Skillz decided to release his final album, Thoughts Become Things, a few days ahead of schedule. The album’s closer track is the always anticipated year end “Rap-Up.” This year, he fits into the ratchet production and spills out a lot of events that occurred, some memorable and some terrible. Things that are music related and not [...]

Well, it seems like Skillz will be ending the year with more than just a “Rap-Up.” Thoughts Become Things has a December 26 release date now. This is also his final album. It’s a sad thing to see, and hopefully this doesn’t stick. Features include Planet VI, Carmael, Joe Tann and more. Shouts to Lowkey. [...]

Skillz isn’t looking to set off the biggest bang with his first single. However, sparklers are going to attract some listeners and they’ll definitely be in for a show. The ghostwriter’s last album, Thoughts Become Things, will be out in 2013. That’s where we’ll get the bang. Previously: Skillz Ft. Cam Wallace – Little Did [...]

In Hip-Hop, even if the initial to a potential hit record is turned down by the listener, it always finds a way to keep creeping up to wear down the guard. It can be by your favorite rapper hopping on the song or radio/clubs putting it in rotation. Whatever the case, King L’s “Val Venis” is one [...]

Thoughts Become Things. A fitting title for the legend known as Skillz final album in the game. In this clip, he discusses what it’s like to be on his last album and the origins of said title. Hearing any rapper that is good doing their last album is saddening, especially for someone as talented as [...]

Hip-Hop’s favorite Ghost Writer and the Hand Of God were guests on MTV’s Rap Fix yesterday. It’s a short freestyle compared to past ones. Skillz owned it. After the jump, Maino makes predictions for 2012 and Skillz discusses using rappers in his Rap-Up series. Previously: Skillz – 2011 Rap-Up | Maino Ft. T.I. & Meek Mill [...]

2012 doesn’t officially begin until you’ve heard Skillz’s annual rap-up of the year. All the year’s antics are summarized into three minutes and 40 seconds. An incredible feat to be able to knock it out like that. Beyonce’s pregnancy, Casey Anthony, deaths of 2011 and much more get mentioned. Welcome and toast to 2012! Purchase: [...]

Damn, I can’t believe it’s almost been a year since The World Needs More Skillz dropped. My favorite record off the album too. Where better to celebrate than Las Vegas? Directed by Cristopher Schafer. Previously: Video: BET Hip-Hop Awards Cyphers ’11

BET’s Hip-Hop Awards last night was pretty good. Chris Brown took home the most awards without even being in the building. The trend seemed to be winners who weren’t actually there. Anyways, the cyphers are the good stuff. Above, Eminem, Slaughterhouse and Yelawolf give you the definition of bombarding the hell out of the competition [...]

BET Hip-Hop Awards ’11 Cyphers are going to be huge. So, in more anticipation for them, Tech N9ne, MGK, B.O.B., K. Dot and more discuss what their definition of a cypher is. Can I go ahead and say that this year is likely going to be the best one yet? October 11 couldn’t get here [...]