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Video: Skepta talks London music scene and UK grime as he tours America

Ahead of his headline show at O2 Academy Brixton, we see Skepta talk in-depth about the London music scene and his place as an established UK grime artist.

Noisey joined Skepta on his tour of East Coast America and Canada this summer, capturing the whole thing for a new YouTube documentary.

Other members of BBK, Krept and Konan, A$AP Nast, Novelist and BBC 1Xtra DJ, Twin B, all feature in the 30-minute film, which sees Skepta reflect on his 10-year career, London’s music scene and the state of UK grime right now. Watch the full video below (warning: does include swearing).

Skepta: Top Boy (The Documentary)

Skepta and Jme headline O2 Academy Brixton on Friday 18 December, get remaining tickets at Ticketmaster.co.uk. They’ll be joined by Section Boyz, Novelist, CaASisDEAD and Frisco.