Speaking of Duck Down… Skyzoo has inked a deal to release his upcoming album! On August 11th Sky will be releasing his long awaited debut, The Salvation, through Jamla/Duck Down Records.
I don’t think there has been a debut album this cohesive and cinematic in years. The lyrics give you the ability to visualize everything being said over the beats.
Doing the deal with Jamla and Duck Down made sense in more ways than one. As far as Jamla, 9th Wonder was the main person who let me kick in the door to get in this game and build a fan base via our Cloud 9 EP, so it made perfect sense to bring it back full circle. Duck Down has always held the flag for dope music – raw hip hop in its purest sense, and I’m glad to be contributing to that.
9th Wonder added his (positive) thoughts as well…
Skyzoo is established, and a very talented Emcee. We decided for him to be first because of that pure talent, drive and work ethic. He casts words in his rhymes that deserve to be studied by scholars. We believe that Sky has what it takes to make the first steps for Jamla and he believes it as well, which is important for him, for us and for our music.
Hit the jump for the full press release…
In Stores August 11th on Jamla/Duck Down Records
Summertime is about to get even hotter on August 11th when Brooklyn-based rapper Skyzoo releases his debut album entitled “The Salvation” through Jamla/Duck Down Records. With the public already buzzing over his latest mixtape, “The Power of Words” hosted by DJ Drama and Statik Selektah and featuring guest appearances by Talib Kweli, Wale, Maino, Reks, EPMD, Big Pooh, and more, Skyzoo is planning to keep that buzz alive with his first album. He explains, “I don’t think there has been a debut album this cohesive and cinematic in years. The lyrics give you the ability to visualize everything being said over the beats.”
Boasting an impressive list of achievements, including being named the “Best Lyricist” in the 2008 Underground Music Awards and landing the number seven spot on Hot 97′s poll of the “Top 10 Emcees Alive” (as the only unsigned artist on the list), Skyzoo’s track record should be a sign that listeners should expect top quality rhymes on “The Salvation.” The album will be assisted with production from 9th Wonder, DJ Premier, Nottz, and Illmind, providing a top-notch musical backdrop for Skyzoo’s proven lyricism.
“The Salvation” will be released on Jamla Records, founded by Grammy-Award winning producer 9th Wonder, which is a sub-label of Duck Down Records. 9th Wonder’s vision behind Jamla is “straight forward, no chaser, SOUL music ranging from Hip Hop to R&B. The bottom line…no additives or preservatives. We are Jamla”
According to Skyzoo, “doing the deal with JamLa and Duck Down made sense in more ways than one. As far as JamLa, 9th Wonder was the main person who let me kick in the door to get in this game and build a fan base via our “Cloud 9″ EP, so it made perfect sense to bring it back full circle. Duck Down has always held the flag for dope music – raw hip hop in its purest sense, and I’m glad to be contributing to that.”
9th Wonder feels confident with Skyzoo being the debut project on Jamla/Duck Down Records stating “Skyzoo is established, and a very talented Emcee. We decided for him to be first because of that pure talent, drive and work ethic. He casts words in his rhymes that deserve to be studied by scholars. We believe that Sky has what it takes to make the first steps for Jamla and he believes it as well, which is important for him, for us and for our music.”
Skyzoo’s debut album will join the list of projects he has already completed, including six independent mixtapes, an independent EP, and over 100 songs, which have earned him mentions in publications such as XXL, Scratch, Vibe, The Source, and Spin. He promises nothing but quality, reminding his audience that “whenever people get my mixtapes, they always tell me I’m giving away so much incredible music that’s worth paying for. In response, I tell them ‘this is just the stuff I’m giving out for free, so imagine what I make for my major debut. Imagine what I make you pay $15 for.”
“The Salvation” will be available for purchase August 11th, including various singles such as “The Beautiful Decay”, “Popularity”, “Fly Away”, and “Metal Hearts”.
“The Power of Words” mixtape hosted by DJ Drama and Statik Selektah is available for free download
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FOR FREEThe CD includes tracks such as “Back On The Map” featuring Maino, “Freshfest” featuring Wale, “No Pretending” produced by Khrysis, “Alphabet Soup” produced by J Dilla, and “When I Rhyme” featuring Talib Kweli and Reks, with production by Statik Selektah.
Niiiiice. Sky is the shit. This is a good look.
congrats sky!
skyzoo is hands down top 10 most underrated mc in the world
cant wait for his album
s-k-y z-o-o
duck down keeps signing these very good rappers first torae now skyzoo
congrats SKYZOO..skyzoo is one of my favorite lyricists out right now..keep doin ya thang SKY
Good look for sky. Dude is so slept on.
Duck Down has been the most consistent label in quality hip hop since the early days of Def Jam. As of the past few years,when Duck Down released a album,they have always been quality albums. Heltah Skeltah,Buckshot & 9th albums,Sean Price,ect. This deal was a no-brainer,just like the Marco Polo and Torae deal. Good work.
Sky is a very, very talented emcee. This is so deserved, mad props.
S-K-Y-Z-O-O-!!!!!!!!
This is gonna be sick
Good lookin on the mixtape…..
skyzoo will probably be in my top 3 for life…1
that dude….
“Imagine what I make you pay $15 for”
Duck Down is building quite the label. Buck & 9th, Torae & Marco, Skyzoo, Kidz In The Hall, Heltah Skeltah, Sean Price, KRS, Buck & KRS, Jamla
very nice. real mc’s rejoice.
Shout out to Dru Ha, the mastermind behind Duck Down. Sky’s album is gonna be an epic victory for hip-hop.
damn sky on duck down. hes gonna be fuckin with the whole boot camp click, thats a problem. O-M-G (haha) the buckshot shorty and SK rhymin together will be sick