Mad Skillz

b. Shaquan Lewis, Norfolk, Virginia, USA. This freestyle rapper has worked with some of rap's biggest names, although he remains relatively unknown outside a small group of hardcore hip-hop fans. First making a name for himself as Mad Skillz the freestyler's supreme rhyming talents were recognized by others, eventually resulting in a recording contract with Atlantic Records in the mid-90s. Despite high hopes and favourable reviews, the rapper's 1995 debut, From Where???, failed to make an impact on the charts and sunk from sight. Dropped from Atlantic, Skillz continued penning...