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.
Don't get rude
Skepta Lyrics
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Don't try take me for no boy
Yo blud don't get rude
Don't try take me for no boy
Ey blud don't get rude
Don't try take me for no boy
Ey blud don't get rude
Shut your mouth
Fucking hell I've had enough of this shit
All this JME contradicts
You can call out every word that I shout
Cause I never said that I won't chat about straps
I said everybody thinks to MC tough
Lyrics must be about negative stuff
Flipping dicks all that means is
Various subjects just like me
I didn't say I'm gonna stop all that
And start coming with all of this gospel chat
Obviously you gotta spit what you live
And if you live by the gun then so be it
But don't chat about guns 24/7
As if you were in the World War
Don't get rude
I said don't get rude
Cause I will slap your jaw
You can't teeth my flow that's rude
You can't take Skepta for no boy
You can't teeth my flow that's rude
You can't take Skepta for no boy
You can't teeth my flow that's rude
Boy Better Know I'm not a boy
You can't teeth my flow that's rude
You can't take Skepta for no boy
Yo I've got my own flow I don't wanna swap
Thanks for the offer but cool I'm fine
Man wanna imitate the way that I rhyme
You ripped off my man's flow now you wanna teeth mine
If you can't see that he's biting my flow
Then you must be blind
It's ok impersonators won't shine
I will lick off your head top like wine
Eat your food and I won't say grace
No manners both elbows on the table
Man wanna eat on my flow like bagel
But it's ok I just might sign you to my label
Give you a little advance
Then put your video on cable
After you sell couple units check Skepta
For some white powder for your nasal
Yo blud don't get rude
Don't try take me for no boy
Yo blud don't get rude
Don't try take me for no boy
Ey blud don't get rude
Don't try take me for no boy
Ey blud don't get rude
Shut your mouth
You see two decks and a mixer
But I see the bigger picture
I do music so you wanna diss man
Then I see you begging for a wrist band
So I'm saying shut your mouth cuz
Cause on radio you wanna doubt us
In the rave you wanna be family
I'm Harrods blud you're Hamley's
So yo (yo) blud (blud) Boy Better Know
No better boy than JME so
So much MCs spitting on the road
Roads are flooded in every post code
All these lyrics you strap and chat
I won't give em a Butchers like Frank and Pat
Don't get rude blud I said don't get rude ya hear what I said
Yo blud don't get rude
Don't try take me for no boy
Yo blud don't get rude
Don't try take me for no boy
Ey blud don't get rude
Don't try take me for no boy
Ey blud don't get rude
Shut your mouth
When I say bop your head to the beat
You better start bopping your head
Why you stopping your bopping you dead
Awoh that's what I said that's what I thought
Everybody knows I mash up all the stage shows
You listen to JME and you try hard to be me
Your live PA (It don't come over)
Most things that you say (They don't come over)
Wanna be JME (But it don't come over)
If you see me blud don't come over
Your live PA (It don't come over)
Most things that you say (They don't come over)
Wanna be JME (But it don't come over)
If you see me blud don't come over
Yo blud don't get rude
Don't try take me for no boy
Yo blud don't get rude
Don't try take me for no boy
Ey blud don't get rude
Don't try take me for no boy
Ey blud don't get rude
Shut your mouth, boy
So if you wanna get rude
And run it up then boy
I'll make your face look rude
Permanent ya lickle boy
So don't get rude
And try take me for no boy
Don't get rude
Ya lickle batty boy
In the song "Don't Get Rude" by Skepta, the lyrics reflect a strong sense of self-assurance and a warning to others not to underestimate the artist. Skepta emphasizes that he should not be taken for granted or disrespected, asserting his authority and asserting his independence from others.
The first verse highlights Skepta's frustration with the music industry and how he is often criticized for his lyrics about guns and violence. He defends his choice of subject matter, stating that MCs should be free to express various aspects of life, including negative ones, without being judged. However, he criticizes those who constantly talk about guns as if they were in a war, suggesting they should diversify their content. He reiterates the message of not getting rude and threatens to physically confront anyone who does.
The second verse addresses those who try to imitate Skepta's flow and style. He rejects any attempts to copy his unique sound and indicates that he is not interested in collaborations or sharing his spotlight. Skepta implies that those who try to imitate him will never succeed and expresses his willingness to sign them to his label, but also subtly mocks them by mentioning providing white powder for nasal ingestion, possibly alluding to drug use.
The third verse focuses on the rivalry within the music industry. Skepta acknowledges the competition and the constant disrespect he faces, particularly in radio and festival settings. He claims superiority by comparing himself to Harrods (a high-end department store) and belittles his opponents by comparing them to Hamley's (a toy store). He dismisses the multitude of other MCs and their lyrics, implying that he doesn't pay attention to them. Skepta emphasizes the warning again, telling others not to get rude with him.
The final verse reiterates Skepta's influence and significance in the scene. He mentions how people try to imitate him but fail to capture his essence in their live performances. He confidently asserts his dominance in stage shows and warns others not to approach him with disrespectful intentions, using derogatory language to emphasize his point.
