Michael Omari (born 26 July 1993), better known by his stage name Stormzy, … Read Full Bio ↴Michael Omari (born 26 July 1993), better known by his stage name Stormzy, is a British rapper, singer and songwriter. In 2014, he gained attention on the UK underground music scene through his Wicked Skengman series of freestyles over classic grime beats. He won Best Grime Act at the 2014 and 2015 MOBO Awards and was named as an artist to look out for in the BBC's influential Sound of 2015 list. His most successful song to date is the BPI gold-selling "Shut Up", which was initially released as a freestyle on YouTube. The track was then officially released and got to number eight on the UK Singles Chart after Stormzy launched a campaign to reach Christmas number one.
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.
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.
This Is What I Mean
Stormzy Lyrics
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Oh
Oh-oh, why?
(Oh)
It's a bigger operation (oh, oh)
What's with all the speculation? (Oh, oh)
Had to close the store for renovations (oh, oh)
My cuz, he said "Stormz', man, they're runnin' out of patience, you know" (oh, oh)
Time to make a statement (oh, oh)
Time to free my mind of limitations (oh, oh)
Finessed the majors, that's my form of reparations (oh, oh)
They said you can't slide, you're a treasure to the nation (oh, oh)
But what they gonna do, what they gonna say? (Oh, oh)
Stormz' got that sauce, this that bolognese (oh, oh)
Talkin' 'bout the bread, like it correlates (oh, oh)
I see you lookin' bothered with your bothered face (oh, oh)
Even though we're comin' from a common place (oh, oh)
All I see is stars, like we in a Wraith (oh, oh)
So give him room to grow and just give him space (oh, oh)
And he could be a young, black Jimmy Nates
Oh, this is clean, this is clean (clean)
This is what I mean, I said, this is what I mean, yo
All my niggas got it, we unanimous
Cut from different cloth and different calibers
My skeleton is matchin' with my managers
She love me, 'cause I'm handsome and I'm talented (boy, boy)
Hangin' off the banisters
Tell me, who's gon' pay for all the damages?
Ah, I'm just reckless, like the mandem is
Talkin' recky, we gon' ask you where your manners is
I said it from a kid, you should've listened
I manifest the shit and then it happened
Said that I'ma do it, then it happens
P2J up on the rhythm and it's slappin'
I shout my brother Giggs, that's more than rappin'
Shout my sister Mel, we doin' fashion (sheesh)
Ah, all this work that I've been mashin'
Put your boy in the position where I profit off my passion, alright
They don't know about the times I've bled
Give a fuck 'bout what the timeline said, I do your day streams
In a second, yeah, I shine like Ed
I thank God for the live I've led, then get the Wraith clean
I heard them sayin' grime ain't dead
I'm Harry Styles, the way I fine-line tread, you're goin' mainstream
Mind your business, 'fore you mind my bread
If ten million weren't enough, I make a lifetime pledge, alright (boy)
This is what I mean
This is what I mean
This is what I mean
This is what I mean
This is what I mean
This is what I mean
Uh, I can't address your niggas on the 'net, they disrespect
They don't wanna give me my respect, it's disrespect
A nigga doin' numbers, what the fuck did you expect?
They charge a nigga fifty every time I miss the jet, ah
I guess I overslept
If she hold me down, then I might buy her a Patek
The mandem hold me back, because they know just how I get
Please, don't hold my money, man, just wire me my check
I make a pay from your mother, 'cause it's lots on the beach
White bitches rollin' in the deep
Nosedivin' off a yacht, into the sea
Blah, still I keep the blicky on me
Bitch, I'm off that thing already
Uh, uh, you know I'm with a ting already
She is then center fold, a centerpiece
But she might like that chopper sing already, hmm
Bitch, I'm off that thing already
Uh, uh, you know I'm with a ting already
They don't wanna give me my respect, it's disrespect
Y'all gon' have to pay out them banks, fuck a check (um, aight)
I don't do whose the rapper way
All that cappin' on the net, I'll make the mandem blew a cap away
So we just let them niggas out the way
I think I'm Kanye mixed with Donny Hathaway
I heard Sunday's the new Saturday
We praisin' God, I watch my enemies evaporate
Hallelujah, to be honest, I could plan and do you
But I gotta rise above it, word to Dan Kaluuya
No chance, buffalo stance on my Neneh Cherry
They wanna see the Michael that they see on telly
You man just remind me of my girl, why you never ready?
I'm the GOAT, but that ain't nothin' I ain't said already
Oh, please, all my enemies are dead and buried
I need that Haagen-Dazs, I need that Ben & Jerry's
If we do it, then we do it large, I'm on my Kevin Perry
This ain't the same man who said his head was heavy
This is what I mean
This is what I mean
This is what I mean
This is what I mean
This is what I mean
This is what I mean
This is what I mean
This is what I mean
Oh-oh, why?
(Oh)
It's a bigger operation (oh, oh)
What's with all the speculation? (Oh, oh)
Had to close the store for renovations (oh, oh)
My cuz, he said "Stormz', man, they're runnin' out of patience, you know" (oh, oh)
Time to free my mind of limitations (oh, oh)
Finessed the majors, that's my form of reparations (oh, oh)
They said you can't slide, you're a treasure to the nation (oh, oh)
But what they gonna do, what they gonna say? (Oh, oh)
Stormz' got that sauce, this that bolognese (oh, oh)
Talkin' 'bout the bread, like it correlates (oh, oh)
I see you lookin' bothered with your bothered face (oh, oh)
Even though we're comin' from a common place (oh, oh)
All I see is stars, like we in a Wraith (oh, oh)
So give him room to grow and just give him space (oh, oh)
And he could be a young, black Jimmy Nates
Oh, this is clean, this is clean (clean)
This is what I mean, I said, this is what I mean, yo
All my niggas got it, we unanimous
Cut from different cloth and different calibers
My skeleton is matchin' with my managers
She love me, 'cause I'm handsome and I'm talented (boy, boy)
Hangin' off the banisters
Tell me, who's gon' pay for all the damages?
