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.
Two Plus Two
Skepta Lyrics
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You're listening to Been There Done That
(Trust)
Skepta aka Microphone Champion (Daniel son)
2010 shit (Boy Better Know)
Meridian, you get me?
Free Teeko, Free Chronik, Free Solo
45, Free Tunji, Free Lauren, free Benny
Yeah, like one, two, three, four
Fold one over the top, more listen
They call me S-K-E-P-P-Y
I got the whole game open
Niggas in jail listening to Logan
Dwight just done a 3
Came home looking like the black
Version of Hulk Hogan
Now us man are moving smoothly
You man are still moving bookey
The Triplets, Junior and Lukey
Keeping it real 'cause this ain't a movie
They wanna know why I'm always angry
Why I need a machine like a factory
I tell them watch this can you see that?
Exactly i can't make nobody jack me
I make a man run around like an athlete
Meridian, come follow me
Me and my mandem are making paper
We don't care about you
Wanna kill him better kill me too
It's all easy like two plus two
Me and my mandem are making paper
We don't care about you
Wanna kill him better kill me too
It's all easy like two plus two
I told them when I get started I won't stop
I cleaned up with a broom and a mop
Now I got IBS on my intestine feeling
Like it's tied in a knot
It must be all the champagne
I'm a dan like Mark Anzaine
Heavy weight champion so you know I had to
Get Frank Warren on my album campaign
A lot of money's exchanged in accounts
Stupid amounts
All your cheques are like a basketball
They bounce
You man are air like Michael Jordan
Better still you man are like Rodman
Big shout to my niggas in Tottenham
That love me like they love Game in Compton
Me and my mandem are making paper
We don't care about you
Wanna kill him better kill me too
It's all easy like two plus two
Me and my mandem are making paper
We don't care about you
Wanna kill him better kill me too
It's all easy like two plus two
I already told them Meridian
Are gonna last longer
But you thought your team was stronger
So I gotta start slapping MC's
In the face E-Honda
It's the return of the monster
Boy Better Know is the team I sponsor
Them MC's won't last in a war
Better put more nail varnish on your conker
Caution it's a North London extortion
I put a 2 inch hole in the organ
Get away quicker than Flash Gordon
Chipmunk in my CD Walkman
I been doing this since Adidas Torsion
Still sittin' here thinking what would it be
Like if she never had the abortion
Me and my mandem are making paper
We don't care about you
Wanna kill him better kill me too
It's so easy like two plus two
Me and my mandem are making paper
We don't care about you
Wanna kill him better kill me too
It's all easy like two plus two
Me and my mandem are making paper
We don't care about you
Wanna kill him better kill me too
It's so easy like two plus two
Me and my mandem are making paper
We don't care about you
Wanna kill him better kill me too
It's all easy like two plus two
Skepta boy Better Know
Been There Done That the Microphone Champion
Daniel son 2010, Doin' It Again
Uhhhh!
The lyrics to Skepta's song "Two Plus Two" depict the artist's confidence and success in the music industry. He starts off by introducing himself and giving shoutouts to his friends who are incarcerated. Skepta then asserts his dominance in the game and references how his music is even being listened to by those in jail. He compares himself to Hulk Hogan, highlighting his strength and presence.
Skepta contrasts his smooth moves with others who are still moving "bookey," suggesting that he and his crew, the Triplets, are keeping it real. When people question his anger and the need for security, he simply states that he can't make anyone rob him. He boasts about making men run after him like athletes, showcasing his power and influence.
The chorus emphasizes that Skepta and his crew are focused on making money and are unbothered by their detractors. The line "It's all easy like two plus two" alludes to their effortless success and the simplicity of their lifestyle.
In the second verse, Skepta continues to assert his success and financial wealth. He mentions cleaning up with a broom and mop, symbolizing his hard work paying off. He compares his success to Mark Anzaine, a professional dancer, and boasts about being a heavyweight champion. He mentions Frank Warren, a boxing promoter, suggesting that he has their support in his music career.
Skepta boasts about his substantial income and criticizes others for their financial failures. He likens their bounced checks to basketballs, implying that they lack stability and credibility. He further criticizes other artists, comparing them to basketball player Michael Jordan or Dennis Rodman. He gives a shoutout to his loyal fans in Tottenham, comparing their love to the support Game receives in Compton.
The verse ends with Skepta asserting his dominance once again and warning other MCs that they won't last in a war. He references "putting a 2 inch hole in the organ," suggesting violence and intimidation. He mentions Flash Gordon and Chipmunk, indicating his long-standing presence and success in the music industry. He ends the song reflecting on what could have been if a certain person hadn't had an abortion, leaving the listener with a sense of contemplation.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, this is BBR
Hello, this is Boy Better Know (BBR)
You're listening to Been There Done That
You are currently hearing the music from my album Been There Done That
(Trust)
(Believe me)
Skepta aka Microphone Champion (Daniel son)
I am known as Skepta, also known as Microphone Champion (my real name is Daniel)
2010 shit (Boy Better Know)
This is 2010 music, representing Boy Better Know (BBR)
Meridian, you get me?
Meridian is the area I am from, do you understand?
