He subsequently relocated to New York in 1983; where he was first introduced to hip hop culture. Unbeknownst to him, he would one day rap about this experience in a future composition entitled “Superman.” In 1985, Skee-Lo relocated to Los Angeles, CA; (Leimert Park); where the rapper grew up and currently resides. He briefly attended Canyon Springs high school in Moreno Valley, CA, from (1990-1993); and thereafter, he returned back to Los Angeles CA. Skee-Lo attended El Camino college on Crenshaw Blvd from (1993-1994). It was during his college years that he began performing at a local business called, “the Good Life Cafe.” The Good Life Cafe (health food store and open mic night), was best known for hosting west coast talent like (Kurupt, Pharcyde, Ahmad, Skee-Lo, Souls of Mischief, Freestyle Fellowship, Xzibit, Volume 10) and more. Skee-Lo’s first hit album “I Wish,” was actually produced by the artist in his bedroom; as he would often produce songs each week for his upcoming “Thursday night” performance at the rap club. Unbeknownst to him, he would one day share the stage with legendary artists such as (James Brown, Naughty By Nature, Aliyah, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Stevie Wonder) and more.

Skee-Lo's first hit single also entitled " I Wish ," was released in the summer of 1995; by Scotti Bros/Sunshine Records. It peaked at (#1 on the US Billboard "Hot 100" charts, #3 in the UK, #4 in Sweden and #4 in Norway. Skee Lo's second hit single, " Top Of The Stairs ," was featured in the “Money Train” movie; it peaked at (#2 in the U.S. Billboard’s "Hot 100" charts and #38 in the UK). The "I Wish“ album, which has ( 10 songs) written and produced by "Skee-Lo,” also peaked at (#37 on the U.S. Billboard "Hot 100" R&B charts).

In 1996, I Wish by Skee-Lo received two (2) grammy award nominations for "Best Rap Album " and "Best Rap Solo Performance." Skee-Lo also received three (3) Billboard music video award nominations for "Best New Artist," "Best Clip of the Year" and "Maximum Vision Clip of the Year.”

In 1997, Skee-Lo debuted as an actor on television shows like "Baywatch Nights," "Goode Behavior" and "Dangerous Minds (tv series).” Shortly thereafter, he became a VJ and television Host on tv shows like– MTV (The Beach House) and MTV (The Grind). He also co-wrote "I'll Be Your Everything" by the boy band group “Youngstown,” which featured in the 1999 “ Inspector Gadget” movie.

Skee-Lo took hiatus from the music scene in 2000; due to a dispute with a previous record label “Sunshine Records.” He subsequently obtained publishing rights to his music catalogue and thereafter, returned to the music industry in 2010.

Today, Skee-Lo is one of hip hop’s few artists/executives, that own publishing shares of the music he’s written over the years; now licensed via (Modern Works Music Publishing) on the artist's behalf. Skee-Lo also creates opportunities for independent talent; as the CEO of WeGotFilmz / MusicMogul Entertainment & MusicMogul Distribution. (See EPK in Press Files).