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 lift.” 

Listen to “Burnin & Learnin” ft. Casual: https://youtu.be/suP7iq0ImwM?si=VDfpDWlDpG5-BKUW

Listen to “Burnin & Learnin” ft. Casual via Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6fjsq79FfqcIhPw0J1Hppa?si=b499a0f9d2714dea

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).

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