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.
Shut Up
Stormzy Lyrics
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State your name, cuz
Stormzy, init
What we doing today?
Repping, init
Yeah, fucking repping, init
Yeah fire in the park, let's go!
Tell my man shut up
Mention my name in your tweets
Oi rudeboy, shut up
How can you be better than me?
Shut up
Best in the scene?
Tell my man, yo, yo
Couple man called me a backup dancer
Onstage at the BRITs, I'm a backup dancer
If that makes me a backup dancer
The man in your vids, backup dancer
The man in your pics, backup dancer
Man wanna chat about backup dancer
Big man like me with a beard
I'm a big man, how the fuck can I
Army comes everywhere I go
I can't run when my enemies show
Walk in the club with all of my tugs
Party's done, everybody go home
Apart from the girl dem, you lot stay
Walk in the club, all the girls say hey
Tell a man like I'm K to the A
There's no champagne, we don't rave
Yeah, I'm the best, I'm so cocky
I've got a mob like A$AP Rocky
I set trends, dem man copy
They catch feelings, I catch bodies
They roll deep, I roll squaddy
Got about 25 goons in my posse
They drink Bailey's, I drink Vossy
I get merky, they get worried
If you got a G-A-T, bring it out
Most of the real badboys live in south
If you wanna do me something, I'm about
I'm not a gangster, I'm just about
But you see my man over there with the pouch?
Dare one of you man try get loud
All of my mandem move so foul
I might sing but I ain't sold out
Nowadays all of my shows sold out
Headline tour, yeah blud, sold out
When we roll in, they roll out
I'm so London, I'm so south
Food in the ends like there ain't no drought
Flipz don't talk like he's got no mouth
I wanna make my mum so proud
Like "yo Mum, book a flight, go now"
All of my ex girls stalking me hard
Talk to my face, don't talk to my palm
Had four bills and I bought a new car
Little red whip that I bought for my marge
I straight murk, it's a walk in the park
I take care when I water my plants
These MCs wanna talk about Lord of the Mics
You ain't even lord of your yard
Dead MCs, blud, leave me alone
Me and your girl, we speak on the phone
Kill a whole crew of MCs on my own
Kill a whole crew of MCs for the throne
Look, I was out hungry, so damn hungry
Man tried eat then leave me the bones
Now these niggas, they need me to grow
Hot chocolate and a panini to go
I'm a big man, fuck a postcode war
Man were upset about the MOBO Awards
Yeah, I was gassed at the MOBO Awards
Why? Cause I ain't won a MOBO before
Duh, all of you MCs sound so bitter
Shut down Wireless, shut down Twitter
Shoutout Deepee, shoutout Flipper
Best my age, yeah blud, look
If you don't rate me, shame on you
If you don't rate me, shame on you
Can I order a deathbed for an MC?
He wants beef with me? Make that two
Anyone else wanna make that move?
Anyone else wanna pay their dues?
Imposters wanna take my tunes
Stiff Chocolate, yeah, my face so smooth, check it
Don't even talk too much, you're a talker
Dem man still go halves on a quarter
See me turn from a prince to a pauper
Two cigarettes and a bottle of water
Told the bouncers get the bottles in order
Man in the kitchen putting in orders
Stiff Chocolate, skin clear like water
Smooth on this ting, start locking up daughters
Yeah, so shut your fucking stupid mouths
Chatting bare fucking shit
Shut the fuck up, shut your fucking mouth
Oi rudeboy, shut up
One time yeah, chatting bare fucking shit
Shut up, man
Pussy, what?
The lyrics to Stormzy's song Shut Up were inspired by the UK grime music scene, a genre that originated in London in the early 2000s. The lyrics express Stormzy's confidence and cockiness as he dismisses the claims of other rappers who try to compete with him. In the first verse, he confronts those who claim to be better than him and tells them to "shut up." He also challenges them to mention his name in their tweets, knowing that they won't dare because they are intimidated by him. In the second verse, he responds to those who called him a backup dancer and asserts his dominance by pointing out that his crew is larger than theirs and that he influences trends in the music industry. He also boasts about his success and his ability to sell out shows.
The song was first performed during a freestyle performance on a radio station, and it quickly became popular among grime fans. The music video, filmed during a performance in a park, went viral and helped to further solidify Stormzy's popularity in the UK music scene. In addition to inspiring other grime artists, Shut Up also helped bring attention to the grime genre as a whole and helped to break down barriers between different genres of urban music.
