Find out more about the man, Joseph Junior Adenuga, behind musician Skepta.
Joseph ‘Junior’ Adenuga is the man behind the grime artist Skepta. To say he’s had a good couple of years would be an understatement. At the beginning of 2015 he was one of the figureheads of what was basically a creatively bankrupt musical genre. Grime had peaked a decade earlier and all its best had migrated to chart friendly club tunes.
Adenuga decided that wasn’t for him. Turning his back on what he saw as sellout music he released his song ‘That’s Not Me’, and he hasn’t looked back since. He’s been picked up by Canadian culture vulture Drake, who has taken him under his wing and in turn borrowed heavily from the grime sound and lexicon.
But to understand what drives Skepta, it’s a good idea to get to know Joseph, or as he’s known to his friends Junior. If you just want to hear the music read our article on Skepta’s best tracks.
How old is Skepta?
Skepta was born on September 19 1982, making him at the time of writing 34 years old. He has been a well known act on the grime scene since around 2005 when he was roughly 22 and rose to prominence as part of the Roll Deep crew, whose alumni include Dizzee Rascal. Roll Deep disbanded and shortly after, Skepta set up the Boy Better Know crew with his brother Jamie (stage name JME).
Where is Skepta From?
Skepta grew up in Tottenham, North London. Skepta was part of the Meridian Crew that grew out of the Meridian Walk Estate in Tottenham. Both his parents are Nigerian immigrants to the UK.
Skepta has in the past talked about being proud of his Nigerian roots, particularly in a music scene that prizes Caribbean and Jamaican culture above that of Africa. He recently travelled to Nigeria to build a playground in the village his father is from.
How Much is Skepta Worth?
It is estimated that Skepta is worth roughly $2 million.
How Tall is Skepta?
Skepta stands at exactly 6 foot tall. For those using the metric system that measures in at 184cm.
If you enjoyed this article about Skepta and want to know more about music read the article we wrote about Skepta’s best songs.
