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.
Nasty
Skepta Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I don't know why Chip mentioned my name
But Devilman's tryna get attention again
Told you before this year is
The year of the real
Fake niggas get left in the rain
That I can't really hear what
The people are saying
But I can hear everything loud and clear
And they're telling me to tell you
To stay in your lane lord of the Mics, fam
I could have clashed any man
But I said fam, let me clash Devilman
'Cause if man taking the 0121 style
Birmingham have gone clear like Evian
But since then man I can't hear ya
Real Brummy niggas said they won't go near ya
And you would get a wung mai
Lung sun den jung wun sen
If you do a show in your area
And when you talk about 0121
I know some serious people
In some serious places
I saw your set and it's basic
You try fake it did a YouTube video
None of your guys in the
Back ever showed their faces
'Cause they know Devilman did snitch
On some serious cases
Say my name, nah, that's not right
Heart on my sleeve any time that I write
Them man can't say anything that I ain't
Already told man about my life
Made a couple shit songs, yeah that's nice
Repeated my bars, oh yeah that's nice
'Cause when your bars are hard like mine fam
Sometimes manna gotta say them twice
Fact of the matter is my bars totally murk
Your bars sound like you're smoking the work
Before you end up on the sex offenders list
Manna gon' put the devil in the dirt
Wah gwan for certain man
Thought it was a clash about music
All of a sudden Devilman
You wanna sperm on man
Like a TV, you wanna turn on man
Talk about music, me and my bros are killing
It all over the globe
Now you're angry cause everybody
On your road is
Asking for me like the Wi-Fi code
Sep San Wung Si Muli Pun Yo Tiomi
Yie Wun Sung you're not ready
And if you ever gave me an ounce of skunk
Pussy I wouldn't pay you a penny
Wun Sen keep my name out of your nasty mouth
Your nasty lyrics nasty
In Skepta's song "Nasty," the lyrics address a specific individual known as Chip, who mentioned Skepta's name. The song begins by acknowledging that Devilman is seeking attention again. Skepta declares that this year is for real artists, and fake people will be left behind. Despite his success and fame, Skepta can still hear the rumors and criticisms surrounding him. He references his clash with Devilman, a fellow artist, stating that Birmingham has embraced his style. However, Skepta insists that genuine Brummy individuals have distanced themselves from Devilman. He points out that Devilman's crew never shows their faces because they are aware that he has snitched on serious cases. Skepta emphasizes that he has already revealed all aspects of his life in his music, making it difficult for others to say anything new. He asserts that his bars are powerful and memorable, while other artists' bars pale in comparison. Skepta ends the song by warning Devilman about the consequences of his actions, playfully referencing the Wi-Fi code as a metaphor for people seeking Skepta's presence.
Overall, "Nasty" showcases Skepta's confidence in the face of criticism and his determination to rise above fake individuals in the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
You're not real yeah, yeah
You are not authentic or genuine
I don't know why Chip mentioned my name
I am unsure why Chip mentioned my name in his song
But Devilman's tryna get attention again
Devilman is attempting to gain attention once more
Told you before this year is
I have previously mentioned that this year
The year of the real
Is the year for genuine artists
Fake niggas get left in the rain
Inauthentic individuals are abandoned and disregarded
Think 'cause I'm up there sitting on a plane
Just because I am successful and travel by plane
That I can't really hear what
Does not mean I am unaware of what
The people are saying
People are saying about me
But I can hear everything loud and clear
I can clearly hear all the comments and opinions
And they're telling me to tell you
People are advising me to inform you
To stay in your lane lord of the Mics, fam
To remain in your field as a Lord of the Mics
I could have clashed any man
I could have engaged in a conflict with anyone
But I said fam, let me clash Devilman
Instead, I chose to challenge Devilman
'Cause if man taking the 0121 style
Because if someone adopts the 0121 style
Birmingham have gone clear like Evian
Birmingham would excel and surpass expectations
But since then man I can't hear ya
But since then, I cannot hear or acknowledge you
Real Brummy niggas said they won't go near ya
Authentic individuals from Birmingham refuse to associate with you
And you would get a wung mai
And you would receive a beating
Lung sun den jung wun sen
During a show in your area
If you do a show in your area
