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 JosΓ© 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.
Jupa ft. Showa Shins & Starboy Willz
Stormzy Lyrics
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The way you dance in the center
You make a bad man call and banter
She talks here, your name Sabrina
But I still did call for Aisha
Oh, what a diva
Dance in the center
You make a bad man call and banter
She talks here, your name Sabrina
But I still did call for Aisha
Oh what a feature
I'mma push it really
Push it, push it really
Oh yeah, baby Jupa
Jupa, Jupa, Jupa, yeah
I'mma push it really
Push it, push it really, yeah
Oh yeah, baby Jupa
Jupa, Jupa, Jupa, yeah
You can take my hand in marriage, it'll be my honour
I know you're smiling at your texts every time I holler
Baby girl, you know I'm never with the drama
We get bottles with the star, no Harley yeah, that's where the sun at
See, I love your dimples when you're laughing
You get mad, I touch your lip like, why you starting?
And them other girls ain't shit so why you asking?
You know they only love me 'cause I'm dark skinned
Wait, I'm only joking, girl, you know I love to start
And you can do your thing, I know you love to dance
I ain't here to own you, I am not your father
You can dance the night away and come and lick me after
Shit, all your wishes they're my command yeah
Your Cocoa Butter Kisses are in high demand here
It's your boy Stiff Chocolate
Mr. Never Break a Promise or The Problem, man I'm signin' off
The way you dance in the center
You make a bad man call and banter
She talks here, your name Sabrina
But I still did call for Aisha
Oh, what a diva
Dance in the center
You make a bad man call and banter
She talks here, your name Sabrina
But I still did call for Aisha
Oh what a feature
I'mma push it really
Push it, push it really
Oh yeah, baby Jupa
Jupa, Jupa, Jupa, yeah
I'mma push it really
Push it, push it really, yeah
Oh yeah, baby Jupa
Jupa, Jupa, Jupa, yeah
I'm here if you wanna kick it
I was thinking we can swap eleven digits
Kill a day, a mortgage ah don't be timid
The sky is our limit, my queen
You know I'm a phone call away, ring ring
So put me on the speed dial if you want something
You got a man a, you know I'm on a love ting
If you're looking for a lover man a Shabba Rank-it
Oh, baby girl, you're my princess
I wanna show you interest, all my time I invest, oh yes
Slept until 5, chauffeur wine and dine
With a real G, baby, don't be wasting time
Mama, don't be making all the rules we'll be breaking
And you know I don't be faking any day we kinda waking
'Cause and your body shape amazing and your itty be shaking
Jiggy, jiggy, bam bam
Going too fast oh you slow down
You make me wanna lose control now
Follow me to my home now
Feeling ting my body and soul now
Sexy girl from Ghana
How 'bout you give me what I want
Baby, girl me nuh wan no drama
'Cause I just want to give you my bana-na
The way you dance in the center
You make a bad man call and banter
She talks here, your name Sabrina
But I still did call for Aisha
Oh, what a diva
Dance in the center
You make a bad man call and banter
She talks here, your name Sabrina
But I still did call for Aisha
Oh what a feature
I'mma push it really
Push it, push it really
Oh yeah, baby Jupa
Jupa, Jupa, Jupa, yeah
I'mma push it really
Push it, push it really, yeah
Oh yeah, baby Jupa
Jupa, Jupa, Jupa, yeah
The song "Jupa" by Stormzy ft. Showa Shins & Starboy Willz is a dancehall-inspired track about a woman who captivates the attention of the singer with her dance moves. The lyrics describe how the woman, referred to as both Sabrina and Aisha, can make men call and banter just by the way she dances in the center. Despite getting her name wrong at first, Stormzy is still enamored with her and wants to dance with her, pushing it really and shouting "Jupa" along with the chorus.
Stormzy's lyrics also express his admiration for the woman, stating that he would take her hand in marriage if given the chance. He appreciates how she makes him laugh and loves her confident style. He encourages her to do her own thing and not feel tied down to him, while also being available for her if she wants to call. Additionally, there are playful references to cocoa butter kisses and Shabba Rank-it, a Jamaican musician who popularized dancehall music.
Overall, the song is a fun and infectious celebration of music and dance, with a focus on appreciating the beauty of women who know how to move. The catchy beat and lively vocals from Stormzy and his collaborators create a party anthem that is sure to get people dancing.
Line by Line Meaning
The way you dance in the center
Stormzy is admiring the girl's dance moves and the way she dances in the center of the room.
You make a bad man call and banter
Her dance moves attract the attention of a bad man who can't stop talking and teasing her.
She talks here, your name Sabrina
The girl's name is Sabrina and someone is talking about her to Stormzy.
But I still did call for Aisha
Stormzy still calls another girl named Aisha instead of the girl named Sabrina.
Oh, what a diva
Stormzy sarcastically praises Sabrina for acting like a diva.
I'mma push it really
Stormzy is highly motivated and determined.
Push it, push it really
He's encouraging himself and others to push harder and not give up.
Oh yeah, baby Jupa
Stormzy is excited and hyped up about the song Jupa.
You can take my hand in marriage, it'll be my honour
Stormzy is expressing his deep respect and admiration for the girl and is proposing to marry her.
I know you're smiling at your texts every time I holler
Stormzy is sure that the girl smiles every time he messages her.
Baby girl, you know I'm never with the drama
Stormzy assures that he never likes to create any drama or problems.
