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Konnichiwa
Hip-Hop · 2016 · 12 tracks · 44m

Konnichiwa

Skepta

Skeletal 140-BPM rhythms and cold, square-wave bass. The definitive document of the grime revival, blending London street grit with global ambition.

May 6, 2016 · Boy Better Know

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A relentless, confrontational energy that balances street-level grit with the confidence of a global icon.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks · 44m
01
Konnichiwa
3:17
02
Lyrics
2:36
03
Corn on the Curb
5:00
04
Crime Riddim
4:35
05
It Ain’t Safe
3:41
06
Ladies Hit Squad
4:38
07
Numbers
3:19
08
Man
3:34
09
Shutdown
3:09
10
That’s Not Me
3:05
11
Detox
2:48
12
Text Me Back
4:26
Moments Worth Listening For
The iconic 'Shutdown' vocal sample that signals a total shift in energy.
The raw, lo-fi aesthetic of 'That's Not Me' which strips grime back to its essentials.
The unexpected Pharrell Williams collaboration on 'Numbers' blending US funk with UK grit.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Konnichiwa sound next to the rest of Skepta's catalogue?

Social Commentary+1.1σ

The writing leans notably further into social commentary than the rest of the catalogue.

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