Sky’z Da Limit of hip-hop music is that – inspiring and thrilling – of an urban culture which has emerged from the Bronx in New York in the late seventies to conquer Europe and spread all over the world very rapidly. Yet hip-hop is nothing but an amalgamation of four elements: Break- dancing, MCing, DJing, and Graffiti. It has grabbed the attention of most and transformed humanity more than we care to admit. Such was its influence that even Pope John Paul II said in its defense that: “Artistic talent is a gift from God and whoever discovers it in himself has a certain obligation: to know that he cannot waste this talent, but must develop it.”
Sky’z Da Limit is a Haitian hip-hop group established in South Florida with the ambition of putting Creole hip-hop on the map. In 2001 – inspired by Haitian rap pioneer Master G – OZ’mosis initiated the group with two close friends. Now the group has grown and is making headway. The group is constituted of Oz’mosis, Sly-One, Proverb, and Kevin Love. The only one absent is St. Mic. who had to leave the group recently due to personal constraints.
These young university/college students want to use music to send a message of hope and raise awareness in the Haitian community. In the manner of Bob Marley, they seek to contribute in the effort of transforming Haitian society. “We are using our music to inspire Haitians to go back to their roots, to our alma mater. Our music is inspired by the pan-Africanism movement” explained OZ’mosis.
The first album of the group (Haiti: Love & Politics) was a clear indication of its ideological inclination. The album featured hits such as “Ki yès ki responsab? (Who is responsible?). This – at a time when the nation was facing, once more, a serious dilemma – invited to introspection for an understanding of everyone’s responsibility in the national drama. The other hit of the album was “fasonw pale” (The way you talk) an ode to a Haitian beauty. “Ladies love this song,” said Kevin Love.
The group has toured Florida and performed at some major events including The Compa Fest in 2003 with an audience of over 20,000 people. Such was the performance that it has earned them a front-page story in the Miami Herald. The Palm Beach Post and Sun Sentinel have published stories about Sky’z Da Limit as well.
A second album (Afrikayiti) is due out in December. Moreover, the members of the group promise another classic. This album will feature several Haitian superstars. You would not want to miss your copy of that CD. Place your order as soon as possible.
