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.
Madness
Skepta Lyrics
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Man wanna screw me because I MC
If you ever saw what the skeng done to the tree
You definitely wouldn't be looking at me
Madness
I'm B.I.G
Man wanna screw me because I MC
You definitely wouldn't be looking at me
Madness
One two three four
You man better jam like a rebore
You will get left on the concrete floor
All you be hearing is ne-nor ne-nor
It's not a joke
No Eddie Murphy Raw
You must've been smoking on that P4
Cause if you ever saw what we saw
You wouldn't look me up and down like a see-saw
Check it out Azzi
Test it out Solo
Test it out KJ
Test it out
I know it's working proper now
So it's not a joke when I take it out
Pull it out shot one of my eyes and press it out
No practice
But every time I spit a verse and an ad-lib
My names on everybody's lips like ChapStick
Me D and P stick
With the metal like a magnet it's a madness
I'm B.I.G
Man wanna screw me because I MC
If you ever saw what the skeng done to the tree
You definitely wouldn't be looking at me
Madness
I'm B.I.G
Man wanna screw me because I MC
If you ever saw what the skeng done to the tree
You definitely wouldn't be looking at me
Madness
If you saw what the 4 done to the car door
You wouldn't be acting hardcore, trust me
I've got a big 45 that's rusty
I got it from my OG who loves me
I beat it at the youts that rush me
You could call me Bumpy cause I bump Ps
And I get my knock on like rugby
And my swaggers insane, you're dusty
You lot are dutty
You dress all the same
Skepta Ed Hardy all the way
You see Dubz in Christian Audigier
I'm on the block where the ballers stay
You're at home watching porn, you're gay
I let the champagne pour
Your gang make money but my gang make more
That's why we're on a champagne tour
I'm B.I.G
Man wanna screw me because I MC
If you ever saw what the skeng done to the tree
You definitely wouldn't be looking at me
Madness
I'm B.I.G
Man wanna screw me because I MC
If you ever saw what the skeng done to the tree
You definitely wouldn't be looking at me
Madness
You know I buy Glocks and I grind rocks
When I'm go on street when I go inside the shops
Fresh to the feet you can see designer socks
Buy Gucci creps these niggas buy Shocks
If this was Belly then I would be Ox
My pape's long like Big H locks
Yeah you know a nigga top notch
When I drawed for the skeng shit you went and got cops
These niggas call CrimeStoppers
No days off we full time shotters
I'm on the block like shub
That watch looks good next time Globetrotters
You know I'm P.A.V
Girls wanna screw me because I make P
She's sipping on MD plus she on an E
But me? Just Dom P champers
I'm B.I.G
Man wanna screw me because I MC
If you ever saw what the skeng done to the tree
You definitely wouldn't be looking at me
Madness
I'm B.I.G
Man wanna screw me because I MC
If you ever saw what the skeng done to the tree
You definitely wouldn't be looking at me
Madness
In the song "Madness" by Skepta Dubz Paper Pablo, the artist talks about how people want to “screw” him because he is an MC and the dangerous things that he has seen and is capable of doing. He mentions the power of the skeng, a type of weapon, and how it can do some serious damage, this line is repeated throughout the song to emphasize its importance. The lyrics also talk about how people shouldn't be looking at him, as he is a dangerous person. The song has a dark and serious tone, and emphasizes the harsh realities of street life.
The artist talks about his prowess as a rapper and how his name is on everyone's lips. He mentions his friends and how they are always with him, ready to protect him, and assist in any way necessary. His swag is “insane” and he mentions how people who dress differently from him are “dutty”. He also mentions how he is always armed and capable of doing serious harm if necessary.
The song "Madness" reflects the gritty and dangerous reality of street life. The lyrics are dark, with a serious tone that emphasizes the violent and dangerous nature of street life. The lyrics talk about the artist's prowess as an MC and his capability to do harm if necessary. The artist emphasizes the harsh realities of street life and the importance of staying vigilant and aware.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm B.I.G
I am a well-known and respected figure
Man wanna screw me because I MC
People envy and want to harm me because of my skills as an MC
If you ever saw what the skeng done to the tree
If you witnessed the damage a skeng (gun) did to a tree, you would be frightened
You definitely wouldn't be looking at me
You would not dare to challenge or disrespect me
Madness
This is insane
One two three four
Counting down before laying down a verse
You man better jam like a rebore
You better run away like a re-bored engine or else you'll be in trouble
You will get left on the concrete floor
You will be beaten down and left lying on the pavement
All you be hearing is ne-nor ne-nor
The sound of ambulance sirens as they take away the injured
It's not a joke
This is serious and no laughing matter
No Eddie Murphy Raw
This is not stand-up comedy like Eddie Murphy's Raw show
You must've been smoking on that P4
You must be high on a drug called P4 to underestimate me
Cause if you ever saw what we saw
If you witnessed the things we have seen, you would not doubt or underestimate us
You wouldn't look me up and down like a see-saw
You would not treat me with such disrespect
Check it out Azzi
Listen to this carefully, Azzi
Test it out Solo
Try this out, Solo
Test it out KJ
KJ, give this a try
Test it out
Everyone try this
I know it's working proper now
I am confident that this is working well
So it's not a joke when I take it out
This is not a prank when I bring it out
Pull it out shot one of my eyes and press it out
I will pull it out and use it, even if it means risking my own safety
No practice
I don't need to practice or rehearse because I am talented
But every time I spit a verse and an ad-lib
Whenever I rap a verse and make ad-libs
My names on everybody's lips like ChapStick
Everyone is talking about me and my music
Me D and P stick
Me, D, and P stick together as a team
With the metal like a magnet it's a madness
We are drawn together like a magnet and cause chaos
If you saw what the 4 done to the car door
If you witnessed the damages caused by a 4 (gun) to a car door
You wouldn't be acting hardcore, trust me
You would not try to act tough if you knew what I am capable of
I've got a big 45 that's rusty
I have a large .45 caliber gun that is old and worn out
I got it from my OG who loves me
I received it from my OG (original gangsta) who cares about me
I beat it at the youts that rush me
I overpower the young men who attack me
You could call me Bumpy cause I bump Ps
You could refer to me as Bumpy, because I hustle and make money
And I get my knock on like rugby
I have a strong and forceful approach, like a rugby player
And my swaggers insane, you're dusty
I have incredible swagger and style, and you are out of touch and outdated
You lot are dutty
You all are dirty and grimy
You dress all the same
All of you dress identically
Skepta Ed Hardy all the way
I wear Skepta and Ed Hardy clothing exclusively
You see Dubz in Christian Audigier
Dubz wears Christian Audigier clothing
I'm on the block where the ballers stay
I am where the successful people reside
You're at home watching porn, you're gay
You are watching porn at home, which is lame
I let the champagne pour
I celebrate in style with champagne
Your gang make money but my gang make more
Your gang earns money, but mine earns more
That's why we're on a champagne tour
We are celebrating our success with a tour of champagne drinking
You know I buy Glocks and I grind rocks
I buy guns and sell drugs
When I'm go on street when I go inside the shops
I carry weapons when I go shopping on the street
Fresh to the feet you can see designer socks
I show off my style with designer socks
Buy Gucci creps these niggas buy Shocks
I buy Gucci sneakers while others buy cheaper brands
If this was Belly then I would be Ox
If this was the movie Belly, I would be the character Ox, who is powerful and respected
My pape's long like Big H locks
My money is abundant and never-ending, like the locks of rapper Big H
Yeah you know a nigga top notch
You know I am at the top of my game
When I drawed for the skeng shit you went and got cops
When I pulled out my gun, you ran to get the police
These niggas call CrimeStoppers
These people are snitches who turn to authorities for protection
No days off we full time shotters
We are always working and never take a break, we sell drugs full-time
I'm on the block like shub
I am out on the street hustling
That watch looks good next time Globetrotters
My watch looks good, even next to the watches worn by the famous Harlem Globetrotters
You know I'm P.A.V
You know I am a Pimp As Vik (P.A.V)
Girls wanna screw me because I make P
Women are attracted to me because I have money
She's sipping on MD plus she on an E
She is drinking MD (Mad Dog) and taking ecstasy
But me? Just Dom P champers
But I prefer to drink Dom Perignon champagne
Madness
This is insane
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOSEPH ADENUGA, WRITER UNKNOWN, DUBZ, PABLO PAPER
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