Chris is back with another one..
Just Another Morning Pt. 2 drops Saturday, June 29th, 2013 on Datpiff.com
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Showing posts with label State City Music. Show all posts
(Audio) @ChrisSkillz X Like What X produced by DA X #JustAnotherMorningPt2
Chris is back with another one..
Just Another Morning Pt. 2 drops Saturday, June 29th, 2013 on Datpiff.com
(Music) #SummerReign by @StateCityMusic X appearance by @YungTexxus254 w/ Production from @nukbeatz88tpe, @ToneBeatz and more..
Various artists compilation from State City Music...
(Music Videos) @ChrisSkillz X This Is How I Feel X Chris Skillz ft. @NishEastwood - "Shadows" [Prod. Da Cypha]
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| This is his LATEST PROJECT.. Before Dawn.. |
Just a little flashback from Chris. This video was released in January off of his LAST PROJECT..
http://chrisskillzmusic.com/2011/11/22/chris-skillz-beyond-the-sky-mixtape/
Here is a newer video from him with the boy Nish...
(Music Video) @YungTexxus254 ft. @Tek_Neek X Work Hard X Strip Club banger
Here is the press release from the project.. So you can HAVE ALL THE INFORMATION.
Artist: Yung Texxus & Tek Neek
Label: State City Music/ Tek Neekill Productions
Video: "Work Hard"
Producer: Tek Neek
Project: Drive (August 2012)
Directed/Edited by: EpiTek Films
Work Hard" is the next single from Yung Texxus & Tek Neek’s new mixtape, Drive.
The momentum of this project has been building with the release of “I’m Comin Down” featuring Bun B &“I Be Swagged Up”
“Work Hard” is only going to set the stage for this epic mixtape as a predecessor to the Dead Presidentz –N- Caddies album.
Drive will be hosted by Maybach Music Group’s DJ Scream and will be released in early August via Livemixtapes.
(Music/Thoughts) My official 'thoughts' on @ChrisSkillz's 'Before Dawn' Mixtape
You know the drill by now. It is a 'review' per say but I don't call 'em that simply because stating that implies that I 'review' all music. Let me be clear. I'm not about to sit here and talk about a mixtape/album/whatever on the reg that I don't see any redeeming qualities in. I could hit you with a quick 'I don't like it..." for all of that and a simple statement like that does a post not make so......Here we are.. If that 'discredits' my thoughts to you, turn backspace your happy ass on out of this post. Does it mean that everything that I give 'thoughts' on is 'flawless'? Nope. However, I'm not here for that honestly so even if I delve into those, don't look for your usual 'overboard' antics you see in other places...anyhow....
Let's get into this kid from Dover, Delaware's LATEST joint. He has a couple of more tapes out. His music is usually in my blog's music player so you may have heard him here. Matter of fact, he has a song that sampled THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE'S 'Take Off Your Blues" joint that I play PRETTY FREQUENTLY on my Twitter and have featured here.. He was on RapEFX with Sway the other week. You may have seen him at SXSW this year as well. You may have seen the interview I did with him albeit a little short. Shameless plug, it was BEFORE any of those other folks interviewed him btw. @ my interview. Use the search button to find them on here or here's an idea.... USE GOOGLE. It is your friend. His tapes are all over DatPiff....
Here is it track by track...Brief description of what I got out of it....
Here's the tape itself in case you want to hear it track by track...
Sunset- For those of you unfamiliar with Chris Skillz, this track is the perfect setup. He speaks on his life as it is RIGHT NOW. At present. This joint gives you a PEEK into depression. The kind of depression that A WHOLE LOT OF YOU SPEAK ON but don't want to diagnose it as such. This is a recurring theme in his music. What "I" got out of the track is these are his thoughts before he 'sleeps'... Deep track...
Run With Me- Boy meets girl...REAL LIFE STYLE. None of that 'I macked her...she gave up the panties..I'm the shit' type shit. Real life meet and hook up. This is how most 'folks' meet and how they end up 'apart'. This might be a little too 'grown' for some of you I know ,however, it is EXACTLY how this shit should be broken down to folks in the 18-30ish lane. Real life brings folks together. @ why folks get together. Pain, struggle and the like... It isn't always enough to keep folks together though if they aren't 'helping each other' GET OVER THE PAIN. One thing to deal with pain. A whole other thing to actually help. I don't want to give away too much of the song but there is no 'happy' ending. Lets just say that. My favorite line of this joint answers the 'eternal burning question' many folks have..'Why...'
Favorite line: "Lying to himself...he's still working.. and still loves her..has this feeling like he can't trust her..she's coming home late...felt different when he fucked her..he played cool..'cause he had no real reason not to trust her...besides 'cause she loved him...he loved her..she said that she's stressing..school had her in a funk.."
