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Joseph Junior Adenuga, better known as Skepta, is an English Grime MC from Tottenham, North London, England. Originally from and
borntoNigerian parents he moved from Lagos to London aged three. His family history can be traced back further to Ethiopia, to the
FalashMuracommunity. He is a producer and DJ commonly associated with the North London Grime scene, including Roll Deep and Boy
BetterKnow.The name “Skepta” originated from the word Sceptre, a type of staff. He did not like the way it was spelt and felt that he wanted a
uniquestagename so ‘that he could type “Skepta” in ...read more
Joseph Junior Adenuga, better known as Skepta, is an English Grime MC from Tottenham, North London, England. Originally from and
borntoNigerian parents he moved from Lagos to London aged three. His family history can be traced back further to Ethiopia, to the
FalashMuracommunity. He is a producer and DJ commonly associated with the North London Grime scene, including Roll Deep and Boy
BetterKnow.The name “Skepta” originated from the word Sceptre, a type of staff. He did not like the way it was spelt and felt that he wanted a
uniquestagename so ‘that he could type “Skepta” in YouTube and only he would come up.’ So, he changed it.
Skepta started his music career after he won a MC battle with over 300 people contesting beating Tempa T in the final. He also
formedapartnership with his brother JME and became renowned throughout Greater London for his hit single (he also produced), “Private
Caller”whichfeatured many of his Meridian Crew from Meridian Walk in Tottenham.
Skepta (Managing Director) along with brother JME (CEO), began their grime label Boy Better Know in late 2005. The phrase “Boy
BetterKnow”was originated by Big H the artist.This phrase was then taken by Skepta and JME. Early 2006 saw the release of ‘Shut Yuh Mut’ -
BoyBetter Know Edition 1 which features all 3artists and throughout the years has contributed and aided many other artists such as Frisco and
Wileyto put out mixtapes, along with JME (4mixtapes) and Skepta’s September 2007 release ‘Greatest Hits’, which was distributed nationwide. « hide |
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