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.
fuckin widda team
Skepta Lyrics
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'Old tight Kane skepta on the microphone
Oi Dan Stacey holla at me I
Know you can see me yo
I used to put thirteen scores in my mouth and
Start choppin' up a next ounce with H
Can't chat to Meridian about weight
To do with an eighth
You bought an eight ball on the 24th and
You're still tryna move it on the 8th
Them boys don't know about Tanitas with
The batteries held in with sellotape
You would've thought you was looking
At a date of
Birth when I put my food on the scales
When I get shift I start biting my nails
Never ever been an informer never told tales
I roll with four black males
Feds better lock us in separate jails
Dizzee Rascal should've phoned my
Phone 'cause we
Regulate all the class A sales
It's Skepta you might see me in a Vectra
Rollin' with some deep MC's
So it don't make sense you
(Fuckin' widda team
You're fuckin' widda team)
I will spray any man in a clash
And spray any man with a mash
So it don't make sense you
(Fuckin' widda team
You're fuckin' widda team)
But God forgive me if I bust my Nine
I don't wanna get locked up like Shyne
But that's what you get when you're
(Fuckin' widda team
You're fuckin' widda team)
I said God forgive me if I bust my Nine
I don't wanna get locked up like Shyne
But that's what you get when you're
(Fuckin' widda team
You're fuckin' widda team)
Right about now Bossman's in jail
So I'm gonna speak on Merrick's behalf
Murder charge ain't a joke and laugh
You think that you're shower but you
Can't even jump in the bath
I know the skengman that do obia
Voodoo and witchcraft
Roll with the nine month old
Baby so they can pull
Out the mash from the Winnie the Pooh scarf
Anytime you see me wearing a glove
Boy Better Know I got the gun in my boxers
I don't wanna send an MC to the doctors
I just wanna win a MOBO
Then go for the Oscars
There's only one Skepta so I
Gotta lick down any imposters
Lick off ya head like Guiness and Fosters
Can't take wicked man for Pocahontas
It's Skepta you might see me in a Vectra
Rollin' with some deep MC's
So it don't make sense you
(Fuckin' widda team
You're fuckin' widda team)
I will spray any man in a clash
And spray any man with a mash
So it don't make sense you
(Fuckin' widda team
You're fuckin' widda team)
But God forgive me if I bust my Nine
I don't wanna get locked up like Shyne
But that's what you get when you're
(Fuckin' widda team
You're fuckin' widda team)
I said God forgive me if I bust my Nine
I don't wanna get locked up like Shyne
But that's what you get when you're
(Fuckin' widda team
You're fuckin' widda team)
Oi Skepta, 'why you murking so many MC's?'
That's the word on the road
I know skengman in my postcode
That'll sniff two lines
And go into devilish mode
Shoot you in the face then
Skid around the corner like Yoshi and Toad
So for your own good, trust me
You don't wanna see man on your road
You don't wanna see me on the scene
Last thing you hear is a bang and a scream
Bare mashman want me on their team
Cos they know from I lick shots
Heads are coming off clean
I'll put a bullet in your bean
Bullet in your canerow, bullet in your lean
Put on the safety and switch off the beam
Wipe your blood off my Technomarine
It's Skepta you might see me in a Vectra
Rollin' with some deep MC's
So it don't make sense you
(Fuckin' widda team
You're fuckin' widda team)
I will spray any man in a clash
And spray any man with a mash
So it don't make sense you
(Fuckin' widda team
You're fuckin' widda team)
But God forgive me if I bust my Nine
I don't wanna get locked up like Shyne
But that's what you get when you're
(Fuckin' widda team
You're fuckin' widda team)
I said God forgive me if I bust my Nine
I don't wanna get locked up like Shyne
But that's what you get when you're
(Fuckin' widda team
You're fuckin' widda team)
In "Fuckin widda Team" by Skepta, the lyrics reflect his confidence and dominance in the rap game. The song starts with Skepta asserting himself and giving shout-outs to his friends and fellow artists, establishing a sense of camaraderie and loyalty. He then delves into his past, describing his involvement in drug dealing and the gritty realities of his neighborhood. He highlights his expertise and superiority over others, particularly those who are inexperienced or clueless about the streets. Skepta expresses his dedication to his craft, proclaiming that he will take down any opponent in a clash and remains unapologetic about his violent tendencies. However, he also acknowledges the consequences of such actions, showing a desire to avoid the fate of Shyne, a rapper who was incarcerated for a shooting incident.
The song takes on a confrontational tone throughout, with Skepta asserting his dominance over other MCs. He emphasizes his uniqueness and warns others not to cross him or face the repercussions. The lyrics also touch on the darker side of Skepta's life, referencing violence and drug use. The song serves as a platform for him to showcase his expertise and assert his place in the rap scene.
