Skepta and Asake are not here to ease you in gently. "Aloe Vera" opens with Asake invoking Allah and declaring the break is over, setting the tone for a track that moves like it has somewhere important to be and already knows it will arrive first.
Asake holds the chorus with a confidence that feels almost casual. He name-checks Nigeria ("Ọmọ Nàìjá"), references NEPA shining on forever, and ties luxury to something softer with the central image of skin as smooth as aloe vera. It is a smart contrast, all that high-energy bravado landing on something gentle and intimate.
Skepta takes the verses and runs. He is shooting his shot Steph Curry-style, talking paparazzi poses, GRAMMY nominations, and a lifestyle so elevated he lets his drip do the talking. The flex is specific and grounded, never vague. He mentions real budget conversations, real clout politics, and the kind of late-night social dynamics that anyone who has spent time in London or Lagos nightlife will recognize immediately.
Together, the two artists make a song that sits comfortably at the intersection of Afrobeats warmth and UK rap precision. The "steeze on steeze" outro from Asake is almost a dare. If you are not already moving, that line is meant to fix that.
Originally published by NotJustOk.