We get bottles with the star, no Harley yeah, that's where the sun at
Stormzy and the girl have expensive champagne bottles with the star, which represents the success they have achieved. Harley is a reference to Harley Street in London, which is known for its medical clinics, and it means that they don't need to go to Harley Street to be in the sunshine or happiness because they already have it.
See, I love your dimples when you're laughing
Stormzy finds the girl's dimples really cute when she's laughing.
You get mad, I touch your lip like, why you starting?
When the girl gets angry, Stormzy touches her lip and asks why she's starting an argument.
And them other girls ain't shit so why you asking?
Stormzy thinks other girls are not as important as her, so he wonders why she is asking about them.
You know they only love me 'cause I'm dark skinned
Stormzy is mocking other girls for liking him only because of his dark skin color.
Wait, I'm only joking, girl, you know I love to start
Stormzy is just joking and the girl knows he likes to tease her.
And you can do your thing, I know you love to dance
Stormzy is fine with whatever the girl wants to do, he knows she loves to dance.
I ain't here to own you, I am not your father
Stormzy assures the girl that he's not here to control or possess her and he's not like her father.
You can dance the night away and come and lick me after
Stormzy is encouraging the girl to dance as much as she wants and then come to him when she's ready to chill.
Shit, all your wishes they're my command yeah
Stormzy is saying that he's willing to fulfill all her wishes and desires.
Your Cocoa Butter Kisses are in high demand here
Stormzy is complimenting the girl's soft and sweet Cocoa Butter Kisses and how much he likes them.
It's your boy Stiff Chocolate
Stormzy introduces himself as 'Stiff Chocolate', which is his nickname.
Mr. Never Break a Promise or The Problem, man I'm signin' off
Stormzy is known for always keeping his word and not causing problems, and he signs off from the song with pride.
I was thinking we can swap eleven digits
Stormzy is suggesting they exchange phone numbers.
Kill a day, a mortgage ah don't be timid
Stormzy is saying that they can spend the whole day together and not to be scared of commitment or the future mortgage.
The sky is our limit, my queen
Stormzy assures the girl that together they can achieve anything they want and that she is his queen.
You know I'm a phone call away, ring ring
Stormzy lets the girl know that he's only a phone call away and she can call him anytime.
So put me on the speed dial if you want something
Stormzy asks the girl to put him on her speed dial if she needs anything from him.
You got a man a, you know I'm on a love ting
Stormzy is aware that the girl already has a man, but he's still trying to show her love and affection.
If you're looking for a lover man a Shabba Rank-it
Stormzy is saying that if she's looking for a lover, then he's like Shabba Rank, who is a Jamaican musician famous for his love-themed songs.
Oh, baby girl, you're my princess
Stormzy addresses the girl as his princess and shows his admiration for her.
I wanna show you interest, all my time I invest, oh yes
Stormzy is willing to invest his time in the girl and show his interest in her.
Slept until 5, chauffeur wine and dine
Stormzy slept until 5 pm, but he still wants to take the girl out for dinner and drinks in a chauffeur-driven car.
With a real G, baby, don't be wasting time
Stormzy wants to take the girl out with a 'real G', meaning a genuine gentleman, and advises her not to waste time.
Mama, don't be making all the rules we'll be breaking
Stormzy asks the girl's mother not to make any rules for them because they are ready to break them anyway.
And you know I don't be faking any day we kinda waking
Stormzy is authentic and true to his word, and he is always up early every day.
'Cause and your body shape amazing and your itty be shaking
Stormzy is attracted to the girl's amazing body shape, and her curves shake whenever she moves.
Jiggy, jiggy, bam bam
This is a dancehall phrase that means to dance and have fun.
Going too fast oh you slow down
Stormzy is telling the girl to slow down and take her time instead of rushing things.
You make me wanna lose control now
The girl is so attractive to Stormzy that he wants to lose control and give in to her.
Follow me to my home now
Stormzy is inviting the girl to follow him to his place.
Feeling ting my body and soul now
Stormzy is feeling a pleasurable sensation in his body and soul because of the girl.
Sexy girl from Ghana
Stormzy is complimenting the girl, saying she's a sexy girl from Ghana.
How 'bout you give me what I want
Stormzy is asking the girl to give him what he wants, which is probably referring to sex.
Baby, girl me nuh wan no drama
Stormzy doesn't want any drama or problems from the girl.
'Cause I just want to give you my bana-na
Stormzy is using a word play with banana (which sounds like his male anatomy) to say that he just wants to give her pleasure.
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Jason Andrews
"The way you dance in the centre, you make a bad man kolomental πΆπΆ
This song is too wavy, Showa Shins, Willz & Stormzy went in too hard πππ―
Andre Drayton
Soon as I heard the Steel pans, I knew this would be a banger. That instrument works magicπ
aPROcalypse 1
Smoke a joint with this shit, those steel pans hit twice as hard. Definitely one of the highlights of Dreamers Disease. Plus the video was funny as fuck.
Jake Norton
Gonna be a great summer tune!
BUZZY BIZZLE
stormzy's style on the afrobeats TUNE is soo sick... got this on repeat
Redwaan Yaseen
STORMZY STILL KILLIN IT FAMM
Benjamin Boahene
OYA BABY JUPA, JUPA JUPA JUPA πΆπΆ, FUCKING BANGER, SHOWA SHINS & WILLZ ARE TOO SICK, STORMZY ON A AFRO VIBE UNA ππ
Collins M
This song is too mosh π₯π₯Stormzy went in #Merky
Hafizus Sahad
FINALLY ππ, been waiting for this vid for a hot minute, this song is a crazy banger
Jem Donia
Rah willz and showa shins both went to my school I hope they go far