Skepta
Skepta is a grime artist and producer from Tottenham, London.
Tottenham MC and producer who brought grime back to the top with "Shutdown" and won the Mercury Prize with Konnichiwa.
Who is Skepta?
Skepta (Joseph Junior Adenuga) is an MC, producer and DJ from Tottenham, North London, of Nigerian descent. Together with his brother JME he leads the grime collective Boy Better Know.
Known for
"That's Not Me" (2014), with JME, made with a tiny budget, sparked a grime revival. "Shutdown" (2015) followed, and his album Konnichiwa (2016) won the Mercury Prize. He brought grime to America through his friendships with Drake and A$AP Rocky, with whom he made "Praise the Lord (Da Shine)".
Style
Direct, confident bars in his own London accent over raw, minimal grime beats, often produced by himself. Proudly independent and proudly British.
Impact
Skepta made grime cool worldwide without changing it for an American audience. His independent success inspired a generation of UK artists, from Stormzy to Central Cee.
Skepta: quick answers
What genre is Skepta?
Skepta’s music falls under Grime. Skepta is part of UK hip-hop, with the most important work in the 2010s and 2020s.
Where is Skepta from?
Skepta is from Tottenham, London.
What is Skepta’s real name?
Skepta’s real name is Joseph Junior Adenuga.
When did Skepta start?
Skepta has been active since 2007.
Who did Skepta influence?
Skepta influenced Dave.
Which artists are similar to Skepta?
If you like Skepta, listen to A$AP Rocky, Central Cee, Dave and Stormzy.
