Time wise it just made sense to release it on Jay's birthday, from a "salute" standpoint and a marketing standpoint. If it weren't for that original tweet, this project wouldn't be happening.
It was strictly to give the people what they've literally been asking. So I finally put some time aside and said ok. I left the idea alone, but still got asked literally daily if I'd do it. I retweeted it and jokingly said "who knows, that'd be crazy" or something of the sort, and I began getting endless replies to and RT's of that one tweet. I received a tweet from a fan back in 2011 after Elzhi released his Illmatic remake "Elmatic", asking if I'd ever thought of doing the same with Reasonable Doubt. E: You're releasing An Ode To Reasonable Doubt EP on Jay Z’s birthday December 4th, why this project? Why now? S: The idea came from the fans honestly. As far as me outside of the music, the way I view the world, the way I think, the way I handle situations, all stems from my surroundings from day one. So growing up in Brooklyn has had a direct on me as an artist. Earmilk: How do you think growing up in Brooklyn shaped you as a person and an artist? Skyzoo: My approach to songwriting has always been based on my experiences, my background, my upbringing, they've always played apart in how I write and the stories I tell. I had the chance to talk to Sky and Antman to discuss their latest project. However, The combination of Skyzoo’s lyrical skill and Antman Wonder’s innovative production style create a thought-provoking EP that I think people will be pleasantly surprised to hear. To re-create such a classic album is no easy task. Jay's Reasonable Doubt is considered one of the greatest rap albums of all time by many music connoisseurs. An Ode To Reasonable Doubt EP will be released on December 4 th to pay homage to the legendary Brooklyn born rapper turned business mogul Shawn Corey Carter, better known to most as Jay Z. Now, Skyzoo has linked up with talented producer Antman Wonder to refurbish a classic hip-hop album. He has worked with some of the most talented artists in music including Jill Scott, Talib Kweli, Freeway, and Raheem DeVaughn. He has released several albums, EP’s, and mixtapes to the delight of music lovers everywhere. Skyzoo is a well-respected artist and writer in the music industry.