Sake Of Skill

Sake of Skill is an award-winning South African Rap group from Kempton Park in the East of Johannesburg, South Africa. The group is made up of four members, namely;  JAB A JAW (DJ/Producer)  Rival (MC)  I-amaze (MC)  The Saint U Know (MC) Following the success of their highly celebrated [Original Backpackers] Mixtape Series which featured artists like; Mothipa, Reason, Last Days Fam & Proverb, the group released its fourth independent project titled: [The Last of Rhyming Heroes Mixtape - The LORH] which was supported by a meaningful creative concept; SAVE HIP HOP, SAVE THE WORLD. This theme is based on the notion that Hip Hop is in danger, facing the potential threat of extinction and the world has summoned Heroes [Sake of Skill] to its AID. The Saint U Know is a Sake of Skill wordsmith and one of The Last of Rhyming Heroes. His lyrics are mostly introspective, (positive and negative) social commentary and self-expression. Rival is a Sake of Skill wordsmith and one of The Last of Rhyming Heroes. He's a critical thought leader that fuses infallibly crafted punchlines which are graphic in nature, with a message, to create thought-provoking lyrics. JAB A JAW is the Sake of Skill’s DJ, Producer and Digital Drummer. He is a soulful Hiphop [DJ] with a knack for showcasing undiscovered musical gems gathered from all corners of the globe. He [produces] using a mixture of analogue and digital equipment to achieve a rich and authentic sound. During performances he typically plays and produces live beats (on stage) using his SP404 drum machine. His equipment set is versatile and can include midi keyboards, turn-tables and or serato. I-amaze is a Sake of Skill wordsmith and one of The Last of Rhyming Heroes. He is the groups Flow Architect and he uses clever word play to construct creative rhyme patterns centred on a strong message.