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.
Rolex Sweep
Skepta Lyrics
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Select and play the song that I asked for
If you want to link up
Then you can meet me on the dancefloor
50 Cent can't dance like me
Soulja Boy can't dance like me
Michael Jackson can't dance like me
C c c Count with me
1. Glass of champagne for me
2. Glass of champagne for you
3. Now do the Rolex Sweep
Only got one bottle when I walked through the door
1 o'clock and I bought one more
2 o'clock I'm in the corner skanking
2:30 I bought one more
C c c Count with me
C c c Count with me
C c c Count with me
C c c Count with me
C c c Count with me
Do the Rolex Sweep
Do the Rolex Sweep
Do the Rolex Sweep
Do the Rolex Sweep
In Skepta's song "Rolex Sweep," he describes meeting a woman at a party and asking her to play a specific song. He then invites her to dance with him on the dancefloor, but not before instructing her to "drink up" and do the "Rolex Sweep." The chorus of the song involves the count to do this dance, which involves drinking champagne and moving rhythmically with the music. Skepta boasts that his dancing skills are superior to those of other famous musicians like 50 Cent, Soulja Boy and even Michael Jackson. Through this song, Skepta celebrates his flair for dancing, partying, and having a good time.
Line by Line Meaning
I told her to drink up
I requested her to drink up her drink.
Select and play the song that I asked for
I requested the DJ to play my desired song.
If you want to link up
If you want to meet and dance with me.
Then you can meet me on the dancefloor
I'll be waiting for you on the dancefloor.
50 Cent can't dance like me
I am a better dancer than 50 Cent.
Soulja Boy can't dance like me
I am a better dancer than Soulja Boy.
Michael Jackson can't dance like me
Even Michael Jackson can't dance like me.
C c c Count with me
Let's count together.
1. Glass of champagne for me
I had my first glass of champagne.
2. Glass of champagne for you
Next glass of champagne is for you.
3. Now do the Rolex Sweep
Let's do the Rolex Sweep dance step now.
Only got one bottle when I walked through the door
I had only one bottle of champagne when I entered the party.
1 o'clock and I bought one more
It was 1 o'clock and I bought one more bottle.
2 o'clock I'm in the corner skanking
At 2 o'clock, I was at the corner dancing and enjoying myself.
2:30 I bought one more
At 2:30, I bought another bottle of champagne.
Do the Rolex Sweep
Let's do the Rolex Sweep dance step.
Do the Rolex Sweep
Repeat the Rolex Sweep dance step.
Do the Rolex Sweep
Keep doing the Rolex Sweep dance step.
Do the Rolex Sweep
Don't stop doing the Rolex Sweep dance step.
Contributed by Ella D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jakempenney
The song skepta doesn't want you know about.
@comedyanimatedtv
Haha truss. I can’t even find it on Spotify anymore
@helorobino
Why
@omarifarrow7043
Lmao facts because what the hell is this 😂😂
@micky_d_designer4743
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@MrAshyb87
Is that why I can't find it on Spotify?
It's actually phat
@L.r.e_motorsport
Rewatching MissFits in 2020 and COMPLETELY forgot about this tune! I miss 2010 😫
@nils1016
Rewatching it in 21 lmao
@elbis3698
@Nils Rewatching it in 22 lol
@MrAshyb87
Yeah can't find the Misfits version