Skee-Lo

Hip hop music, Musical Artist

1973 –

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Who is Skee-Lo?

Antoine Roundtree, better known as Skee-Lo, is an American rapper. He is best known for his 1995 song, "I Wish", which became a Top 40 hit in several countries.

Skee-Lo moved to Los Angeles in the mid-1980s when he began producing his own music. His first hit single was titled "I Wish." The "I Wish" single became a hit on radio and TV during the summer of 1995 with a number one MTV video, and his debut album of the same title was released shortly thereafter, earning him two Grammy nominations for both the album and single.

In 1996, Skee-Lo became a VJ for both MTV's The Beach House and The Grind.

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Born
Mar 5, 1973
Poughkeepsie
Also known as
  • Skeelo
  • Shee Lo
  • Antoine Roundtree
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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