Brooklyn rapper and songwriter Skyzoo has been consistently grinding it out since the early 2000s, delivering dexterous narratives about city life, daily struggles, and dreams of success. He built a buzz through numerous mixtapes and albums during the 2000s, which included production from DJ Premier and 9th Wonder. Beginning with 2009's The Salvation, he focused on more personal, autobiographical lyricism, which continued with subsequent full-lengths like 2015's Music for My Friends. Additionally, releases like 2020's The Bluest Note and Milestones explored a jazz-influenced direction. Throughout his career, Skyzoo has worked with Jill Scott, Black Thought, Jadakiss, Talib Kweli, and many others.