The Fork and Knife

The Fork and Knife is Skepta’s sixth studio album and his first solo album in seven years, following 2019’s Ignorance Is Bliss. The Tottenham MC confirmed the November 6, 2026 release on October 1, 2026; it arrives via Big Smoke Records and Epic Records.

What the title means

The title comes from a saying of his mother’s about working hard so the family could one day eat with a fork and knife, and the album is built around being the British son of Nigerian immigrants. In his announcement Skepta said the record started as a London story, moved into his experience as an immigrant child, and ended up also addressing patriarchy. He described the goal as something conscious that still hits hard.

What we know so far

• “Gas Me Up (Diligent),” first released in 2024, is on the album
• Other tracks were previewed during his Reading Festival set in August 2026
• Recent singles such as “Innocent Smile” with Chase & Status and Suggs, and “Chipple” with Aya Nakamura, are reported not to appear on the record
• The full tracklist has not been announced