Episode 306: MAD SKILLZ "The Go-To Voice For Hip-Hop"

ROAD PODCAST (Reflections Of A DJ)

Episode 306: MAD SKILLZ "The Go-To Voice For Hip-Hop" On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew bring back Grammy nominated-songwriter, ghostwriter, rapper and DJ, Mad Skillz (@SkillzVA). Skillz speaks on @BustaRhymes’ encouragement during his @BETAwards ‘Hip-Hop 50th Anniversary Wrap Up’ (8:45), explains ‘Sync Approval’ in the music business (13:55) and warns young writers and record producers of predatory publishing deals (22:01). Skillz speaks on partnering with @Nas & @MassAppeal for the “Hip Hop Till the Infinity” installation currently in LA till March 18th 2024 (29:20) and breaks down his current projects including his EP ‘The Bop Gods’ and his spoof group “Nodeci” (35:56). Finally, the fellas debate when R&B changed from ‘I Love You’ energy to it's current ‘F*** You!’ toxicity (48:00).