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 Necessary Evils
Skyzoo Lyrics
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Survival of the fittest,
Posted where it's probable for pitching,
& Suicide doors are the object of the mission,
You either outdoors like "I got it, come & get it",
Or stirring upstairs with a stop watch in the kitchen,
Following the minute hand,
Like "Lord help us", good pot,
Good block, ain't nobody similar at all for a minute,
So shit'll get to clicking 'til it's gone if you with it,
Get it from when it sizzle 'til it yawn in the scrimmage,
Coffee cup, early in the morn' with the business,
So fuck if you slow, money never waits,
& Dreams do got wings, they can levitate,
Sleep now & you starve later,
But 2-seaters turn divas into soft lay ups,
You get it?, same song, different deejay,
It's downloaded if you need it on the replay
Hook:
Call it the necessary evils,
I ain't tryna get by, I'm tryna speed through,
Nah I ain't tryna get by, I'm tryna speed through,
We tell this corner goodbye as soon as we through
(Repeat 2x)
Verse 2:
Fast cars, fast broads,
Fast money, it really ain't that hard,
But every dollar you make comes with a set of eyes,
& A set of loose lips if ever you ever hide,
& Everything that should is residing that far,
& Everything that could is right in your back yard,
& Everything that kills is typing you back hard,
& Everything that will depends on the back board,
But we trill, something like Ross is,
Short sleeves in the winter for the flossing,
20 degrees on the wrist, no defrosting,
Cost 2 whole weekends, you gonn' see this,
& You the next contestant, your life can go
From mickey d's to Bennihanna's,
Tamika to Rihanna,
Same song, different deejay,
It's downloaded if you need it on the replay
Hook
Bridge:
You get it once, you get it twice,
You get it 2 more times in the same night,
You get it once, you get it twice,
That money building & you feeling kinda nice,
You get it once, you get it twice,
You get it 2 more times in the same night,
You get it once, you get it twice,
But you blinked, & now you're sprinting with blue & whites
Hook
Skyzoo's song The Necessary Evils is an introspective take on survival in the streets, focusing on the things necessary to survive and thrive. In verse one, the rapper talks about the cutthroat nature of the game, where only the fittest survive. He describes how some people sell drugs, while others are counting their money, and others still are carrying out their own missions. He speaks about the need to be alert and vigilant, always watching the clock and following it closely. He talks about the sacrifices that people have to make to get ahead, such as missing out on sleep or risking their lives. The hook of the song is a mantra, "Call it the necessary evils, I ain't tryna get by, I'm tryna speed through."
In verse two, Skyzoo expands on the idea of fast money and the risks that come with it. He talks about how people are always watching, waiting to see who they can take advantage of, or who might be hiding something. He contrasts the things that can be attained with money, such as fast cars, fast women, and flashy jewelry, with the dangers and pitfalls that come with it. Skyzoo emphasizes that everything has a cost, and nothing in life comes for free. In the bridge of the song, he talks about how the pursuit of money can be addicting, leading people to take more and greater risks. The consequences of these actions can be devastating, as people can end up in jail or worse.
Line by Line Meaning
Survival of the fittest,
Only the strongest survive
Posted where it's probable for pitching,
Putting oneself in a position to sell drugs
& Suicide doors are the object of the mission,
Driving luxurious cars with suicide doors is the end goal
You either outdoors like "I got it, come & get it",
One can either sell drugs outside and wait for customers or stay inside
Or stirring upstairs with a stop watch in the kitchen,
Cooking drugs upstairs and meticulously timing the process
Following the minute hand,
Carefully monitoring the time
Like "Lord help us", good pot,
Expressing the difficulty of the drug business and praising the quality of the product
Bag full of bottles & a ceiling fan,
Storing drugs in a bag and using a ceiling fan to cool the room
Good block, ain't nobody similar at all for a minute,
The drug dealing location is prime and competition is scarce
So shit'll get to clicking 'til it's gone if you with it,
Business will be brisk until product is sold out
Get it from when it sizzle 'til it yawn in the scrimmage,
Buyers should purchase the drugs when it's hot and before it's all gone
Coffee cup, early in the morn' with the business,
Starting the day early with drug dealing
So fuck if you slow, money never waits,
Time is money and delays result in lost profits
& Dreams do got wings, they can levitate,
Dreams can take someone to great heights
Sleep now & you starve later,
Working hard now ensures future success and survival
But 2-seaters turn divas into soft lay ups,
Having a fancy car can seduce women into easier sexual encounters
You get it?, same song, different deejay,
The same message is always being preached by different people
It's downloaded if you need it on the replay
The information is always available for those who need it
Call it the necessary evils,
Drug dealing and other illegal activities are necessary evils for survival
I ain't tryna get by, I'm tryna speed through,
Trying to quickly and successfully move through the drug business
Nah I ain't tryna get by, I'm tryna speed through,
Emphasizing the desire to succeed quickly
We tell this corner goodbye as soon as we through
Leaving the drug dealing location as soon as all the product is sold
Fast cars, fast broads,
Having fast cars and women is a goal
Fast money, it really ain't that hard,
Making money quickly is not difficult in the drug business
But every dollar you make comes with a set of eyes,
Making money is always monitored and observed by others
& A set of loose lips if ever you ever hide,
People may inform authorities or rivals of illegal activity
& Everything that should is residing that far,
The things that should be within reach are out of grasp
& Everything that could is right in your back yard,
The things that could be within reach are close by
& Everything that kills is typing you back hard,
The things that can kill someone are difficult to overcome
& Everything that will depends on the back board,
Success depends on the right moves and decisions
But we trill, something like Ross is,
We are authentic and genuine, like Rick Ross
Short sleeves in the winter for the flossing,
Dressing inappropriately to show off money and status
20 degrees on the wrist, no defrosting,
Having expensive jewelry and watches that don't need to be de-iced
Cost 2 whole weekends, you gonn' see this,
Expensive items are worth the time and money spent on them
& You the next contestant, your life can go
Anyone can enter the drug game and have their life altered
From mickey d's to Bennihanna's,
Going from a low-paying job to a high-end restaurant
Tamika to Rihanna,
Going from an ordinary person to someone famous and successful
But you blinked, & now you're sprinting with blue & whites
One mistake can lead to running from the police
You get it once, you get it twice,
Once you understand the game, you will continue to play
You get it 2 more times in the same night,
Opportunities to make money can come repeatedly in a short amount of time
That money building & you feeling kinda nice,
Making money feels good and encourages one to keep going
But you blinked, & now you're sprinting with blue & whites
One mistake can ruin everything and lead to running from the police
Writer(s): g. taylor
Contributed by Isabelle P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.