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Celio Skilz and CDBaby.com Team Up to Support the American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Fund
Celio Skilz storms up the charts while donating proceeds to victims of Hurricane Katrina.
(PRWEB) September 3, 2005 -- Celio Skilz has committed to giving his portion of the proceeds from his debut album, "The Cost of Being Me" to the Red Cross.
For a mere $10, customers can purchase Celio's CD. $6 of each CD sold go directly to the Red Cross. The CD package includes a Limited Edition Clear Cover (never done by anyone before) and and personally autographed CD.
C. Skilz, a rap artist from California, has managed to create a buzz with his critically acclaimed debut album, “The Cost of Being Me.” His blend of bi-coastal beats mixed with straight forward, witty lyrics has allowed his fans to identify with him.
With subject matters on “The Cost of Being Me” jumping from facing ones inner demons (on “Self Defense”), to addressing fools ruining parties by getting too drunk (on “F*ck the Party Up”), the themes are what everyday folks deal with. But don’t think that normality makes him slouch on lyrics. Celio Skilz’s last name speaks for itself on “They’ve Been Waiting. With “She Used to Love Me,” C. Skilz allows Hip-Hop, in feminine form, to vent her frustration about her so-called fans, in an answer to Common’s “I Used to Love H.E.R.“ This album has some of the best beats I’ve ever done,” says DJ Rek, who produced all but one track on the possible classic. ”We tried to not make any fillers. “
Celio Skilz originally started out as a ghostwriter in the late ‘80’s for his twin brothers, while in a group called DTC (DUBB TRUBB CREW). He now performs with local sensations such as, the ICONS, K CEE Legendary, and Regg Henny. He has participated in opening up for major acts in his San Diego hometown, including Mos Def, LL COOL J, Little Brother, and KRS ONE. CSkilz appears on the Dame Hustle/MixxNuttz mixtape series. He has worked internationally with artists such as Universal Records artist, PeeZee. He has further credits through helping fellow rappers with marketing, managing, and grooming.
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- prweb.com
If you're a fan of mainstream hip hop but you're fed up with all the hype and all the bling, you'll dig the skills of SD artist Celio Skilz. He's got the upfront and clearly emotional tone it takes to artfully deliver a story through his rhymes, with solid melodies supporting his beats and just the right instrumental accents to make it interesting. His melodic beats are universally appealing, and his lyrics are keepin' it real, spouting his own experiences from the streets of San Diego and delivering a thoughful critique on the hypocrisies of mainstream hip hop culture. - Staff - SD Music Matters
- SD Music Matters Magazine
Discography
The Cost of Being Me
Track listing:
1. Intro
2. They’ve Been Waiting
3. Interlude - Being Me
4. Dagocated
5. She Used to Love Me feat. Diana Ross
6. Self Defense
7. Special Limited Edition
8. Good Times
9. Rock With You (Remix) feat. Alicia Keys
10. Fuck the Party Up
11. Inter- Who’s Laughin’
12. Hardcore feat. Regg Henny
13. City Lights feat. Intrique
14. Interlude - Real For U
15. K-Cee Legendary (Playin’ Catchup)
16. Somm’ Somm’ feat. K-Cee Legendary
17. Youngen’ Restless
18. My Purpose
19. Rest in Peace
20. Outro
Photos
Feeling a bit camera shy
Bio
“’Use what you have to get what you want’ is what my Aunt told me a few months before she passed,” said Celio Skilz. C. Skilz, a rap artist from California, has managed to create a buzz with his critically acclaimed debut album, “The Cost of Being Me.” His blend of bi-coastal beats mixed with straight forward, witty lyrics has allowed his fans to identify with him. ”My gimmick is to be myself and tell my experiences. That’s probably why so many people relate to my work,” says the former graffiti artist. ”I’ve been rhyming since I was twelve. No matter what people thought I was, I always told them I wouldn’t put anything out ‘til the climate was right.”
With subject matters on “The Cost of Being Me” jumping from facing ones inner demons (on “Self Defense”), to addressing fools ruining parties by getting too drunk (on “F*ck the Party Up”), the themes are what everyday folks deal with. But don’t think that normality makes him slouch on lyrics. Celio Skilz’s last name speaks for itself on “They’ve Been Waiting. With “She Used to Love Me,” C. Skilz allows Hip-Hop, in feminine form, to vent her frustration about her so-called fans, in an answer to Common’s “I Used to Love H.E.R.“ This album has some of the best beats I’ve ever done,” says DJ Rek, who produced all but one track on the possible classic. ”We tried to not make any fillers. “
Celio Skilz originally started out as a ghostwriter in the late ‘80’s for his twin brothers, while in a group called DTC (DUBB TRUBB CREW). He has participated in opening up for major acts in his San Diego hometown, including Little Brother, Mos Def, LL COOL J, and KRS ONE. He has further credits through helping fellow musicians with marketing, managing, and grooming.
"The Cost of Being Me" is currently available for purchase at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/celio
All profits from purchases on CDBaby will go to the American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund.
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