No History- Another reflective joints. The production on this joint is reminiscent of a certain Detroit rapper's style. Female singing a reflective hook and Chris just opening up about issues that quite frankly, not too many rappers want to talk about. First part of the joint is about a relationship and the betrayal in that. Speaks on sexual abuse as a child in the second part...This one sounds REALLY PERSONAL. Open letter to Mother about leaving him exposed to contact with someone who touched him inappropriately. Third part is about 'cutting'. I'm sure some of you have 'heard' about that but probably have never really heard anybody really speak on it. So listen up. Once you hear the song, you will get the 'no history' title. Another thought provoking song..
Dream Catcher- Let me get this out of the way RIGHT NOW. Yes, folks are talking about 'Dreams' now. They have been doing that though so unless you are 'new' to the World, this isn't some 'piggy back'. Chris is his own artist. Trust me. He RIPS THIS SHIT DOWN and it isn't a 'club song'. No diss to those who do that. (Hell, I love club songs too shit..) Anyway, I had to say that 'cause I know how 'skeptical' some of you are. The beat on this joint GOES. I wonder how long K.O. held onto this beat? 'Cause it sounds like something that HE WOULD GO OVER HIMSELF. @ why I said that.
The title is self explanatory though. It literally means that.
"My days are getting shorter......depression settles in... I think I met my match...what if I don't win....she don't understand that dreams don't come true sleeping........it's like my days getting shorter...my nights? Everlasting...scared to go to sleep what if I never wake up? 'Cause these dreams that I'm having I write to the beat....'cause these nightmares pierce through my heart so deep.."
Nice flip on the beginning too. I'm pretty sure you recognize that from a certain Canadian artist's work...
The Monster (Interlude) - Think T.I vs. T.I.P...I won't give it away. Pretty sure, based on some of the things that I've seen some of you say, you can relate to this joint. It is short and sweet.
"Pull it..pull it..end it all...."
Suicidal Note ft. K.O (Kyle Owens) - If you have ever had someone you know commit suicide, this joint will touch you. If you have ever thought of it, this will also touch you. The production and the hook are stellar btw but that is probably secondary to the message. He is speaking to those 'truly in pain' outchea. We all say 'That's a shame' when it happens but very few of us use our art to speak to those while they are still here. I think this joint does that. Maybe someone will hear this and know that there are others that feel this way and get help. Hell, it might speak FOR THEM.. Like this particular line in the song does here.
"These feelings ain't new..I've had these feelings since I was two..Plus ain't no doctor can save me or get me through..my fate..please don't judge me it could be you..Either abused or you are accused...keep your mouth shut. They telling me to move on. Live Life try to be strong..I been a victim... "
See what I mean? @ strong lyrics.
Young Man Pt. 3-ft. Al- Fatir - I would strongly suggest you go back and listen to Chris's other tapes so you can catch up on the this trilogy of songs BUT it isn't 'mandatory'. You will get the gist of the song QUICK. Once again, the young men take the mirror, turn it around and get deep down and honest on this joint. No pretense. Al leads off. I want an duo album with him and Chris. Now. Not now..Right now.
The Moment- "The lights..the city...someone's after me...'till I give no resistance.."
The way the track was done is pretty unique. His lyrics are punched in with an echo effect. Definitely makes you take notice if you are into that type of detail. The lyrics are on good. I will say that the beat is a lil monotone but the message is not lost because of it. The hook, which is what I typed out first, negate that for me, which makes the track more than listenable for me. This is about as close as you are gonna get from me in the way of a 'complaint' as I actually like the hook and the lyrics. I can tell this is one of those songs I won't 'fully get' until I am in one of 'those moods'.
On The Run- This song is unapologetic in its 'real hip hop' stance. I know a lot of you 'hate' that moniker but you can't have it both ways. See, you if you 'don't like that kind of hip hop', you are QUICK to use the moniker so don't get mad when folks use it for positive. *shrugs* You know what he means. He means NO BULLSHIT. Mofos getting up there with no flow. No lyrics..Just talking on the record. Lets not get brand new and shit. Needless to say..this nigga gets on this record and SPITS HIS ASS OFF. He is just saying the same thing you 'piss and moan about' in your Twitter TL. Stop my nig.
Period. I won't even quote lyrics. Just listen to the song. You should recognize the sample at the beginning. It was a nice flip on it too.
Life Goes On ft. Big Pat & Jigz- If he 'lost you' on that last track, you are back on this one. Speaks on all of the folks that he has lost over the years. The beat on this joint is outta here. This is BBQ music mayne. Straight up. Big Pat and Jigz did the track justice as well. Very dope joint.