Ah, I'm just reckless, like the mandem is
Talkin' recky, we gon' ask you where your manners is
I said it from a kid, you should've listened
I manifest the shit and then it happened
Said that I'ma do it, then it happens
P2J up on the rhythm and it's slappin'
I shout my brother Giggs, that's more than rappin'
Shout my sister Mel, we doin' fashion (sheesh)
Ah, all this work that I've been mashin'
Put your boy in the position where I profit off my passion, alright
They don't know about the times I've bled
Give a fuck 'bout what the timeline said, I do your day streams
In a second, yeah, I shine like Ed
I thank God for the live I've led, then get the Wraith clean
I heard them sayin' grime ain't dead
I'm Harry Styles, the way I fine-line tread, you're goin' mainstream
Mind your business, 'fore you mind my bread
If ten million weren't enough, I make a lifetime pledge, alright (boy)
This is what I mean
This is what I mean
This is what I mean
This is what I mean
This is what I mean
This is what I mean
Uh, I can't address your niggas on the 'net, they disrespect
They don't wanna give me my respect, it's disrespect
A nigga doin' numbers, what the fuck did you expect?
They charge a nigga fifty every time I miss the jet, ah
I guess I overslept
If she hold me down, then I might buy her a Patek
The mandem hold me back, because they know just how I get
Please, don't hold my money, man, just wire me my check
I make a pay from your mother, 'cause it's lots on the beach
White bitches rollin' in the deep
Nosedivin' off a yacht, into the sea
Blah, still I keep the blicky on me
Bitch, I'm off that thing already
Uh, uh, you know I'm with a ting already
She is then center fold, a centerpiece
But she might like that chopper sing already, hmm
Bitch, I'm off that thing already
Uh, uh, you know I'm with a ting already
They don't wanna give me my respect, it's disrespect
Y'all gon' have to pay out them banks, fuck a check (um, aight)
I don't do whose the rapper way
All that cappin' on the net, I'll make the mandem blew a cap away
So we just let them niggas out the way
I think I'm Kanye mixed with Donny Hathaway
I heard Sunday's the new Saturday
We praisin' God, I watch my enemies evaporate
Hallelujah, to be honest, I could plan and do you
But I gotta rise above it, word to Dan Kaluuya
No chance, buffalo stance on my Neneh Cherry
They wanna see the Michael that they see on telly
You man just remind me of my girl, why you never ready?
I'm the GOAT, but that ain't nothin' I ain't said already
Oh, please, all my enemies are dead and buried
I need that Haagen-Dazs, I need that Ben & Jerry's
If we do it, then we do it large, I'm on my Kevin Perry
This ain't the same man who said his head was heavy
This is what I mean
This is what I mean
This is what I mean
This is what I mean
This is what I mean
This is what I mean
This is what I mean
This is what I mean
In the song "This Is What I Mean" by Stormzy, the lyrics convey a sense of determination and resilience in the face of challenges and doubters. Stormzy addresses the speculation and limitations that others place on him, asserting that it's time to make a statement and free his mind from constraints. He celebrates his accomplishments, mentioning how he has made his mark in the music industry and overcome obstacles. Stormzy acknowledges the common background he shares with others who have faced similar struggles, but he also sees himself as rising above and shining like a star. The lyrics emphasize the need for space and growth, highlighting Stormzy's potential to become a successful figure like Jimmy Nates.
The song touches on themes of self-confidence, ambition, and overcoming obstacles. Stormzy expresses his gratitude for the opportunities and recognition he has received, referencing the success he has achieved and the impact he has made in the industry. He addresses the critics who doubt him and demand respect, asserting that he deserves recognition for his accomplishments. The lyrics also touch on the materialistic side of success, mentioning luxury cars and expensive watches, but also asserting that money owed should be paid promptly.
Overall, "This Is What I Mean" is a declaration of Stormzy's determination to succeed and prove his worth, overcoming the limitations and doubts that come his way.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, YBN AUDIO STEREO PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ama Serwah Genfi, Andrei Tudor, Jacob Collier, Knox Brown, Michael Ebenazer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Junior, Mohammed Sherif, Richard Isong Olowaranti Mbu Isong, Thyra Ebony Kigho Deshaun Oji
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Alexandria Tiffany
STORMZY is such a talented artist <3! He aint like all them other artists out there who just be usin dat IGROCKET dawwwt cawwwwm jawwwwn to go HAM ON THE GRAM smh seem like anyone can go HARD these days...
Jacob Collier
A mad, mad honour to be a part of this my brother ❤🔥
AJ AJ Marron
Dude you KILLED IT!!!
martha richler
Thrilling to feel the music pass through my whole body and brain and all around me. Love the spirit of collaboration and euphoria, strength... Inspired.
RAGA LOO
https://youtu.be/1CWlppDE6Eo
Eva Luna Marija Prusnik
You are a mad honour!
Sami Carter
Can you give me your top 3 artists my brother 👍
Mia Clauss
BRO This is one of the only songs i remember as a kid!!! My dad always used to play it when travelingdothefivedothefivedothefivedothefive for some reason 💀. Either way life was lit back then when this came who are going viral by using authentic views to get the views up. Thumbs up who agree He is a boss !!!!
Isaac Kwabena Appiah
Every single Ghana🇬🇭ian is proud of y’all #Stormzy#Blacksherif Bigups
Goie Sin
An amazing song! Stormzy never disappoints