The song highlights his success on his own terms, referencing his Ivor Novello awards for "Songwriter of the Year".
The video, co-directed by Skepta, features a retro, psychedelic aesthetic. It includes diverse scenes ranging from a French-style TV show set to checkered dance floors and rooms filled with flames. Skepta - Hypocrisy
In a standout second verse, Skepta reveals he turned down an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire). He raps, "The MBE got rejected / I'm not tryna be accepted," emphasizing his commitment to his roots over institutional validation. The song highlights his success on his own
The song highlights his success on his own terms, referencing his Ivor Novello awards for "Songwriter of the Year".
The video, co-directed by Skepta, features a retro, psychedelic aesthetic. It includes diverse scenes ranging from a French-style TV show set to checkered dance floors and rooms filled with flames.
In a standout second verse, Skepta reveals he turned down an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire). He raps, "The MBE got rejected / I'm not tryna be accepted," emphasizing his commitment to his roots over institutional validation.