Skee-Lo
- Actor
- Composer
- Writer
Born "Antoine Roundtree;" Grammy nominated rapper/producer and actor. Television Host for MTV "The Beach House" & MTV "The Grind." Actor on "Goode Behavior" TV Series, "Bay Watch Nights" TV Series and "Dangerous Minds" TV Series. Agent of Film/music distribution via Sony Orchard / WhatevaOK Entertainment.
Skee Lo's first hit record was titled "I Wish." The "I Wish" single with a video that parodied Forrest Gump, became a huge hit on radio and TV during the summer of 1995 and, his identically titled, (self produced) debut album was released shortly thereafter; earning him two (2) Grammy nominations for "Best Rap Solo" & Best Rap Album. Later single releases would include; "Top of The Stairs" from the "(Money Train" movie), "Come Back To Me" (from the "Big Bully" movie), "Mr. Morton" (from the School House Rock album) and, "I'll be Your Everything," which he co wrote with the Boy Band Group "Youngs-Town," (for the "Inspector Gadget" movie). All of which were "multi platinum" releases.
In 1996 1997, Skee Lo became a V.J. for both MTV's "The Beach House" & MTV's "The Grind;" thereafter making appearances as (lead actor) on television shows like "Dangerous Minds," "Goode Behavior" & "Bay Watch Nights."
Skee Lo disappeared from the music scene in 1998 - 2009; allegedly to start his own film & music agency. In August 2012, Skee Lo inked an exclusive distribution agreement with MRI and Red Music, a division of Sony Music; via Whatevaok Entertainment. The agreement includes film and music distribution.
On November 13, 2012; Skee-Lo released a new album entitled "Fresh Ideas." His 1st single of 2013 aptly titled "Vibe is Right," marks a trifecta return for Skee Lo. Renewed interest in Skee Lo and "I Wish," has been sparked by inclusion in 3 of Toyota's RAV 4 national commercials featuring 'Big Bang Theory' star Kaley Cuoco. The first commercial which debuted during the 2013 Super Bowl Game, has received over 19 million views and; was the top 16 most viewed commercial in the history of YouTube.
Skee Lo's first hit record was titled "I Wish." The "I Wish" single with a video that parodied Forrest Gump, became a huge hit on radio and TV during the summer of 1995 and, his identically titled, (self produced) debut album was released shortly thereafter; earning him two (2) Grammy nominations for "Best Rap Solo" & Best Rap Album. Later single releases would include; "Top of The Stairs" from the "(Money Train" movie), "Come Back To Me" (from the "Big Bully" movie), "Mr. Morton" (from the School House Rock album) and, "I'll be Your Everything," which he co wrote with the Boy Band Group "Youngs-Town," (for the "Inspector Gadget" movie). All of which were "multi platinum" releases.
In 1996 1997, Skee Lo became a V.J. for both MTV's "The Beach House" & MTV's "The Grind;" thereafter making appearances as (lead actor) on television shows like "Dangerous Minds," "Goode Behavior" & "Bay Watch Nights."
Skee Lo disappeared from the music scene in 1998 - 2009; allegedly to start his own film & music agency. In August 2012, Skee Lo inked an exclusive distribution agreement with MRI and Red Music, a division of Sony Music; via Whatevaok Entertainment. The agreement includes film and music distribution.
On November 13, 2012; Skee-Lo released a new album entitled "Fresh Ideas." His 1st single of 2013 aptly titled "Vibe is Right," marks a trifecta return for Skee Lo. Renewed interest in Skee Lo and "I Wish," has been sparked by inclusion in 3 of Toyota's RAV 4 national commercials featuring 'Big Bang Theory' star Kaley Cuoco. The first commercial which debuted during the 2013 Super Bowl Game, has received over 19 million views and; was the top 16 most viewed commercial in the history of YouTube.
