Joseph Olaitan Adenuga Jr., known professionally as Skepta, is a British rapper, record producer, and DJ born on September 19, 1982, in Tottenham, London. He is a pivotal figure in the grime music scene and co-founded the influential record label Boy Better Know with his brother Jme in 2005.
Career Highlights:
- Debut and Early Work: Skepta’s debut studio album, Greatest Hits, was released in 2007, followed by Microphone Champion in 2009 and Doin’ It Again in 2011.
- Breakthrough Album: His fourth studio album, Konnichiwa (2016), received widespread acclaim and won the Mercury Prize, featuring hits like “That’s Not Me” and “Shutdown.”
- Recent Work: In 2019, Skepta released Ignorance Is Bliss, which charted in fifteen countries. He continued his musical journey with the EP All In in 2021. His latest album, Knife and Fork, is scheduled for release in 2025.
Recent Activities:
- Live Performances: In March 2025, Skepta joined A$AP Rocky on stage at the Rolling Loud California festival, debuting new music and thrilling fans with their collaboration.
- Festival Announcement: He has announced the return of his London-based festival, Skepta Festival, set for August 2025 at Crystal Palace Park, with a lineup to be revealed soon.
Personal Life:
Skepta holds dual Nigerian and British heritage and was honored with the chieftaincy title “Amuludun of Odo-Aje” in Ogun State, Nigeria, in 2018. He has two children, a daughter and a son.
Online Presence:
You can explore more of his work through his official YouTube channel.