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The album spans 18 tracks that balanced raw, high-bpm pirate radio energy with mid-2000s commercial club hooks:

Microphone Champion functions almost like a mixtape, offering a little something for every type of grime fan. The full tracklist is a journey through Skepta's psyche in 2009 and features a who's who of UK talent:

The album veers from the buoyant, synth-led party vibes to stark, rhythmic grime. On tracks like "Oh My Gosh," produced by Jme, the energy is relentless and infectious. Meanwhile, "Sticks and Stones" showcases a darker, more menacing side of his production, anchored by a stark, heavy beat. This willingness to experiment with different moods, tempos, and sounds would become a hallmark of Skepta's career, though on Microphone Champion , it resulted in an experience that some critics found uneven.

: A commercial standout featuring its own signature dance move.

– A fast-talking, playful exhibition of lyrical flow.

Today, the album remains a cornerstone of the UK scene, celebrated for its consistency and for being a snapshot of an artist on the verge of greatness. from the album or hear more about the Boy Better Know crew's influence during that era? Microphone Champion - Album by Skepta - Apple Music

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: A fast-paced, synth-heavy track featuring the "Godfather of Grime," Wiley.

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