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.
Stupid
Skepta Lyrics
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Yo, yo, oi soundboy (Nah who, who is it?)
Are you stupid? (Who, oi)
Are you dumb? (Oi, soundboy)
Last soundboy that got stupid, left
In a body bag, stupid
(Nah, nah, who is it)
It's not you, it's me
Can't diss a man in my family tree
You'll get shanked in the chest
With my front door key
Boxed in the face with my back door key
Draw for the leng, kill a MC
I've got a black ski mask but I don't ski
And if you diss Wiley or Jme
I will come to your set like - "What
Soundboy? Who is it? Who is it?"
Everybody gets sprayed
I'm a hit man but I don't get paid
Two bullets in a wastemans' skin-fade
Leave red stains on his
Clothes like cherryade
Brand new duppies have to get made
Make your head-top explode like grenade
If you wanna draw for the blade
I'll be like - "What soundboy? Who is
It? Who is it? Who is it?" oi, stupid
You don't want to come here and get stupid
The last soundboy that tried to get
Stupid, left in a body bag, stupid
That's what he got for being stupid
Oi, stupid
You don't want to come here and get stupid
The last soundboy that tried to get
Stupid, left in a body bag, stupid
That's what he got for being stupid
MCs don't like it when I do war
They want to be famous, no more war
I'm already famous so I do war
I do a road tour promoting my war
If you don't like war
Don't listen to the war
Don't get involved in the bumbaclart war
MCs travel the road and keep quiet
When they come across me they
Think that they're raw
I'm raw, you can't see me anymore
Everyday I live, I stay low to the floor
Before, you wanna test my crew
You better be sure
Ready for us to blow up your sector
Them boy ain't ready for the
War, we draw the chainsaw, in a lyrical war
I bet you never knew I had
The keys to the door
Some wife will get blazed with a 4x4
Oi, stupid
You don't want to come here and get stupid
The last soundboy that tried to get
Stupid, left in a body bag, stupid
That's what he got for being stupid
Oi, stupid
You don't want to come here and get stupid
The last soundboy that tried to get
Stupid, left in a body bag, stupid
That's what he got for being stupid
They couldn't test me or Wiley
Never been air on the roads
Man are rated highly
Draw for the shank give an MC a smiley
You know me - it's DTI style
Eskiboy's bassline used to be glidey
Now he's got a new styley, it's tidy
My name's Junior, his name's Kylea
We make the big mic-men look tiny (Eskiboy)
You can't test me or Skepta
Come to your ends like Achilles
And take out Hector
Do you even know the meaning of war?
Try clash me you get carried
Out on a stretcher i wear Nike
Don't wear Acupunctures or Sketchers
I'm known for blowing up sectors
I went college but I didn't
Turn up to no lectures
I'll still make it I bet ya oi, stupid
You don't want to come here and get stupid
The last soundboy that tried to get
Stupid, left in a body bag, stupid
That's what he got for being stupid
Oi, stupid
You don't want to come here and get stupid
The last soundboy that tried to get
Stupid, left in a body bag, stupid
That's what he got for being stupid
DTI dTI
The lyrics to Skepta feat Wiley's song "Stupid" depict a confrontational and aggressive tone throughout. It begins with the question, "Are you stupid? Are you dumb?" suggesting a challenge to anyone who dares to cross them. The lyrics then go on to assert their dominance, warning that the last person who got "stupid" ended up dead. The song emphasizes their loyalty to their family and their readiness to defend themselves with violence if necessary. They make it clear that disrespecting their peers, such as Wiley or Jme, will not be tolerated.
In the second verse, the lyrics continue to assert their position as a formidable force in the music industry. They claim that other MCs are envious of their fame and success and therefore avoid confrontation. They assert their readiness for war and boast about their ability to destroy their opponents. The lyrics also touch on their commitment to their craft, mentioning their dedication to touring and promoting their music. Ultimately, they assert their superiority and warn others against challenging them.
Overall, the song "Stupid" is a bold and aggressive declaration of dominance and power. It serves as a warning to those who dare to disrespect or challenge them, highlighting their willingness to use violence if necessary.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, oi, oi (Oi)
Hey, listen up, pay attention
Yo, yo, oi soundboy (Nah who, who is it?)
Hey, listen up soundboy, who do you think you are?
Are you stupid? (Who, oi)
Are you foolish or lacking intelligence?
Are you dumb? (Oi, soundboy)
Are you ignorant or unable to speak intelligently?
Last soundboy that got stupid, left
In a body bag, stupid
The previous soundboy who acted foolishly met a deadly fate
(Nah, nah, who is it)
No, no, who is the one causing trouble?
Who is it? Who is it? Who is it?
Who is the one causing trouble?
It's not you, it's me
You are not the problem, I am the one causing trouble
Can't diss a man in my family tree
You can't disrespect someone from my family
You'll get shanked in the chest
With my front door key
You will be violently attacked with a key
Boxed in the face with my back door key
Punched in the face with another key
Draw for the leng, kill a MC
Grab a weapon, kill an MC (musician)
I've got a black ski mask but I don't ski
I have a disguise, but I don't use it for skiing
And if you diss Wiley or Jme
And if you disrespect Wiley or Jme (musicians)
I will come to your set like - "What
Soundboy? Who is it? Who is it?"
