For “Straight Drop”, I wanted something that got right to who Franklin was becoming, while still not fully getting to who he totally became. At this point in the album, Franklin has started his new career path and has seen some of the fruits of his labor, but more importantly he sees what probably lies ahead, and it’s inspiring him to mash on the gas. I wanted the beat to be a trunk rattler, reflecting the aura of dope boys riding around to something that would act as a theme song for them, regardless of if the story being told on it is predicting what their future outcome may be. The brash bravado, the acknowledgment of this whole new world, the spotlight, all while trying to keep a mask on for anonymity; “you can thank me in advance, don’t even mention it…”. It all comes together on a song that on the first listen is a head nodder, and by the third is a red light of what’s to come. The Other Guys nailed what I was going for sonically, leaving room for me to bring it home, full swing. “So picture me comparing the look on a junkie’s face/ to the look on my mama’s face when her money’s late/ and we’re mirror to mirror, there’s no cutaways/ so excuse me for choosing to peak the other way…”   -Skyzoo

Skyzoo & The Other Guys - Straight Drop

Produced by EL RTNC & Droog

Your Old Droog LP coming sooner or later.

Your Old Droog - Free Turkey

Actual Proof - 01 Dream (produced by 9th Wonder)

Notes From The Underground

NFTU Intro

Lucky 7

Wall Flowers (feat. Your Old Droog, Termanology & Lord Sear)

"God Takes Care Of Babies & Fools" Available Now: https://naturesoundsmusic.com/gtcobf

A true innovator who elevated the art of rhyme to new levels of complexity, Myka 9 emerged in the early 1990s with influential Los Angeles collective Freestyle Fellowship before launching an ambitious solo career.  Acclaimed emcee Blu took inspiration from pioneers like Freestyle Fellowship in crafting the next generation of electric lyricism, becoming a remarkably consistent presence in the modern L.A. rap scene.  Now, these two talented artists are joining forces for the collaborative album "God Takes Care Of Babies & Fools", entirely produced by renowned NYC beatmaker Mono En Stereo.  Now available worldwide, the album features the triumphant lead single "Free".

Album Available Now

Free

"God Takes Care Of Babies & Fools" Available Now: https://naturesoundsmusic.com/gtcobf

As a member of iconic group Freestyle Fellowship, Myka 9 sparked California’s underground hip-hop movement with dazzling jazz-inflected flows. Blu is keeping that spirit alive in Los Angeles today, lacing his deep catalog with whirlwind lyricism and delivering classic albums produced by Exile, Madlib, Evidence, Nottz, Oh No, and more. Now, Myka and Blu are linking for the new album "God Takes Care Of Babies & Fools".  The collection is soundtracked by acclaimed NYC producer Mono En Stereo, known for his work with De La Soul, Action Bronson, Mos Def, Your Old Droog, Homeboy Sandman, and more.  The freewheeling single "B-Boys" features underground veteran Ellay Khule of Project Blowed fame, plus scratches by Exile.

B-Boys (feat. Ellay Khule)

Out NOW! Signed Limited Edition Cassette (A & B Side) - 5 total tracks (2 Instrumentals, 1 Acapella and 2 singles)

A decade after their first connection, Method Man (Wu-Tang Clan) returns on a compelling new track with Boston emcee M-Dot for “Shine On.” The two artists originally connected in 2015 on the Soulplusmind produced viral single “Shine.” Get the limited edition A and B side collector's cassette (only 55 ever made) solely via Bandcamp before they're gone forever - https://m-dotboston.bandcamp.com/album/shine-on-the-sequel-feat-method-man-prod-by-soulplusmind-a-b-side
Now get the Signed Limited Edition A/B side collector's cassette (only 55 made) - 5 tracks total available now only on Bandcamp - https://m-dotboston.bandcamp.com/album/shine-on-the-sequel-feat-method-man-prod-by-soulplusmind-a-b-side

M-Dot ft. Method Man - Shine On (The Sequel) prod. by Soulplusmind

From the album Skyzoo & Pete Rock "Retropolitan"
https://smarturl.it/Retropolitan

produced: Pete Rock
vocals: Skyzoo
mixed: Jamey Staub
mastered: Dave Kutch

Sounds Beautiful Like The Truth
Mello Music Group, 2019

Retropolitan

It's All Good

Skyzoo & Pete Rock - It's All Good (Official Single)

Planet Asia & MadLib - Madrid

Multi-Award winning Boston MC/Producer whose worked w/ Pete Rock, Erick Sermon, 88-Keys, Hi-Tek, Apollo Brown, Kool G Rap, Conway the Machine, Method Man, DJ Premier, etc. Has toured EU 15 times, created music for NBC (“The Black List”) & Sundance Film Festival (“Montreal Girls”), headlined HIP-HOP KEMP (2018), performed at France X Games (2010) & is referenced in a book on the Wu-Tang Clan. Additionally, released the #1 selling vinyl in the rap underground in 2017.  His latest album "Daze Of Greed" is out now on all platforms!

M-Dot ft. Method Man - Shine On (The Sequel) prod. by Soulplusmind

M-Dot (of EMS)