Skepta Profile and Discography

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Skepta

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180

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210

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Bio

Joseph Adenuga Jr., known by his stage name Skepta, is a prominent British rapper and producer renowned in the grime scene. Co-founding Boy Better Know in 2005, he rose to fame with the hit single "That's Not Me" in 2014 and continued to make waves with subsequent releases. The 2016 Mercury Prize victory for his album "Konnichiwa" solidified his esteemed status. Skepta's dynamic performances and poignant lyrics often tackle social issues while reflecting his Nigerian heritage. Collaborating with notable artists like Pharrell Williams, he extends his influence beyond the music realm, showcasing his skills as a visual artist through painting. Skepta's global impact resonates, igniting inspiration within a new generation of artists.

Discography

Albums⁶

Insomnia2020 • AlbumTracks: 12

Ignorance is Bliss2019 • AlbumTracks: 13

Konnichiwa2016 • AlbumTracks: 12

Blacklisted2012 • AlbumTracks: 12

Microphone Champion2009 • AlbumTracks: 17

Greatest Hits2007 • AlbumTracks: 14

EPs⁵

48 Hours2023 • EPTracks: 5

All In2021 • EPTracks: 5

Vicious EP2017 • EPTracks: 6

Lush2009 • EPTracks: 5

Sunglasses at Night2009 • EPTracks: 5

Singles⁴⁵

Tony Montana2024 • SingleTracks: 1

Jangrova2024 • SingleTracks: 1

Smoke in your eyes2023 • SingleTracks: 1

Slingshot2023 • SingleTracks: 1

Time2023 • SingleTracks: 1

Fiesta no Siesta2023 • SingleTracks: 1

Warm Remix2023 • SingleTracks: 1

Can't play myself2023 • SingleTracks: 1

Shut The Door - Más Tiempo Mix by Skepta & Jammer2023 • SingleTracks: 2

Touching my body/ Down Shovel2023 • SingleTracks: 2

Mas Murder / Touch Me2023 • SingleTracks: 2

Nirvana2021 • SingleTracks: 1

Lane Switcha2021 • SingleTracks: 1

Dimension2021 • SingleTracks: 1

Cosmosis2021 • SingleTracks: 1

Cancelled2021 • SingleTracks: 1

IC32020 • SingleTracks: 1

No Stress2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Red card2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Sniper2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Nang2020 • SingleTracks: 1

How far?2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Waze2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Papi Chulo2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Overseas2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Kiss and Tell2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Back to Basics2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Greaze Mode2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Bullet from a Gun2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Wish You Were Here2019 • SingleTracks: 1

The Answer2018 • SingleTracks: 1

Neighbourhood Watch2018 • SingleTracks: 1

Stay with It2018 • SingleTracks: 1

Energy (Stay Far Away)2018 • SingleTracks: 1

Pure Water2018 • SingleTracks: 1

Sheevita juice2018 • SingleTracks: 1

Ding-a-ling2017 • SingleTracks: 1

Hypocrisy2017 • SingleTracks: 1

No Security2017 • SingleTracks: 1

Coming Soon2016 • SingleTracks: 1

Man2016 • SingleTracks: 1

Ladies Hit Squad2016 • SingleTracks: 1

Shutdown2015 • SingleTracks: 1

It Ain't Safe2014 • SingleTracks: 2

Bad Boy2010 • SingleTracks: 1

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