ARTIST OF THE MONTH - UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
Skilla Baby is a 25-year-old rapper from Detroit, Michigan signed to Geffen Records. Skilla has his own unique sonic lane
with his searching growl, world-weary rhymes, and ability to crunch out both party records and introspective records
with depth. He’s been co-signed by the likes of Lil baby, Moneybagg Yo, Offset, Travis Scott, Lil Tjay, City Girls, Flo Milli,
GloRilla, Rylo Rodriguez, Rob49, Jack Harlow and more. Jack even shouted him out on the number 1 record “Lovin On
Me” while Skilla’s collab record with Rob49 and Tay B “Mama” charted in the top 15 on Urban Radio. Skilla came from a
sports background playing football and basketball and uses that mentality and discipline when approaching music. In
2023 he dropped his project We Eat The Most which included standout record “Icky Vicky Vibes.” His other notable
songs include “Gorgeous (feat. City Girls),” “Bae,” and most recently “Plate.” To date he’s received critical acclaim from
the likes of XXL, COMPLEX, Pitchfork, Billboard, BET, REVOLT and more. His live show experience includes performing
with Offset, Travis Scott, Lil Baby, Lil Tjay, Rob49, Summer Walker, in addition to his own sets at Rolling Loud and
Morehouse College. Besides having a budding music career, altruism is important to Skilla Baby. He recently partnered
with local community leaders on a firearms buyback event to help prevent gun violence in his city. He’s made it a focus
for 2024 to not only propel his artistry but also help those in need.