We’ve had the full weekend to sit with ‘Konnichiwa’, the fourth studio album from Skepta, since its release on Friday. Favourite moments and lyrics are starting to appear on social media, and you don’t want to be the one who’s missing references. Thankfully, we’re here to help you keep up with the curve and have made your job easy. We’ve picked 9 of the best lyrics from the album that will make for the coldest Instagram captions. Whether it’s a moment to flex, stunt on somebody else or appreciate a squad shot, we’ve got it here. Glo up your Insta game now!
“You are not mandem, you are not gang”
“Man”
Taken from the last single from ‘Konnichiwa’ before its release, this line is a perfect example of hashtag rap. It’s so simple, but such a subtly effective way to send shots at your pagans and show your exclusive superiority. What else is Instagram for?
“I ain’t out here following fashion”
“Text Me Back”
Another way to differentiate yourself from everyone else is to focus on your individuality. Skeppy knows that and this lyric from ‘Konnichiwa’ closer “Text Me Back” is the perfect way to express that.
“Super powered, super charged”
“Corn On The Curb”
Taken from Chip’s incredible speech skit at the end of “Corn On The Curb”, this quote has got too many powers. This is the kind of quote, that if used as a caption, could actually legit give you filter-tinted super powers. It’s not even a verse, but Chip is still giving us those iconic quotables.
“Care about now, don’t care about later”
“Detox”
You are a free and young spirit who don’t need no guidance, or to worry about consequences. You live for the here and now and crave keeping things distinctly in the moment. If that sounds like you, then this quote from Shorty on Boy Better Know posse cut “Detox” should be the perfect caption for you.
“See me on the TV, hi mum!”
“Lyrics”
Being famous isn’t about how many people know you, it’s a mind state. If you’re one of them ones who feels famous just because, then don’t hide it. Let the world know. Instagram is your big screen and you gotta let everybody in on it.
“Squad gang gang”
“It Ain’t Safe”
This is adlibbed at the start of cross continental banger “It Ain’t Safe”, seemingly a throw away moment with no kind of lyrical attention. Wrong. This is the ONLY way to caption a squad photo, where you and all the mandem pose to do rapper squats.
“Never thought you would see me with the crown”
“Numbers”
This is the caption for the under dog, for the dark horse who doesn’t like to appear on people’s radars. If you’re a low key kind of guy, but a winner nonetheless, then Skepta wrote this one for you.
“Come chill with the constellations”
“Corn On The Curb”
If you’re tryna chirpse that Instagram girl who probably looks bare different in real life, who constantly uploads photos of her in gym wear with the dog filter on, then this is the line for you. Let her know you’re a star, baby.
“If man don’t wanna switch up, I’ma go hard on my own”
“Konnichiwa”
‘Konnichiwa’ had quotables right from the intro. This lyric is for the lone wolf, who just gets on with the job and is always determined. If they ain’t ready to join you, then you gotta leave them behind and elevate.