Skepta Unleashes “Gas Me Up [Diligent]” Single/Video Off Upcoming ‘Knife and Fork’

Skepta makes his comeback by releasing his new track, “Gas Me Up [Diligent],” produced by Cardo. Fans gave it the nickname “Diligent” following a viral teaser dropped in April 2023. Reigniting his roots in rap, the song previews his highly anticipated album Knife and Fork, reaffirming Skepta’s position as the UK’s top rapper.

It will drop alongside a video that begins with Skepta on the rooftop of TraxNYC jeweller 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 the line-up for Skepta’s Big Smoke Festival, which will be held in London on July 6th. Skepta will perform, as will Mas Tiempo, with The Streets announced as a headliner.

“Gas Me Up [Diligent]” serves as the credits in Skepta’s debut film, Tribal Mark, which premieres on 24th January, followed by a nationwide UK release at Everyman Cinemas on 26th January. “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 stands as a landmark project from Skepta’s 1PLUS1 Production company.

Skepta Live Perfomance Dates:

Fri 12/04/24 Indio, CA Coachella
Fri 19/04/24 Indio, CA Coachella
Thu 06/07/24 London, UK Big Smoke Festival
Tue 11/07/24 Airport Trenčín Pohoda Festival
Thu 12/07/24 Gräfenhainichen, GR Melt Festival
Fri 19/07/24 Dour, Belgium Dour Festival
Fri 09/08/24 Stuttgart, GR Hip Hop Open Festival
Sat 17/08/24 Tampere, Finland Blockfest