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Skepta
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1
Song Writer
180
Songwriter
10
Co-Performer
211
Performer
46
Producer
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
Insomnia
Insomnia2020 • AlbumTracks: 12
Ignorance is Bliss
Ignorance is Bliss2019 • AlbumTracks: 13
Konnichiwa
Konnichiwa2016 • AlbumTracks: 12
Blacklisted
Blacklisted2012 • AlbumTracks: 12
Microphone Champion
Microphone Champion2009 • AlbumTracks: 17
Greatest Hits
Greatest Hits2007 • AlbumTracks: 14
EPs5
48 Hours
48 Hours2023 • EPTracks: 5
All In
All In2021 • EPTracks: 5
Vicious EP
Vicious EP2017 • EPTracks: 6
Lush
Lush2009 • EPTracks: 5
Sunglasses at Night
Sunglasses at Night2009 • EPTracks: 5
Singles45
Tony Montana
Tony Montana2024 • SingleTracks: 1
Jangrova
Jangrova2024 • SingleTracks: 1
Smoke in your eyes
Smoke in your eyes2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Slingshot
Slingshot2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Time
Time2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Fiesta no Siesta
Fiesta no Siesta2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Warm Remix
Warm Remix2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Can't play myself
Can't play myself2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Shut The Door - Más Tiempo Mix by Skepta & Jammer
Shut The Door - Más Tiempo Mix by Skepta & Jammer2023 • SingleTracks: 2
Touching my body/ Down Shovel
Touching my body/ Down Shovel2023 • SingleTracks: 2
Mas Murder / Touch Me
Mas Murder / Touch Me2023 • SingleTracks: 2
Nirvana
Nirvana2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Lane Switcha
Lane Switcha2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Dimension
Dimension2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Cosmosis
Cosmosis2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Cancelled
Cancelled2021 • SingleTracks: 1
IC3
IC32020 • SingleTracks: 1
No Stress
No Stress2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Red card
Red card2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Sniper
Sniper2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Nang
Nang2020 • SingleTracks: 1
How far?
How far?2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Waze
Waze2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Papi Chulo
Papi Chulo2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Overseas
Overseas2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Kiss and Tell
Kiss and Tell2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Back to Basics
Back to Basics2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Greaze Mode
Greaze Mode2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Bullet from a Gun
Bullet from a Gun2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Wish You Were Here
Wish You Were Here2019 • SingleTracks: 1
The Answer
The Answer2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Neighbourhood Watch
Neighbourhood Watch2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Stay with It
Stay with It2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Energy (Stay Far Away)
Energy (Stay Far Away)2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Pure Water
Pure Water2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Sheevita juice
Sheevita juice2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Ding-a-ling
Ding-a-ling2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Hypocrisy
Hypocrisy2017 • SingleTracks: 1
No Security
No Security2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Coming Soon
Coming Soon2016 • SingleTracks: 1
Man
Man2016 • SingleTracks: 1
Ladies Hit Squad
Ladies Hit Squad2016 • SingleTracks: 1
Shutdown
Shutdown2015 • SingleTracks: 1
It Ain't Safe
It Ain't Safe2014 • SingleTracks: 2
Bad Boy
Bad Boy2010 • SingleTracks: 1
Label
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