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Skepta: Man

Skepta’s world domination is imminent: 6 May sees the release of his LP Konnichiwa, which many have been eagerly awaiting since the London-based MC and producer dropped the single “That’s Not Me” (featuring his brother JME) back in 2014, and the riotous “Shutdown” the following year. Helming the resurgence of UK grime, the 33-year-old (born Joseph Junior Adenuga) doesn’t look like he’ll be plateauing anytime soon. Listen to his latest track “Man” for which Skepta transforms the intro riff from “Regular John” by Queens of the Stone Age into a banger, rapping, “Told me you was a big fan but the first thing you said when you saw me is “Can I get a pic for the gram?” / I was like “Nah, sorry man.”