In an industry where new artist are plentiful but many lack substance, Skent Dukes is an artist full of potential.  With the ability to interpret music through words and influenced by more than just the times and the struggles of life, he is determined to impact the genre of Hip Hop on more than just one level. Hailing from Cleveland, OH, Skent Dukes is a triple threat that has gained local success and is now looking to pour his eclectic blend of music into the masses. As a writer, rapper and producer, who sets the trends instead of following them, he is an individual use to the grind of making things happen.

Growing up in Cleveland at a time where it’s music scene was run by national artist and an inner circle of locals, Skent found a place to stand on his own.  As a young teenager and member of Sly Fam, alongside his brother, Stone Dukes was apart of a 1999 underground E.P. entitled “Thievery”, which went on to sell over 10,000 units in Ohio and effectively put him into a viable position in the mid west music scene. Three years later, Skent’s first solo venture “Get It Right” had the Cleveland streets buzzing and moved, over 9,500 copies all out of the trunk of his car. The album boasted 19 tracks, including “Swallow That” featuring Columbia recording artist Lil’ Flip and the standout single ‘Grind Right’ that landed at No. 25 on the Billboard magazine’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop singles chart and at No. 43 on the Hot 100 singles. According to Billboard,  “Grind Right”, sold approximately 25,000 copies, as indicated by Soundscan. For several weeks, Skent Dukes’ single ‘Grind Right’ was the most purchased track locally, outselling national artists both inside and outside of his genre.

Having opened for major national recording artists such as Jay-Z, Scarface, Ludacris, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, and the Big Tymers, Skent Dukes has the ability to hold his own and engage any crowd.  In addition to holding his own on stage, his collaborations with Lil’ Flip, Dogzilla and Mike Jones have also proven his growing skill level.Now, currently gearing up for the release of his next solo album and pushing his new jump-off single “Steady Watchin” Skent Dukes has an arsenal of lyrics and material that can  readily flex his rhyming muscles over some of his self-produced and blazing tracks. Looking forward to dispensing some of Cleveland’s assorted flavor into the national hip-hop/rap market, Skent dukes more than ready to have the world Steady watchin.

How did you get that name? I was always a Duke boy and have been called Skent since before I could remember

What has been your biggest accomplishment? Landing at No. 25 on Billboard magazine’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop singles chart and at No. 43 on the Hot 100 singles

What has been your most difficult challenge? Getting out of Cleveland and bringing recognition back to my city

What makes you different? My work ethic and dedication to doing the right things to succeed

What projects are you working on? I have another mixtape project coming up soon along with a number of other projects here and there.

Where are you from originally? Cleveland, OH

How Long have you been making music? Ive been doing music since I was young and was the youngest member  of the Duke boys

What artists inspire you? Inspired by of Course Jay Z, 2 Pac, Kanye and other rappers who think outside the box

How would you define your style of music? I would define it

What teams are you affiliated with? Hush Money Management

Who are some artists that you have worked with? Lil Flip, Dog Zilla, and Mike Jones. I have also opened for major national recording artists such as Jay-Z, Scarface, Ludacris, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, and the Big Tymers,

Who would you like to collab with? Any artist looking to do good music and have a good time while doing so.

Where do you see the future of music? I see the future of music being ruled and helped along by those who don’t want to be like anyone else and follow their own path

Where do you see yourself in 1 year? I see myself continuing to make my presence in music felt.  Doing good records and making even better music. I see growth in myself and those around me.

Describe yourself in one word: Dedicated

Any shout outs? Johnny Dukes and The whole Hush Money Management Team

MySpace URL: www.myspace.com/skentdukes1

Where can we hear your stuff? Besides my myspace (myspace.com/skentdukes1)

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