Free Teeko, Free Chronik, Free Solo
I hope my friends Teeko, Chronik, and Solo are released from jail soon
45, Free Tunji, Free Lauren, free Benny
I also hope my friends, Tunji, Lauren, and Benny, are freed from any troubles they may be facing
Skepta go tru'
Skepta continues to be genuine and true to himself
Yeah, like one, two, three, four
Yeah, like counting numbers from one to four
Fold one over the top, more listen
Pay attention as I fold a number over the top to reveal more information
They call me S-K-E-P-P-Y
People refer to me as S-K-E-P-P-Y (a nickname for Skepta)
I got the whole game open
I have been able to access and influence the entire music industry
Niggas in jail listening to Logan
People who are incarcerated are listening to DJ Logan's music
Dwight just done a 3
Dwight, a person I know, has just scored three points in basketball
Came home looking like the black
After being released, he appeared like the black version of
Version of Hulk Hogan
Hulk Hogan, a famous professional wrestler
Now us man are moving smoothly
Now my group of friends are progressing and moving confidently
You man are still moving bookey
You all are still moving suspiciously or erratically
The Triplets, Junior and Lukey
Referring to three individuals named Junior and Lukey who are part of our group
Keeping it real 'cause this ain't a movie
We are staying true to ourselves because this is not a fictional movie
They wanna know why I'm always angry
People are curious as to why I am often filled with anger
Why I need a machine like a factory
They question why I require a machine like a factory
I tell them watch this can you see that?
I respond by asking if they can observe the situation
Exactly i can't make nobody jack me
They cannot make me submit or cooperate with their actions
I make a man run around like an athlete
I have the ability to make someone run in circles like an athlete
Meridian, come follow me
Meridian, my hometown, come and join me on this journey
Me and my mandem are making paper
My friends and I are earning lots of money
We don't care about you
We are not concerned or interested in your opinions
Wanna kill him better kill me too
If someone wants to harm my friend, they should be prepared to harm me as well
It's all easy like two plus two
It is simple and effortless, just like the mathematical equation two plus two
I told them when I get started I won't stop
I informed them that once I begin, I will not cease
I cleaned up with a broom and a mop
I achieved success with hard work and determination
Now I got IBS on my intestine feeling
Now I am experiencing Irritable Bowel Syndrome and feeling discomfort in my intestines
Like it's tied in a knot
My intestines feel constricted, as if tied in a knot
It must be all the champagne
The reason for my discomfort might be attributed to the champagne I consumed
I'm a dan like Mark Anzaine
I am skilled and talented, similar to Mark Anzaine (a football player)
Heavy weight champion so you know I had to
As a heavyweight champion, it was necessary for me to
Get Frank Warren on my album campaign
Include Frank Warren, a boxing promoter, in my album promotion
A lot of money's exchanged in accounts
There is a significant amount of money being transferred in various bank accounts
Stupid amounts
Excessive and unreasonable sums of money
All your cheques are like a basketball
Your payment checks bounce just like a basketball
They bounce
They are rejected by the bank as they are not valid
You man are air like Michael Jordan
You all have no substance or impact, similar to the air in Michael Jordan's shoes
Better still you man are like Rodman
Furthermore, you all resemble Dennis Rodman (a basketball player known for his eccentricities)
Big shout to my niggas in Tottenham
A big expression of respect and acknowledgement to my friends in Tottenham
That love me like they love Game in Compton
They have deep affection for me, similar to how the people in Compton love the rapper Game
I already told them Meridian
I have previously informed everyone that Meridian
Are gonna last longer
Will have a lasting presence and impact
But you thought your team was stronger
However, you believed that your team was more powerful or superior
So I gotta start slapping MC's
Therefore, I have to begin forcefully challenging other MCs (rappers)
In the face E-Honda
In a similar manner to how the character E-Honda from Street Fighter slaps opponents
It's the return of the monster
I am making a comeback as the monster or dominant force in the music industry
Boy Better Know is the team I sponsor
Boy Better Know (BBR) is the collective I support and promote
Them MC's won't last in a war
Those MCs will not be able to survive in a battle or conflict
Better put more nail varnish on your conker
If they want to compete, they should strengthen themselves similar to applying nail varnish on a conker (hardened seed of a horse chestnut)
Caution it's a North London extortion
Be careful, as this is a situation where people from North London try to obtain money forcefully from others
I put a 2 inch hole in the organ
I have created a hole, approximately two inches in size, in someone's bodily organ
Get away quicker than Flash Gordon
I am able to escape faster than Flash Gordon (a science fiction hero known for his speed)
Chipmunk in my CD Walkman
I have a CD by the artist Chipmunk in my portable CD player (Walkman)
I been doing this since Adidas Torsion
I have been involved in the music industry since the 1990s when Adidas Torsion shoes were popular
Still sittin' here thinking what would it be
I am still sitting here contemplating what life would be like
Like if she never had the abortion
If a certain woman had not gone through with the abortion procedure
Skepta boy Better Know
This is Skepta from Boy Better Know (BBR)
Been There Done That the Microphone Champion
I have already experienced various situations and emerged victorious as the Microphone Champion
Daniel son 2010, Doin' It Again
My real name is Daniel and it is currently 2010. I am continuing to create music and assert myself
Uhhhh!
An expression used to emphasize or signify excitement and energy
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