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".
Range Rover Rhythm
Skyzoo Lyrics
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All this money they been showing
They got reasons through the ceiling
All we wanted was a part, all this seeing is believing
From the jump its from the heart, pardon we wit all this breathing
All this anticipation, all this keeping this shit even
All these hands in the way when all they reaching is beneath 'em
All you standing in the way is only leading us to be it
Bet whatever on the vision if they get it then they on it
If they don't but they close enough to see us and adore it
Let 'em watch from over there, let 'em watch and know we here
Better dreams while we up, better watches for your stares
Call it Range Rover rhythm and may we go and get 'em
At the will of what we on and may we blow the engines
May it be just what we want and may it all glitter
Just the same as what we saw
'Cause what we saw was fucking splendid
All the scenery they threw us, easy to influence
Nothing 'bout us changed so you can leave us if you knew us
Jumping out a Range had us dreaming to maneuver
And mu'fuckas tryin' to brand new us
Range Rover rhythm, corner store signature
I don't do it for me, I do it for the liquor store
Said we knew what it be, knew it what's about
Tryin' to 80 thou' somethin' 'fore we out
(And all we know is)
How the sweetest dream couldn't be anymore heinous
Promise if you sleeping you'll see where we all aiming
'Cause dreaming is all tainted but we was on that anyway
Should've never offered us to get a taste
Good to enough to want it on a bigger plate
Climbing thru a kitchen tryna get a plate
Either find a way or go and drill away
Living like, 400 a pair, yea my Penny's straight
Living like the ending was beginning with a get a way
Another day, another dollar, we just tryna get a day
And pull a whole decade within a day
Promise you my Penny straight
Straight enough to '95 Hardaway penetrate
And open up a lane if they don't give a lane
Lanes open bigger for that Range Rover rhythm
Tryin' to open up the hood and put a name on that engine
If it go misunderstood, I'll remain on my pivot
For a steering wheel draped in a vision
Range Rover rhythm, corner store signature
I don't do it for me, I do it for the liquor store
Said we knew what it be, knew it what's about
Tryin' to 80 thou' somethin' 'fore we out
Hospital days, reflecting when my man laid up
On a uptown hot block he got his side sprayed up
I saw his life slippin' on the day in question
I told him I would've went wit him, thank god he ain't listen
Reminiscing over Henny and all of them pictures
We ride around now knowing we're probably different
And how it sounds now, know me as part of the feeling
I gave it life, muthafuck a honorable mention
In Skyzoo's song "Range Rover Rhythm", he talks about the struggles that come with trying to achieve success and the sacrifices that one must make to get there. He mentions how all they needed was a reason and how they only wanted a part of the success that they had been seeing. He talks about how the anticipation and the constant need to keep up in the industry can be overwhelming and how people standing in their way can only lead to them working even harder to achieve their goals.
He also discusses how people in the industry try to influence and change them, but they are determined to stay true to themselves and maintain their own identity. He mentions "Range Rover rhythm" and the idea of going out and getting what they want, despite any hardships they may face along the way. He emphasizes the importance of staying focused and determined through all of life's obstacles, even when it may seem like there is no way out.
Overall, Skyzoo's lyrics in "Range Rover Rhythm" speak to the determination and perseverance required to achieve success, while also remaining true to oneself and maintaining a sense of identity.
