Skepta Opens up to DJ Semtex on His Inspirations and Aspirations for 'Konnichiwa' in New Interview

Skepta's Konnichiwa is currently in a three-way battle with Beyoncé and Radiohead for the UK chart's #1 spot and no one is more surprised or humbled by that fact that the North London emcee himself. Despite his penchant for privacy from the media, the former pirate radio pioneer sat down with BBC Radio 1xtra's DJ Semtex for a one-hour conversation that touched on his upbringings, inspirations and his fiercely competitive streak. Skepta speaks with respect of Dizzee Rascal, for example, who was ...