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.
Somebody's Everything
Skepta Lyrics
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You couldn't find anything
You've been searching for trust
Keep your baggage in the hallway it's okay
You've been driving the wrong way all day
Little did you know you're somebody's everything
Yeah yeah
She just wants to feel like she's alive
So the doctors are making a killing
Fighting and losing the battle against
Photoshop while the papers are winning
Still no sign of the finishing line
But way too far from the beginning
Her body wasn't growing as fast
As all the other girls in the school
She eventually started to catch feelings
When everybody was hurling abuse
Swerving the truth
Mum's telling her she's killing her body but still
She's felt like the abuse has left
More scars the any type of surgery will
Now she's all grown up,
If only Dad would of shown more love
Then she wouldn't be seeking attention
From all these other guys in the club
A good girl in a wrong dress,
Confidence got taken away
Now all she's left with is a complex
Another victim of a next sexual conquest
You've spent your whole life looking for love
You couldn't find anything
You've been searching for trust
Keep your baggage in the hallway, it's okay
You've been driving the wrong way, all day
Little did you know, you're somebody's everything
Yeah
As a wise lady once said
Love the skin you're in
Because beauty has no rules
If they're trying to sell an impossible dream to a fool
Then you ain't the fool to buy one
These pictures and publications
Have got people packing their bags
For a journey that has no destination
But who am I kidding?
Every day I'm with different women
Pocket full of twenty pound notes,
She likes receiving and I like giving
So I just sit in my chair
Vision impaired she's kissing my ear
And I'll probably say some hypocritical shit
Like why's a pretty lady like you gotta work in here?
You've spent your whole life looking for love
You couldn't find anything
You've been searching for trust
Keep your baggage in the hallway it's okay
You've been driving the wrong way all day
Little did you know you're somebody's everything
You've spent your whole life looking for love
You couldn't find anything
You've been searching for trust
Keep your baggage in the hallway it's okay
You've been driving the wrong way all day
Little did you know, you're somebody's everything
The song "Somebody's Everything" by Skepta feat. Jewels tackles the issues faced by women while navigating society's various expectations from them. The first part of the song is a message to anyone feeling lost, reminding them that they are important and valuable to someone even when they don't realize it. The lyrics also suggest that people have been conditioned to search for love and trust in others but might be better off finding it within themselves.
The second part of the song delves into the pressure women face to fit into a mold of what society deems as beautiful, fighting against unrealistic beauty standards perpetuated by the media. This constant battle can lead to a decline in mental health and self-worth as women try to emulate an unattainable physical ideal. Further, women who have been victims of abuse are more likely to seek attention from others in that same negative way, leading to a cycle of abuse that they might not even be aware of.
The message of "Somebody's Everything" is to remind people that they are worthy of love and affection despite what they may feel, and the song highlights the importance of loving and accepting oneself. In a world that puts so much pressure on people to be perfect, it's a reminder that it's okay to be imperfect and that one's value is not contingent on meeting society's standards.
Line by Line Meaning
You've spent your whole life looking for love
You have spent your entire life trying to find true love with someone who genuinely cares for you.
You couldn't find anything
You have been unsuccessful in finding true love despite your countless attempts.
You've been searching for trust
You have been looking for someone to trust, someone you can depend on for support.
Keep your baggage in the hallway it's okay
Don't let your past experiences and emotional baggage prevent you from pursuing love and happiness in your life.
You've been driving the wrong way all day
You've been making poor decisions in your love life, which have led you away from finding what you're looking for.
Little did you know you're somebody's everything
You may not know it yet, but there is someone out there who admires and loves you just the way you are.
The phone in the surgery just keeps on ringing
The phone in the doctor's office keeps ringing non-stop, and people are constantly seeking medical help.
She just wants to feel like she's alive
She desires to feel alive and happy, to not feel trapped and helpless anymore.
So the doctors are making a killing
The doctors are making a fortune from people who seek help for their problems.
