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.
Sweet Mother
Skepta Lyrics
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For the suffer wey you suffer for me yeah
Sweet mother, I no go forget you
For the suffer wey you suffer for me yeah
Sweet mother, I no go forget you
For the suffer wey you suffer for me yeah
Sweet mother, I no go forget you
For the suffer wey you suffer for me yeah
Mum, mum, mum you know you're my number one
Mum, you know you're my number one
And I know actions speak louder than words
Too, but I'm telling you now, i love you mum
I love you mum
For all the big things and all
The little little stuff you've done
And I know actions speak loud
But they can't speak louder than the crowd
When I say you will get an
Action replay and a rollin'
With the nines if you get rude to my mumsie
I'm a nice guy but I can get ugly
I'm a grime guy but I can get funky
And me without mum is like
Cornflakes without the milk
I love my mum like Garnett Silk
But I don't wanna get locked up like Shyne
So God forgive me if I bust my-
Sweet mother, I no go forget you
(I never forget you)
For the suffer wey you suffer for me yeah
(Oi dad, am I reppin')
Sweet mother, I no go forget you
(Music please)
For the suffer wey you suffer for me yeah
(Oi, oi, go on then)
Listen to this mum
This song's worth much more than a kiss mum
Worth more than a bracelet on the wrist mum
And you know me dad, I'm your first son
And I will never let nobody diss mum (Never)
I don't know another love like this mum
How can your love make me happy as Larry
But still sometimes make cry like Swiss mum
(Mum better know) That I will
Always take care of
My two younger brothers and my sis mum
I know we argue, but it's all crisp mum
Me and Jme are like Ace and Vis mum
It's okay, leave that, sit down
You just made the food
Let me wash up your dish mum you deserve it
You gave birth to two of the biggest
Grime artists in the bizz mum
Sweet mother, I no go forget you
(yeah, forget you)
For the suffer wey you suffer for me yeah
(For the suffer wey you suffer for me)
Sweet mother, I no go forget you
(It's Junior)
For the suffer wey you suffer for me yeah
(Oi mum, let me break it down for
You so you understand)
I love you mum, it's the deepest love
The deepest feeling and if you love your mum
Let me see your middle finger and
Index finger touching the ceiling
And say "brap", "brap"
'Cause if it wasn't for your mum
You wouldn't be breathing
And I know I don't normally MC like this
But, you know what, it's not an MC ting
I'm not a prodigal son that's not me don
I love my sweet mum
She brought me up properly
She never let me come home at
All hours of the evening
'Cause when I was bad
She made me stand in the corner
And put my hands up
It was either that or get a beating
(Go on then)
Sweet mother, I no go forget you (Forget you)
For the suffer wey you suffer for me yeah
(I love you mum)
Sweet mother, I no go forget you
(It's not just Mothers Day
It's not just on your Birthday)
For the suffer wey you suffer for me yeah
(It's everyday, I love you)
This one's for you
Actually, mum, can I borrow phone card
Let me phone up nan and granddad and let
Them know, that two of their grandsons
Are in the big money sound
'Cause, grandma and granddad, better know
The lyrics to Skepta's song Sweet Mother describe his love and gratitude for his mother, who suffered and sacrificed for him. He acknowledges her hard work and struggles as a single mother, and vows to never forget all that she did for him. He not only appreciates the big things but also the small things like a home-cooked meal and washing up dishes. Skepta also brings awareness to the love and sacrifice a mother makes and encourages others to show appreciation to their own mothers. He adds a personal touch to his lyrics by mentioning how his mother inspires him as a grime artist and also brings up his bond with his siblings.
