Rising NYC rapper Lord Sko shares ‘PIFF’, a smoked-out debut that includes Curren$y, MAVI, Conway the Machine, and extra
The Washington Heights lyricist additionally faucets MAVI for his hazy “Bong Rips” visible
A 20-year-old rapper with a veteran’s understanding of the sport, Lord Sko solely peddles the best dope.
Taking a web page out of his heroes’ ebook and utilizing it to roll a spliff, the NY native releases ‘PIFF’, his new album.
Bringing listeners on a tour by way of his facet of Uptown, Lord Sko is an amiable host, crafting boasts that succinctly summarize his life as a rising artist, toe-tagging instrumentals along with his frayed rasp.
“‘PIFF’ is a colourful exploration of the elevated thoughts,” says Lord Sko. “Impressed by my many hashish infused exploits as a younger grownup in New York Metropolis, ‘PIFF’ is each very private to my very own experiences and designed to be relatable to the typical stoner.”
Together with the brand new album, Lord Sko shares the music video for “Bong Rips”, a collaboration with D.C. underground hero MAVI.
Produced by Harry Fraud, serves up classic música with playful organs and chopped-up horns, inviting Sko and MAVI to carry out their 10,000 thread rely rhymes: “I’m on the bar with the veneer physician for Chris Rock,” spits Sko, whereas MAVI says, “My wrist frigid, igloo, hit sticks and licks too.”
Within the video, Sko searches the town for the best piff, till he finds a bionic pressure that causes to hallucinate a miniature MAVI, earlier than Sko and MAVI transport themselves right into a TV display screen to carry out the music.
Sko’s detail-rich verses, malleable flows, and brash perspective make him a pure collaborator with artists of all types and generations.
‘PIFF’ rolls out the crimson carpet for old skool hip-hop royalty, together with Grand Puba of Model Nubian, who duets with Sko on the feverish “Girbaud Discuss”, and Del The Funkee Homosapien, who has his personal interlude.
The rapper who calls himself Rap Jeff Hardy finds a kindred spirit in fellow wrestling lover Conway The Machine, who provides Sko his blessing on “Camel Eyes”, and takes the weed rap baton from Curren$y, who seems alongside Sko on latest single “Perceive”.
Although he’s an previous soul, Lord Sko is greater than able to performing his age, sounding at house subsequent to new NYC figurehead POLO PERKS <3 <3 <3 and ATL manufacturing prodigy FearDorian on “Holding Me Up”, and mixing with fellow younger lyricists like MAVI and Collard.
Impressed by the stoner classics of the weblog period, ‘PIFF’ restores that feeling, with adventurous samples and vibrant, hazy soundscapes, crafted by a few of the most interesting producers within the East Coast.
Statik Selektah lends luxurious bass to early spotlight “Second Thought”, as Sko slices by way of fluttering woodwinds like a field cutter.
A-Lau serves up a propulsive, shiny swimsuit anthem on “Livin Life”, which Sko turns into his aspirational intro, whereas Tony Seltzer and Grimm Doza craft a shimmering little bit of cloud rap on “Robinhood”.
With extra manufacturing from Mike Shabb, Wino Willy, and Arlo Walker, the 20-year-old prodigy who has been working with Lord Sko since 2022’s ‘MUSEUM’, ‘PIFF’ is out there in every single place through UPTOWN SH!T/STIMULATED.
‘PIFF’ continues Sko’s rise as one among New York’s most interesting emcees, who proudly carries on the custom of his hometown sound, whereas including a relatable spin.
He began rapping when he was a youngster, releasing his first mixtape at solely 17 years-old, teaming up with the even youthful producer Arlo Walker to create ‘Museum’.
In 2023, Sko launched ‘United Palace’, an completed challenge named after the Washington Heights theater, which established him as one of the thrilling emcees within the 5 Boroughs.
In April, Lord Sko launches the “PIFF Tour”, his first-ever nationwide headlining tour.
That includes assist from LifeOfThom, the tour kicks off in Boston on April 16, making its manner by way of main markets like Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Chicago earlier than concluding in Vancouver on Might 8.
Sko performs a really particular hometown present in NYC on April twenty second, headlining Child’s All Proper.
“PIFF Tour” Dates:
- April 16 – Boston, MA (Center East Upstairs)
- April 19 – Philadelphia, PA (Kung Fu Necktie)
- April 21 – Washington, DC (Pie Store)
- April 22 – Brooklyn, NY (Child’s All Proper (Late))
- April 24 – Cleveland, OH (Beachland Tavern)
- April 25 – Toronto, ON (The Dance Cave)
- April 26 – Grand Rapids, MI (Pyramid Scheme)
- April 27 – Chicago, IL (Beat Kitchen)
- April 29 – Santa Ana, CA (The Constellation Room)
- Might 1 – Los Angeles, CA (Moroccan Lounge (Late))
- Might 2 – San Francisco, CA (Neck of the Woods)
- Might 3 – Arcata, CA (Miniplex)
- Might 5 – Portland, OR (Holocene)
- Might 7 – Seattle, WA (Chop Suey)
- Might 8 – Vancouver, BC (Fox Cabaret)
Lord Sko’s ‘PIFF’ album can also be accessible now to stream and cop on all main digital streaming platforms