"Man" was released as the fourth single from the album on 14 April 2016. When the album was released, three of its singles had already secured Top 40 U.K. placement. The album received acclaim from critics as well, who praised its role and success in the resurgence of grime music and its cultural identity. Not literally, but fuck me "Text Me Back" is followed by a 53-second clip of "Sand Ocean", an instrumental production by Jason Adenuga. Ask Wizkid, I can't explain By now you should know I hate waitin' The police wanna set me up [50] The album entered the Swedish Albums Chart at number 54. [10] It was announced by Skepta to be released in 2014, stating that he completed nine songs and required six more to be finished. Konnichiwa Lookin' for me? "Shutdown" features uncredited vocals by Drake. And I turned into MC Hammer, they can't touch me With opening vocals by London based artist Fifi Rong, the track is gritty and a lyrical masterpiece. Konnichiwa was met with critical acclaim. Popular Skepta songs Praise the Lord (Da Shine) [6], In 2012, Skepta released two singles planned in promotion for his forthcoming fourth album – "Hold On" and "Make Peace Not War". It peaked to number 34 on the UK Singles Chart. I'm like really what's the use of these cars and clothes? Pharrell also worked on production with Skepta on the album.[3]. [11][12] In November 2014, Skepta stated that Konnichiwa was to be released in March 2015, however this release date was delayed once again. Dem man lost Lukey and my heart just froze "Ladies Hit Squad" was released as the third single from the album on 14 February 2016. The album entered the Swiss Albums Chart at number 38. Soon as I get bored, I jump on the plane They're all de-emphasized somewhat by their consecutive second-half appearances. That's a permanent mark, they can't smudge me [4] In April 2016, Skepta restarted the album campaign by announcing the finalised release date. "[13], Skepta explained that he considered his album to be like "a movie", "Konnichiwa is a classic, The album [was] delayed for kick drums. Lookin' for me? During the production stages Skepta used mostly an old-school toolkit, drum and bass sounds and the odd twinkling piano riff or brass volley. It peaked to number 89 on the UK Singles Chart. [Chorus: Skepta] For me, it was a blessing that he was co-signing me and bigging me up, because I’m still gonna do what I’m gonna do anyway," he continued. [1][15] The album was launched with a party in Tokyo on 5 May 2016 arranged and broadcast globally by live streaming platform Boiler Room, featuring Skepta performing the whole album live with supporting performances from Japanese artists Kohh, Dutch Montana, Loota, and DJ Riki. "[30] Alex Petridis of The Guardian gave the album 4 out of 5 stars saying, "The architect of grime's resurgence might have an eye on the US market, but he's a distinctively, winningly English rapper. Tryna stay far from the devil in the red dress, Cause when you are talkin' 'bout me online, Boy better know a man went to the BRITs on a train, Man shutdown Wireless, then I walked home in the rain, Nobody's votin' for your corrupted agenda, And I turned into MC Hammer, they can't touch me, I be killin' it, over 10 years on the road, That's a permanent mark, they can't smudge me, Nah, last year man lost a yute and my heart turned cold. I will never know, but I’ll put my money on him finding me online and searching for my music because that's what he's like – he's a music lover. It was released on 2 December 2012 along with music videos to support the release prior to the release. Real talk, you ain't best MC in the country It was included in numerous end-of-year lists for best albums of 2016 by many publications, including NME, The Guardian and Apple Music, who named the album as the best of 2016. Right now man are tryna get out the matrix (In-fact it’s been 5 years since Skepta released a studio album.) Nah, last year man lost a yute and my heart turned cold If man don't wanna switch up, I'ma go hard on my own Now when I touch the road I make history [5], In an interview with BBC Radio 1Xtra's DJ Semtex, Skepta talked about the emotions behind recording his album to his relationship with Canadian rapper Drake, he revealed that he didn't know how the rapper found out about him, "I can’t tell how he heard of me. Konnichiwa [7], Konnichiwa was originally announced in early 2013, yet suffered from numerous delays and reworking. "[13] He also talked about dealing with his critics in the grime scene, "I'm out for revenge, fam, I come into this ting pure-hearted and loving music, and people take me for an idiot, you get what I'm saying? One love to Oscar the engineer ✌, "SKEPTA on Twitter: "MY NEW ALBUM #Konnichiwa 2014. Konnichiwa is UK artist Skepta’s long-awaited fourth album, which was posted by Skeppy on Instagram. But I never seen you when I was out on the pavement" [Intro: Fifi Rong] Far from the agents "[33] Louis Pattison of NME gave the album 5 out of 5 stars saying, "‘Konnichiwa’ is a landmark in British street music, a record good enough to take on the world without having to compromise one inch in the process."