Line by Line Meaning
Man try say he's better than me
Someone attempted to claim that they are superior to me
Tell my man shut up
Politely request that the individual cease talking
Mention my name in your tweets
Refer to me in your Twitter posts
Oi rudeboy, shut up
Hey, disrespectful individual, kindly refrain from speaking
How can you be better than me?
Inquire about the possibility of someone surpassing my excellence
Shut up
I insist you remain silent
Best in the scene?
Are you insinuating that I am the preeminent figure in this field?
Tell my man, yo, yo
Convey my message to the person in question
Couple man called me a backup dancer
A few individuals likened me to a supporting dancer
Onstage at the BRITs, I'm a backup dancer
While performing at the BRITs, my role was that of a supplementary dancer
If that makes me a backup dancer
If fulfilling that function characterizes me as a secondary dancer
The man in your vids, backup dancer
The individual featured in your videos is also a supporting dancer
The man in your pics, backup dancer
The person depicted in your pictures also assumes the role of a backup dancer
Man wanna chat about backup dancer
Some individuals desire to engage in conversation regarding backup dancers
Big man like me with a beard
As an adult male of considerable stature sporting facial hair
I'm a big man, how the fuck can I
I am a mature individual, how is it possible
Army comes everywhere I go
My entourage accompanies me wherever I travel
I can't run when my enemies show
I am unable to flee when my adversaries appear
Walk in the club with all of my tugs
Enter the nightclub accompanied by my loyal associates
Party's done, everybody go home
The event is concluded, everyone should depart
Apart from the girl dem, you lot stay
Except for the females, you all should remain
Walk in the club, all the girls say hey
Upon entering the club, the females greet me
Tell a man like I'm K to the A
Inform an individual that I am like the letter K to the A
There's no champagne, we don't rave
We do not engage in excessive partying without champagne
Yeah, I'm the best, I'm so cocky
Yes, I am the most skilled, and my confidence is immense
I've got a mob like A$AP Rocky
I possess a large group of individuals similar to A$AP Rocky
I set trends, dem man copy
I establish fashionable guidelines that others imitate
They catch feelings, I catch bodies
While they develop emotions, I take down opponents
They roll deep, I roll squaddy
They assemble in large numbers, I move with my close comrades
Got about 25 goons in my posse
I have approximately 25 trusted individuals in my group
They drink Bailey's, I drink Vossy
They consume Bailey's, whereas I prefer Voss water
I get merky, they get worried
I become intimidating, causing them to become anxious
If you got a G-A-T, bring it out
If you possess a firearm, display it
Most of the real badboys live in south
The majority of authentic tough individuals reside in the southern region
If you wanna do me something, I'm about
If you plan on carrying out harm against me, I am prepared
I'm not a gangster, I'm just about
I am not a criminal, but I am ready for various situations
But you see my man over there with the pouch?
However, do you notice the individual nearby carrying a small bag?
Dare one of you man try get loud
I challenge any of you individuals to become audibly aggressive
All of my mandem move so foul
All of my close friends behave unethically
I might sing but I ain't sold out
Although I may engage in singing, I have not compromised my integrity
Nowadays all of my shows sold out
Currently, all of my performances are completely booked
Headline tour, yeah blud, sold out
The tour where I am the main act is also fully booked
When we roll in, they roll out
As we arrive, others swiftly depart
I'm so London, I'm so south
I strongly identify with London, particularly the southern region
Food in the ends like there ain't no drought
There is an abundance of food available in my community, unaffected by shortages
Flipz don't talk like he's got no mouth
Flipz doesn't speak in a manner that indicates he lacks the ability to do so
I wanna make my mum so proud
I desire to invoke immense pride within my mother
Like 'yo Mum, book a flight, go now'
Similar to 'Hey Mom, arrange a trip and depart immediately'
All of my ex girls stalking me hard
All of my previous girlfriends obsessively monitor my actions
Talk to my face, don't talk to my palm
Engage in conversation with me directly, not with the back of my hand
Had four bills and I bought a new car
I possessed 400 pounds and utilized it to acquire a new vehicle
Little red whip that I bought for my marge
A small red automobile purchased as a gift for my mother
