Expressive British rapper and recording artist Skepta taps talented vocalist Suggs & Chase & Status for “Innocent Smile,” an infectious new Afrobeats release crafted with precision and melodic charm.
Unveiled on November 6, 2026, the release combines two distinct artistic voices on one cohesive record, delivering an engaging experience with great replay value.
Fans of both performers will find plenty to appreciate on “Innocent Smile,” as Skepta and Suggs & Chase & Status find common ground over a melodic mid-tempo backdrop.
Focusing on the lessons learned on the road to self-improvement and the discipline needed to stay the course, their combined performance turns a strong concept into a memorable record.
Over a melodic mid-tempo Afrobeats instrumental, Skepta and Suggs & Chase & Status deliver complementary performances, anchored by understated percussion and rich keyboard textures.
Production on “Innocent Smile” was self-helmed by Skepta, steering the studio boards to craft an immersive and cohesive instrumental sound.
Songwriting and composition credits on the record are officially held by Stefflon Nov 4, contributing to its cohesive lyrical depth and melodic structure.
By uniting Skepta and Suggs & Chase & Status on one record, “Innocent Smile” delivers lasting replay value and adds a memorable joint entry to both artists’ discographies.
Take a listen to “Innocent Smile” by Skepta featuring Suggs & Chase & Status and download the full track below.
Innocent Smile — Lyrics
She started lookin' at me like that, it's like
I don't even know you, I've just fuckin' met you, like
Who the fuck are you, like? Tellin' me how to behave in my life
It's like, take a look at yourself, just for once
Do you see yourself? Look in the mirror
Don't really know
How this could happen
I don't really know
How this could happen
Don't really know
What's the story, mornin' glory?
More fake news tryna mind control me
Got me twisted, you don't know me
I'm a dark horse, not a one trick pony
You're livin' in the bits like a prisoner, shit
Had to move to the sticks, the neighbours too nosy
Black leather boots, better grab a Stoney
'Cause there's a war goin' on outside, don't get cosy
Persistence, resilience
From Nigeria to Meridian
Mum, did you see what I done?
I turned my benefits into some millions
Ever since school taught me about slavery
I've been focused on brilliance
MPs lie, they treat us like idiots
How you turn it around and blame it on the immigrants?
Don't really know
How this could happen
I don't really know
How this could happen
Don't really know
Don't ask what happened to my innocent smile
The way that we're livin' is wild
Ain't no love for an immigrant child
The writin's on the wall, has anyone else noticed?
Was it Brexit? Was it COVID?
They point fingers, I feel hopeless
Inhale, exhale, keep the focus
Persistence, resilience
From Nigeria to Meridian
Mum, did you see what I done?
I turned my benefits into some millions
You came London for a better life
And it's nothin' but greatness we been givin' 'em
Now they say Adenuga's the UK Black Royal Family, wha gwaan, William?
She started lookin' at me like that, it's like
I don't even know you, I've just fuckin' met you, like
Who the fuck are you, like? Tellin' me how to behave in my life
It's like, take a look at yourself, just for once
Do you see yourself? Look in the mirror
Don't really know
How this could happen
I don't really know
How this could happen
Don't really know (grea-greaze, big-big-big, ma, boom)
(Grea-greaze, big-big-big, ma, boom)
Don't really know
How this could happen
I don't really know
How this could happen
Don't really know
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