Overall, the song is a bold declaration of Skepta's uniqueness, independence, and warning to those who may attempt to undermine or imitate him. It showcases his confidence in his own abilities and exemplifies the importance of staying true to oneself in the face of competition and criticism.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo blud don't get rude
Hey brother, don't act disrespectful
Don't try take me for no boy
Don't underestimate me or treat me like a child
Shut your mouth
Be quiet and stop talking
Fucking hell I've had enough of this shit
I am extremely frustrated and tired of this situation
All this JME contradicts
JME's actions and words are inconsistent
You can call out every word that I shout
You can criticize and analyze every word I say
Cause I never said that I won't chat about straps
I never claimed that I won't talk about weapons
I said everybody thinks to MC tough
Everyone expects an MC to be tough and aggressive
Lyrics must be about negative stuff
People believe that lyrics should focus on negative topics
Various subjects just like me
I cover a wide range of subjects in my lyrics, just like others
I didn't say I'm gonna stop all that
I never stated that I will stop talking about certain topics
And start coming with all of this gospel chat
And instead only talk about positive and religious topics
Obviously you gotta spit what you live
Obviously, you have to speak about your own experiences
And if you live by the gun then so be it
And if you live a life involving weapons, then continue
But don't chat about guns 24/7
But avoid only talking about guns all the time
As if you were in the World War
As if you have experienced a war
You can't teeth my flow that's rude
You can't steal or copy my style, that's disrespectful
You can't take Skepta for no boy
You can't underestimate me or treat me like a child
I've got my own flow I don't wanna swap
I have my unique style, and I don't want to exchange it
Thanks for the offer but cool I'm fine
Thank you for the offer, but I'm satisfied with what I have
You ripped off my man's flow now you wanna teeth mine
You copied someone else's style, and now you want to steal mine
If you can't see that he's biting my flow
If you can't see that he is imitating my style
Then you must be blind
Then you must be unaware or oblivious
Impersonators won't shine
Imitators won't succeed or stand out
I will lick off your head top like wine
I will hit you hard and knock you out
Eat your food and I won't say grace
I will defeat you without mercy or remorse
No manners both elbows on the table
I have no respect or courtesy, displaying bad manners
Man wanna eat on my flow like bagel
People want to copy my style and benefit from it
But it's ok I just might sign you to my label
But it's fine, I might even sign you to my record label
Give you a little advance
Provide you with an upfront payment
Then put your video on cable
Then broadcast your music video on television
After you sell couple units check Skepta
After you sell a few copies, verify with Skepta
For some white powder for your nasal
Inquire with Skepta for cocaine to use
You see two decks and a mixer
You see music equipment for DJing
But I see the bigger picture
But I see the broader perspective
I do music so you wanna diss man
I create music, so you want to criticize me
Then I see you begging for a wrist band
Then I notice you desperately asking for access to an event
So I'm saying shut your mouth cuz
Therefore, I'm telling you to stop talking
Cause on radio you wanna doubt us
Because on the radio, you want to question our abilities
In the rave you wanna be family
At the party, you want to act friendly or close
I'm Harrods blud you're Hamley's
I'm of high quality, while you are of lower quality
So yo (yo) blud (blud) Boy Better Know
Hey brother, Boy Better Know
No better boy than JME so
There is no better person than JME
So much MCs spitting on the road
Numerous MCs are rapping or performing in the streets
Roads are flooded in every post code
The streets are filled with MCs in every area
All these lyrics you strap and chat
All these lyrics you create and talk about
I won't give em a Butchers like Frank and Pat
I won't give them a look or attention
When I say bop your head to the beat
When I instruct you to move your head to the rhythm
You better start bopping your head
You should immediately begin moving your head
Why you stopping your bopping you dead
Why did you stop moving your head? You're lifeless
Everybody knows I mash up all the stage shows
Everyone is aware that I deliver impressive performances
You listen to JME and you try hard to be me
You listen to JME and attempt to imitate me
Your live PA (It don't come over)
Your live performance doesn't come across as impressive
Most things that you say (They don't come over)
Most of the things you say aren't convincing
Wanna be JME (But it don't come over)
You want to be like JME, but you don't succeed
If you see me blud don't come over
If you encounter me, brother, don't approach me
So if you wanna get rude
So if you want to act disrespectful
And run it up then boy
And escalate the situation, then
I'll make your face look rude
I will make your face appear disfigured or ugly
Permanent ya lickle boy
Permanently, you little boy
Don't get rude
Don't act disrespectful
Ya lickle batty boy
You little homosexual boy
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@aceity3338
9 years and still one of the best songs
@thecrw
Still...
@gertrudeasante4895
kmt, cause of this song i was known as "dont get rude, Gertrude"
thanks, just wanted to put that out there.
@chipzy9887
haha
@SC-uy4ny
Don't blame this song. Blame the person that named u that butterz name lmao
@eromoseleodionunuabona2892
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
@nicetrymate813
hahahah
@PdottJOfficial
One of the best grime songs of all time
@leonrowe5445
dunkno
@wtfruonlol
1st heard this when I was 14 that's 13 years ago 😂 still remember it now 2020 any1 ??