At the forefront of New York City’s new-school renaissance, Lord Sko returns with a powerful new statement alongside Statik Selektah. Their new single and video, “Hangman,” is available now on all DSPs.
“Hangman” is just a taste of what Sko and Statik have cooked up with ELEVATOR MUSIC, their forthcoming collaborative project that will be released on 5.15.26. Produced entirely by the incomparable Statik Selektah, the project marks a major new chapter for one of New York’s most exciting young voices.
Hailing from Washington Heights, Lord Sko has quickly emerged as one of the industry’s most promising young artists. At just 21 years old, Sko has already made an impact with his sharp pen and effortless charisma. Following the momentum of his 2025 project PIFF, his journey now enters a bold new phase with ELEVATOR MUSIC.
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“Sometimes a cliffhanger is the best way to end,” says Lord Sko on “Hangman,” an introspective anthem that captures both Sko’s vulnerability and confidence, blending meditative elements while unpacking themes of pressure, perseverance, and identity as he floats over Statik Selektah’s psychedelic production.
“Hangman is a record about leaving it all on the line—no pun intended,” says Lord Sko. “An anthem of self-acceptance.”
With “Hangman,” Lord Sko and Statik Selektah offer a compelling preview of what’s to come on ELEVATOR MUSIC—a project poised to bridge generations of New York rap while pushing the culture forward.
