Joseph Junior Adenuga, better known as Skepta, is an English Grime MC from … Read Full Bio ↴Joseph Junior Adenuga, better known as Skepta, is an English Grime MC from Tottenham, North London, England. Originally from and born to Nigerian parents he moved from Lagos to London aged three. His family history can be traced back further to Ethiopia, to the Falash Mura community. He is a producer and DJ commonly associated with the North London Grime scene, including Roll Deep and Boy Better Know.
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.

Make Peace Not War
Skepta Lyrics

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Ugh black snapback, black beanie
And my chain so bright, they can see me
I do it how they see me do it on the TV
But you’re just ain't looking the same on 3D
You’re living a lie, I’m living a dream
Table full of champagnes
Chillin’ with the queen
Razor sharp blade, I’m a guillotine

Soon as I get ahead, I’m bringin’ the team
BBK, I’m bringing the team
Hundred percent UK, we’re killing the scene
Now they hooked on the
Sound like it’s nicotine
Got their arms stretch out like a limousine
I got my shades on, tell ‘em I still see ‘em
Tell ‘em my haters
I wouldn’t want to beat ‘em
My team’s strong like the
Bricks in the colliseum

Yeah so let’s make peace not war
I see girls from all over
The world on the floor
Tell the DJ, replay, give me more
(DJ replay give me more)
So let’s make peace not war
I see girls from all over
The world on the floor
Tell the DJ, replay, give me more

Everybody dance now everybody dance now
Everybody dance now

It’s cold outside
It’s burning up in the club
I know you’re feeling the heat
I know you feel the love

Everybody dance now

Huh bad karaoke and good melodies
Bad hangovers and good memories
But right now Ima do it how I say I do it
Ima jump that hurdle when I get to it
I’m looking at her looking at me
I’m the gingerbread man, come and catch me
Talk of the town, you could be my TT
A housemate in my celebrity BB
You’re looking like a star
Wheres your manager?
10 out of 10 from the front now back it up
These other guys just ain't
Just got the stamina
Me, I rock and roll like Noel Gallagher
So why they hatin’ on the king for, huh
So why they hatin’ on the king for
I’m just living my life better live yours

Yeah so let’s make peace not war
I see girls from all over
The world on the floor
Tell the DJ, replay, give me more
(DJ replay give me more)
So let’s make peace not war
I see girls from all over
The world on the floor
Tell the DJ, replay, give me more

Everybody dance now everybody dance now
Everybody dance now

It’s cold outside
It’s burning up in the club
I know you’re feeling the heat
I know you feel the love

Everybody dance now

Overall Meaning

In Skepta's song "Make Peace Not War," the rapper boasts about his lavish lifestyle while urging his audience to prioritize peace over violence. He describes himself donning a black snapback, black beanie, and a shining chain, all of which make him stand out. He continues to explain that he is living the life that everyone wants but cannot achieve due to living a lie. He then mentions a table with champagne where he is chilling with the queen, portraying a life of luxury and opulence. However, unlike his haters, he's not interested in beating them; instead, he wants to make peace – not war.

Skepta goes on to talk about his music and his team, BBK, which he claims to be stronger than the bricks in the Coliseum. He asserts his dominance over the UK music scene, describing how he and his team have captured people's attention. He then asks the DJ for more music, inviting the ladies to jump on the dance floor and dance to their heart's content, a classic theme in rap music. The song ends with Skepta encouraging his listeners to dance and reminding them to choose love and peace instead of conflict and war.

Line by Line Meaning

Ugh black snapback, black beanie
I'm wearing a black snapback and a black beanie

And my chain so bright, they can see me
My chain is very shiny, people can spot me from a distance

I do it how they see me do it on the TV
I perform like I do on television

But you're just ain't looking the same on 3D
You are not as impressive in person as you are in virtual reality

You're living a lie, I'm living a dream
You are living a false life, while I am living my ideal life

Table full of champagnes, Chillin' with the queen
I'm surrounded by champagne bottles and hanging out with important people

Razor sharp blade, I'm a guillotine
I'm sharp and precise, making me dangerous like a guillotine

Soon as I get ahead, I'm bringin' the team
As soon as I achieve success, I bring my team along with me

BBK, I'm bringing the team
I'm bringing my team, BBK, along with me

Hundred percent UK, we're killing the scene
UK is strong, and we're dominating the industry

Now they hooked on the, Sound like it's nicotine
People are addicted to our music, just like they're addicted to nicotine

Got their arms stretch out like a limousine
People are so excited about our music, they are reaching out with their arms like a stretched limousine

I got my shades on, tell 'em I still see 'em
I may be wearing sunglasses, but I still acknowledge their presence

Tell 'em my haters, I wouldn't want to beat 'em
I don't want to fight or harm my haters

My team's strong like the, Bricks in the colliseum
My team is united and tough, like the bricks in the coliseum

Yeah so let's make peace not war
We should promote peace instead of fighting

I see girls from all over, The world on the floor
There are girls from all over the world dancing on the floor

Tell the DJ, replay, give me more
Ask the DJ to replay the song, we want more

(DJ replay give me more)
Reiterate the request for the DJ to replay the song

Everybody dance now everybody dance now, Everybody dance now
Encouraging everyone to dance to the music

It's cold outside, It's burning up in the club
It's cold outside but inside the club, it's very hot

I know you're feeling the heat, I know you feel the love
People are feeling the heat from the music and the love in the room

Huh bad karaoke and good melodies, Bad hangovers and good memories
Sometimes we may sing badly, but there are also good memories associated with it

But right now Ima do it how I say I do it, Ima jump that hurdle when I get to it
I'm going to do things my own way, and I'll jump over obstacles when I get to them

I'm looking at her looking at me, I'm the gingerbread man, come and catch me
I have a girl's attention, I'm like the gingerbread man and she's the one trying to catch me

Talk of the town, you could be my TT, A housemate in my celebrity BB
We could be the talk of the town together, you could be my 'TT' (talking topic), and a housemate on a celebrity 'Big Brother' show

You're looking like a star, Wheres your manager?
You look like a star, but where is the person managing you?

10 out of 10 from the front now back it up, These other guys just ain't, Just got the stamina
From the front, you're attractive, now back it up. These other guys may not be able to keep up with me.

Me, I rock and roll like Noel Gallagher, So why they hatin' on the king for, huh So why they hatin' on the king for, I'm just living my life better live yours
I am like Noel Gallagher, a famous rock and roll artist. Despite this, some people still hate on me. I advise them to focus on living their own lives.

Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSEPH OLAITAN ADENUGA, FREDERICK BRANDON WILLIAMS, ROBERT MANUEL CLIVILLES

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