Fighting and losing the battle against
Struggling and losing the fight against the societal pressure and expectations of beauty standards.
Photoshop while the papers are winning
The papers are winning by promoting unrealistic beauty standards that require Photoshop to achieve, and putting pressure on people to match them.
Still no sign of the finishing line
There is no sign of hope or progress in the battle against unrealistic beauty standards.
But way too far from the beginning
The struggle to overcome beauty standards has been going on for too long, and there is still a long way to go.
Her body wasn't growing as fast
She was developing slower than other girls her age and it made her feel self-conscious and inferior.
As all the other girls in the school
She was comparing herself to the other girls in her school who were developing faster and were more confident.
She eventually started to catch feelings
She started to feel emotions, which made her vulnerable and a target for bullies.
When everybody was hurling abuse
When everyone was bullying or ridiculing her for her appearance, she started to believe it.
Swerving the truth
She was avoiding the reality, ignoring the fact that she was beautiful the way she was.
Mum's telling her she's killing her body but still
Her mother is warning her about the dangers of unhealthy habits, but she continues to believe that changing her appearance will make her feel better.
She's felt like the abuse has left
The abuse she's been subjected to has left a greater impact on her than any physical surgery ever could.
More scars the any type of surgery will
The emotional scars from the abuse she's been subjected to will last longer and inflict more damage than any physical scars ever could.
Now she's all grown up,
She is now mature and grown up, but still carries the trauma and pain from her past experiences.
If only Dad would of shown more love
She wishes her father had shown her more love and affection when she was growing up, which could have helped her build self-esteem and confidence.
Then she wouldn't be seeking attention
If she had received enough love and attention growing up, she would not be seeking validation and attention from others now as an adult.
From all these other guys in the club
She seeks validation and attention from strangers, particularly men in nightclubs or other social settings.
A good girl in a wrong dress,
Despite being a good and kind-hearted person, she feels like she's presenting a false persona or wearing a mask to hide her true self from the world.
Confidence got taken away
Her confidence was stolen from her through years of bullying and feeling like she didn't measure up to societal beauty standards.
Now all she's left with is a complex
The years of emotional abuse and neglect have left her with a deep-rooted complex about her self-worth and value as a person.
Another victim of a next sexual conquest
She is vulnerable and a potential victim of those who seek to use and exploit her for their own sexual gratification.
As a wise lady once said
Referring to a quote from a woman who is widely respected for her wisdom and insights.
Love the skin you're in
Embrace and appreciate yourself for who you are without feeling pressured to conform to unrealistic beauty standards.
Because beauty has no rules
There are no set of rules or standards that define what beauty is or should be, it is subjective and unique to every individual.
If they're trying to sell an impossible dream to a fool
The media is trying to sell unrealistic and unachievable beauty standards to people who are vulnerable and may not know any better.
Then you ain't the fool to buy one
You are smart enough to realize that these beauty standards are unrealistic and not worth chasing after or trying to achieve.
These pictures and publications
The media and fashion industry's obsession with promoting unrealistic beauty standards through photographs and magazine articles.
Have got people packing their bags
These images have a powerful impact on people's self-esteem and self-worth, which can cause them to make impulsive decisions or even harm themselves.
For a journey that has no destination
People are chasing after a standard of beauty that is unattainable and unrealistic, leading them on a never-ending journey with no real destination.
But who am I kidding?
I know that I am also part of the problem and I cannot deny my own superficial tendencies.
Every day I'm with different women
I am not immune to the pressures of societal beauty standards, and I am guilty of objectifying and using women as a means of fulfilling my own desires.
Pocket full of twenty pound notes,
I have the financial means to indulge in my superficial tendencies, which only perpetuates the cycle of unrealistic beauty standards and objectification of women.
She likes receiving and I like giving
Both parties in this superficial transaction are mutually benefiting from the exchange, but it is ultimately unhealthy and destructive for everyone involved.
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