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Skewby - Don't Understand
Artist: Skewby
Producer: DJ Charlie White
Album: Humble Pie
Label: Unsigned
Endemic to rappers is the creeping feeling that all is not quite right with the world. And it stands to reason—you’ve got to have some sh*t to figure out, if you’re going to spend hours upon hours pondering life into a microphone. On Don’t Understand, the latest release off his brand new street album, Skewby shares a few things about the music game in particular that he just can’t seem to wrap his head around. Over Freesol member and 2012 SXSW x DJBooth showcase DJ Charlie White‘s blissfully smooth sample work, the New Orleans phenom and freestyle series alum wonders what the world’s come to when a 20-year-old hip-hop head hasn’t heard of 2Pac, and whether he can truly expect to succeed in an era when his genre’s glory days have been all but forgotten. Despite his misgivings, he remains determined to “keep it real [even when] it pays to be faker,” confident that his skills will win him success in the long-term. Does this fresh, thoughtful selection leave you hungry for more? You’re in luck; Skewby’s latest street release, the Humble Pie EP, is available now for free download form the artist’s Bandcamp page.
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11633 |
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Skewby is such a natural. All his work feels so effortless. Like I am hanging out with him and he is just relaying a story to me. A story he is obviously passionate about, but not in a "I am going to make sure he understands me" kind of way. Plus, the vintage production and scratches from Charlie White add authenticity and character to the track.
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| Posted on May 08, 2012 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 31 |
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Skewby's great. One of my favorite upcoming MC's.
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 904 |
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Yup, Skewby has that breezy flow that I love to hear, especially as the weather is getting warmer here in NY
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| Posted on May 08, 2012 |
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Dope joint!
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 677 |
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How is Skewby unsigned? He kills this track, and makes it sound so damn easy.
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 1633 |
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Skewby is the man, I am a huge fan of his work, this is dope.
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This was a regular type track for me. Nothing really stands out to me and it just sounds like average background music. Not my type of track.
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| Posted on May 09, 2012 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2904 |
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This guy reminds of Lupe a lot, passion and flow wise. Both great artists. Smooth track from Skewby. Humble Pie looking good. Almost there.
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