Skepta Prepares For Directorial Debut With New Single "Jangrova" f/ Idris Elba, Odumodublvck

Skepta Prepares For Directorial Debut With New Single "Jangrova" f/ Idris Elba, Odumodublvck


January 22, 2024

Skepta has been busier than ever lately and he has no plans to slow down any time soon.

He's just given new music in the form of "Jangrova", featuring Nigerian rap star ODUMODUBLVCK and actor/DJ/musician/activist Idris Elba.

It's the first time we've heard Skepta in MC mode in some time; at the back end of last year he connected with #skeptacore originator Ryder for understated sonics of the 48 Hours EP, and he's been releasing house music via his Mas Tiempo label.

"Jangrova" sees Big Smoke jump back on grime, outlining the hunger that's got him here, driving his daughter around in a Tiffany blue whip. "Jangrova" is released in line with the new film, Tribal Mark, which will be Skepta's directorial debut and a step into yet another creative field for the Tottenham legend.

On top of all of that, Skepta also announced just announced the line-up for the first-ever Big Smoke festival, which is due to take place July 6 at Crystal Palace Park.

On the main stage, he's got The Streets, Mahalia, Jme, Lancey Fouxx, K-Trap, Odumodublvck, and The Den featuring Frisco, Flowdan, Sir Spyro, INFAMOUSIZAK, Manga Saint Hilare, and Thafirst, plus a special guest.

Meanwhile, on the Mas Tiempo stage, he’s booked Loco Dice, Uncle Waffles, Syreeta, Jammer, Honeyluv, Kitty Amor, Ossie, and The Menendez Brothers. Skepta will also be headlining both stages, once as an MC and once as a DJ.

Tribal Mark will be available for viewing at Everyman Cinemas across the country from January 26.



Words: Dwayne Wilks
Photography: Zekaria Al-Bostani


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