If you perform a concert in your locality
And when you talk about 0121
And when you mention 0121
I know some serious people
I am connected to influential individuals
In some serious places
In significant locations
I saw your set and it's basic
I witnessed your performance, and it was mediocre
You try fake it did a YouTube video
You attempt to deceive by creating a YouTube video
None of your guys in the
None of your associates in the
Back ever showed their faces
Ever revealed their identities or appeared
'Cause they know Devilman did snitch
Because they are aware that Devilman informed
On some serious cases
On important legal matters
Say my name, nah, that's not right
Mentioning my name, no, that is incorrect
Heart on my sleeve any time that I write
Raw emotion displayed every time I write
Them man can't say anything that I ain't
They cannot say anything that I haven't
Already told man about my life
Already shared with others about my life
Made a couple shit songs, yeah that's nice
Released a few mediocre songs, oh that's good for you
Repeated my bars, oh yeah that's nice
Recycled my lyrics, oh that's impressive
'Cause when your bars are hard like mine fam
Because when your lyrics are as impressive as mine, my friend
Sometimes manna gotta say them twice
Sometimes it is necessary to repeat them
Fact of the matter is my bars totally murk
The truth is that my lyrics utterly overshadow yours
Your bars sound like you're smoking the work
Your lyrics sound mediocre and uninspired
Before you end up on the sex offenders list
Before you are labeled a sex offender
Manna gon' put the devil in the dirt
I will defeat and humiliate Devilman
Wah gwan for certain man
What's going on for certain individuals
Thought it was a clash about music
Believed this was a musical battle
All of a sudden Devilman
Suddenly, Devilman
You wanna sperm on man
You want to insult and degrade me
Like a TV, you wanna turn on man
Like a television, you want to attack and betray me
Talk about music, me and my bros are killing
When it comes to music, my gang and I are dominating
It all over the globe
We are successful worldwide
Now you're angry cause everybody
Now you are upset because everyone
On your road is
In your area is
Asking for me like the Wi-Fi code
Requesting my presence like they need a Wi-Fi code
Sep San Wung Si Muli Pun Yo Tiomi
In Chinese, this means 'I am superior to you'
Yie Wun Sung you're not ready
But in reality, you are not prepared
And if you ever gave me an ounce of skunk
And if you were foolish enough to provide me with some cannabis
Pussy I wouldn't pay you a penny
I would not give you any payment or compensation
Wun Sen keep my name out of your nasty mouth
Avoid mentioning my name in your vulgar speech
Your nasty lyrics nasty
Your offensive lyrics are disgusting
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSEPH OLAITAN ADENUGA, RICHARD COWIE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@smith0523
For people who like to sing to it accurately
I don't know why Chip mentioned my name
But Devilman's tryna get attention again
Told you before this year is the year of the real
Fake niggas get left in the rain
Think cause I'm up there sitting on a plane
That I can't really hear what the people are saying
But I can hear everything loud and clear
And they telling me to tell you to stay in your lane
Lord of the Mics, fam, I could have clashed any man
But I said fam, let me clash Devilman
Cause if man taking the 0121 style
Birmingham have gone clear like Evian
But since then man I can't hear ya
Real Brummy niggas said they won't go near ya
And you would get a wun mai long son den some wunseng
If you do a show in your area
And when you talk about 0121, I know some serious people
And some serious places
I saw your set and it's basic
You try fake it
Did a YouTube video, none of your guys in the back ever showed their faces
Cause they know Devilman did snitch on some serious cases
Say my name, nah, that's not right
Heart on my sleeve any time that I write
Them man can't say anything that I ain't already told man about my life
Made a couple shit songs, yeah that's nice
Repeated my bars, oh yeah that's nice
Cause when your bars are hard like mine fam
Sometimes manna gotta say them twice
Fact of the matter is my bars totally murk
Your bars sound like you're smoking the work
Before you end up on the sex offenders list
Manna gon' put the devil in the dirt
Wah gwan for certain man
Thought it was a clash about music
All of a sudden Devilman you wanna sperm on man
Like a TV you wanna turn on man
Talk about music, me and my bros are killing it all over the globe
Now your angry cause everyone on your road is asking for me like the Wi-Fi code
Sep San Wung Si Muli Pun Yo Tiomi Yie Wun Sung you're not ready
And if you ever gave me an ounce of skunk, pussy I wouldn't pay you a penny
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