At only 24 years old his incredible deck talents involve fusing funk, hip-hop and breaks with his unique style of scratching and mixing. His reputation as a true party rocker has won him prime-time slots across the UK at FabricLive, Spectrum, Chew The Fat, Supercharged, The Boutique and Sugarbeat as well as gigs around the world at major events, festivals and music industry parties such as The Hit Factory (New York), WMC (Miami) and Field Day (Sydney).In 2003 A.Skillz released his debut album “TrickaTechnology” alongside Finger Lickin's very own Krafty Kuts. The album was a nod towards musical influences like De La Soul, James Brown and Jurassic 5, true Finger Lickin' Funk that enlisted the talents of some of the world's best hip-hop and funk artists including Kurtis Blow, Real Elements and Ashley “Freakpower” Slater.
February 2004 saw A.Skillz and Krafty Kuts team up on the TrickaTechnology Tour with live MC’s from the album playing shows all over the UK. The duo then went on to DJ together leaving audiences and dance floors astounded with their skills on four decks and four CDJ’s, playing at Glastonbury Festival, Pacha (Ibiza) and a live session for Steve Lamaq on BBC Radio 1.
In October 2004 A.Skillz then embarked on his first solo tour of Australia which saw him play to sell out crowds in all major capital cities, gaining new fans and respect from fellow DJ’s along the way. He followed this by extensive gigs in the UK and a busy studio schedule producing music for Channel 4 (Talk Back), Renault (TV advert) and Sony Playstation (Gran Tourismo 4).
A.Skillz kicked off 2005 in January with a mini-mix for Annie Mac that was later voted best mini-mix of the year by Radio 1 listeners, beating industry heavyweights such as Basement Jaxx, Mylo and Scratch Perverts. He followed this with a series of remixes including The Fort Knox Five and a re-rub of his own track Simple Things.
Highlight gigs last year included 10:15 (San Francisco), Snow Bombing (Austria) Mystery Lands Festival (Amsterdam) Homelands (UK), Live 8 After Show Party (London). Since October he has clocked up some serious air miles playing across Australia, Canada, America, Europe and returning to the UK to bring in the New Year at GPO in Ireland.
2006 is shaping up to be his biggest year yet. He is currently working on his first mix album for Finger Lickin Records whilst planning his next artist album which will see him team up with some major names for some seriously hot collaborations!
Discography
Singles:
A.Skillz – It’s your booty day (Limited Edition 7”) (Vinyl Addiction)
A.Skillz & Krafty Kuts – Tricka Technology (Ed Funk remix) / Roll Over Baby (Fort Knox 5 remix)
Albums:
A.Skillz & Krafty Kuts – Tricka Technology (Finger Lickin)
A. Skillz Remixes:
The Nextmen – Amongst The Madness (DMC)
Black Grass – The Finest Thing (Catskills)
A.Skillz & Krafty Kuts – Check Em (Inertia/Finger Lickin’)
The Fort Knox 5 – Radio Free DC (Fort Knox)
Ed Funk Feat. Real Elements – Put That (Duff Note)
DJ Yoda – Tiptoes (Antidote)
DJ Mix Albums
A.Skillz & Krafty Kuts – Exclusive CD for Boxfresh
A.Skillz – Finger Lickin’ Presents Fresh Traxx
California soul
A.Skillz Lyrics
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That lingers in your ear
But you can't forget
From sundown to sunset
It's all in the air
You hear it everywhere
No matter what you do
California soul, California soul
Like a sound you hear
That lingers in your ear
But you can't forget
From sundown to sunset
It's all in the air
You hear it everywhere
No matter what you do
It's gonna grab a hold on you
California soul, California soul
When you hear the beat
You wanna pat your feet
And you've got to move
'Cause it's really such a groove
Puts a brand new kind of thinking in your mind
And you can't go wrong
'Cause you're groovin' all day long
California soul, California soul
The song "California Soul" by A.Skillz is an anthem to the vibrant music culture of California. The lyrics talk about how the music of California is inescapable, from day to night, and how it can grab hold of you no matter what you do. The repetitive phrase "California soul" is used as a mantra to emphasize the unique and appealing qualities of the state's music.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the infectious nature of California's music scene. The beat is described as making you want to move and groove all day long, and the lyrics suggest that it puts a brand new kind of thinking in your mind. The song is almost a love letter to the state's music scene, and a celebration of the feeling it gives those who are a part of it.
Overall, "California Soul" is a catchy, upbeat song that captures the spirit of California's music scene. The lyrics describe the way that music can transform your mood and outlook on life, creating a sense of togetherness and connectedness with those around you.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a sound you hear
This is like a sound that's heard and stays on in your ears, it can be catchy and memorable.
That lingers in your ear
A sound that stays in your ear and sticks in your memory.
But you can't forget
The sound is so good that it can't be forgotten easily.
From sundown to sunset
This sound is great and lasts from morning until night, never stopping.
It's all in the air
This great sound is all around you in the atmosphere.
You hear it everywhere
The sound can be heard everywhere, whether indoors or outdoors.
No matter what you do
Despite whatever activity you're happening to be doing, the sound never goes away.
It's gonna grab a hold on you
The sound is so powerful that it's taken a hold of you and you can't escape it.
California soul, California soul
This overall feeling of happiness and joy is called the California Soul.
When you hear the beat
As soon as the rhythm begins, something inside you jumps up and reacts.
You wanna pat your feet
Your feet move to the beat naturally and involuntarily.
And you've got to move
As soon as the beat starts, you have no choice but to move your body.
'Cause it's really such a groove
The beat is so good that not dancing to it would be a crime.
Puts a brand new kind of thinking in your mind
This beat and rhythm inspires a new and creative way of thinking.
And you can't go wrong
Following this beat can never go wrong, it's perfect every time.
'Cause you're groovin' all day long
Continuous grooving, dancing, and enjoying the California Soul all day long.
Contributed by Evelyn R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JoCaro-jf5nk
Brilliant version - absolutely beautiful ❤❤❤
@LordSwordbreak
God I wish this was on spotify
@greggdriscoll5075
Me 2
@robinaboy
Not on Apple Music either. F..k.
@frantisekdaart
Are you unable to just download it to your device? Sorry for me don't understanding :)
@steik6414
8 years later: What a tune
@JeffStrawBranding
12 years later... What a tune.
@felipecoelho8112
i think that is the best remix of california soul!! dam good!!
@noiD256
Best synth harmony ever! ..the moll and dur lines both at the same time.. just perfect 😌
@SHEARMINATOR
Release radio brought me here ❤