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GRAMMY AWARDS
"BEST SPOKEN WORD POETRY ALBUM"
"The Seven Number Ones" is a unique spoken word and poetry album that covers seven different occurences that happened in Skillz's life that would eventually change the direction of his life. Known for his storytelling ability in the hip-hop world, Mad Skillz takes a different approach on this project, diving deep into personal experiences and childhood joys and life lessons. With his roots in Virginia's music scene, he brings authenticity and emotion to each track, exploring themes like success, failure, perseverance, and the complexities of life. The album serves as a blend of his poetic skills and the raw energy of spoken word, offering fans a deeper insight into the mind of an artist who’s known for his sharp lyrical content and vunerable but candid perspective on his journey.
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ABOUT
MAD SKILLZ
Mad Skillz is an American rapper from Richmond, Virginia. His debut album "From Where???" is credited for helping to put Virginia on the hip hop map as he was the first artist to break out nationally. He has worked with and collaborated with industry veterans such as The Roots, Missy Elliott, Jay Z, Nicki Minaj & a host of others. He has been an Artist Of Residence at The University Of Richmond since 2018 where he co teaches a hip hop class with Professor Erik Nielson.
ALBUM CREDITS
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Lead Vocals
Mad Skillz
Featured Vocals
Lalah Hathaway, Raheem Devaugh, Gavin Williams, Morgan Stewart, Jayquan Whitley
Producers & Songwriters
James Poyser, Brian "B Nasty" Reid, Gavin Williams, Micheal Barney, A.Young, D.Lewis, M. Stewart J. Whitley
Recording Studios
Flash Of Genius Studios & Hardcover Studios
Mixed By:
Rashaan "A Kid Named Cus" Stephens
Mastered by
Mike Millions