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Monday, June 1, 2009

This Cleveland, OH Repper's Pen Game, Production Game, & Rhyme Game Are The Truth!...PEEP SKENT DUKES!!!



In an industry where new artist are plentiful but many lack substance, Skent Dukes is an artist full of potential. With the ability to interpret music through words and influenced by more than just the times and the struggles of life, he is determined to impact the genre of Hip Hop on more than just one level. Hailing from Cleveland, OH, Skent Dukes is a triple threat that has gained local success and is now looking to pour his eclectic blend of music into the masses. As a writer, rapper and producer, who sets the trends instead of following them, he is an individual use to the grind of making things happen.

Growing up in Cleveland at a time where it’s music scene was run by national artist and an inner circle of locals, Skent found a place to stand on his own. As a young teenager and member of Sly Fam—alongside his brother, Stone—Dukes was apart of a 1999 underground E.P. entitled “Thievery,” which went on to sell over 10,000 units in Ohio and effectively put him into a viable position in the mid west music scene. Three years later, Skent’s first solo venture “Get It Right” had the Cleveland streets buzzing and moved, over 9,500 copies all out of the trunk of his car. The album boasted 19 tracks, including “Swallow That” featuring Columbia recording artist Lil’ Flip and the standout single "Grind Right” that landed at No. 25 on the Billboard magazine's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop singles chart and at No. 43 on the Hot 100 singles. According to Billboard, “Grind Right” sold approximately 25,000 copies, as indicated by Soundscan. For several weeks, Skent Dukes’ single "Grind Right" was the most purchased track locally, outselling national artists both inside and outside of his genre.

Having opened for major national recording artists such as Jay-Z, Scarface, Ludacris, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, and the Big Tymers, Skent Dukes has the ability to hold his own and engage any crowd. In addition to holding his own on stage, his collaborations with Lil’ Flip, Dogzilla and Mike Jones have also proven his growing skill level.Now, currently gearing up for the release of his next solo album and pushing his new jump-off single “Steady Watchin,” Skent Dukes has an arsenal of lyrics and material that can readily flex his rhyming muscles over some of his self-produced and blazing tracks. Looking forward to dispensing some of Cleveland’s assorted flavor into the national hip-hop/rap market, Skent dukes more than ready to have the world Steady watchin'.


You know me folks, big fan of the Midwest Music, Skent puts it down heavy for our region, so on that tip, dude's HELLA good money. Throw in his top rank rapping skills, writing skills and production skills, and we have a whole nother ball of illie! If I was a bettin' man, I'd throw some chips down on Skent Dukes, you'll see by the track below, that it's truly the right bet to place! You can catch Skent's jawn "Steady Watchin'," this cut features a wavy Gorilla Zoe sample, so you know this one is extra mean, give it a listen, and make sure to check out Skent Dukes on Myspace, hit the link below!!! Mr. Dukes has a video for his joint "Lieutenant," coming soon, be on high alert!...Also, Skent is workin' hard on new music...BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR NEW SKENT DUKES SOON!!!...


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