He released the critically-acclaimed Corner Store Classic mixtape in 2007, and released a remixed version, including some new material, as a digital download album in 2008. Corner Store Classic was rated 'XL' (4/5) by XXL Magazine. In 2007, he stated that he had a second album ready, called The Salvation, but was waiting for a major record deal before releasing it.
He cites as influences hip hop artists such as Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, Nas, N.W.A., Big Daddy Kane, and Kid 'n Play, as well as artists such as Sade, Nirvana and John Coltrane, and cites Coltrane's A Love Supreme as his favorite album. He credits J Dilla as his biggest inspiration and favorite producer. He has been critical of the direction that Hip Hop has taken, stating "People are taking the 'whetever we gotta do' method, resulting in gimmick records. I'm about making money but it has to be with dope records".
All Day Always
Skyzoo Lyrics
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All of us is for it
Ain't a song change
All the shit we saw is what we all became
And we all that we got 'long as the song plays
We hung out in front of the corner store
Got older and took it to the liquor store
Only way we'll separate is how we pick the course
Of course we, know where we belong, we
Nowhere next to home but won't be long until we home, see
Know that when we home we putting on where they can all see
Know that they'll adore how we adorn so as long as we
Loaded up with cargo, whichever way the car go
The outcome's a murciélago
Mercy upon anyone feeling mercy at their heart tho
My outcome's a merciless God flow
God be with us, a R&B bitch is enough to inspire us
And we Dej Loaf for that loaf if they comfortable trying us
See, baby it's easy to adapt to what you be around
Being next to A' is why my aim will never see the ground
Being next to Bro is why you know we all or nothing right?
Being next to Mel we never fell, we never cut the lights
Being next to Paesoes
Was GQ and Bishop before their hiccups
'Cause loyalty is nothing you can pay fo'
Love him like brother, that man there like my brother
And if it ever should come to it that man would let a K' go
So going for advancement is the root we would stand in
Scared of being dormant so, we grew with our hands in
Hands put together, all the prayers people sent us
Saying don't believe the hype, don't grow up to be a nigger
Don't grow up and become a typical nigger while you here
Like who you with every day, leave them niggas over there
What, damn, I feel funny even saying that
That word is foreign and my friends could never make me that
Duly noted if needed but know it never will
Easy to adapt when you around whatever's real
In Skyzoo's song All Day Always, the rapper reflects on his roots and his bond with his friends. The song starts off with an affirmation of unity with the lines "All day, always, all of us is for it, ain't a song change". The mention of "all the shit we saw" speaks to the shared hardship and struggle that have shaped their lives. He acknowledges that "we all that we got" and emphasizes the importance of sticking together through it all. As long as the song plays, they'll keep going, keep pushing forward.
In the second verse, Skyzoo gets more personal and talks about his own journey. He describes hanging out in front of the corner store when he was younger, and later, taking it to the liquor store. Money was tight, but they wanted more. He brings up the notion of choice, acknowledging that the different paths they take may lead them in different directions. However, he ends the verse with the conviction that they know where they belong: "Nowhere next to home but won't be long until we home, see. Know that when we home we putting on where they can all see." The ultimate goal is to make it big and represent their roots.
The chorus repeats the earlier lines, emphasizing the strength of their bond and their determination to succeed. The last lines of the song speak to the power of being around positivity and realness. It's easy to adapt and grow when you're surrounded by the right people, but it's important to stay true to yourself and never become something you're not.
Line by Line Meaning
All day, always
We are committed to our lifestyle and mentality all the time.
All of us is for it
Everyone in our group is devoted to this way of life.
Ain't a song change
No one is changing their behavior or beliefs.
All the shit we saw is what we all became
Our experiences have shaped us into who we are now.
And we all that we got 'long as the song plays
Our group is all we have, as long as we are together we will persevere.
We hung out in front of the corner store
We spent a lot of time just hanging out on the street corner.
Got older and took it to the liquor store
As we became older, we progressed to hanging out at the liquor store.
Money low, so bet we wanted more
We were always looking for ways to improve our situation when we were broke.
Only way we'll separate is how we pick the course
The only thing that will ever divide us is our individual goals and paths in life.
