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He deserves the attention, but he shouldnt have to fight for it.
(Supposedly, Drakes signed to BBK.
Skepta has the Octobers Very Own owltattedon his chest; Drake hasBBK on his shoulder.)
He could call in all the big guns and make the star-studded crossover album, but he wont.
Last year, as fans clamored for aKonnichiwafollow-up, Skepta spent the spring and summerstepping outwith Naomi Campbell.
He also became a father somewhere in that stretch, as hinted at inInstagram posts.
Older, wiser Skepta is still a keen trash-talker, andBlissis a flurry of quotables.
that goes, Im atop boylike Sully with a six-figure hobby.)
Punchlines come easily to a guy who built his name in clashes with other emcees.
The love songs get the most value out of this change of course.
Bullet from a Gun is a prideful pep talk after a breakup.
Same Old Story is the rare moment where our protagonist owns up to his imperfections.
We dont appreciate Skepta enough as a producer.
(Blisss No Sleep sounds like a succession of glasses tumbling musically into a sink.)
Skepta is exactly where he wants to be.
He wants to be a voice and a force in grime.