Line by Line Meaning
Shut ya mout' joseph Junior Adenuga
Please be quiet, Joseph Junior Adenuga
'Old tight Kane skepta on the microphone
Shout out to Kane, Skepta on the microphone
Oi Dan Stacey holla at me I
Hey Dan Stacey, get in touch with me
Know you can see me yo
I know you can see me, you know
I used to put thirteen scores in my mouth and
I used to put thirteen capsules in my mouth and
Start choppin' up a next ounce with H
Then start cutting up another ounce with H
Can't chat to Meridian about weight
You can't talk to us about dealing drugs
You man wouldn't even know what
You all wouldn't even know what
To do with an eighth
To do with an eighth of an ounce
You bought an eight ball on the 24th and
You bought an eighth of an ounce on the 24th and
You're still tryna move it on the 8th
You're still trying to sell it on the 8th
Them boys don't know about Tanitas with
Those guys don't know about scales with
The batteries held in with sellotape
The batteries held in with sellotape
You would've thought you was looking
You would have thought you were looking
At a date of
At a date of birth
When I put my food on the scales
When I weigh my drugs
When I get shift I start biting my nails
When I get nervous, I start biting my nails
Never ever been an informer never told tales
I've never been a snitch or told stories
I roll with four black males
I hang out with four black guys
Feds better lock us in separate jails
The police better lock us up in different prisons
Dizzee Rascal should've phoned my
Dizzee Rascal should have called my
Phone 'cause we
Phone because we
Regulate all the class A sales
Control all the sales of hard drugs
It's Skepta you might see me in a Vectra
It's Skepta, you might see me in a Vauxhall Vectra
Rollin' with some deep MC's
Rollin' with some skilled MC's
So it don't make sense you
So it doesn't make sense that you
(Fuckin' widda team
(Messing with the team
You're fuckin' widda team)
You're messing with the team)
I will spray any man in a clash
I will attack any man in a music battle
And spray any man with a mash
And attack any man with a gun
But God forgive me if I bust my Nine
But God forgive me if I shoot my gun
I don't wanna get locked up like Shyne
I don't want to get arrested like Shyne
But that's what you get when you're
But that's what happens when you're
(Fuckin' widda team
(Messing with the team
You're fuckin' widda team)
You're messing with the team)
Right about now Bossman's in jail
Right now, Bossman is in prison
So I'm gonna speak on Merrick's behalf
So I'm going to talk on behalf of Merrick
Murder charge ain't a joke and laugh
A murder charge is serious and not funny
You think that you're shower but you
You think that you're tough but you
Can't even jump in the bath
Can't even take a bath
I know the skengman that do obia
I know the guys who practice witchcraft
Voodoo and witchcraft
Voodoo and witchcraft
Roll with the nine month old
Carry a gun hidden with a nine-month-old baby
Baby so they can pull
Baby so they can take out
Out the mash from the Winnie the Pooh scarf
The gun from the Winnie the Pooh scarf
Anytime you see me wearing a glove
Every time you see me wearing a glove
Boy Better Know I got the gun in my boxers
Boy Better Know I have a gun in my underwear
I don't wanna send an MC to the doctors
I don't want to hurt another MC
I just wanna win a MOBO
I just want to win a MOBO Award
Then go for the Oscars
Then aim for the Oscars
There's only one Skepta so I
There's only one Skepta so I
Gotta lick down any imposters
Have to take down any fake rappers
Lick off ya head like Guiness and Fosters
Hit off your head like breaking a bottle of Guinness or Fosters beer
Can't take wicked man for Pocahontas
Can't mistake a dangerous man for Pocahontas
Oi Skepta, 'why you murking so many MC's?'
Hey Skepta, 'why are you killing so many MC's?'
That's the word on the road
That's what people are saying
I know skengman in my postcode
I know dangerous men in my area
That'll sniff two lines
Who will snort two lines of drugs
And go into devilish mode
And enter a devilish state
Shoot you in the face then
Shoot you in the face then
Skid around the corner like Yoshi and Toad
Drive away quickly like Yoshi and Toad from Mario Kart
So for your own good, trust me
So for your own safety, trust me
You don't wanna see man on your road
You don't want to encounter me on your street
You don't wanna see me on the scene
You don't want to see me around
Last thing you hear is a bang and a scream
The last thing you'll hear is a gunshot and a scream
Bare mashman want me on their team
Many dangerous men want me on their side
Cos they know from I lick shots
Because they know that when I shoot
Heads are coming off clean
Heads are getting decapitated
I'll put a bullet in your bean
I'll shoot you in the head
Bullet in your canerow, bullet in your lean
Bullet in your hair, bullet in your drink
Put on the safety and switch off the beam
Put on the safety and turn off the laser sight
Wipe your blood off my Technomarine
Clean your blood off my TechnoMarine watch
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Brizz Ol
Sick tune from back in the day! Bass is stuuupid!!
James Sheehy
Best ever! Boy better know tee still in the drobe!
Lunic Furr
holy fucking shit. you were way ahead of your time
Kofi Mensah
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Daniel Galvin
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Oscar Sallas
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SomeNigga
Wheres the instrumental?