I straight murk, it's a walk in the park
I effortlessly eliminate my opponents, as if it is a simple task
I take care when I water my plants
I exhibit caution while hydrating my plants
These MCs wanna talk about Lord of the Mics
These fellow MCs desire to discuss the Lord of the Mics competition
You ain't even lord of your yard
You do not even possess the authority within your own domain
Dead MCs, blud, leave me alone
Deceased MCs, my acquaintance, please depart from my presence
Me and your girl, we speak on the phone
Your romantic partner and I communicate via telephone
Kill a whole crew of MCs on my own
I single-handedly eliminate an entire group of MCs
Kill a whole crew of MCs for the throne
I eliminate a complete crew of MCs to assert my dominance
Look, I was out hungry, so damn hungry
Listen, I was extremely famished, incredibly famished
Man tried eat then leave me the bones
Individuals attempted to have their share, then offer me the leftover scraps
Now these niggas, they need me to grow
Now these individuals, they require my assistance in progressing
Hot chocolate and a panini to go
A beverage of hot chocolate and a panini sandwich for takeout
I'm a big man, fuck a postcode war
I am an adult male, disregarding any regional conflicts
Man were upset about the MOBO Awards
Individuals felt discontented regarding the MOBO Awards
Yeah, I was gassed at the MOBO Awards
Yes, I was extremely excited at the MOBO Awards
Why? Cause I ain't won a MOBO before
Why? Because I have not previously received a MOBO award
Duh, all of you MCs sound so bitter
Obviously, all of you MCs appear resentful or envious
Shut down Wireless, shut down Twitter
Successfully disrupted Wireless festival and caused a stir on Twitter
Shoutout Deepee, shoutout Flipper
Acknowledgments to Deepee and Flipper
Best my age, yeah blud, look
The most accomplished individual at my age, yes my friend, observe
If you don't rate me, shame on you
If you do not regard me highly, it is your loss
If you don't rate me, shame on you
If you do not regard me highly, it is your loss
Can I order a deathbed for an MC?
Am I able to request a deathbed for an MC?
He wants beef with me? Make that two
He desires a conflict with me? I offer an additional challenge
Anyone else wanna make that move?
Does anyone else wish to take that action?
Anyone else wanna pay their dues?
Does anyone else wish to settle their obligations?
Imposters wanna take my tunes
Frauds desire to claim ownership of my songs
Stiff Chocolate, yeah, my face so smooth, check it
Stiff Chocolate, indeed, my countenance is remarkably smooth, examine it
Don't even talk too much, you're a talker
Do not speak excessively, as you are merely someone who talks
Dem man still go halves on a quarter
Those individuals continue to share cost and divide into quarters
See me turn from a prince to a pauper
Observe how I transition from being a prince to destitution
Two cigarettes and a bottle of water
Two cigarettes along with a bottle of water
Told the bouncers get the bottles in order
Instructed the bouncers to organize the bottles accordingly
Man in the kitchen putting in orders
Individual in the kitchen placing orders
Stiff Chocolate, skin clear like water
Stiff Chocolate possesses blemish-free skin similar to water
Smooth on this ting, start locking up daughters
Effortlessly attracting attention, instigating fathers to protect their daughters
Yeah, so shut your fucking stupid mouths
Therefore, close your obscenely foolish mouths
Chatting bare fucking shit
Engaging in conversations filled with excessive expletives and nonsense
Shut the fuck up, shut your fucking mouth
Cease your vulgar comments, keep your mouths closed
Oi rudeboy, shut up
Hey, discourteous individual, remain silent
One time yeah, chatting bare fucking shit
Once, yes, speaking entirely nonsensical and vulgar remarks
Shut up, man
Be quiet, individual
Pussy, what?
Coward, what do you have to say?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL EBENAZER KWADJO OMARI OWUO JUNIOR, OBI PROMISE EGWUATU OBINNA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@christianaconstantine8712
Right
State your name, cuz
Stormzy, innit?
What we doing today?
Repping, innit?
Yeah, fucking repping, innit?
Yeah, fire in the park, let's go!
Man try say he's better than me
Tell my man, shut up
Mention my name in your tweets
Oi, rudeboy, shut up
Better than me?
Shut up
Best in the scene
Tell my man, yo, yo
Couple man called me a backup dancer
Onstage at the BRITs, I'm a backup dancer
If that makes me a backup dancer
The man in your vids? Backup dancer
The man in your pics? Backup dancer
Man wanna chat about backup dancer
Big man like me with a beard
I'm a big man, how the fuck can I–?
