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.
Tour Bus Massacre
Skepta Lyrics
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Try to make more money to buy more food for my niggas in the kitchen
So if you ain't talk about paper
Sorry G I dont wanna listen
Matter of fact, I dont wanna see you pussy-holes in my periferal vision
I would never stick my dick in the stereo but I'm screaming fuck the system
I turn Tom Cruise on niggas when they told me it was an impossible mission
We used to be close
Just to recognize when he was real
But now my man looks totally different
Only with my brothers to hang around with me so I put JME on my neck
The last guy who try to take my chain got no respect
We can all start pumpin iron, just know I'mma do loads more reps
Strong like Conan the Barbarian, Nnggas can't walk in my creps
Thought a hundred grand would solve my problems but I got loads more stress
The only thing thats changed now is I get loads more sex
She said when I made it rain
I make the flower get wet
I said when you looking at Skepta
You looking at sexy in the flesh
I'm thinking last night was crazy
I'm living my dream, don't wake me
Pass me the coke and JD
The Mandem just shut down JD
Roll to the club, with a hole in the bus, Wavy
Konan's chatting to Amy
Skepta's neck, Jamie
Just got Doe from the P. A.
Today, Max's B. Day
Gonna put last night into replay
Let's raise a toast for the DJ
All right enough thinking
Let me get back to the track, listen
Since Otis the world been listening
Jackpot, like I burgled the kitchen
Let me slow it down nigga
I love the way that Cath lick
I need a vicar
She makes me buss an ill nut
I call her Camilla
I got my wood, in her hand
I call it a splinter
Let me tell you, 'bout the last Pagan that clowned about
Was about two o'clock or round about
When I caught him at the round about
I let three more go round about
Now he's got more exits than a roundabout
I'm going in, but it's early
You can get thrown in the van
For a Persie
Look around here you gotta Play Dirty
'Cuz even Fat boys, don't show Mercy
You sure you want something in your jersey
Hands on the 8, I dare somebody verse me
With Kirsty, she's from Purley
I told her to get her jugs out, I'm thirsty
Trynna live my dream, so I sleep less
Thinking, fuck the world, 'cuz im trynna cheat death
Lightys wanna suck me, but I only want the Queen's head
Counting this grands, screaming fuck the G Jet
Kons, now they saying I'm in trouble
Got bruvas in track turning rocks into rubble
Get caught in arms
But it's nothing like a cuddle
Pussies talk s, till I make then see double
The song "Tour Bus Massacre" by Skepta ft. Krept & Konan portrays the life of a musician on tour, living life to the fullest without any regrets. Skepta starts by acknowledging his deceased friends and incarcerated friends, as he claims that he is trying to make more money to buy more food for his friends in the kitchen. He also emphasizes the importance of making money and climbing the ladder of success. Skepta states that he does not want to listen to people who do not talk about money, almost as if money is the only language he speaks, and warns anyone who intends to steal his chain to steer clear from it.
The song progresses to talk about the previous night's activities, where Skepta and his crew were turning up in the club, smoking weed, and drinking whiskey. He acknowledges the success that came with his career, as he references Otis the world listening, which is a Jay-Z and Kanye West track that sampled "Try A Little Tenderness" by Otis Redding." He talks about getting back to the music and makes a sexual reference to Cath lick before switching to an aggressive stance with the last verse, letting anyone who plans to challenge him know what he is capable of doing.
Line by Line Meaning
I bought expensive drinks for my niggas in the grave, for my niggas in prison
I spend a lot of money to honor my dead and incarcerated friends by buying them luxury drinks.
Try to make more money to buy more food for my niggas in the kitchen
I work hard to earn extra money so I can provide more meals for my family members who are still struggling financially.
So if you ain't talk about paper
Sorry G I dont wanna listen
If you're not discussing business or money, I have no interest in engaging in conversation with you.
Matter of fact, I dont wanna see you pussy-holes in my periferal vision
In fact, I don't even want to see you in my peripheral vision because I have no patience for people who waste my time.
I would never stick my dick in the stereo but I'm screaming fuck the system
I would never have sex with a speaker, but I am passionate about rejecting social and political systems that oppress people.
I turn Tom Cruise on niggas when they told me it was an impossible mission
When people told me that my goals were impossible to achieve, I responded with the same confidence and determination as Tom Cruise in the Mission Impossible movies.
We used to be close
Now we're totally distant
Just to recognize when he was real
But now my man looks totally different
I used to be close with someone but now we have grown apart. I can only respect someone who is genuine, but my old friend has changed beyond recognition.
Only with my brothers to hang around with me so I put JME on my neck
I only trust and feel comfortable around my closest friends, so I have a necklace with JME's name on it.
The last guy who try to take my chain got no respect
The last person who attempted to steal my necklace did not receive any respect or compassion from me.
We can all start pumpin iron, just know I'mma do loads more reps
Strong like Conan the Barbarian, Nnggas can't walk in my creps
Although we can all work out and try to become stronger, I am determined to work harder and accomplish more. I am as powerful and invincible as Conan the Barbarian, and others cannot walk in my shoes or live my life.
Thought a hundred grand would solve my problems but I got loads more stress
The only thing thats changed now is I get loads more sex
I thought having a lot of money would eliminate my problems, but I have actually become more stressed out. The only thing that has changed is that I have more opportunities to engage in sexual activity.
