Skillz Readies New Album
Virginia lyricist Skillz will release a new album, "Million Dollar Backpack," on July 8, according to a press release. "Million Dollar Backpack" is Skillz' first new album of all new material since 2005's "Confessions of a Ghost Writer." The album--which features guest appearances by Common, Kweli, Freeway and The Roots--houses the single "So Far So Good," featuring Common.
Skillz recently completed a tour with Jazzy Jeff in Europe and will tour with The Roots on select US dates this month.
Madonna's "Confessions on a Dance Floor" tour
The Duke Spirit on stage and in the studio
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with Stevie Nicks
Metallica at the KROQ Weenie Roast in Irvine, CA
R.E.M. at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, CA
Herbie Hancock at the Sonoma Jazz Festival
Brad Paisley, Jack Ingram and Kellie Pickler
Dengue Fever at The Independent, San Francisco, CA

