Joseph Junior Adenuga, better known as Skepta, is an English Grime MC from … Read Full Bio ↴Joseph Junior Adenuga, better known as Skepta, is an English Grime MC from Tottenham, North London, England. Originally from and born to Nigerian parents he moved from Lagos to London aged three. His family history can be traced back further to Ethiopia, to the Falash Mura community. He is a producer and DJ commonly associated with the North London Grime scene, including Roll Deep and Boy Better Know.
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.

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Skepta Lyrics

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Oi hold tight my fans, yeah (Large up)
Sorry I took long but
You know how it is (Go on then)
I don't care what no one says (Skepta)

I'm a legend, a legend when I say oooooh
Boy Better Know I'm a myth, a myth
When you see Skepta, just bow to your master

Has he got a gun? No, no
Have I got one? yeah
And when I draw for the oooooh
Only thing you'll hear is boushya

Because bare wasteman wanna diss my tune
Same wasteman wanna spit on my tune
Wasteman bars can't fit on my tune
Try hard, still sound shit on my tune
And producers, they wanna bootleg my tune
Clash me and then end up dead on my tune
Just a little reminder of my tune
It was gunshots at Sidewinder for my tune
I wanna make Ps like Diddy
So don't come around acting silly
'Cause when you see me draw for the 9 mili
I'll make 2Face say "ho my diddy"
You get smoked like Philly
Think that you're big but you're
Just a likkle willy
I love magazines like Chantelle Fiddy
Jookie Mundo's got titties

Jookie's a batty
Why chatting about man's balls and batty?
Boy Better Know I will draw for the gatty
Burn out your mouth like a saltfish patty
Jookie's a fassy and he's a batty
Why chattting about man's balls and batty?
Boy Better Know I will draw for the gatty
Burn out your mouth like a saltfish patty

Jookie Mundo
Keep dissing me Matthew and Javan
Really and truly, that was the whole plan
Knew if I diss one man
I would get your whole crew
Saying my name while I finish my album
Now I owe you one because that's a third of
My advertising's done
But I heard couple man dissing my mum
So God forgive me if I buss my gun
(I'm like) God forgive me if I buss my nine
God forgive me if I buss my nine
I don't wanna get locked up like Shyne
But you dissed my mum so you crossed my
(line)
I'm like, God forgive me if I buss my nine
God forgive me if I buss my nine
I don't wanna get locked up like Shyne
But you dissed my mum so you crossed my
(line)

My name's J, I just wanna make money
Bare wasteman think life is sweet like honey
I don't scram, star
I just pull out the mash and
Put it to your tummy
Your girlfriend's flirting, carry on merking
Till you see fast shadows
In a Vectra, one dub eats man
Put the mash to your ribs and damage Javan
It's Skepta, I got the picky afro
Told you before, Boy Better Know
Van Damage ain't got one good flow
You try too hard but no, no
You look like a homo
You're the shittest MC in SLK
And if I was Flirta I would oooooh
I would kick you outta

I can't believe what I'm hearing
Who does Sniper think that he's scaring?
You can have biceps
Eight packs and triceps but you
Got a gay nose piercing
Kung Fu Style, Private Caller
Which one's worse? Your video looks like the
Advert from Fitness First
Even though you take steroids
You will get merked i don't mean on the mic
Shower man down on an R1 bike
Draw for the mash and start acting wild
And see if you still wanna do Kung Fu Style
Batty man can't follow me
I know Bomani's dealing with sodomy
Blud, I'll put a slug in your clothes
Don't come around here with a
Stud in your nose

Jookie Mundo can't bring it to Joe
Jookie Mundo ain't got no dough
Jookie Mundo don't earn no wages
Jookie Mundo's been ready to blow for ages
Since Deja 923
You wanna lash the same girls as me
So when I see your girlfriend
I'ma say "let's talk about sex baby"
Shut your mouth about "up in the air"
Firing straight, not up in the air
Send double 05 up in the air
Jookie Mundo, up in the air
The whole of East go up in the air
Taliban, who is he? Why is he here?
Tinchy, put the mash on his left ear
Them man don't wanna clash when I'm here

I got a ting in my boot like Stryder
Draw for the mash and aim it at Ryder
Don't ask why I'm slewing this chief
Because everybody knows I slew gap teeth
But here's his family
So is Knuckles, so is Angry so shh, dickhead
Before I draw for the Stanley
Draw for the tool (Go on then, go on then)
Think I'm a fool? (Go on then, go on then)
Draw for the mash (Go on then, go on then)
Still wanna clash? (Go on then)
Because I got bare man with me (Go on then)
Skengman with me (Go on then)
Showerman with me (Go on then)
Real wickedman with me
(Go on then, go on then, go on then)

I'll see you man in a rave

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Skepta's song "The End" reflect his confidence and assertiveness as an artist in the music industry. He begins by acknowledging his fans and apologizing for taking a long time, but then dismisses any negative opinions of others. Skepta sees himself as a legend and a myth, commanding respect from his peers. He emphasizes his own talent and reputation, stating that he doesn't need a gun to assert his dominance. When he performs, all that can be heard is the sound of applause and admiration.

Skepta also addresses those who try to criticize and disrespect him. He asserts that their weak bars and attempts to bootleg his music are futile. He reminds them of the impact his music had during the Sidewinder event, where gunshots were fired in celebration of his tune. Skepta expresses his desire for financial success and fame like Diddy, warning others not to act foolishly around him. He criticizes those who talk about explicit content related to homosexuality and draws for the "gatty," or his weapon, to shut them up.

In the second verse, Skepta addresses specific individuals who have provoked him. He mentions Matthew and Javan, indicating that they were part of a plan to gain attention for his album. However, he also acknowledges that he owes them because their actions have inadvertently promoted him. He then addresses the disrespect towards his mother and expresses his frustration, implying that he might resort to violence to defend her honor. Skepta's lyrics focus on his determination to protect his family and the consequences that come with crossing him.

Overall, "The End" is a declaration of Skepta's status in the music industry, his willingness to defend himself and his loved ones, and his determination to succeed.

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