Microphone Champion
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Microphone Champion is the second studio album by English grime MC Skepta, released on 1 June 2009. It includes the single "Too Many Man" featuring Boy Better Know, also featured on Wiley's own album, Race Against Time, and Shorty's "Short Man Syndrome".
Singles
- "Rolex Sweep" is the first single from the album. It was released on 15 September 2008; it reached number 89 on the UK Singles Chart.
- "Sunglasses at Night", a non-album track, was released as a single on 16 March 2009;. It reached number 64 on the UK Singles Chart.
- "Too Many Man", featuring fellow artists from Boy Better Know, is the second single from the album. It was released on 18 May 2009; it reached number 79 on the UK Singles Chart.
- "Lush", featuring Jay Sean, is the third and final single from the album. It was released on 12 October 2009.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Reflecting" | Joseph Adenuga | Skepta | 3:16 |
| 2. | "Are You Ready?" (featuring Wiley) | Joseph AdenugaRichard Cowie | Rudekid | 2:21 |
| 3. | "Oh My Gosh" | Joseph AdenugaJamie Adenuga | Jme | 2:32 |
| 4. | "Look Out" (featuring Giggs) | Joseph AdenugaNathaniel Thompson | Boom Productions | 4:20 |
| 5. | "Sticks and Stones" | Joseph Adenuga | Skepta | 3:21 |
| 6. | "Too Many Man" (featuring Boy Better Know) | Joseph AdenugaJamie AdenugaAaron LawrenceDeshane CornwallCowie | Skepta | 3:34 |
| 7. | "Lush" (featuring Jay Sean) | Joseph AdenugaKamaljit Jhooti | Skepta | 2:47 |
| 8. | "My Emotions" | Joseph Adenuga | Skepta | 2:42 |
| 9. | "Skepta" | Joseph AdenugaChad Jackson | Chad Jackson | 2:26 |
| 10. | "Amsterdam (Skit)" | 1:00 | ||
| 11. | "Disguise" (featuring Jme and Jammer) | Joseph AdenugaJamie AdenudaJahmek Power | Skepta | 3:20 |
| 12. | "Gingerbread Man" | Joseph Adenuga | Silencer | 3:06 |
| 13. | "Ed Hardy Party" (featuring Tinchy Stryder) | Joseph AdenugaKwasi Danquah III | Skepta | 2:49 |
| 14. | "Madness" (featuring Dubz and Paper Pablo) | Joseph AdenugaDubzPaper Pablo | Skepta | 3:57 |
| 15. | "Over the Top" | Joseph Adenuga | Skepta | 2:51 |
| 16. | "Dark" (featuring Trigga) | Joseph AdenugaTrigga | Skepta | 3:25 |
| 17. | "Sunglasses at Night" (bonus track) | Joseph Adenuga | Skepta | 2:21 |
| 18. | "Rolex Sweep" (bonus track) | Joseph AdenugaGareth Keane | Bless Beats | 2:34 |
| Total length: | 52:59 |
Notes
- The bonus tracks "Rolex Sweep" and "Sunglasses at Night" are only available on the CD version of the album.
Sample credits
- "Over the Top" contains samples of "Top Billin'", written and performed by Audio Two.
- "Disguise" uses an interpolation of the Transformers theme music.
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 June 2009 | Digital download, CD | Boy Better Know |
External links
- Skepta's involvement in grime. ?