Nappy Skilmore

Giving up, giving in, giving out IS NOT an option. I don't care what it looks like right now, what "they" are saying or not saying, what "they" think, what any one else wants you to believe-if it contrary to what I am declaring to you at this very moment! Especially if you find yourself in a position you've neve been in before; your mind is racing, or you are at a peace and a pace that you have never encountered until now. Be encouraged, and be. That's all. My grandmother has always said "It's not just what you do, but how you do it." You're a writer? Write. Painter? Paint. Walker? Walk. Linguist, lyricist? Rhyme. Producer or composer? Arrange your notes and sounds and present your opus. That's it. Leave the lobbying for the talking heads who acquiesced to the notion of "those who can't do, teach." Forget the politics, the rumors, the gossip, the fancy pipe dreams, even a set destination. JUST CREATE. Let's get back to the basics. All the ego tripping, animosity, toxic comparison and competition and assault on our fellow man has not only become counterproductive, but cancerous. We simply do not enjoy what we once were organically passionate about, without a second thought, we were in the zone. In our elements, coalescing with them, formulating creations of every discipline in the arts. A record deal would be awesome right?! How about a 360-deal, where the artist literally is ALL-AROUND f***ked out of his/her very essence, touring for 2 months and never pocketing more than 20% of the beaucoup generated. *raspberry* Screw that! Nevermind a deal, or the lights or the fame or the attention. Do what the hell you do, and only the way that only you can! With that being said, Here is a new jont to perk your ears up. Nappy Skilmore's Exxtra. This is what I do!

Peace to all! I wanted to take this time to share with you my new album "SlumperpHunk" is now live on iTunes, Deezer, Amazon Music and all other digital retailers! I provide you with the link and you click on it and cop that! I am proud of this project, and the other 2 installments that are soon to follow, to complete the pHunk series. I look forward to linking up with you all this summer, as we are starting to line up live performances to promote and air these projects, as well as coming out to meet up with our new family! I encourage you all to check out the album "SlumperpHunk" and share with all of your friends and contacts and all other fellow Hip Hop heads. There is nothing like it out there, and I know yall want something different from all this monotonous mess they try to force feed us nowadays! Yall enjoy and I hope to hear some feeback! Peace and Love
-Nappy Skilmore
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Peace and Love. I wanted to express my gratitude for being able to connect with all of you. My list has grown much faster that I thought it would and this is has created much humbling joy in my heart. I have to be honest with you, I almost didn't make it to share my music and story with you. I lived a reckless, and irresponsible life for a long time. 20 years of alcohol and drug addiction reeked so much havoc in my life, I actually expected to die. It is ONLY by the grace and mercy of the Most High God that I am still here. Through His Son, and redemption. Because I believe that He wanted me to share my story with you, to encourage you all. I don't care what you are going through right now, doesn't matter how hard or impossible it seems at this moment. Lift you head, your heart, and your voice! You are going to make it through. You are going to come out bigger, stronger and better than you have ever known. I won't BS you, it is not easy, and there will be more battles to fight. But YOU ARE bigger and badder than the monster situation you are facing right now. And you are about to start rising up, and making it shrink and whimper at your feet, until it succumbs to you. Keep hold onto the Master's Hand, and He will show you His glory. This is bigger than me, and you. But WE are a part of it. Play your part. Play the song.

Peace up! Blessings to the breadren. Hope all are having goals set and met, visions and plans are being realized. And I will get right to it. Some years back, I was sitting in line at a Wendy's drive-thru when I heard a phrase from within me: "THE ONLY FORCE STRONGER THAN PASSION IS THE FIRE THAT FUELS IT." I never heard it before, and I really didn't give it too much thought as I placed my order for a #4 with a Sprite. But as I began to think more on the phrase, so much truth started to emerge from it. To this day, I have kept it, and applied it to every aspect of my life. It has proven itself to be as true as water is wet. My point? Allow me to be of some encouragement today, and leave you with a little nugget, a pearl of wisdom. There are many, could even be YOU, that might be struggling with discouragement, let downs, disappointments with the honing of your craft and within the pursuit of success in music, arts & entertainment. And I want to remind you that these pressures are necessary for your growth and benefit. You will not appreciate the triumphs if you don't experience that failures. If you are anything like me, you know failure all too well, and you decided to take an alternative route in response to the disappointment or let-downs, and found yourself on a completely different path that seemed to open up wide before you. Take the bumps and bruises, the cuts and the scrapes. Then take the scars, and use them to tell your story. The only way that you can! I can't wait to chop it up with you about them! Before I go, I have to let you know that I have a brand new single scheduled for commercial release on April 27, 2018. "MasterMind" features the silky R&B voice of Jason, and paints a picture of overcoming insurmountable circumstances and standing up to be a voice for those who don't have one. Or at least, don't always seem to be heard. "MasterMind" will be available on all major digital stores and streaming platforms, including Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music and Tidal. Thanks in advance for the support and the connection! We will talk soon!

Nappy Skilmore

What's the Crackle?! Peace to all fellow creatives. I'd like to link up and collab with a few other artists who are about making timeless classics in, but not exclusive to Hip Hop. If you down, let's go up! Holla at ya mans!

Whats the Crackle!?
Grinding! New single on the way! "MasterMind" produced by Tone P of Flawless Tracks. Working on the visuals to complete the vision of presentation to yall. KANAKA Music for real though!

Hi! Peace, Love and welcome to all new subscribers! I greatly appreciate the opportunity to connect with you all and allow me to inform you that I now consider you all family. I also wanted to let you all know that I have a brand new project available on Bandcamp for your listening pleasures. "LoCo Motives Vol.1" is an all new original offering giving you a glimpse into the culture and world that I come from. I encourage you all to head over to (expired link) and add this album to your collection today! I look forward to further engagementand connection with you all. Much love and be blessed!