Skepta

About Skepta

His most well-known songs are"Rolex Sweep" and"Sunglasses at Night". He is a musician, record producer, and MC who specializes in grime.

Joseph Junior Adenuga, known professionally as Skepta, is a famous British MC, rapper, musician and record producer from Tottenham, North London. Skepta, along with his brother Jme, joined Roll Deep briefly before becoming a founding member of Boy Better Know in 2005. With Boy Better Know, Skepta clashed with fellow MC Devilman for the release. Lord of the Mics 2 video, in what is remembered as one of the greatest clashes in dirty history. Skepta released her first studio album Greatest Hits in 2007 and her second album, Microphone Champion in 2009, both independently; while her third studio album Doin 'It Again was released in 2011 by AATW. He first appeared in the 2015 film Anti-Social. Skepta's fourth studio album, Konnichiwa, features hit singles "That's Not Me" and "Shutdown". The widely acclaimed album won the Mercury Award.

Also known as	Skeppy, Big Smoke
Occupation(s)	Rapper, songwriter, record producer
Born	September 19, 1982, Tottenham, London, England
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2000–present
Labels	Boy Better Know (2005–present), All Around the World (2010–2012), Island (2010–2012)
Associated acts	Boy Better Know, Roll Deep, Jme, ASAP Mob, Chip, Wizkid, Young Adz, Octavian, Pop Smoke, Playboi Carti, Drake
Genres	British hip hop, grime

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Trivia

He signed with All Around the World Productions in 2010, with which he gained commercial success.

Skepta before fame

He was a founder member of the record label and crew Boy Better Know.

Achievement of Skepta

He signed with All Around the World Productions in 2010, which aided his commercial success.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$2 Million

Skepta family life

His brother is rapper JME. His sister is radio personality Julie Adenuga.

Associations of Skepta

He and Ms. Dynamite are both grime musicians from the United Kingdom.

Skepta Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

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Facts about Skepta

• Skeptau0027s debut album is u201cGreatest Hits.u201d It was launched in 2007. The following one u201cMicrophone Championu201d saw the light of day in 2009.
• What is his latest album?
It was at the close of spring 2016 when Skeptau2019s fans could start listening to his fourth and so fat latest album called u201cKonnichiwa.u201d It is a collaboration of Skepta and his brother.
• Is he star-struck?
Despite being a star, the man seems to be a common person. Skepta always refuses from security guards as he does not accept the idea of pushing people away from him.
• Skepta is one of the best-dressed English personalities according to the GQu2019s list in 2015.
• In 2015, Skepta started gaining popularity in the U.S, after his co-signs with Kanye West and Drake.
• Skepta is the winner of the 2016 Mercury Prize.
• What are the grime style and Skeptau2019s first steps in it?
The genre started off on a pirate radio station at early years of the 21st century. Scepta integrated into the music style when entering the band the Roll Deep formed by the stunning grime star Wiley. Later on, in 2007, Skepta left the crew to broaden his horizons.
• How did he manage to earn recognition?
Skepta became the winner of the grime battle among the 300 contestants. Skepta conquered Greater London with his track u201cPrivate Caller.u201d
• Skeptau0027s four albums were released on Boy Better Know, his and his brotheru2019s brand.