DJ Jazzy Jeff x Skillz - The Jazz Cafe Experience (Video)

DJ Jazzy Jeff and Skillz give an in depth look at their performance at the Jazz Cafe in London. Filmed by Cristopher Schafer.

P.S. Fast forward to 25 seconds: Bruce Wayne, Complexion and both Dixon Bros all make a cameo!

Skillz "2011 Rap Up"

What a better way to kick off the new year with another legendary "Rap Up" from Skillz.

In usual fashion, Skillz gives us a round up of what happened during the year, from Occupying Wall Street, Lil Wayne’s jeggings, the Ray J and Fabolous beef, Justin Bieber, Beyonce's pregnancy, Amy Winehouse and Heavy D’s deaths and more.

You can purchase the track from itunes now.

Skillz & Mystro - 2010 Rap Ups

"I hear a lot of Rap-Ups getting made for real/uh, he's alright but he's not Skillz"

It's that time again! Rather than post it up for free download, show your support for Skillz and purchase it on iTunes

Some pretty good lines in this one as per usual, however it's Mystro's version which stands out for me.



Black Einstein smacked it with this beat...

Hip Hop Confessions W/ Skillz (Part 6)

Skillz presents: Hip-Hop Confessions ep. 6 from Visually Inklined on Vimeo.

This is the first time I've stumbled across this dope little series, in which everyone's favourite ghostwriter chops it up with various MCs, DJs and producers.

In this episode, Skillz talks to Peanut Butter Wolf and Q-Tip about Biz Markie, J Dilla, the Beastie Boys and more...

Oh, and speaking of ghostwriting, some of you may be aware that I'm now "Ghost Mixing" for other DJs. If you're in need of a hot mixtape/demo, or something dope to help promote your club night, give me a shout here.

In the words of Skillz, "...for the right price/I can make your shit tighter".

Skillz "2009 Rap Up"

The most underrated MC of all time strikes again...I always look forward to these.

Cop the MP3 HERE

Skillz "The Wire Rap-Up"

Skillz sums up 5 seasons' worth of quality television in 5 minutes.

For those not in the know, "The Wire" is one of the best crime dramas of all time. Alongside "The Sporanos", the plots, character development, and the scriptwriting are amazing. I suggest you all go out and purchase the boxsets if you've missed out.

Listen/Get: Skillz "The Wire Rap-Up"

Previously: Skillz "Rap Up 2008"

Skillz "Rap Up 2008"

Just had to post this before I'm off out tonight....

Listen/Get: Skillz "Rap Up 2008"

FLOL @ the R Kelly & Young Buck lines. This one's full of quotes!

Skillz "For Real" Music Video (Behind The Scenes)

Behind the scenes for Skillz' upcoming single "For Real", directed by none other than Rik Cordero.

Skillz Vs. Black Thought (Video)

Skillz - Rap City Freestyle

Skillz is a beast on the mic.

Skillz "Million Dollar Backpack" Preview

So the kind folks at Okayplayer have posted up a preview of Skillz' new album "The Million Dollar Backpack", which is due for release on 22nd July.

I first got introduced to Skillz via the "Ghostwriter" joint he put out back in 2000 on Rawkus. Since then (and after going back and checking out "From Where???") he's grown to be one of my favourite rappers of all time. I'm really looking forward to checking out this album in full. For me, "Confessions of a Ghostwriter" wasn't the strongest of albums (most of it was made up of existing tracks from the unreleased "I Ain't Mad No More" LP from 2002), but from what I've heard on this preview, "The Million Dollar Backpack" looks like it could be a classic....maybe even a contender for the Hip hop album of '08 (sorry Weezy!).

Stream/Download the preview here.

Preview Tracklisting:

01. Million Dollar Backpack (Intro)
02. Where I Been
03. Don’t Act Like You Don’t Know (Featuring Freeway)
04. So Far So Good (Featuring Common & Talib Kweli)
05. Sick
06. (For Real) He Don’t Own Me
07. My Phone
08. Yeah Ya Know It
09. Hold Tight (Featuring The Roots)
10. Crazy World
11. I’m Gon Make It
12. Be Alright
13. Hip Hop Died
14. Preaching To The Choir