Top tracks — play these first
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Nobody Made Me — The opening track sets the tone for the album, featuring an assertive delivery that emphasizes Skepta’s independence and resilience in the face of adversity.
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Do It Like Me — This track encapsulates Skepta's playful approach to competition in grime, blending catchy hooks with sharp verses that highlight his confidence and skill.
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Big — With its infectious beat and memorable chorus, 'Big' showcases Skepta’s ability to create anthemic tracks that resonate within both club and street settings.
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Amnesia — In this introspective track, Skepta explores themes of memory and identity, delivering a nuanced performance that highlights his storytelling ability.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic tracks with introspective moments, showcasing Skepta's lyrical skill and performance style.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with aggressive beats, while the second half shifts to more introspective themes and varied tempos.
- Several tracks incorporate skits that break up the flow, creating a conversational tone between songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with peaks
- sharp lyricism for detail hunting
- engaging rhythms for active listening
- short bursts of energy
Maybe skip if you
- slow, patient listening preferences
- seeking long-form narratives
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — This album is beloved by fans for its energy and lyrical depth, solidifying Skepta's style.
- Career context
- Released on January 31, 2011, Doin' It Again marked Skepta's third studio album, following his breakthrough record, Microphone Champion. At this point in his career, Skepta was solidifying his status as a leading figure in the grime scene, having gained significant attention with his previous releases and collaborations.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nobody Made Me 3:03
- 2 Rescue Me 3:14
- 3 Amnesia 3:55
- 4 Bad Boy 2:50
- 5 Skit 0:28
- 6 Do It Like Me 4:39
- 7 Thrown in the Bin 2:52
- 8 Cross My Heart 2:53
- 9 Big 5:18
- 10 Taking Too Long 3:25
- 11 All Over the House 4:16
- 12 So Alive 3:38
- 13 Hello Good Morning (grime remix) 2:39
- 14 Doin’ It Again 3:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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