Skepta Album Features BZM Co-Production
BZM shares production credits on "Cold Shower," the third track on Skepta's sixth studio album, The Fork and Knife.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Hip-Hop and Rap
Skepta released his sixth studio album, The Fork and Knife, on November 6, 2026, through Big Smoke/Epic Records. The 15-track project includes "Cold Shower," which BZM co-produced alongside Baso, M1OnTheBeat and Cxzy.exe.
Why it matters
The album marks Skepta's first solo studio release in seven years, following Ignorance Is Bliss in 2019. BZM's credit on the project highlights the growing international role of South African producers in major-label hip-hop releases.
The Fork and Knife contains 15 tracks and is Skepta's sixth studio album, arriving seven years after Ignorance Is Bliss. Chart placement and streaming figures for the release have not yet been reported.
The players
Skepta
Skepta is a London-born rapper and producer and a leading figure in the UK grime and hip-hop scene.
BZM
BZM is a South African record producer based in Johannesburg known for his work across the African hip-hop scene.
Big Smoke/Epic Records
Big Smoke is a UK-based independent label and imprint partnership that distributed the album through Epic Records.
The details
BZM co-produced "Cold Shower," which features Skepta and Project Pat, alongside Baso, M1OnTheBeat and Cxzy.exe. The album also features Central Cee, Jorja Smith, Asake and Novelist and is available on major streaming platforms.
Timeline
2019: Skepta released Ignorance Is Bliss, his previous solo studio album.
November 6, 2026: The Fork and Knife and "Cold Shower" were released.
Market Landscape
The Fork and Knife extends Skepta's role in grime's move from London underground to global hip-hop, a trajectory shaped by independent labels like Big Smoke. The album's cross-continental credits, spanning UK, South African and US contributors, reflect how the genre's collaborative network now operates across borders.
The Fork and Knife is available now on major streaming platforms, including "Cold Shower" as a standalone track. Listeners can stream the full 15-track album without a separate purchase beyond their existing subscription.
The takeaway
Producer credits often reveal the collaborative network behind an album, and BZM's role on The Fork and Knife shows how African producers are increasingly embedded in major-label hip-hop projects. Listeners who follow individual producers can discover a wider range of artists through those credits.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by SA Hip Hop Mag.
