His debut album, Gang Signs & Prayer, was released on 24 February 2017, and was the first grime album to reach number one on the UK Albums Chart and won British Album of the Year at the 2018 Brit Awards. In 2019, Stormzy achieved his first UK number-one single with "Vossi Bop" and his headline appearance at the 2019 Glastonbury Festival was widely praised; he wore a Union Jack stab vest designed by Banksy, in light of the rise in knife crime in London. His second album, Heavy Is the Head, was released on 13 December 2019. On 22 September 2022, Stormzy released the single "Mel Made Me Do It" accompanied by an 11-minute music video featuring popular artists, actors and sports figures such as Usain Bolt and José Mourinho. He returned to social media on 12 October 2022 to announce his third album This Is What I Mean, which was recorded on Osea Island in England. It was released on 25 November 2022. The first single to be released was titled "Hide & Seek" on 14 October 2022.
Michael Ebenezer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr. was born on 26 July 1993 in Croydon, London. His mother is Ghanaian, his father was a taxi driver and he is a cousin of rapper Nadia Rose. He grew up in South Norwood, London, with his mother, brother, and two sisters. Stormzy did not come from a particularly musical household, although he liked music. He attended Stanley Tech South Norwood. He began rapping at the age of 11 and would clash with older rappers at his local youth club.
Handsome
Stormzy Lyrics
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Don't hide the beauty
Representing Kanka always
Top militarian, the Jamba boys
The goal is to touch your soul
Everywhere I go I make it warm
I'll never inform but I'm fully on form
I'll bring the fire, Stormzy bring the storm
Yeah, flavor
Flavor
First things first, I'm a real G
How's a tweet on Twitter gonna kill me?
If I ain't the GOAT then I will be
They know this so they seven-figure deal me
Oh, do you feel me? Facts, what I'm still on
And I still got racks, I'm a real don
And we used to bang your shit
Now you're album, it's just something that we built on
I look around and there ain't no love now
Scream, "Fuck them all", I'm on crud now
Wanna call me bro like we're blood now
Want to cap only it's all mud now
Like, I still start on a brother while you're there with your bros
All the big boys sat and make you tear for your clothes
See the fear in your eyes, man are scared of the flows
Still man of the year, five years in a row, I
Still don't do police
Cah they act like they care when they do the least and
Every time I drop a new release
Gyallie pull up to my door like I'm Uber Eats, I flex
I let fool boy do the deets when on tour and I do the streets
It's all calm 'til you're caught on the rope with your stupid tweets
And then you act like you're new to beef, I thought I told you I'm
Young, black, fly and handsome
Burn down the rave like I'm Rachael Anson
Young, black, fly and handsome
Burn down the rave like I'm Rachael Anson
Young, black, fly and handsome
Burn down the rave like I'm Rachael Anson
Young, black, fly and handsome
Burn down the rave like I'm Rachael Anson
It's like I'm young, black, fly and handsome
Burn down the rave like I'm Rachael Anson
Peng tings wanna hold me at ransom
I go booth and make an anthem
I just drop the heat and do tour
From Amsterdam to New York
You won't bust a gun, you a dork
Go suck ya mum through a straw
Aight, calm down, don't get defensive
Oh this flow is so expensive
I can't let you nigga's rate this
They shall try and reinvent this
They shall try and they will fail
All my Gs, they buy and sell
Rudeboy, I should be in jail
For all these rhythms that I pushed on my clientele
Alright look, I'm young, black, fly and cool
Think that's how I got by in school
Man get booked, start buying jewels
Them man get shook, start buying tools
Ah man, you bunch of lying fools
Rudeboy, diss me if you dare
Then she whispered in my ear, said
"Gunshot Mike, we've missed you bare"
It's like I'm
Young, black, fly and handsome
Burn down the rave like I'm Rachael Anson
Young, black, fly and handsome
Burn down the rave like I'm Rachael Anson
Young, black, fly and handsome
Burn down the rave like I'm Rachael Anson
Young, black, fly and handsome
Burn down the rave like I'm Rachael Anson
The song "Handsome" by Stormzy is a boastful declaration of his rap prowess and success. The lyrics are a mix of braggadocio and social commentary, as Stormzy reflects on his journey to the top and his experiences with police brutality and fake friends. The opening lines feature a guest appearance by Heavy Poppa, who represents the Kanka crew and emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and expressing one's beauty. Stormzy then takes over, asserting his status as a "real G" who cannot be killed by Twitter trolls or jealous competitors. He mocks those who used to dismiss him but are now trying to ride his wave, and he calls out the lack of love and loyalty in the industry. He also addresses the issue of police violence against black people and refuses to trust them, while also acknowledging the support of his fans and the power of his music.
Overall, "Handsome" is a confident, energetic track that showcases Stormzy's charisma, flow, and ability to blend different influences and genres. It combines elements of UK grime, hip-hop, dancehall, and afrobeat, as well as references to classic tracks like "Flava In Ya Ear" and "Groove Is In The Heart". The production by Fraser T. Smith and Jay Weathers is rich and dynamic, with punchy drums, catchy samples, and atmospheric effects. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "young, black, fly, and handsome" in different variations, is both catchy and empowering, as it subverts stereotypes and celebrates individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, yo it's Heavy Poppa AKA Heavy Duty
Introducing himself as a tough guy with two different names
Don't hide the beauty
Encouraging people to show their beauty
Representing Kanka always
Always representing Kanka
Top militarian, the Jamba boys
Top military group with Jamba boys
The goal is to touch your soul
The objective is to touch people's souls
Everywhere I go I make it warm
Wherever he goes, he always makes it warm
I'll never inform but I'm fully on form
He'll never inform but is always ready for action
I'll bring the fire, Stormzy bring the storm
He brings the heat while Stormzy brings the full-on storm
First things first, I'm a real G
Asserting himself as a real gangster
How's a tweet on Twitter gonna kill me?
