SKYZOO レコード& CD

Review: After years of parallel journeys in hip-hop, Apollo Brown and Skyzoo unite on The Easy Truth. It's a collaboration that fuses Detroit's raw production with NYC's lyrical grit, with Skyzoo delivering sharp narratives about ambition, urban struggles, and resilience, while Apollo Brown's beats provide a dark yet soulful backdrop. The LP features guests like Joell Ortiz, Westside Gunn and Conway, digging deep into themes of struggle and survival. This release captures the essence of classic hip-hop, with each track unfolding as a powerful statement on life's hard truths.

Review: This ten-year anniversary reissue revisits the 2015 release from Brooklyn MC Skyzoo, a deeply reflective and narratively rich project that explores the worldview of a 13-year-old growing up in his neighbourhood. It's a concept-driven record that still stands out for its lyrical clarity and storytelling, with production that balances polish and grit thanks to contributions from Illmind, Thelonious Martin and Seige Monstracity. Guest verses from Black Thought, Elzhi, Jadakiss and Bilal never overshadow Skyzoo's vision, but add depth and texture to his meditative tone. 'Luxury' remains a standout i a sharp, swaggering track that also marked Westside Gunn's first major feature i while cuts like 'The Moments That Matter' and 'Money Makes Us Happy' frame coming-of-age questions within lived detail. Not just a nostalgic reissue, but a reminder of how much weight Skyzoo carries when he stays close to home i thoughtful, precise and full of earned perspective.

Review: Skyzoo's debut album, The Salvation, released back in September 2009 marked a major moment in his career and was packed with production from top hip-hop talents like Just Blaze, 9th Wonder, Nottz, Illmind, Black Milk, and Needlz. Known for his heartfelt, true-to-life lyrics, Skyzoo quickly earned respect as one of his generation's standout emcees with collaborations across the hip-hop spectrum, from Rakim to Black Thought. He has released numerous albums, including projects with Pete Rock and Apollo Brown, and to celebrate this one's 15th anniversary, Duck Down Records serves it up on navy blue and white marbled vinyl.