"Alpha Omega" is a single by UK rapper Skepta created for his 7th studio album Knife and Fork and features production from Lex Luger who is listed as a feature.[1]
The song serves as the sixth lead single to the album and was met with a release date of December 5, 2024. The song features additional production from Deedotwill and Thrilla.
Production[]
The song has a tempo of 156 BPM and a key of F Minor. Earlier versions of the song samples the song "Takes Me Away" by Veni Midi, "Battle" by Wookie featuring Lain, "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" by Pink Floyd and "Technologic" by Daft Punk.[2]
Background[]
The song's Kanye feature was initially previewed by Skepta himself on August 13th of 2024 during a party.[3] The song featured Kanye on the chorus as well as a verse from both Kanye and Skepta. Yet another snippet but in HQ of Skepta's verse for the song leaked on August 31st.[4]
The song was initially previewed officially by Skepta on September 26, 2024.[5] The previewed version played none of Kanye's parts, still leaving it unclear if his verses were AI. This is likely as Skepta believed Kanye had been intending to finish his verses and didn't wanna preview the AI, in which Kanye never did.
The song was confirmed to feature yet another AI verse. Given Kanye had only began using AI vocal covers amidst the VULTURES 2 sessions prevalent on the released versions of "FIELD TRIP", "SKY CITY" and "FOREVER".[6] It can be assumed Kanye's feature was recent to that time period.
Another snippet of the song with new production surfaced on September 14 during Skepta's fashion show with different production. Three days later, the song was previewed in full.[7]
The song was previewed again on December 2nd of that year by Skepta, revealing the song would release that Friday.[8] The song was previewed without Kanye and with the original beat previewed in the first snippet, leading to people speculating if Kanye had been cut or not.[9] The song released on December 5th without Kanye, likely as he never recorded a finished verse for the song leading to Skepta cutting the AI out.[10]
Similar to Skepta's previous single "Gas Me Up (Diligent)", the cover art seems to be missing.[11] It's unclear if it was intentional this time around or if not.
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1: Skepta]
I'm the alpha and the omega, the star player
You're a liar, big capper, a pump faker
Seen you around, but you never involved, a spectator
Can't you see the Spirit of Ecstasy? This ain't no Bentayga (Huh?)
Nah, how we livin'? I'm never quittin' (Woo)
V 'Bach whippin', Rollie ain't tickin'
818 sippin', sauce spillin'
See different colors when the shrooms kick in, born sinnin'
See who's your brother when they start talking prison
Big Smoke, I don't fight, my diamonds hittin'
Came with a chopper, he ain't a DJ, but my guy's spinnin'
Are you dizzy? He ain't got no ID, he's got bine with him
If I told my brother that it's for L, that means I'm riding with him
[Chorus: Skepta]
I just turned an L into a lesson, that's another win
Keep the balance, yeah, that's how you keep the money comin' in
I checked my balance, and it looked like a bag of onion rings
Check the cameras, better be Lionel Messi if you're running in (Greaze)
Gotta protect my energy 'cause I'm really him
Hyperactive, self-medicating soon as I leave the gym
When you take me for a nice guy, then you meet my evil twin
Too many times I've seen 'em jump in the deep end, and they can't even swim
[Verse 2: Skepta]
Hotter than a oven, grabba crushed in so my spliff bussin'
Slick talking, gotta hide the smoke when the kids walk in
Six figures, now I gotta bank with Coutts, I'm big bossing (Rich)
No, I ain't from Milwaukee, but I'm a mill' walking
Lex Luger (Greaze) on the beat (Bow), this shit's knocking
Bad bit', told me that she don't twerk, now she's TikTokin' (How?)
I see the back from the front like she's criss-crossin' (Sex)
Needed a ride, said I can't get her the keys, now we're lip-lockin'
Mains first, and we got mansion watches if you're wrist watchin' (Tick-tock)
Anytime you see my name, know that's a hit droppin' (Hit drop)
And I just keep sayin', like F1, there ain't no pit stoppin'
Pulled up to the venue, jumped in the stage and I got that shit rockin'
[Chorus: Skepta]
I just turned an L into a lesson, that's another win
Keep the balance, yeah, that's how you keep the money comin' in
I checked my balance, and it looked like a bag of onion rings
Check the cameras, better be Lionel Messi if you're running in (Greaze)
Gotta protect my energy 'cause I'm really him
Hyperactive, self-medicating soon as I leave the gym
When you take me for a nice guy, then you meet my evil twin
Too many times I've seen 'em jump in the deep end, and they can't even swim
References[]
- ↑ https://genius.com/Skepta-and-lex-luger-alpha-omega-lyrics
- ↑ https://genius.com/Skepta-alpha-omega-original-lyrics
- ↑ https://plwcse.top/f/421b05cac10a89f5d6a3f5f609603a8d
- ↑ https://plwcse.top/f/7a2fe3db15c46447f48f17b0a3f13582
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnviBAffH14
- ↑ https://open.spotify.com/track/3lCb7ZYE3Fvie4JOPqpXfY?si=d82918448fc643a7
- ↑ https://plwcse.top/f/edc44ae79b09756d4051e825de577b35
- ↑ https://x.com/Skepta/status/1863603087107076201
- ↑ https://x.com/Skepta/status/1863954149164958095
- ↑ https://open.spotify.com/album/55UwlccXgK8NKQG7drpCR3?si=6BThERa1RnKJeUfoY5JJcg
- ↑ https://open.spotify.com/track/18cocM7GNYj2Scj1ePOJYc?si=de7dd4ab30474ac9