Line by Line Meaning
Holla like whatever, all we needed was a reason
We don't care how we're perceived, we just need a motivator
All this money they been showing
There's a lot of wealth visible around us
They got reasons through the ceiling
There are abundant reasons people obtain wealth
All we wanted was a part, all this seeing is believing
All we ever wanted was a chance, we need to experience it to believe it
From the jump its from the heart, pardon we wit all this breathing
Our aspirations are genuine and our effort is relentless
All this anticipation, all this keeping this shit even
We're excited and vigilant about keeping everything balanced
All these hands in the way when all they reaching is beneath 'em
Too many people get in their own way by reaching for things that aren't beneficial
All these plans we done made, all we see is what we keeping
We have big plans for our future, we focus on our goals and disregard distractions
All you standing in the way is only leading us to be it
Any obstacles we encounter only make us more determined to succeed
Bet whatever on the vision if they get it then they on it
Have faith in our vision, if they understand it, they'll support us
If they don't but they close enough to see us and adore it
Even if they don't fully comprehend it, they'll still admire our progress
Let 'em watch from over there, let 'em watch and know we here
They can observe from afar and realize our existence
Better dreams while we up, better watches for your stares
We'll continue to dream big and purchase flashy items
Call it Range Rover rhythm and may we go and get 'em
Let's call our success the Range Rover rhythm and continue to pursue it
At the will of what we on and may we blow the engines
Let our passion drive us and may we work so hard we surpass our limits
May it be just what we want and may it all glitter
May our success be exactly what we desired and may it shine like gold
Just the same as what we saw
Our success will be just as great as we envisioned it
'Cause what we saw was fucking splendid
Our vision of success was absolutely incredible
All the scenery they threw us, easy to influence
We've been exposed to a lot of success, it's tempting to follow others' paths
Nothing 'bout us changed so you can leave us if you knew us
We haven't changed despite our success, those who thought they knew us can leave
Jumping out a Range had us dreaming to maneuver
Our success in owning a Range Rover motivated us to keep progressing
And mu'fuckas tryin' to brand new us
People are trying to distance themselves from us since we've become successful
Range Rover rhythm, corner store signature
Our success should be signature to where we came from
I don't do it for me, I do it for the liquor store
Our success isn't just for personal gain, it's to help those around us
Said we knew what it be, knew it what's about
We always had an idea of what our success would entail
Tryin' to 80 thou' somethin' 'fore we out
We want to reach a certain level of success before moving on to something else
How the sweetest dream couldn't be anymore heinous
Even the best dreams can have a dark side
Promise if you sleeping you'll see where we all aiming
If you're not paying attention, you'll miss where we're going
'Cause dreaming is all tainted but we was on that anyway
Despite the negativity surrounding dreams, we still pursued them
Should've never offered us to get a taste
Don't offer us just a glimpse of success, we'll want more
Good to enough to want it on a bigger plate
If it's good enough, we'll want it on a grander scale
Climbing thru a kitchen tryna get a plate
We'll work hard, even if it means climbing through a difficult path
Either find a way or go and drill away
We'll either find a solution or keep working until we do
Living like, 400 a pair, yea my Penny's straight
We're living like we can afford $400 shoes, a reference to Penny Hardaway's signature Nike shoes
Living like the ending was beginning with a get a way
We're living every day as if it's just the beginning of success
Another day, another dollar, we just tryna get a day
We're focused on getting through each day and making more money
And pull a whole decade within a day
Our goal is to accomplish what others do in a decade within one day
Promise you my Penny straight
I promise my financial situation is secure like Penny Hardaway's shoes
Straight enough to '95 Hardaway penetrate
My finances are secure enough to emulate Penny Hardaway's on-court performance
And open up a lane if they don't give a lane
If we're not provided opportunities, we'll create them ourselves
Lanes open bigger for that Range Rover rhythm
Our success creates more opportunities for even greater success
Tryin' to open up the hood and put a name on that engine
We want to take apart our success and see what makes it truly work
If it go misunderstood, I'll remain on my pivot
If our success is not clearly understood, we'll continue to focus on it
For a steering wheel draped in a vision
We're aiming for a specific vision of success that we're steering towards
Hospital days, reflecting when my man laid up
Reflecting on the difficult times when a friend was hospitalized
On a uptown hot block he got his side sprayed up
He was shot while on a dangerous city block
I saw his life slippin' on the day in question
I saw how close he was to death on that particular day
I told him I would've went wit him, thank god he ain't listen
I'm grateful he didn't listen to my risky behavior and got himself hurt again
Reminiscing over Henny and all of them pictures
Thinking back on the past, moments with friends and a particular liquor
We ride around now knowing we're probably different
Our current success sets us apart from our past selves
And how it sounds now, know me as part of the feeling
People now associate us with our success and feeling of accomplishment
I gave it life, muthafuck a honorable mention
I'm responsible for creating my own success, I don't care about receiving recognition from others
Contributed by Kayla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joseph Fuller
Had to come through and pay homage to a classic ❤
Bass Thumper
TRUTH BRUH!!!!!!!!!!!
PeeAyy
one of the most talented and slept on artists in the game. #QUALITY #FGR
**JAA**
Patrice Altine HE'S INCREDIBLY NICE!!!!
Jason Hughes
True That!
Alfred Jones
Patrice Altine top 5 underrated
Black Sand
Absolute facts...
Black Sand
Listening to skyzoo is like going to a 5 star Restaurant and getting the most expensive thing on the menu and the most expensive glass of wine to go with it.. Both the meal (lyrics) and the glass of wine (beats) are delicious on their own but when you pair them together it makes for an amazing dinning experience and you always leave wanting more...
🧊Observing Stuff🧊
Even though I hate when people speak about music like it's food...You made a great analogy. The lyrics and music went together perfectly, that's why I still come back to this song.
Kasey Channler
This is beautiful. The perfect lyrics and beat to compliment them.