The song's sentimental and genuine lyrics struck a chord with audiences and received critical acclaim. The song also highlights Skepta's ability to switch up from his usual grime style to more introspective and personal themes. It shows how he can express different emotions and reflect on aspects of his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweet mother, I no go forget you
I will never forget all the hardships you endured for me
For the suffer wey you suffer for me yeah
All the struggles you faced while raising me
Mum, mum, mum you know you're my number one
You hold the most important place in my heart, Mum
And I know actions speak louder than words
I understand that showing you love is more important than saying it
Too, but I'm telling you now, i love you mum
Despite that, I still want to express my love for you
For all the big things and all
For everything you've done for me, big and small
The little little stuff you've done
Even the small things you did for me
And I know actions speak loud
I acknowledge that actions are more powerful than words
But they can't speak louder than the crowd
But sometimes the crowd can make a bigger impact
When I say you will get an
If anyone disrespects you
Action replay and a rollin'
I will retaliate and make them regret it
With the nines if you get rude to my mumsie
I'll use weapons to protect you if necessary
I'm a nice guy but I can get ugly
Usually, I'm a good person but I can become violent
I'm a grime guy but I can get funky
I have two sides, one as a grime artist and one as a person
And me without mum is like
I can't imagine my life without you, Mum
Cornflakes without the milk
Like trying to eat cornflakes without milk
I love my mum like Garnett Silk
I love you more than anything else, like Garnett Silk's song
But I don't wanna get locked up like Shyne
But I don't want to end up in jail like the rapper Shyne
So God forgive me if I bust my-
I'm willing to do anything for you, even if it's wrong
Listen to this mum
Listen to me, Mum
This song's worth much more than a kiss mum
This song means more than just a simple kiss
Worth more than a bracelet on the wrist mum
It means more than any jewelry I could give you
And you know me dad, I'm your first son
You and Dad know that I'm your oldest child
And I will never let nobody diss mum (Never)
I will never allow anyone to disrespect you
I don't know another love like this mum
I don't know a love that's as strong as the one I have for you
How can your love make me happy as Larry
Your love makes me incredibly happy
But still sometimes make cry like Swiss mum
But at times, it also makes me cry like a Swiss Army knife
That I will Always take care of
I will always take care of my younger siblings
My two younger brothers and my sis mum
My two younger brothers and my sister
I know we argue, but it's all crisp mum
I know we disagree, but everything is fine
Me and Jme are like Ace and Vis mum
Me and Jme are like Ace and Vis, close friends
It's okay, leave that, sit down
Relax, don't worry about it
You just made the food
You cooked the meal
Let me wash up your dish mum you deserve it
Let me wash up your dishes, you deserve a break
You gave birth to two of the biggest
You and Dad gave birth to two of the biggest grime artists
Grime artists in the bizz mum
In the business, Mum
I love you mum, it's the deepest love
I truly love you, more than anyone else
The deepest feeling and if you love your mum
And I know you feel the same way
Let me see your middle finger and Index finger touching the ceiling
Show me that you love your mum, by putting your fingers in the air
And say "brap", "brap"
Say "brap, brap" along with me
'Cause if it wasn't for your mum
Because if it wasn't for your mother
You wouldn't be breathing
You wouldn't be alive
And I know I don't normally MC like this
I don't usually rap like this
But, you know what, it's not an MC ting
But this time it's different, it's not just about rapping
I'm not a prodigal son that's not me don
I'm not a perfect son, but I try my best
I love my sweet mum
I love you, my dear mother
She brought me up properly
You raised me the right way
She never let me come home at All hours of the evening
You didn't let me stay out too late
'Cause when I was bad
When I was misbehaving
She made me stand in the corner
You made me stand in the corner
And put my hands up
And raise my hands
It was either that or get a beating
It was either that or get punished
This one's for you
This song is dedicated to you, Mum
Actually, mum, can I borrow phone card
Can I borrow your phone card?
Let me phone up nan and granddad and let Them know,
I want to call grandma and granddad and tell them
That two of their grandsons Are in the big money sound
That their two grandsons are successful in the music industry
'Cause, grandma and granddad, better know
Because grandma and granddad should know
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Written by: OKONKWO ROMANUS EMENTA
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