Live- K.O. on the ivory man.. @ the beginning of this joint. Just sets the mood. Then Chris comes in with that inspirational shit while explaining the struggle it may take to get there. He speaks on why he can talk about what it is he does. His mother's Cancer struggle. The things that motivate him. I know a lot of you feel like YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES are the only ones that could light a fire up under someone to do something. Nope. Everybody has a story B....- S. Carter. This is Chris's. Dope hook..dope production..dope lyrics..
Outro- (Sunrise) - Time to wake up. Last track. I look at this track like that period of time when you are 'trying to wake up', you can hear what's going around you but you aren't quite awake yet. You are half sleep, half dreaming and the two meld. That is what this track reminds me of. He speaks on the things that went on in 'in the night' (the things he touched on in this mixtape) and what it means....as he embarks on 'today's journey'.
Now I gave you what I THOUGHT THE SONGS MEANT to me. You may listen and get something totally different. Once again this is the reason that I am hesitant to call these things 'reviews'. I hate telling folks what I say is the 'gospel'. If you get what I got out of it, cool. If not, no sweat. Hell, Chris might even read this shit and be like 'Naw homie, that's not what I meant by that song there.." as he didn't 'tell me what he meant track by track'. That is the BEAUTY OF MUSIC....well...good music to me anyway. You can take it and meld it into so many other things. I personally have enjoyed this mixtape since its release on Saturday. Played it while working out, out driving or just sitting around the house along side some other new releases (If you follow me on Instagram, you know the ones I'm talking about). This fits RIGHT INTO WHAT I LIKE TO LISTEN TO so if you 'respect' my musical ear, give it a shot. You may actually like it.
Here is all of their info in case you are an artist reading/listening to the tracks I put up and decide, this is a kid I would like to work with. Good people. I will be honest, I would like to connect my 'friends' in the music business with the kid BUT I know these things must happen as organically as possible so perhaps one day it will happen...
@Chrisskillz Produced by @Hookkilla http://statecitymusic.com http://chrisskillzmusic.com http://facebook.com/chrisskillz http://twitter.com/chrisskillz http://Soundclick.com/Hookkillabeatz
(Mixtape/Audio) My homie @ChrisSkillz X @Datpiff's X #BeforeDawn available now!
I heard the preview when Chris was on the radio in Dover a couple of weeks ago. It is dope! Not that I am expecting any less from Chris honestly. I see he has the attention of several folks. @ the Sway appearance and such. Check him man. Good dude who is a lyrical monster.
(Video) #DPNC Chronicles #IMCOMINDOWN #BTS @YungTexxus254 @Tek_Neek @BunBTrillOG
Congrats to Texx too on his single "I'm Coming Down" for hitting #13 on independent music radio charts
In case you are wondering what Big K.R.I.T. track he was speaking on...
(Hip Hop/audio/Grown Folks Talk) The homie @ChrisSkillz Ft. @Hookkilla X Suicidal Note prod. by @HookKilla
The title says it all. Sort of. Chris gets introspective on that ass. Bout time someone addressed some of these issues head on.
(pictures) A look at #SXSW via @ChrisSkillz & @YungTexxus254 (video shoot w/ @BunBTrillOG)
@DirectorDrTeeth directed btw.. @ the video.
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| This is at Yung Texxus's video shoot..I have flicks of him and Bun BUT they would leak his idea. Don't want to do that.. |
Can't show much..(Don't want to ruin it even though I HAVE the pics that folks have deleted.) I just want to show that folks are out here making moves. Whether you believe 'em or not and that they are just as talented as I keep trying to tell you that they are.
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| If you were down that way, you may have seen Chris perform up on the balcony... |
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| This IS WHO I WANT CHRIS TO WORK WITH NEXT. If Mr. Keaton can bless him with a track..watch out! |
Can't wait to see the video footage from his performances out there..
(Video) @StateCityMusic's Own: @ChrisSkillz - Beyond The Sky Interlude (Prod. by Storm Watkins)
Dope visuals for an EQUALLY DOPE SONG. Lyricism... Better check for this kid man. You are missing out.
(Interview/Video/Pictures) @ChrisSkillz X The Warehouse Exclusive X Quick 'School Night' Chat..
I FINALLY had to a chance to catch to Chris live and in person. Well worth coming out on a 'school night' for. Set was short but even with the limited number of songs, I got confirmation of everything I thought of the young man. He has the goods. Most cats have a fly name but don't live up to it. Not this cat. Nope. State City Music has a good one. Now I know you guys don't know me for the audio/video 'Chats'(interviews if you will..) but today I decided to switch things up a bit. We are going to sit down and talk more but here is a just a lil taste of what to expect in the future.* The 'chat' is a 'raw one' so if you are at work, turn it down a bit. Or wait 'till you can get at home or on your phone. He speaks on his new projects and such...One of which is FEATURED HERE on the homepage of the blog.
In case you can't get back there here is the link for that. http://thewarehous.blogspot.com/2011/11/mixtape-chrisskillz-x-beyond-sky.html The link to download his music is there.