Army comes everywhere I go
I can't run when my enemies show
Walk in the club with all of my tugs
Party's done, everybody go home
Apart from the girl dem, you lot stay
Walk in the club, all the girls say, "Hey"
Tell a man like I'm K to the A
There's no champagne, we don't rave
Yeah, I'm the best, I'm so cocky
I've got a mob like A$AP Rocky
I set trends, dem man copy
They catch feelings, I catch bodies
They roll deep, I roll squaddy
Got about 25 goons in my posse
They drink Bailey's, I drink Vossy
I get merky, they get worried
If you got a G18, bring it out
Most of the real bad boys live in south
If you wanna do me something, I'm about
I'm not a gangster, I'm just about
But you see my man over there with the pouch?
Dare one of you man try get loud
All of my mandem move so foul
I might sing but I ain't sold out
Nowadays all of my shows sold out
Headline tour, yeah blud, sold out
When we roll in, they roll out
I'm so London, I'm so south
Food in the ends like there ain't no drought
Flipz don't talk like he's got no mouth
I wanna make my mum so proud
Like, "Yo, Mum, book a flight, go now"
All of my ex-girls stalking me hard
Talk to my face, don't talk to my palm
Had four bills and I bought me a car
Little red whip that I bought for my marge
I straight murk, it's a walk in the park
I take care when I water my plants
These MCs wanna talk about Lord of the Mics
You ain't even lord of your yard
Dead MCs, blud, leave me alone
Me and your girl, we speak on the phone
Kill a whole crew of MCs on my own
Kill a whole crew of MCs for the throne
I was out hungry, so damn hungry
Man tried to eat then leave me the bones
Now these niggas, they need me to grow
Hot chocolate and a panini to go
I'm a big man, fuck a postcode war
Man were upset about the MOBO Awards
Yeah, I was gassed at the MOBO Awards
Why? 'Cause I ain't won a MOBO before
Duh! All of you MCs sound so bitter
Shut down Wireless, shut down Twitter
Shoutout Deepee, shoutout Flipper
Best my age, yeah blud, look
If you don't rate me, shame on you
If you don't rate me, shame on you
Can I order a deathbed for a MC?
He wants beef? Let me make that two
Anyone else wanna make that move?
Anyone else wanna pay their dues?
Imposters wanna take my tunes
Stiff Chocolate, yeah, my face so smooth, check it
Don't even talk too much, you're a talker
Dem man still go halves on a quarter
Saw me turn from a prince to a pauper
Two cigarettes and a bottle of water
Told the bouncer, get the bottles in order
Man in the kitchen putting in orders
Stiff Chocolate, skin clear like water
Smooth on this ting, start locking up daughters
Yeah, so shut your fucking stupid mouths
Chatting bare fucking shit
Shut the fuck up, shut your fucking mouth
Oi, rudeboy, shut up
One time, yeah, chatting bare fucking shit
Shut up, man
Pussies, what?
@dailysandwich4838
"Man try say he's better than me
Tell my man, shut up
Mention my name in your tweets
Oi, rudeboy, shut up
Better than me?
Shut up"
"Couple man called me a backup dancer
Onstage at the BRITs, I'm a backup dancer
If that makes me a backup dancer
The man in your vids? Backup dancer
The man in your pics? Backup dancer
Man wanna chat about backup dancer"
"Nowadays all of my shows sold out
Headline tour, yeah blud, sold out
When we roll in, they roll out"
"Man were upset about the MOBO Awards
Yeah, I was gassed at the MOBO Awards
Why? 'Cause I ain't won a MOBO before"
"If you don't rate me, shame on you
If you don't rate me, shame on you"
The amount of effort he puts into repeating the same shit over and over is mindblowing straight up skill
@S51V2
it is a tradition to watch this once in a while.
@zmatin8792
what do you mean this is part of my daily routine
@justiceduke87
🙇🏾
@tevina9815
Couldn't agree more👍🏽
@rav789
Hahaha true
@schemiing
Yk dem ones der 😅
@DumbDid
This music video is so refreshing, It really shows how far stormzy has come and where he came from
@GSTAR-17
Best beat off all time
@braydoncm2198
That's papa swarmzy is a copy
@Disciple_777
Don't take the v@ccine trust in The LORD ALMIGHTY!!.!