CD Skepta – Doin' It Again

Skepta – Doin' It Again (Boy Better Know, 2011)

Released in January 2011 via Boy Better Know and 3 Beat, Doin' It Again marks a pivotal moment in Skepta’s discography. Serving as his third studio album, this 15-track release finds the North London emcee navigating the bridge between his Grime roots and a burgeoning mainstream pop influence. The album is a raw, self-reflective exploration of fame, loneliness, and the "paranoid paradox" of success in the UK music scene.

The record features an impressive roster of collaborators, including Chipmunk on the high-energy track "Big," N-Dubz on "So Alive," and a Grime remix of Diddy-Dirty Money’s "Hello Good Morning." From the catchy, dubstep-infused hooks of "Rescue Me" to the introspective titular track "Doin' It Again," the album showcases Skepta's confident, witty delivery and human vulnerability.

Key Tracks:

• Rescue Me: A Top 40 hit featuring a signature dubstep-leaning riff.
• Big (feat. Chipmunk): A heavy-hitting collaboration born from the London club scene.
• Amnesia: A standout track showcasing the album's polished production.
• Cross My Heart (feat. Preeya Kalidas): A deliberate nod to staying true to his roots despite rising stardom.

Essential for fans of the Boy Better Know era, this CD release captures a legendary Grime artist at a fascinating crossroads of his career.