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 Josรฉ 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.
Know Me
Stormzy Lyrics
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I don't even know what to say
Okay
Peng tings on my WhatsApp and my iPhone, too
The brown skinned girls and the white ones, too
Girls love me and I love them, too
I was on the roads when Dizzee made "I Luv U" (I Luv U, U, U)
Can't chat about speed look my cab man's certi
Shout out to my big bro Wiley, that's a badman from early
Lo-look I'm a boss man like Birdie, I'm a badman like Shirley
If grime's dead then how am I here?
Big man like me with a beard, look how am I scared?
God's wrath is the only power man fear
Couple skengman, then showerman here
Shower man down in my shower man gear, yeah
Talk about me you better hashtag problem
Adidas creps, don't ask where I got them
Don't ask what they are, don't ask if I copped them
I go hard for my team, I go hard for my squadron
Where'd you get your Roley from? W-Where'd you get your Roley from?
I do not know this don, where do you know me from?
Out here like the "Roll Deep" song, man I'm tryna put my Co-Ds on
I do not know this don, where do you know me from?
Where do you know me from, w-where do you know me from?
Where do you know me from, w-where do you know me from?
Where do you know me from, w-where do you know me from?
Where do you know me from, w-where do you know me from?
Got bit by a snake, but I'm over that
Can't chat about gyal, I get loadsa that
Man know I'm a beast onstage
Don't make man go back to Culture Clash
Man are over-gassed
Dark skin boy, man are over-black
Talk real greazy, I'm known for that
Talk about Ps when you owe me that?
Man are not real like that
Real talk, man'll get killed like that
Man'll talk wrecked or man'll get caught in the flesh
Look, man I don't bill like that
We all know you're a good child
So pull up your jeans
Get off the street and go do your mum proud
Go get a job and don't come out your house, mug
Look I don't rate them boys
Bare wasteman, bare pagan boys
I come to your team and I fuck shit up
I'm David Moyes
Look, I'm a lord of the mic
And I ain't been Lord of the Mics
Can't chat about bars, can't chat about flow
Cuh man've done all of that hype, what?
Where'd you get your Roley from? W-Where'd you get your Roley from?
I do not know this don, where do you know me from?
Out here like the "Roll Deep" song, man I'm tryna put my Co-Ds on
I do not know this don, where do you know me from?
Where do you know me from, w-where do you know me from?
Where do you know me from, w-where do you know me from?
Where do you know me from, w-where do you know me from?
Where do you know me from, w-where do you know me from?
Oi, big up Wiley
Man haffi pay homage to the godfather, yeah?
My name is Stormzy
My name is The Problem
My name is Big Mike
My name is Stiff Chocolate
My name is Wicked Skengman, live in the flesh
Boy
Know me from, where do you know me from?
Where do you know me from, where do you know me from?
Where do you know me from, where do y-
Oi, I'm gonna 'llow it, I'm gonna 'llow it
"Know Me From" is a grime track by the British rapper Stormzy, released in 2015. The song speaks to Stormzy's growing fame and success and how that success affects his relationships with women and other artists. The song is produced by Zdot, who created an instrumental based around a pulsating bassline, sharp hihats, and energetic adlibs.
The track opens with Stormzy boasting about his popularity with women, stating that he receives messages from "Peng tings" (attractive girls) on both his WhatsApp and iPhone. Stormzy also makes reference to Dizzee Rascal's "I Luv U," a classic grime track, and positions himself as the next in line among grime's elite. The track speaks to his standing within the grime scene, despite criticisms from those who have declared the genre dead. Stormzy uses religious language to assert his dominance, stating that he is only afraid of "God's wrath" and suggesting that he is in possession of dangerous weapons.
Stormzy also makes reference to Wiley, known as the Godfather of Grime, and the success he has achieved. He shouts him out as a mentor without whom he might not have his current success. He addresses people who are constantly asking him where he got his Rolex from, people who have a hard time believing that he has earned his wealth through his music. He concludes with his moniker, "The Problem," incorporating other self-assigned names, like "Stiff Chocolate," "Wicked Skengman," "Big Mike" before signing off.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, Zdot on production
The producer for this song is Zdot.
Peng tings on my WhatsApp and my iPhone, too
I have many attractive girls messaging me on both my WhatsApp and my iPhone.
Talk about me you better hashtag merky
If you're going to talk about me, make sure you use the hashtag 'merky.'
Can't chat about speed look my cab man's certi
Don't question my cab driver's speed, he's certified and knows what he's doing.
Shout out to my big bro Wiley, that's a badman from early
I want to give a shout out to my big brother Wiley, who has always been a bad man from the beginning.
If grime's dead then how am I here?
People say that grime music is dead, but I'm still here and successful.
God's wrath is the only power man fear
The only thing that really scares me is the wrath of God.
Couple skengman, then showerman here
I have some enforcers with me, so don't try anything foolish.
Adidas creps, don't ask where I got them
I'm wearing Adidas sneakers, but don't bother asking me where I got them.
Where do you know me from, w-where do you know me from?
I'm asking you where you know me from.
Talk about Ps when you owe me that?
Don't talk about the money you owe me when you see me, pay me back first.
Man are not real like that
You're not a real person if you act fake and don't stick to your word.
Real talk, man'll get killed like that
If you're not truthful and honest, you could find yourself in serious trouble.
Man I don't bill like that
I don't operate in that way or follow that lifestyle.
We all know you're a good child
Everyone knows you're a well-behaved and obedient child.
I come to your team and I fuck shit up
If I join your team or group, I'm going to cause chaos and disruption.
My name is Stormzy
My artist name is Stormzy.
Lyrics ยฉ CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: THOMAS BRODERICK, MICHAEL EBENAZER KWADJO OMARI OWUO JUNIOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@quantumyoutubeguy2
Stormzyโs Mum really was the star of this track
@sophiao5855
This mum video made me fall in love with the song and artist. I like men who adore their mothers. Man!!! Mom was awesome.
@thetopicvortex7157
Fax
@eniplaku5355
@Joe Bloggs how the fuck is that cringy fam? Apparently you donโt love ur mum enough
@Bobskin09
I was gonna say who here just to see his mum lol ๐คฃ was watching Jonathan Ross on YouTube I can see what he means about taking so many shots lol but she did have too sell it good bless her , well in mumzie!!
@samblake3324
@Joe Bloggs what is so wrong about someone's mum WTF!
@kovak3906
This is throwback, respect to anyone in 2020
@samevans1366
Yesssssss
@michaeldavies3536
Yes now
@yaboimatteo7706
Aye