Get at Chris Skillz on Facebook as well as his Twitter handle that is in the blog's title post..
*I hate hearing myself talk. @ why you don't I don't do 'audio chats' that much but if I am going to call it the 'Chat Series,' well...audio might be in order.
(Mixtape) @ChrisSkillz X Beyond The Sky ...
I am listening now but I am already a fan of the lead 'single' he put out.
(audio) [New Music] @CHRISSKILLZ - "How I Feel" (Prod. by @TantuBeats ) #BeyondTheSky drops 11/22/11
(Listens closely to WHO was sampled on this joint..Sounds real North Carolina/Exchangish/Netherlandish)
I hear interpolations of "Take Off Your Blues". Hell, more than interpolations of it actually.. If you look up the producer, it would all make sense as to why that would be...*He is from the Netherlands...
I told ya'll this boy is a dope MC though. He kills this joint.
(Audio) @StateCityMusic... @Sluggzthadon & @JLexPOS – INTERNATIONAL (PROD. BY BLUNT)
From the upcoming project: Road 2 Riches
Project Release: October 25th, 2011 via DatPiff.com
"International" is the first release from the collaborative project, Road 2 Riches
Road 2 Riches will feature 10 tracks all from Sluggz & J. Lex.Tracklisting and album art to be released on the 12th of October....
@GrouchyGreg and @Jayhovawitness giving out music industry game.... Video..SoundExchange.com rep speaks too.
Video X @Jayhovawitness & a SoundExchange.com rep on getting paid for music streaming & media
Had a lot of you ask me how you would go about parlaying the thing you love to do , music, into something profitable or buzzworthy. This video should help. This is all GREAT STUFF TO KNOW IF YOU ARE A NEWBIE IN THE GAME OR A VET. Definitely worth the time. The Sound Exchange rep explains how you can get paid from services like Pandaro and the like who stream your music and Jayson explains from the media side just what it is like to find music and for it to catch his ear. He also the 'delay' that some of you have expressed 'concerned' with as far as media outlets like MTV and such not 'covering' your favorite artist. There is a reason and whether you like it or not it is valid. The video explains all of that.. Enjoy.
Bonus footage: Grouchy Greg speaking on some of the industry information that is needed...
Had a lot of you ask me how you would go about parlaying the thing you love to do , music, into something profitable or buzzworthy. This video should help. This is all GREAT STUFF TO KNOW IF YOU ARE A NEWBIE IN THE GAME OR A VET. Definitely worth the time. The Sound Exchange rep explains how you can get paid from services like Pandaro and the like who stream your music and Jayson explains from the media side just what it is like to find music and for it to catch his ear. He also the 'delay' that some of you have expressed 'concerned' with as far as media outlets like MTV and such not 'covering' your favorite artist. There is a reason and whether you like it or not it is valid. The video explains all of that.. Enjoy.
Bonus footage: Grouchy Greg speaking on some of the industry information that is needed...
From @StateCityMusic....@chrisskillz ft. @iAlFatir..Young Man Pt. 2 ..(audio)
From the mixtape dropping May 14th.....Just Another Morning mixtape..via StateCityMusic
You can get it here if you can't get the Divshare to work for you...
"On May 14th, Just Another Morning will be available as a featured download on DatPiff.com and other prominent mixtape sites. Chris Skillz will be performing live with Fat Daddy Has Been at the Logan House in Wilmington, DE the same day."
Just a little background on Chris Skillz and the upcoming mixtape for you:
You can get it here if you can't get the Divshare to work for you...
"On May 14th, Just Another Morning will be available as a featured download on DatPiff.com and other prominent mixtape sites. Chris Skillz will be performing live with Fat Daddy Has Been at the Logan House in Wilmington, DE the same day."
Just a little background on Chris Skillz and the upcoming mixtape for you:
Just Another Morning Dropping May 14th
New York, NY – In late 2010, Chris Skillz dropped his debut mixtape Mind of A Genius and soon after signed to State City Music. The project bubbled virally for its raw hip hop feel that brought fans back to the era of 90’s hip hop. On May 14th, Chris Skillz will follow up that project with the much awaited, Just Another Morning mixtape.
Skillz stays true to form by marrying smooth jazzy beats with extreme lyrical content of true life situations, the essence of “real hip-hop”. The mixtape covers subject matters from thoughts of suicide and child molestation, to self progression and achieving life’s dreams.
“Just Another Morning is a project where I felt like every day is the same routine, same hunger and same dream I’m chasing. I want the listener to picture what I go through on an everyday basis while chasing a dream,” says Skillz.
The cover concept and design was developed by Nick Pawson of Monstar. The design is a visualization of our dream destination, and the music is a storyline of what we go through to get there. A majority of Just Another Morning was produced by Apollo Brown.
