Skepta has returned with the release of his new track, “Gas Me Up [Diligent],” produced by Cardo and out now via Big Smoke Records/Epic UK/RCA Records. Fans gave it the nickname ‘Diligent’ following a teaser dropped in April 2023. Reigniting his roots in rap, the song serves as a preview of his forthcoming album Knife and Fork. The video that begins with Skepta on the rooftop of TraxNYC jeweler in New York, and features Clint 419, with scenes shot across London. The video was co-directed by Skepta and collaborator Stevo1k.

The release follows the announcement of Skepta performing at Coachella this spring, as well as unveiling the line-up for Skepta’s Big Smoke Festival which happens in London on July 6th. Skepta will perform, as will Mas Tiempo, with The Streets announced as a headliner.

“Gas Me Up [Diligent]” can also be heard in the credits of Skepta’s debut film, Tribal Mark, which premiered on January 24th, followed by a nationwide UK release at Everyman Cinemas today. Tribal Mark explores the narrative of a Nigerian immigrant in London with Skepta starring in and serving as co-director and executive producer of the film. With a 90% minority ethnic cast and production team, the film from Skepta’s 1PLUS1 Production company.

Skepta 2024 Tour Dates

Fri Apr 12, 2024 – Indio, CA – Coachella
Fri Apr 19, 2024 – Indio, CA – Coachella
Thu Jul 6, 2024 – London, UK – Big Smoke Festival
Tue Jul 11, 2024 – Airport Trenčín – Pohoda Festival
Thu Jul 12, 2024 – Gräfenhainichen, GR – Melt Festival
Fri Jul 19, 2024 – Dour, Belgium – Dour Festival
Fri Aug 9, 2024 – Stuttgart, GR – Hip Hop Open Festival
Sat Aug 17, 2024 – Tampere, Finland – Blockfest