DETROIT PHENOMENON RAPPER SKILLA BABY RELEASES NEW PROJECT THE COLDEST
Flaunting a scorching signature style without comparison, rising Detroit rapper Skilla Baby unleashes his anxiously awaited new project The Coldest out now via Geffen Records.
Regarding The Coldest, Skilla Baby said, “I took my time to put this project together… Sometimes, I feel like people try to place me in a box. The pressure of being a new artist, being successful, staying disciplined, and still clocking into the studio is very strenuous, but fun at the same time. As an artist, I’m known as the ‘Girl’s guy.’ But I’ll never forget I come from the streets. As a real person, I feel so many emotions (mad, sad, happy, anxious, etc.). I say that to say, sorry for the wait but I wanted to put everything I feel into one project. Grab your coats…”
Across 16 tracks, Skilla Baby levels up from every angle. The track “Da Whole Package” finds him in a lyrical crossfire with Flo Milli. They trade quotable bars back-and-forth, culminating on a chantable chorus. Lively horns pipe up over booming 808s on the opener “Trapped” as he gets introspective and laments, “I won’t leave the hood, I think I’m trapped.” Then, there’s “Mike Jack” featuring G Herbo and Rob49. Hi-hats brush up against an ominous piano loop as this trio ignites a stunning street anthem befitting of their respective reputations as spitters. “Project X” featuring DaBabybarely contains Skilla Baby’s energy as he grins, “We turnt up.” He steps into another realm altogether on “Te Amo.” Showcasing another side of his artistry, he gets melodic with a hypnotic hook, “Te amo, mama.” On “Misfits,” he links up with Polo G. Taking no prisoners, Skilla Baby drops a warning on the caustic and catchy refrain, “Every time I see my opps, I’m gon’ flip shit.” Production credits on The Coldest include Southside, MIA JayC, Ben Billions, TooDope, and more.
He paved the way for this body of work with the standout lead single “Free Big Meech,” piling up millions of streams and earning acclaim. The single earned plugs in the Associated Press, XXL, HNHH, Rap Up and more.
Next up, the “Vultures Eat The Most” Tour takes him across the country on his most extensive jaunt yet. It kicks off on May 30 at Level 13 in Orlando, FL and rolls through major markets such as Chicago, IL, New York, NY, and Boston, MA before coming to a close at House of Blues in Dallas, TX on July 2. Tickets are available for purchase HERE. It follows his touring experience hitting the road with Offset.
Among many accolades, BET just named him a “BET Amplified Artist.” Skilla is also the latest cover star at RollingOut.
Thus far, Skilla Baby has piled up over 300 million streams and north of 111 million views. He has notched major co-signs from the likes of Jack Harlow, City Girls, Rylo Rodriguez, Rob49, Tee Grizzley, Luh Tyler, YTB Fatt, and many others.
The Coldest Tracklisting:
1. Trapped
2. Free Big Meech
3. Richie (feat. Moneybagg Yo)
4. Mike Jack (feat. G Herbo & Rob49)
5. Bulletproof
6. Slimm Shady (feat. Mozzy)
7. Whole Package (feat. Flo Milli)
8. Crash (feat. Jeremih)
9. Project X (G6) (feat. DaBaby)
10. Wifey (feat. No Cap)
11. Te Amo
12. Misfit (feat. Polo G)
13. Mama (with Rob49 & Tay B)
14. Bae
15. Black Force Music
16. Plate
“Vultures Eat The Most” Tour Routing:
5/30 Orlando, FL Level 13
6/1 Chicago, IL United Center – WGCI Summer Jam
6/2 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Revolution
6/5 Raleigh, NC Lincoln Theater
6/6 Charlotte, NC Fillmore
6/8 Richmond, VA The National
6/9 Norfolk, VA Atlantic Bay Pavilion
6/11 New York, NY Webster Hall
6/12 Hartford, CT Webster Theater
6/13 Boston, MA Big Night Live
6/14 Providence, RI The Strand
6/16 Montclair, NJ The Wellmont Theater
6/23 Fort Wayne, IN Piere’s
6/25 Joliet, IL The Forge
6/27 Minneapolis, MN Varsity Theater
7/1 Oklahoma City, OK Tower Theater
7/2 Dallas, TX House of Blues
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