CELIO SKILZ

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"Use what you have to get what you want is what my Aunt told me right 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.""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.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 normalcy 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 critically claimed classic. "We tried to not make any fillers.""This album has some of the best beats I've ever done," says DJ REK, who produced all but one track on the critically claimed classic. "We tried to not make any fillers."Celio Skilz is currently in the studio preparing for a much anticipated sophomore album. Riding the waves of being nominated for Best Hip Hop at the 2007 San Diego Music Awards, and being called San Diego's Biggest Local Artist by XXL Magazine, he's ready to come back. Other accolades include being an Editor's Pick in San Diego Music Matters Magazine. "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," states the SDMM staff. Keeping in mind that he is a Rapper's Rapper they followed their critique with "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.""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." SD Music Matters MagazineCelio 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, The Armada, K CEE Legendary, and Regg Henny. He has participated in opening up for major acts in his San Diego hometown, including his own influences, Mos Def, LL COOL J, and KRS ONE. He has further credits through helping fellow rappers with marketing, managing, and grooming.He has participated in opening up for major acts in his San Diego hometown, including his own influences, Mos Def, LL COOL J, and KRS ONE. For more information on Celio Skilz, please visit www.CELIOSKILZ.com Join our mailing list: