Connecticut wordsmith Suave-Ski returns with an audio burner of high proportions. “Burnin & Learnin” is an all-star track, which includes a guest feature from Hieroglyphics rhyme-sniper Casual and boasts a co-production credit from Dead Perry & Apathy.
A smoked-out concoction of ghostly keys, snappin’ drums, and a screwed & chopped vocal sample asking “you want to get high?” the two emcees hold lyrical court. When asked if the song is about a literal or metaphorical high, Suave-Ski responded with “both, in a sense that it’s a reset after a long day of grinding, but also that our music is audio dope for those who want a liftConnecticut wordsmith Suave-Ski returns with an audio burner of high proportions. “Burnin & Learnin” is an all-star track, which includes a guest feature from Hieroglyphics rhyme-sniper Casual and boasts a co-production credit from Dead Perry & Apathy.
A smoked-out concoction of ghostly keys, snappin’ drums, and a screwed & chopped vocal sample asking “you want to get high?” the two emcees hold lyrical court. When asked if the song is about a literal or metaphorical high, Suave-Ski responded with “both, in a sense that it’s a reset after a long day of grinding, but also that our music is audio dope for those who want a lift.”
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The genesis of the beat is also something special, as its first incarnation only had 808’s in the bass register of the track. Deciding it needed a bass-line, Dead Perry enlisted his comrade Lil Jay (who is a multi-platinum producer in his homeland of Denmark). After laying down the verses, Suave-Ski played the rough mix for emcee legend/Demigodz/Army Of The Pharaohs own Apathy. Speaking on that link-up, Suave-Ski explained, “Apathy is a mentor and big brother to me; we’ve been collaborating for years now (both on tracks and tours), and he’s always helped where he can. When I played him the rough mix, he said he wanted to add a sample and touch it up. I asked Perry if it was cool, and he said absolutely! Apathy did some final executive production on it and mixed it down; the final product came out fire!
With a decade-plus in hip-hop, Suave-Ski has also collaborated with artists including Your Old Droog, Blacastan, Sadat X, GT Garza, and Krystal Poppin. A seasoned live performer, in addition to touring with Apathy, he also hit stages across North America with Chris Webby, through Europe with ILL BILL and the Snowgoons, and one-offs with Styles P, Dave East and Locksmith. His radio appearances include Statik Selektah’s Show Off Radio, The Punchline Academy, and an interview with DJ Drewski (Hot 97). A positive force in his local community, Suave-Ski also holds the honors of Connecticut Arts Hero Award (2021) and CT Top 40 Under 40 (2022).