Of course we, know where we belong, we
We all know where we fit in and belong in our community.
Nowhere next to home but won't be long until we home, see
We might not be physically close to our hometown, but we will always return and represent where we come from.
Know that when we home we putting on where they can all see
When we come back, we want to showcase our success for everyone to see.
Loaded up with cargo, whichever way the car go
Carrying all of our baggage and experiences with us, we will go in whatever direction life takes us.
The outcome's a murciélago
Our trajectories lead to success.
Mercy upon anyone feeling mercy at their heart tho
Those who show us kindness in our path to success will be rewarded.
My outcome's a merciless God flow
My talent and skill will be unstoppable and intense.
God be with us, a R&B bitch is enough to inspire us
We have divine support and even a love interest's influence can motivate us.
And we Dej Loaf for that loaf if they comfortable trying us
We won't hesitate to fight back if provoked.
See, baby it's easy to adapt to what you be around
It's simple to conform to your surroundings and the people you spend time with.
Being next to A' is why my aim will never see the ground
Being around talented individuals like A', who never settle for less, inspires me to always aim high.
Being next to Bro is why you know we all or nothing right?
Being around my brother Bro helps us maintain our all-or-nothing mindset.
Being next to Mel we never fell, we never cut the lights
Being around Mel never allowed us to give up or quit, we always kept moving forward.
Being next to Paesoes
Being around Paesoes is valuable because they are loyal and trustworthy.
Was GQ and Bishop before their hiccups
Our group was together before GQ and Bishop encountered trouble.
'Cause loyalty is nothing you can pay fo'
Being loyal to each other is priceless and can't be bought.
Love him like brother, that man there like my brother
We care for each other deeply and treat each other like family.
And if it ever should come to it that man would let a K' go
If necessary, we would resort to violence to protect each other.
So going for advancement is the root we would stand in
Our main goal is progress and we stand firmly in that goal.
Scared of being dormant so, we grew with our hands in
We don't want to become stagnant, so we continue to work hard and grow.
Hands put together, all the prayers people sent us
We appreciate the support and encouragement we receive from others.
Saying don't believe the hype, don't grow up to be a nigger
People warn us not to let the negative stereotypes associated with black culture dictate our actions or attitudes.
Don't grow up and become a typical nigger while you here
Don't fall victim to the low expectations and negative stereotypes associated with being black.
Like who you with every day, leave them niggas over there
Be cautious with who you surround yourself with daily and don't hesitate to leave toxic people behind.
What, damn, I feel funny even saying that
Using the N-word, even in conversation, makes me feel uncomfortable.
That word is foreign and my friends could never make me that
I don't associate myself with the negative connotations of the N-word, and my friends would never make me feel that way either.
Duly noted if needed but know it never will
I acknowledge the issue surrounding the N-word, but it's not a problem within our friend group.
Easy to adapt when you around whatever's real
It's easy to adopt the lifestyle and values of those who are genuinely true to themselves and their beliefs.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANTHONY MARKEITH REID, GREGORY SKYLER TAYLOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Richard Knight Jr.
So underrated. Been rocking his music since Cloud 9: The Three Day High w/9th Wonder
regional112
You got to be kiddin'... This track is absolutely exquisite!!! Perfect Hip Hop!!!
Loyal Beaugard 43
still banging 2018
liveguy
That beat! HOLY SHIT!
Michael Phillips
The lyrics!!!!!!FOH
Michael Phillips
liveguy Isaac Hayes Breakthrough
Khulekani Magubane
My favourite 2015 rap album so far. And I doubt that will change until December unless SWISH drops.
KnownEpidemic
Yeah I thought you would have since you're on here listening to Skyzoo lol.
That Chuuwee album is incredible.
Khulekani Magubane
+KnownEpidemic I've heard Mello's and Words Paint Pictures. Great projects.
KnownEpidemic
+Khulekani Magubane Have you heard these albums before?
JR & PH7 X Chuuwee - The South Sac Mack
Rapper Big Pooh - Words Paint Pictures
Finale - Odds & Ends
Mello Music Group - Persona