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Skepta In Concert

Clad in a black hoodie, matching jeans, and powder-white kicks, Skepta took the stage by himself for a packed house performance of "Shutdown" at the 2017 BRIT Awards. Reminiscent of Kanye West, the North London grime rapper coursed through every inch of the red-lit stage, all the while illuminated by a spotlight tracking his dance moves as he lost himself in the moment. On the heels of his breakthrough fourth album, Konnichiwa, Skepta was shut out at the BRITs despite being nominated for Best Male Solo Artist, British Breakthrough Act, and the MasterCard British Album of the Year. But it didn't matter, because months before, Konnichiwa was awarded the prestigious Mercury Music Prize, crowning the Best British Album of the year, and his onstage delivery now is a reflection of the man who sits firmly on the grime music throne. While his legend has grown over time in the U.K. and Europe, Skepta had to cancel his 2016 No Fear debut American tour due to visa issues. Suffice it to say, when he took the Coachella stage to kick off his subsequent Banned From America tour, the bar was raised and it has been ever since. He's been consistently selling out venues worldwide with fierce, bass-heavy performances, which aren't a far cry from the emotional display he laid down at the BRITs. 

Skepta Background

Born in Tottenham, North London, to Nigerian immigrants, Joseph Junior Adenuga, better known as Skepta, is decidedly the future of grime and British hip-hop. He and his brother JME founded the Boy Better Know label in 2006, and it has become one of the premier collectives for grime. His second album, Microphone Champion, charted at No. 109 in the U.K., and his 2011 third album Doin' It Again checked in at No. 19. But Skepta's international coming-out party definitely came in the form of 2016's Konnichiwa. The highest-charting grime album of all time reached No. 2 in the U.K. charts, became certified gold, and famously took home the 2016 Mercury Music Prize. Skepta has clocked in collaborations with across-the-ocean counterparts like A$AP Ferg and Lil B, plus U.K. drum 'n' bass legend Goldie, and he's even been featured on Drake's More Life playlist. His fifth album, SkLevel, is set to arrive in 2019.

Reviews

Rating: 5 out of 5 based on 3 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Spectacular performance, intimate setting

    by Cocopuff33 on 6/8/17The Fillmore Silver Spring - Silver Spring

    I knew Skepta was talented, but seeing him live was worth every penny. He is such a passionate, genuine performer and he definitely draws a good crowd. I would have seen the same show the next night if I had the chance. It was amazing to be so close to Skepta and the venue added an intimate element to the event.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Skepta brings lots of positive energy!

    by Anonymous on 6/8/17The Fillmore Silver Spring - Silver Spring

    The whole crowd danced and jumped around the whole time. Maximum and Shorty bring great energy!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Skepta is a legend

    by AaronRevealed on 4/29/17Rebel (Formerly known as Sound Academy) - Toronto

    I flew from Miami to Toronto to see him. Even though i puked from how excited i was and missed a good 15-20 minutes of the show. It was one of my favorites shows ever. Shout out to the club Rebel, great club and great staff but a little overcrowded i think. There were a few rough moments where we were really squeezed too tight... Overall it was sick!