Dismissing the power of a negative tweet on Twitter
If I ain't the GOAT then I will be
If he's not the greatest of all time yet, he will be
They know this so they seven-figure deal me
People recognize his potential, leading to big opportunities
Oh, do you feel me? Facts, what I'm still on
Asking if people understand him and stating what he's still focused on
And I still got racks, I'm a real don
He still has a lot of money and is a real boss
And we used to bang your shit
He used to listen to their music in the past
Now you're album, it's just something that we built on
Their new album is the result of their past hard work
I look around and there ain't no love now
He sees a lack of love in the world
Scream, "Fuck them all", I'm on crud now
Switching to a vulgar, aggressive tone
Wanna call me bro like we're blood now
People want to call him bro like they're related
Want to cap only it's all mud now
They're just pretending and it's all a mess
Still man of the year, five years in a row, I
He's still the man of the year for five consecutive years
Still don't do police
He still doesn't trust the police
Cah they act like they care when they do the least and
He thinks the police act like they care but really don't do much
Every time I drop a new release
Every time he releases new music
Gyallie pull up to my door like I'm Uber Eats, I flex
Girls show up to his door like he's a delivery service and he flaunts it
I let fool boy do the deets when on tour and I do the streets
Someone else handles the details on tour while he handles the streets
It's all calm 'til you're caught on the rope with your stupid tweets
Everything seems fine until someone says dumb things on social media
And then you act like you're new to beef, I thought I told you I'm
People act like they don't know how to handle conflict, but he's warned them before
Young, black, fly and handsome
He's young, black, handsome, and confident
Burn down the rave like I'm Rachael Anson
He's a great performer that can energize a crowd like Rachael Anson
Peng tings wanna hold me at ransom
Attractive girls want him badly
I go booth and make an anthem
He creates popular songs in the recording studio
From Amsterdam to New York
He's traveled and performed in several cities
You won't bust a gun, you a dork
People who try to act tough are actually nerds
Go suck ya mum through a straw
Insult directed at someone's mother
Aight, calm down, don't get defensive
Someone is telling him to calm down and not be defensive
Oh this flow is so expensive
His rap style is valuable
I can't let you nigga's rate this
He can't let others judge his work
They shall try and reinvent this
Others will try to copy his style
They shall try and they will fail
Others will attempt but won't succeed
All my Gs, they buy and sell
All his gangster friends are buying and selling
Rudeboy, I should be in jail
He's done illegal things and should be in jail
For all these rhythms that I pushed on my clientele
He's made money from illegal activities he put on for clients
Think that's how I got by in school
He thinks his looks and charm helped him in school
Man get booked, start buying jewels
After getting in trouble, he buys fancy things
Them man get shook, start buying tools
People become scared and buy weapons
Ah man, you bunch of lying fools
Calling people out for lying
Rudeboy, diss me if you dare
Challenging someone to insult him
Then she whispered in my ear, said
And then a girl whispered something in his ear
"Gunshot Mike, we've missed you bare"
A girl says she's missed his music a lot
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brandon Perry, Frank Dukes, Michael Ebenazer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Junior, Tyler Williams
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I wasnt even gonna do one but...
Fuck your bandanas, we dnot see no colours
I want a holiday, I tell 'er pack your luggage
They're like Stormz, why you only doing covers
I'm sitting on some bangers you can go and such your mothers
But for now I might just take a little tune and then I kill it
We're just warming up a second in minute
Got the E.P coming sooner when we're finished
I just dash my boy a drawer 'nd tell him bin it, OH LORD!
I'm the one to get it popping
I just phone my brudda Flips, we'll go and shop it
Another nigga's talking shit, I need a coffin
And we don't care about your taper when its dropping, nigga oh shit
Promoters on the phone, he's got a booky
I got some pagans on the phone, they say they're looking for me
Got your girlfriend on my phone, she's got some pussy for me
I give my little brudda ?? and make him cook it for me
All this talking's gonna get a nigga into beef shit
I'm on my ????? shit
They're talking recky but them niggas haven't seen shit
I've seen them turn some gangstas into pussies, nigga real quick
Real quick, run Stormz, run Stormz
Please Stormz, that nigga's got a gun Stormz
They love Stormz, so if that nigga bun Stormz
They'll come for him, you can put that on my mum boy
Is this the karma
You're talking doe but you can't even bring your son up
They always miss but they just love the fancy run up
Selfies with my bitch, we're taking pictures looking tun up
And yeah, man I gotta put him on, my brudda's waiting for me
I just had a meeting with my man, he told me 'play it for me'
I aint even saying nothing, please just keep on praying for me
Still a couple niggas that still owe a couple favours for me
But we're gonna cash 'em all in when we need it
Heard your songs, they're kinda wack, yeah I don't feel it
They couldn't say it to my face they had to tweet it
Still thinking why they got me on the remix, that's some other shit
You wanted more, I dropped The Second Quarter through
If he needs it, then I've got a year, I'll sort it through
Yeah we're humble, you won't ever know we brought it through
That brudda's thirsty, can we please just get some water through
And 1 litre, 2 litre, 3 litres man he's thirsty
Couple man are old, they're in their thirties
My brudda stabbed me in my back, he done me dirty
And if I'm down my brudda ?? will reimburse me
Real nigga shit, real nigga shit, yeah
Real nigga shit, real nigga shit, yeah
Murky!!