Residing in Philadelphia, SKY is bringing a new sound to the rap game. Using undertones of indie and punk, the underground rapper creates new wave hip-hop music. His newest release “What They Want” is a genre bending example of SKY’s spectacular talents.
SKY recently released his newest banger “What They Want” and I’m bumping it on repeat. He’s got the talent and ear for savory beats to excel in this game. “What They Want” reeks of self confidence is about SKY’s journey to the top, speeding by the same-old mainstream sound on his way up. His energy truly shines in this retrospective track that lets us explore SKY’s inner thoughts. “What They Want” is in your face and unapologetic with a twist. Experimental and authentic, “What They Want” highlights the retro and modern fusion of sounds behind SKY’s bars. The production quality is incomparable and the back beat is addicting and HEAVY. I’m adding “What They Want” to my summer playlist and I highly recommend you do the same. Stay on the lookout for SKY!
Listen to “What They Want” here and read more below in our exclusive interview!
Hi SKY! Can you start by telling our readers and fans about your upbringing into music? When did you realize it was your passion?
My upbringing into music was a mix of strange sounds to be honest, the first u music I’ve ever really heard was reggae my dad used to play from a friends radio station. I started to play drums at 3 and learned songs by ear, i went through music programs in elementary and middle school where i once learned how to play the violin and trumpet. I realized it was y passion around the age of 14, where i came to an awakening that I didn’t want to spend my life working for someone else.
What’s the meaning behind the lyrics of “What They Want”? How do you want listeners to interpret this track?
The lyrics behind What They Want, is to be interpreted as a concept, people only want anything to do with you when you have something to offer, in regards as a benefit for them.
Lines like “You can’t feel my pain, see through window panes, think i lost my brain, n***** switch i go insane” emphasize how there can be situations where people pretend to emphasize with you and use you, the hook continues “What They Want From Me? Don’t Got Nothing For Them”
The listener can interpret the track however they can, it’s art and can have multiple meanings.
Who are your top three musical influences? Why?
The only artists I can say have had an influence on me, isn’t coming from a musical aspect but more how i approached music in a sense. Those artists are; Kurt Cobain, Young Thug, & Lil Uzi Vert, just because they came into music fully being themselves and treating it as a sense of expression, the true roots of music. Also the grunge stylistic of music is something my frequency resonates with and loves creating.
What challenges have you faced as an up and coming artist? How have you overcome those challenges?
Personally as an up and coming artist it’s difficult recording and budgeting the different costs for things that really matter but patience is the key to universal timing.
What’s next for you SKY?
Next for me? Is more music, shows and collaborations, I’ve just landed in Atlanta and I’ve started recording the day of. So anyone in Atlanta booking artists, can contact me via email or Instagram.
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