I will confront you aggressively, asking who you think you are
Everybody gets sprayed
I'm a hit man but I don't get paid
Everyone gets attacked violently, I am a killer without payment
Two bullets in a wastemans' skin-fade
Shooting bullets into a person with a particular hairstyle
Leave red stains on his
Clothes like cherryade
Leaving visible marks on his clothes like spilled cherryade
Brand new duppies have to get made
Creating new ghosts (spirits of the dead)
Make your head-top explode like grenade
Causing your head to explode like a grenade
If you wanna draw for the blade
If you want to use a knife as a weapon
I'll be like - "What soundboy? Who is
It? Who is it? Who is it?" oi, stupid
I will aggressively ask who you are and call you foolish
You don't want to come here and get stupid
You don't want to provoke a violent confrontation here
The last soundboy that tried to get
Stupid, left in a body bag, stupid
The previous soundboy who acted foolishly ended up dead
That's what he got for being stupid
That's his consequence for being foolish
MCs don't like it when I do war
Other MCs don't appreciate when I engage in conflict
They want to be famous, no more war
They want to gain fame without any conflict
I'm already famous so I do war
Since I am already famous, I engage in conflict
I do a road tour promoting my war
I go on a tour to showcase and spread my conflict
If you don't like war
If you don't appreciate conflict
Don't listen to the war
Don't pay attention to or engage with the conflict
Don't get involved in the bumbaclart war
Don't participate in the chaotic conflict
MCs travel the road and keep quiet
Other MCs stay silent and avoid confrontation
When they come across me they
Think that they're raw
When they encounter me, they believe they are tough
I'm raw, you can't see me anymore
I am skilled and powerful, you can no longer compete with me
Everyday I live, I stay low to the floor
I remain humble and grounded each day of my life
Before, you wanna test my crew
You better be sure
Before challenging my group, you should be certain of your abilities
Ready for us to blow up your sector
Prepare for us to completely dominate your area
Them boy ain't ready for the
War, we draw the chainsaw, in a lyrical war
Those guys are not prepared for the conflict, we bring the intense aggression in a battle of words
I bet you never knew I had
The keys to the door
I bet you never knew I had the power or access
Some wife will get blazed with a 4x4
Someone will get hit by a vehicle
They couldn't test me or Wiley
Never been air on the roads
They cannot challenge or compete with me or Wiley, we've never been disrespected publicly
Man are rated highly
People hold us in high regard
Draw for the shank give an MC a smiley
Use a knife to attack an MC, leaving them injured
You know me - it's DTI style
You are familiar with me, it's the DTI (Department of Trade and Industry) style
Eskiboy's bassline used to be glidey
Eskiboy's bassline used to have a smooth flow
Now he's got a new styley, it's tidy
Now he has a new style, and it's impressive
My name's Junior, his name's Kylea
My name is Junior, his name is Kylea
We make the big mic-men look tiny (Eskiboy)
We make the experienced MCs appear insignificant
You can't test me or Skepta
You cannot challenge or compete with me or Skepta
Come to your ends like Achilles
And take out Hector
We will come to your territory aggressively and defeat you
Do you even know the meaning of war?
Do you even understand what conflict entails?
Try clash me you get carried
Out on a stretcher
If you try to engage with me, you will be carried away on a stretcher due to injuries
I wear Nike
Don't wear Acupunctures or Sketchers
I wear Nike shoes, not Acupunctures or Sketchers (other shoe brands)
I'm known for blowing up sectors
I am renowned for dominating certain areas
I went college but I didn't
Turn up to no lectures
I attended college, but I didn't attend any lectures
I'll still make it I bet ya oi, stupid
I will still succeed, I guarantee it
You don't want to come here and get stupid
You don't want to provoke a violent confrontation here
The last soundboy that tried to get
Stupid, left in a body bag, stupid
The previous soundboy who acted foolishly ended up dead
That's what he got for being stupid
That's his consequence for being foolish
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Matthew Makaveli
"Can't diss a man in my family tree, get shanked in the chest with my front door key" "EVERYBODY GET SPRAYED, I'MA HITMAN BUT I DON'T GET PAYED"
AgainstDaOddz
LOL old skool banger! On a new (ish now) mixtape. HARDD HITTERR
Moneyaddthenmultiply
@MsJukz hahah yeaaaah I know, how goddamn crazy it is that grime seemed like it was gonna take over the world back in 04... but what happened? it was too dope for the world.
Noob Tuber
@Jeff Chege unfortunately, that isn’t the case. Drill came along, fucked up the young generations mindset, and kicked grime off the top spot. Grime will be forever though, it will never die.
Jeff Chege
Hi, I'm from 2021, Grime is taking over the world! :D
rosso661
anyone else struggle with the shank in the chest with my back door key lyrics now that used to jmes lol
Isachar Jones
@dsm577 Dubstep hasn't taken over, new age grime does not sound like dubstep.
Dylan Uchiha
SHOUT OUT TO MY UNCLE STEVIE WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO
Joe Fosdike
got a black ski mask but I don't ski
Tivsta
old trak dis. gud tho still