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".
The Knowing
Skyzoo Lyrics
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[Verse 1: Skyzoo]
Fitted like you're in front of a step and repeat
I'm listening to everyone tryna get you to leave
When they finished I'm over here, letting you breathe
And my fitted is all grey if you check underneath
Meaning I'm on that side, opposites attract right?
Everything you need, you believe and you react like
No one ever did this, they had you underprivileged
Cause you was in your mirror for a reason though
6 for them murder heel's, I'm guessing you keeping those
Keeping those means you'll be breaking them in around the Stuy
The truth will prolly get you a win, I'm not surprised
They making you wanna leave, I got you thinking to stay
I'm here to get in your talk, they here to get in your way
I'm here to be what they wasn't, here to be why you love it
Hearing me got you buzzing but scared to give me a play
[Hook]
[Skyzoo]
I knew it, you feel like you know-me
So you don't wanna leave here & feel like you owe-me
I already knew it, you feel like you know-me
You holding back just as much as you wanna show-me
[Jessy Wilson]
See the thing about it is
I don't know what it is
But I wanna find out
Why am I feeling like
I know you, I know you
I know you, yeah, I swear
[Verse 2: Skyzoo]
Your friends tell you let it go
Like "yea he fly but he'll never do the X & O's"
Maybe they're right, or maybe they have yet to know
Maybe tomorrow when we wake up you can tell em though
Pardon me, but, I be knowing baby, I be knowing
And you looking like you ain't looking for nothing they be throwing, right?
I agree, so when you tryna leave
Say the word and I'll follow words and follow leads
However it gotta be as long as you get to live a little
Henny straight, I promise you it'll benefit you
Feeling like you wanna see if it can get you there
Balmain mini dress, let it disappear
In your ear with the opposite of the man before me
I got no game its just some women understand my story
I'm wit it if you wit it
And drive back prepping you for all that you been missing
[Hook]
[Bridge: Skyzoo]
I swear that I know you
What you saying I already know
As much as I know you
I still wanna hear mo'
I swear that I know you
But I'm still all yours
I swear that I know you
I know you, I know you, yeah
I swear
In "The Knowing," Skyzoo and Jessy Wilson collaborate to create a song about connection and trust. Skyzoo addresses a woman who is contemplating leaving him because of the influence of her friends. He gives her space and freedom to make her own decisions, assuring her that he wants to rid her of her past and be the one to love and understand her. Through his lyrics, he conveys a sense of honesty and vulnerability that has been lacking in her previous relationships. The chorus sung by Jessy Wilson is about feeling like you know someone even though you just met them, and being cautious about revealing too much too soon. The second verse continues to encourage trust, and Skyzoo paints a picture of the intimacy he is trying to create with this woman, acknowledging that he has no game, but hoping that she sees him for who he is and decides to take a chance on him.
Line by Line Meaning
Fitted like you're in front of a step and repeat
Dressed up like you're posing in front of a sponsor backdrop
I'm listening to everyone tryna get you to leave
I'm paying attention to those who want you gone
When they finished I'm over here, letting you breathe
After they stopped, I'm giving you space
And my fitted is all grey if you check underneath
My hat (and by extension, me) may appear neutral, but there's more to it
Meaning I'm on that side, opposites attract right?
I'm on the opposite side, the one that attracts
And I'm attracted to getting rid of your past like
I want to help you get rid of your baggage
Everything you need, you believe and you react like
You already have everything you need, just believe in yourself and react appropriately
No one ever did this, they had you underprivileged
Nobody ever did what I'm doing now and they left you disadvantaged
Cause you was in your mirror for a reason though
You were looking in the mirror for a reason, and I'm here to help you figure it out
6 for them murder heel's, I'm guessing you keeping those
You're holding onto those shoes that you wore when you're feeling dangerous
Keeping those means you'll be breaking them in around the Stuy
Continuing to wear them means you'll be walking around the Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn a lot
The truth will prolly get you a win, I'm not surprised
Being honest will likely benefit you, it's no shock to me
They making you wanna leave, I got you thinking to stay
Others might be trying to push you away, but I'm convincing you to stay
I'm here to get in your talk, they here to get in your way
I'm actively engaging with you while others are just obstacles
I'm here to be what they wasn't, here to be why you love it
I'm here to be what they're not, which is why you appreciate me
Hearing me got you buzzing but scared to give me a play
You're interested in what I'm saying but maybe hesitant to fully commit
I knew it, you feel like you know-me
I expected it, you feel like you already understand me
So you don't wanna leave here & feel like you owe-me
You're afraid of leaving and feeling indebted to me
You holding back just as much as you wanna show-me
You're trying to balance showing me who you are with keeping something back
See the thing about it is
The thing to consider is
I don't know what it is
I can't quite put my finger on it
But I wanna find out
But I'm eager to learn more
Why am I feeling like
Why do I have this strong sensation that
I know you, I know you
I already know you very well
I know you, yeah, I swear
I know you, I'm positive
Your friends tell you let it go
Your friends are advising you to move on
Like "yea he fly but he'll never do the X & O's"
They think I'm attractive, but doubt I can execute
Maybe they're right, or maybe they have yet to know
They could be correct, but perhaps they haven't given me a chance
Maybe tomorrow when we wake up you can tell em though
Maybe after tonight, you can prove them wrong
Pardon me, but, I be knowing baby, I be knowing
Forgive me for saying so, but I really understand
And you looking like you ain't looking for nothing they be throwing, right?
You don't seem interested in what they're trying to offer, correct?
I agree, so when you tryna leave
I concur, so when do you plan on departing?
Say the word and I'll follow words and follow leads
Tell me when to act and I'll do so
However it gotta be as long as you get to live a little
We'll do it however you want, as long as you have some fun
Henny straight, I promise you it'll benefit you
Hennessy straight, it'll help you in some way, trust me
Feeling like you wanna see if it can get you there
You're curious to see if the alcohol will improve your situation
Balmain mini dress, let it disappear
Wear that little black dress and let the rest take care of itself
In your ear with the opposite of the man before me
Whispering something to you that's different from what the last guy said
I got no game its just some women understand my story
I'm not smooth in the way that guys usually are, but some women appreciate me for who I am
I'm wit it if you wit it
I'm on board if you are
And drive back prepping you for all that you been missing
And on the ride back, I'll get you ready for what you've been missing out on
I swear that I know you
I'm certain that I understand you
What you saying I already know
You don't have to explain, I already get it
As much as I know you
Despite the fact that I understand you so well
I still wanna hear mo'
I'm still interested in learning more
But I'm still all yours
I'm completely dedicated to you
I swear that I know you
I'm positive that I really know you
I know you, I know you, yeah
I know you, I know you, I'm absolutely certain
Contributed by Isaac D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.