Skyzoo: The rap lyricist is cooking up something big with NBA great BJ Armstrong
It’s more than just fire rap tunes for hip-hop veteran Skyzoo these days. The rap artist has stepped up to let the world know there’s something pretty big brewing for himself and NBA great BJ Armstrong.
It’s more than just fire rap tunes for hip-hop veteran Skyzoo these days. The rap artist has stepped up to let the world know there’s something pretty big brewing for himself and NBA great BJ Armstrong.
Skyzoo and BJ Armstrong are cooking up some fire
While he resisted detailing what exactly they’re in partnership over, Sky made sure to point out how much of a hip-hop fanatic Armstrong is especially when it comes to lyrical musicians like himself. Zoo also promised to reveal more details in the near future.
‘Been building on some business ventures with my man, the legendary BJ Armstrong for awhile now. One of the most honorable, humble and solid dudes you could ever lock in with. For those who don't know, BJ is a MEGA hip hop fan, specifically straight lyricism. Skyzoo, Elzhi, Blu, Doom etc are his daily playlist. And he's also heavily about black ownership. Him and I have been brewing up some things for a minute now. Stay tuned indeed. 🤜🏽🤛🏽. 📸 by @wdynamite1’
Skyzoo & The Other Guys: A much-needed 'Mind of a Saint' deluxe edition has arrived
Rap veteran Skyzoo has rocked with ‘Snowfall’ for a long time and it’s only right to bring his appreciation for the John Singleton series full circle with a much-needed The Mind of a Saint deluxe edition project.
Rap veteran Skyzoo has rocked with ‘Snowfall’ for a long time and it’s only right to bring his appreciation for the John Singleton series full circle with a much-needed The Mind of a Saint deluxe edition project.
Skyzoo & The Other Guys deliver with ‘Mind of a Saint’ deluxe edition
With the real-life series wrapping up a few months back, Sky comes through with Franklin Saint’s state of mind on the latest audio gem.
Following the success of the initial release, Skyzoo and The Other Guys present their new sequel of sorts, with the Deluxe Edition of, The Mind Of A Saint, their critically acclaimed concept album which debuted at #1 on the DSP charts upon its release.
The album, which sees the fictional character Franklin Saint of the heralded FX series Snowfall steps into a vocal booth and tells his story as an early 80’s drug kingpin; suffering from the grief and stresses that come with the title.
The original release of The Mind Of A Saint saw members of the television series speak openly about the project, including the show's lead character, actor Damson Idris, who spoke glowingly of the album in Rolling Stone.
After the series wrapped, Skyzoo and The Other Guys went back into the studio to let Franklin wrap up his story to align with the show's finale. A darker turner than its predecessor, the Deluxe Edition Of The Mind Of A Saint adds seven new songs, clocking in at 40+ minutes of new music, with Skyzoo once again channeling his inner Franklin Saint and letting the heartache pour one final time before the book is closed.
Skyzoo & The Other Guys The Mind Of A Saint-Deluxe Edition is now available at all DSP’s.
Watch Skyzoo & The Other Guys “Give You Anything” Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMyP8mbHHPI
You can now purchase, stream, add and favorite The Mind Of A Saint-Deluxe Edition at your preferred DSP: https://empire.ffm.to/themindofasaintdlx
Bandcamp: https://otherguysmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-mind-of-a-saint-deluxe-edition
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Skyzoo's new 'The Mind of a Saint' studio album is the best 'Snowfall' salute
New York rapper Skyzoo is back at it with some pure audio flames. A certified rap veteran at this point in his career, there’s no slowing down what he’s cooking up at the start of the new year and it all begins with his new The Mind of a Saint album.
New York rapper Skyzoo is back at it with some pure audio flames. A certified rap veteran at this point in his career, there’s no slowing down what he’s cooking up at the start of the new year and it all begins with his new The Mind of a Saint album.
Skyzoo’s new The Mind of a Saint deserves ample replay value
It’s more than just a few good tunes. Sky comes through with 10 certified anthems to make the project hit way different from what you’re used to hearing. Spoiler: Zoo completely pays homage to Franklin Saint from ‘Snowfall’ with this album.
Skyzoo's new opus, The Mind Of A Saint, is now available! Hailing from Brooklyn, Skyzoo's career has been defined by groundbreaking perspective, conceptual brilliance, and elite lyricism. It's impossible to look at the last decade of hip-hop without mentioning Skyzoo's name. He has written his name on the history of music in indelible ink.
When it comes to conceptual-based projects and stepping out of the box, few artists can compete with Skyzoo’s combination of storytelling, imagination, and reflection. Totally immersing himself in the method, Skyzoo has an innate ability to transform into character and bring his subject(s) matter to life by examining every aspect of emotions, feelings, and duality. These traits were evident on his previous conceptual-based projects; Music For My Friends (2015), In Celebration Of Us (2018), Milestones (2020), and most recently All The Brilliant Things (2021).
Those previous and profound character examinations have led us to Skyzoo’s newest character study, and most profound work to date The Mind Of A Saint; which chronicles the human condition of Franklin Saint from FX’s hit TV series Snowfall.
You can’t just put out a project of this magnitude and stay mum. So of course Sky has some thoughts on what this studio effort means to him.
“When making this album, I wanted to do something that creatively pushed a button. Something that served a purpose, while trying to understand both sides of the fence that it represents. The idea of a fictional character, Franklin Saint, and what his innermost thoughts could be when dealing with the worlds he’s caught in between. What makes it so intriguing is that his character and his world are mirrors of a time and era that really happened. The birth of one of the world’s most addictive drugs and how its ripple effect took on a life that may seemingly never die” Skyzoo explains.
“The crack era was one of the worst chapters in black America’s story. Using the “Snowfall” series as a vehicle to delve into both sides was truly fascinating as an emcee. It’s a project that is layered beyond measure. If you’ve never seen Snowfall, you’ll walk away thinking this is a really great album, but if you’re an avid fan of Snowfall, you’ll truly feel as if Franklin, the conflicted boy genius turned millionaire and career criminal truly did pick up a pen and pad to write his life story over a bed of beats. It was one of the most intense projects I’ve ever written. The idea of becoming a fictional character, which represents actual real-life events, making sure to hit every detail, from both the show and our real world, was a writing exercise like no other. I’m honored to have been able to do so, and I’m honored that The Other Guys trusted me to step outside a box, and truly push the envelope with this. Enjoy, and remember, like they told us in the ’80s: Just Say No.”
Need some visual fire? Look no further than the hard-hitting ‘Straight Drop’ music video.