I’m not really familiar with Skillz. According to Wikipedia he’s been active for a while as an artist and ghostwriter. I first found out about him via NothingButEverything. I watched the video for Be Alright and I was hooked. I sent the link to Nick and he felt it too, ‘decent feel good track’. It was so laid back that when I got home I decided to peep the whole album, Million Dollar Backpack.
The album features a ton of producers including DJ Jazzy Jeff and ?uestlove. Black Thought, Common, and Freeway are the only named guests.
My favorite cuts:
So Far So Good - Reminds me of a Slum Village cut.
Sick - Great brag track. I dig the beat and all the references. This would be good for a dance battle.
He Don’t Own Me - What is it with handdrums? They are so hot right now!
My Phone - Another name dropping brag track like ‘Sick’, but about girls. Builds up to a great ending.
Hold Tight - The horns do it for me and the rhymes are tight.
Be Alright - Like I said, it’s smooth and upbeat.
Preachin To The Choir - Remember story tracks? This is a rare treat these days.
The Bottom Line: The album has some solid tracks. But as LeVar Burton would say, you don’t have to take my word for it.
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