I first thought this album was crap, than I gave it a rep6spin while a bit more sober, realising that the concepts were simple yet well articulated

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ELEFANT TRAKS INVITES YOU TO EXPERIENCE FOREVER SKY’HIGH, THE DEBUT ALBUM FROM SKY’HIGH, THE MOST UNEXPECTED SIGNING TO THE LABEL YET.

Some people just won’t get it. They’ll see the rough and miss the diamond.

Others will hear the raw aggression and recognise the ideas, hooks and melodies are undeniable proof of one of the most exciting voices to emerge in local hip hop yet. Sky’High diversifies and illuminates the possibilities of what’s going on here, giving volume to an Australian voice the mainstream generally shut down.

The creative fearlessness of Sky’High’s debut not only hits the mark but crashes through it. Whether it’s the grime of ‘Reign’, or the hip hop of ‘Don Dada’ or ‘Forever Gone’, she remorselessly smashes it outta the park. But it’s when Sky reveals her vulnerability in the brutal yet achingly beautiful ‘Nuclear Love’ that the listener stops dead in their tracks.

This is why else world-renowned NZ producer P-Money pursued her—the first Australian act he’s overseen. It’s why Elefant Traks got on deck and why Duck Down artist David Dallas collaborated on the album. It’s also why Rolling Stone and Sydney Morning Herald pinpointed her out as an artist to watch.

Sky’high is not the softly-spoken female you’re expecting. There is no other genre that could unearth someone as special as her. Uncompromisingly tough and en- dearingly cheeky, Sky’high’s invigorating talent will disarm you and challenge your perceptions.

What do you see in the rough?

02 - Carnival

03 - Death Row

07 - Forever Gone

13 - Where Ya Head At

14 - Scar City Feat. PNC

15 - Narcotic Religion

2012 Deadly Award nominees Sky'High (Hip Hop Artist Of The Year) and Nay from The Last Kinection (Album & Band Of The Year) join forces for the track "Thief In The Night" available for free download now. The track also features Emily Blake on the chorus and is produced by Sydney's BigNoize.

Voting closes for The Deadlys on Sunday 9th September so vote for Sky'High and The Last Kinection here - http://www.vibe.com.au/vote-deadlys-2012.php

Sky'High & Nay (The Last Kinection) Feat. Emily Blake Thief In The Night

Sky'High drops 2 remixes for "Reign" one with Melbourne based Smash Brothers and the other alongside UK's Double S a member of Marvell out of North London and D-Flowz from Nottingham.

"Reign" was produced by New Zealand's Bulletproof and the original version can be found on Sky'Highs debut album "Forever Sky'High" out now on Elefant Traks.

Buy the album here - http://www.elefanttraks.com/releases/forever-skyhigh

http://www.skyhighforever.com 
http://www.facebook.com/skyhighOZ 
http://www.twitter.com/iamskyhigh

Reign Oz Remix Feat. Smash Brothers

Reign UK Remix Feat. Double S & D-Flowz

Sky’high is one of the most compelling artists to emerge from the local Hip Hop scene. At a glance, tough as nails; raw and aggressive; but her disarming smile hints that there is much more than meets the eye.

Growing up in the housing commissions of Maroubra and Ultimo, surrounded by a lifestyle of drugs, alcohol and violence, Sky’s inner strength guided her through an upbringing completely foreign to most Australian kids. Though in many ways she embodies the spirit of hip hop, and staunchly represents her area in a way true to her. She has a natural authenticity; an unpredictability that is kept in check by her fierce loyalty.

Sky’high (real name Skh’ai Gerrey) cites Scottish, Aboriginal and Fijian roots and describes herself as a “True blue Aussie through and through”. Her grandmother was an original go-go dancer in Sydney’s notorious Kings Cross and her mother ran strip clubs/pubs in Sydney. Late nights, clubs and the music found within has long been a familiar environment for Sky.

Voted Best Female MC in the 2010 Ozhiphop Awards, Sky’high cites Bobbi Sykes, Betty Davis and The Last Kinection as influences, but there’s little doubt that there is no one on the planet that sounds quite like her.

Although it’s early days, her co-signs tell a story. The highly acclaimed and respected NZ producer P-Money is handling the entire album’s production; and even more surprising, Sydney’s Elefant Traks have signed her.


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