She said when I made it rain
I make the flower get wet
I said when you looking at Skepta
You looking at sexy in the flesh
A woman once told me that when I throw money, she feels aroused. I responded by telling her that when she looks at me, she sees a sexy and attractive person.
I'm thinking last night was crazy
I'm living my dream, don't wake me
Pass me the coke and JD
The Mandem just shut down JD
I had an insane and wonderful night, and I feel like I am finally living my dream life. I am celebrating with my friends and drinking coke and JD. We just took over the JD spot.
Roll to the club, with a hole in the bus, Wavy
Konan's chatting to Amy
Skepta's neck, Jamie
Just got Doe from the P. A.
We arrived at the club in a broken-down bus, which was really cool. Konan is having a conversation with Amy, Skepta is wearing a necklace with Jamie's name on it, and I just received some money from my personal assistant.
Today, Max's B. Day
Gonna put last night into replay
Let's raise a toast for the DJ
Today is Max's birthday, and we plan to relive the amazing night we had yesterday. We are also honoring the DJ and raising a toast to his talent.
All right enough thinking
Let me get back to the track, listen
Since Otis the world been listening
Jackpot, like I burgled the kitchen
Enough reflecting on my experiences, let's get back to the music. Since I released the song Otis, the whole world has been paying attention to me. I am winning big, like I just stole a lot of money from someone's kitchen.
Let me slow it down nigga
I love the way that Cath lick
I need a vicar
She makes me buss an ill nut
I call her Camilla
I got my wood, in her hand
I call it a splinter
Let me sing a slower song now. I enjoy the way that Cath performs oral sex on me. I feel like a sinner and need a religious leader to absolve me of my lustful ways. She makes me orgasm intensely, which I refer to as 'bussin an ill nut'. I have a sexual relationship with a woman named Camilla, and my penis is referred to as a 'splinter' in her hands.
Let me tell you, 'bout the last Pagan that clowned about
Was about two o'clock or round about
When I caught him at the round about
I let three more go round about
Now he's got more exits than a roundabout
Let me tell you about the last person who challenged me and acted like a fool. It was around 2 am at a roundabout when I confronted him. I shot at him three more times as he tried to escape, and now he has more bullet wounds than an actual roundabout has exit points.
I'm going in, but it's early
You can get thrown in the van
For a Persie
Look around here you gotta Play Dirty
'Cuz even Fat boys, don't show Mercy
I am going all-out and working hard, even though it is still early. You can be arrested and thrown in a police van for possessing drugs. In this environment, you have to be sneaky and deceitful in order to survive. Even overweight individuals can be dangerous and ruthless.
You sure you want something in your jersey
Hands on the 8, I dare somebody verse me
With Kirsty, she's from Purley
I told her to get her jugs out, I'm thirsty
Are you sure you want to mess with me or challenge me? I am ready for a physical altercation, and I am daring someone to test me. I am romantically involved with a woman named Kirsty, who is from Purley. I asked her to show me her breasts because I am feeling sexually aroused and thirsty.
Trynna live my dream, so I sleep less
Thinking, fuck the world, 'cuz im trynna cheat death
Lightys wanna suck me, but I only want the Queen's head
Counting this grands, screaming fuck the G Jet
I am chasing my dream and putting in long hours, which means I am sacrificing sleep. I am constantly thinking and realizing that I am racing against time to succeed. Women who are light-skinned and attractive are attracted to me, but I am only focused on earning money and power. I am counting large sums of money and expressing my frustrations about expensive purchases.
Kons, now they saying I'm in trouble
Got bruvas in track turning rocks into rubble
Get caught in arms
But it's nothing like a cuddle
Pussies talk s, till I make then see double
Kons, people are now accusing me of being in danger or in a problematic situation. I have friends who can destroy things and cause chaos when necessary. When I get into physical confrontations, it feels nothing like a warm cuddle. People who are weak or cowardly talk nonsense until I knock them out.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Thomas Lee Mellor
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Emilia Platoni
Been listening to this for 11 years, wonder if I’ll ever get over it
Josh Summers
SKEPTA SMASHED IT, KREPT WENT IN MAD ON THIS, EXPECTED MUCH MORE FROM KONAN, BUT HE STILL 1 OF THE HARDEST RAPPER ABOUT
ImFromLDN1
"Only want my brothers to hang around with me so I put JME on my neck" That will forever be one of my favourite Skepta lyrics 😂 Simple but effective + he acc got the chain done lool
Charlie Edwards
Never heard Skepta go so hard. K&K on another level as always
GassedBwoy09
Skepyy Smashed It...Krept Went In With The Beat....Konan Went In With The PUNCHLINES!
S Olaleye
All i can say is WOOOW!! just keep puttin in the work my bruddas!!
Michael Mykyta
Skepta and Double S need to do a track together now they've both gone mainstream !
Math Robs
Double S haha merked by Maxsta
JWJWJWJW
i was waiting to see them that evening, amazing night. big up skepta, krept and konan, sox, jaykae, lady leshur, shorty, logan
Matthew Lewis
Shiit Skepta smashes it still! Krept and Konan go in as usual!