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Skepta Is The “Alpha” And The “Omega” On Lex Luger-Produced Single

December 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s almost been a full year since UK grime icon Skepta announced his next album, Knife and Fork. It will be his sixth studio effort, and first rap tape since his 2020 joint effort with Chip and Young Adz, Insomnia. In terms of solo bodies of work, we got our last serving in the genre from him in 2019 with Ignorance is Bliss. He’s been doing some incredible work in the house space with some spare loosies. But the time is near for Big Smoke, and we cannot wait. Unfortunately, a release date remains hidden from us. It’s got us feeling we will receive the LP sometime early next year.

But of course, we are hoping it arrives before 2024’s end, as there are still a few weeks remaining. He’s been keeping fans fed with four and potentially five promotional singles since the title reveal, though. “Jangrova” with Idris Elba, Tribal Mark, and ODUMODUBLVCK got things started. “Gas Me Up (Diligent),” “Tony Montana,” “Miss Independent,” and “Why Lie?” with Flo Milli then followed suit. All of that brings us to “Alpha Omega,” a big boss cut with some terrific production from one of the trap legends, Lex Luger. If you know your Greek alphabet, alpha is the first letter and omega is the last. He’s essentially letting everyone know that he was here from the start and will be at the end thanks to his work ethic and hunger to be number one.

“Alpha Omega” – Skepta & Lex Luger

Quotable Lyrics:

I’m the Alpha and the Omega, the star player
You’re a liar, big capper, a pump faker
Seen you around, but you’re never involved, a spectator
Can’t you see the Spirit of Ecstasy? This ain’t a Bentayga (Huh?)
Nah, how we’re livin’? I’m never quittin’ (Woo)
V ‘Bach whippin’, Rollie ain’t tickin’

[Via]

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Skepta Flashes His Vulnerable Side With Flo Milli On “Why Lie?”

October 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Some people may have forgot, so we are going to remind y’all. Skepta made a big announcement at the top of 2024, and it was for his next album. The UK legend’s sixth studio album is a grand return for him as well, as he’s been more in the thick of the EDM and grime scenes over the last few years. Since the reveal, Big Smoke has gone on to give us four possible singles, with “Jangrova,” a January 19 release, being the first. The rollout hit a bit of a speedbump right after that, as the cover art for “Gas Me Up (Diligent)” drew some backlash for its assumed reference to The Holocaust (it wound up not being that).

Things would pick back up in March with “Tony Montana,” and then “Miss Independent” in July. Something that we have noticed from the Ignorance is Bliss rapper is that he’s looking to try out multiple soundscapes. We have heard forays into Afrobeats, trap rap, and even sexy drill. This time, Skepta is dipping his toes into pop rap with Flo Milli on “Why Lie?” He’s entirely new to this subset by any means, but it’s not his normal home either. He’s doing some more singing on this cut and even trade some lines and adlibs with the Alabama femcee. It’s not your usual Skepta, so we are curious to hear what you think about it.

“Why Lie?” – Skepta & Flo Milli

Quotable Lyrics:

Is we makin’ plans tonight? Say your old b**** ain’t actin’ right
I’m tryna see what it’s like, I’m tryna see what’s the hype (Oh, yeah)
You can’t handle my dude, he a meanie
I’m his fav’, he don’t wanna leave me
A** fat, the True Religion greedy (Oh)
Hair cold, I think I need a beanie (Okay)

[Via]

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Skepta Hops On The Sexy Drill Wave With R2R MOE-Assisted Single “Miss Independent”

June 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Skepta is one of the UK grime’s most beloved figures and for good reason. The Tottenham rapper and DJ’s scope extends past hometown, as he immensely popular over here in the States. He really is one of the leaders when it comes to bringing that sound to various audio markets. It is why he has so many listeners eager to get their hands on upcoming seventh studio album, Knife And Fork. It is hopefully coming soon, as Skepta is back with its fourth single, “Miss Independent”.

Big Smoke began the rollout in late January with “Jangrova”. It remains to be a rewarding listen and it is equal parts exhilarating and manic. Skepta dropped it alongside actor Idris Elba, ODUMODUBLVCK, and Tribal Mark. Then, the veteran would give us the more by-the-numbers but still engaging, “Gas Me Up (Diligent)”. The track’s cover art got the influential figure in some hot water for its assumed callback to The Holocaust. Finally, Skepta, Portable, and JAE5 would merge for an Afrobeats rhythm on “Tony Montana”.

This brings us to “Miss Independent”, the most love-centric and vulnerable song yet. It features R2R MOE, a New York drill artist who is a sexy drill advocate. It is clear that Skepta is going to give fans a bevy of soundscapes on Knife And Fork, as he adopts the drill subgenre taking the industry by storm. The production feels very Cash Cobain-esque. Instead, he is nowhere to be found here. PoWR Trav handles the instrumental and incorporates a stunning sample into the mix. See how Skepta fares on “Miss Independent” with the music video link below.

Listen To “Miss Independent” By Skepta & R2R MOE

Quotable Lyrics:

I think I’ve been too polite so nowadays I’m moving precise (Huh)
‘Cause if love is a losing game, then you know I ain’t losing twice (Never)
Trust, she wants to be my wife, my boo for life
I told her I’m too busy for thе bad vibes, I’m only comin’ around if the mood is right (Trust)
Last time, shе made me spend my savings, who knows what I’m gonna do this time (Huh?)
I’m in boobytrap, my guy needs a visa, he’s tryna choose his wife (Ha)

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Skepta Experiments With Afrobeats On Laid-Back “Tony Montana” Featuring Portable & JAE5

March 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

There are a lot of artists we are dying to hear new projects from. After a fairly uneventful year in 2023 from the mainstream, everyone is making up for lost time. They are also looking to prove that the genre is still alive and deserves its flowers as one of the top subsets of music across the globe. One of those rappers making a highly-awaited return is Skepta. At the turn of 2024, the UK great announced Knife and Fork, his first foray back into rap since 2020’s Insomnia. Skepta is back to teasing the record with “Tony Montana.”

This is now the third single that will land on his seventh project. He got off to a strong start releasing “Jangrova” back on January 19 with Tribal Mark, ODUMODUBLVCK, and Idris Elba (IDRIS). Then, just a week later, he would go on to put out the controversial single “Gas Me Up (Diligent)” with production from Cardo. Its cover art, which fans believed made disgusting callbacks to The Holocaust, was eventually taken down after pushback from Skepta.

Listen To “Tony Montana” By Skepta, Portable, & JAE5

All of that brings us to “Tony Montana,” which is a drastic deviation from the usual sonics we are accustomed to hearing from the grime icon. Skepta goes for more of an Afrobeat vibe, which has been taking over as of late. To help bring some more African authenticity, Portable, a Nigerian singer and rapper delivers the chorus. It is easily the most chill example we have heard out of the three and it features production from JAE5, a popular UK producer.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single, “Tony Montana,” by Skepta, Portable, and JAE5? Is this the best single from Knife and Fork, why or why not? What is your favorite element of the song and why? Who had the strongest performance on the track and why? Is this going to be an album of the year contender? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Skepta. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.

Quotable Lyrics:

I said “No comment,” just to make a statement
How thеy hate me ’cause I’m winnin’?
AP kickin’, my Rolliе ain’t tickin’
One of one-fifty, the whip that I’m whippin’
Now they wishing they could’ve catched a man slipping
S-H-O-K-O-L-O-K-O-B-A-N-G-O-S-H-Y, shokolokobangoshy

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