[36]. Pop like 5th of November [26][27] The tour was named as such in reference to Skepta's forced cancellation of his 2016 "No Fear" American tour in support of Konnichiwa, when his application for a visa to enter the United States was denied.[28]. I was down in the basement Right now man are tryna get out the matrix Cause when the casket get closed It received a normalized metascore of 83 out of 100 on the review aggregate website Metacritic based on 18 critics, which indicates "universal acclaim. [3], Konnichiwa was executively produced by Skepta himself, who produced all but three songs on the album. The album entered the US Billboard 200 at number 160. It was initially supported by the single "Lay Her Down" featuring Kano, along with a release date of late 2013. The way they’ve got me out there is mad. By September 2019, the album had sold at least 191,000 copies in the United Kingdom. "SKEPTA on Twitter: "Got 9 songs for #Konnichiwa. By now you should know I hate waitin' Lookin' for me? Then we took it back to Africa Only time man are gonna see me again My album came out on the 6th when I was in Toronto and it's like home. << March 2015. It reached number two in the grime MC's native U.K. During his career, Skepta has also had his fair share of beef, with other high profile grime artists including Wiley and Devilman. [Verse: Skepta] Only time man are gonna see me again Konnichiwa was became Grime's highest charting album, peaking at number 2 in the UK music charts. Nobody's votin' for your corrupted agenda Far from the paigons Man shutdown Wireless, then I walked home in the rain You could never blacklist me After numerous delays, it was released on 6 May 2016 by Boy Better Know. Is if I share location. I killed every song that I touched I got no patience Fix up, look sharp when I enter It peaked to number 21 on the UK Singles Chart. Tryna stay far from the devil in the red dress So when I spit now people are gonna hear a madman, they're gonna hear a monster, they're gonna hear someone who's out for revenge - and I'm out for revenge". They wanna take me down to the station Lookin' for me? Konnichiwa peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart. Out of Skepta's first few proper albums, Konnichiwa was easily the most successful. After a disappointing response from the first two singles Skepta decided to release a purchasable mixtape, titled Blacklisted. "I’m just blessed to have them man supporting. In November 2014, Skepta stated that Konnichiwa was to be released in March 2015, however this release date was delayed once again. [49] The album entered the UK Albums Chart at number two, behind Radiohead's album A Moon Shaped Pool. Tell the Prime Minister we still remember Said, "You was on the road [4] In April 2016, Skepta restarted the album campaign by announcing the finalised release date. I be killin' it, over 10 years on the road It peaked to number 39 on the UK Singles Chart. Man don't care what colour or gender "Skepta's 'Konnichiwa': 4 years in the making". ", "British album certifications – Skepta – Konnichiwa", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Konnichiwa_(Skepta_album)&oldid=980511249, Short description is different from Wikidata, Album articles lacking alt text for covers, Certification Table Entry usages for United Kingdom, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. [8][9] However, after announcing near-completion the single and release was scrapped and Skepta took another approach to the album campaign. [1] Konnichiwa features guest appearances from Jme, Boy Better Know, D Double E, Novelist, Wiley, Chip, Pharrell Williams, ASAP Nast and Young Lord. Far from the paigons "SKEPTA on Twitter: "Been mixing #Konnichiwa allllllll day and we've finally hit a check point that we're both happy with. [Chorus: Skepta] [Bridge: Skepta] Teachers used to diss me Nothin' ain't changed Both were Top 40 charting singles in the UK but were a departure from Skepta's usual sound. "That's Not Me" was released as the lead single from the album on 8 June 2014. But I can't complain Cause when you are talkin' 'bout me online A lot of these MCs disgust me Konnichiwa Konnichiwa was originally announced in early 2013, yet suffered from numerous delays and reworking. Far from the agents Konnichiwa is the fourth studio album by British rapper Skepta. Skepta's fourth album was intended to be released in the fourth quarter of 2011, entitled The Honeymoon, but was delayed till 2012. The first half is not without its share of highlights, including the lean, blaring "Crime Riddim," nervy "Corn on the Curb" (featuring Wiley), and taut "Lyrics" (featuring Novelist).