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I Ain't Mad No More
Hip-Hop · 2002 · 14 tracks

I Ain't Mad No More

Skillz

Polished Virginia lyricism meets soulful 2000s production. A masterclass in technical flow, industry storytelling, and mid-tempo boom bap bounce.

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The best rapper you didn't know was writing your favorite artist's hits, finally talking his talk.

A confident and witty celebration of lyrical craft set against soulful, mid-tempo production.

Tracklist · 14 Tracks
01
On the Good Foot
2:50
02
S.K.I.L.L.Z.
4:05
03
Show Love
2:58
04
Crew Deep
3:24
05
It's Like That (K.T.N.O.)
3:57
06
Wave Ya Hands
3:36
07
Imagine
3:38
08
Suzie Q.
4:43
09
Skillz vs. Shaqwan
2:43
10
PA 2 VA
4:19
11
Blow
4:08
12
Y'all See Me
4:20
13
Irma Lewis (interlude)
1:12
14
You Only Get One
5:15
Moments Worth Waiting For
The intricate lyrical sparring and character work on Skillz vs. Shaqwan
The smooth, soulful transition into the hook on the Musiq Soulchild-assisted PA 2 VA
The relentless, high-energy drum pattern that drives the opening of S.K.I.L.L.Z.
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