses his love by saying he needs his girlfriend, his family, his music, and money to complete his life. However, his girlfriend never answers his calls, and he doesn't like leaving messages after the tone.
In the second verse, Skepta tries to reassure his girlfriend that he loves her and is thinking about her. He expresses his desire to kiss her and hugs her, but his credit is running out. He promises to call her back tomorrow and clearly expresses his love for her. In the third verse, Skepta talks about his plan to take his girlfriend on holiday, and how he wrote a song for her. He mentions some personal details that only she would know, such as what they argue about before bed. Finally, he talks about how he wants to take her out for dinner and how she looks stunning in a specific white jacket or black dress.
Overall, "Cold Turkey" highlights the tender side of Skepta and showcases his versatility as an artist. It depicts the love, loyalty, and commitment he has for his girlfriend, even though she may not always answer his calls.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo babe, open the door man I'm downstairs
Asking his lover to let him in, it's revealed he's actually at home in bed with a cold and a blocked nose with a phone on his head.
I miss you a whole heap, That must be the reason I can't go sleep
He's having trouble falling asleep and realizes it's because he misses his lover a lot.
Can you imagine what it's gonna be like when I'm touring
He's excited about his upcoming tour and wonders what it'll be like when he's on the road.
I would come and stay but I got stuff to do in the morning
He wants to visit his lover, but he's got prior commitments that he can't miss.
Still, I wanna say I got the world at my feet, But sometimes I feel like my life is complete
Even with all his success, sometimes he feels like something is missing in his life.
All I need is my brothers, my sisters, My dad and mum, Money, music, you and a asthma pump
He's grateful for his family, music, his lover and the basics like money and his asthma pump.
Yo babe, try and get a week off work, I wanna take you on holiday
He wants to take his lover on vacation and hopes they can both take time off work.
You don't need to worry about the money cause I'm gonna pay
He reassures her he'll pay for their holiday.
So let me know if that's long for you, I been sitting in my room all day, I wrote a song for you
He's been waiting to hear back from his lover about the trip and that he's been sitting at home writing a song for her.
You need to know that I love you, And there ain't another girl that I would ever put above you, But you never answer your phone
He wants her to know he loves her and that there's no one else like her, but she never answers her phone.
I just wanna kiss you, Two minutes after I leave you I miss you, I need to hug you my credit's gonna run out, I phone you tomorrow, I love you, see you later
He misses her a lot and wants to see her as soon as possible, saying he'll call her tomorrow and goodbye for now.
What's going on i hope you never forgot to take your micro? on, I wanna take you out for dinner later, So make sure you wear the white jacket with the pink lines on, Or the black dress
He reminds her to take her contraception and plans to take her out to dinner, asking her to wear a specific outfit.
But I think you look even better on the mattress, With the dress on the floor, no underwear, Bottle of champers
He thinks she looks even better without clothes on while lying on the bed, and he has a bottle of champagne ready.
Me and you head to head, skin to skin, Body to body you know thing to thing, The way you move your hips says everything
He's describing how close they'll be physically, and how they'll connect emotionally, and compliments how she moves her hips.
You ain't got to talk, Not even move your lips
He's saying that they can communicate through body language and don't even have to talk.
But you never answer your phone, And you know I don't like, Leaving messages after the tone
He's frustrated that she never answers his calls and doesn't like leaving voicemails.
Wagwan, wagwan it's me you alright, I been thinking about you all night, What's good, how you been?, I keep trying to phone and keep getting your answer machine
He checks in with her, saying he's been thinking about her all night and wonders how she's doing, frustrated that he can't get ahold of her.
I just wanna kiss you, Two minutes after I leave you I miss you, I need to hug you my credit's gonna run out, I phone you tomorrow, I love you, see you later
He ends the song with the same chorus, saying how much he misses her and promising to call her tomorrow.
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