Before he was one of the UK's best-known MCs, Skepta produced beats for Meridian. That skill shows in the way he effortlessly rides any rhythm, from bumping house basslines to British hip-hop's distorted dramatics and the more straightforward boom-bap of American rap. Whether rhyming about shutting down clubs, adventures with hot girls or keeping it real, Skepta combines forceful delivery with catchy hooks and evocative, clever wordplay. Drake, Diddy and Kanye West have all co-signed his style, making him one of an elite band of UK rappers to build true traction across the Atlantic.