Artist profile

Skepta

Skepta is a British grime MC and producer from North London who emerged as a central figure in the UK grime scene during the 2000s. Known for his distinctive flow and production work, he has released multiple albums and collaborated extensively within grime and broader UK hip-hop circles. His influence extends across grime's evolution and the wider landscape of British rap.

Sound profile

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Skepta is a moderate-energy — mostly instrumental artist.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 104–160 BPM with a median of 136 · predominantly minor keys (68% minor) · most common key: 8A (A Minor) with 3 tracks.

BPM spread
100–104
1
105–109
1
110–114
1
125–129
1
130–134
1
135–139
8
140–144
4
145–149
1
160–164
1
Key distribution

Tracks in catalog

19 total · sortable
Victory Lap
Victory Lap
Skepta, Fred again.., PlaqueBoyMax
1405B
140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime
Praise The Lord (Da Shine)
Praise The Lord (Da Shine)
Skepta, A$AP ROCKY
1078B
Trap / Future Bass
TOXIC
TOXIC
Skepta, Playboi Carti
1428A
Hip-Hop
Praise The Lord (Da Shine) - Durdenhauer Extended Edit
Praise The Lord (Da Shine) - Durdenhauer Extended Edit
Skepta, A$AP ROCKY, Durdenhauer
1485A
Dance
Cops & Robbers - Extended Mix
Cops & Robbers - Extended Mix
Skepta, Sammy Virji
1364B
UK Garage / Bassline
Show Out
Show Out
Skepta, Kid Cudi, Pop Smoke
1443B
Trap / Future Bass
Back 2 Back
Back 2 Back
Skepta, Fred again..
1376A
Hip-Hop
Bullet From A Gun
Bullet From A Gun
Skepta, Ragz Originale, Joseph Adenuga
1356A
Trap / Future Bass
Cops & Robbers - Douvelle19 Remix
Cops & Robbers - Douvelle19 Remix
Skepta, Sammy Virji, Douvelle19
1368A
UK Garage / Bassline
Love Me Not
Love Me Not
Skepta, B Live, Joseph Adenuga, Cheb Rabi
13512A
Trap / Future Bass
No Sleep
No Sleep
Skepta, Joseph Adenuga
1354A
Trap / Future Bass
Kiss and Tell
Kiss and Tell
Skepta, AJ Tracey
1425A
Trap / Future Bass
Pure Water
Pure Water
Skepta
1387B
Trap / Future Bass
Back to Basics - Floating Points Remix
Back to Basics - Floating Points Remix
Skepta, Headie One
1391A
UK Garage / Bassline
Bet
Bet
Skepta, Octavian, Michael Phantom
1046B
Trap / Future Bass
Ghost Ride
Ghost Ride
Skepta, A$AP ROCKY, A$AP Nast
1608A
Trap / Future Bass
On The Low, Pt. 2
On The Low, Pt. 2
Skepta, The Ironix, Tiwa Savage
1139A
Amapiano
Can't Play Myself (A Tribute To Amy) - Extended Mix
Can't Play Myself (A Tribute To Amy) - Extended Mix
Skepta
12712A
Dance
Fiesta No Siesta
Fiesta No Siesta
Skepta, J Kolo
1304A
Minimal / Deep Tech

Sound profile evolution

How Skepta’s production has shifted across their catalog. The radar overlays earlier and recent eras as one shape, the year-by-year chart shows every metric move, and the tempo trend tracks the BPM migration.

Sound profile shift
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2017–2022·12 tracks
2023–2026·7 tracks
Year-by-year sound · scale 0–100
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Tempo migration · yearly average
What changed

Across Skepta's catalog, groove has deepened; tempos have eased from ~144 to ~134 BPM; warmth has receded.

Release volume by decade

10
2010s
9
2020s

Related artists

Top 15 by similarity

DJs and producers whose tracks blend naturally with Skepta’s — similar scenes, adjacent production styles, overlapping audiences. Useful when you’re prepping a set around Skepta and need adjacent tracks that won’t feel out of place. Eligible names link to their own page.

Jme
100%
3 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass
Giggs
65%
2 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass · no artist page yet
AJ Tracey
57%
1 track in catalog · African · no artist page yet
Headie One
55%
3 tracks in catalog · Afrobeats
Wiley
53%
18 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass
J Hus
50%
6 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass
Stormzy
50%
1 track in catalog · Trap / Future Bass · no artist page yet
Dave
45%
2 tracks in catalog · Hip-Hop · no artist page yet
Knucks
43%
Not in our catalog yet
Chip
43%
1 track in catalog · Trap / Future Bass · no artist page yet
Frisco
41%
7 tracks in catalog · Drum & Bass
Unknown T
39%
Not in our catalog yet
Dizzee Rascal
39%
10 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass
D Double E
36%
7 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass
Kano
36%
3 tracks in catalog · Nu Disco / Disco

FAQ

What BPM does Skepta play at?

Skepta's tracks in our catalog range from 104 to 160 BPM, with a median of 136 BPM. Across 19 tracks, the most common range falls in the 135–140 BPM bucket.

What key are Skepta's tracks in?

Skepta's tracks are mostly in minor keys (68% minor across 19 tracks). The most common single key is 8A (A Minor) with 3 tracks.

What artists mix well with Skepta?

Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Skepta pairs well with Jme, Giggs, AJ Tracey. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.

When was Skepta most active?

Our catalog has Skepta releases spanning 2017 to 2026, with the most tracks from the 2010s.

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