(I Know I Got) Skillz

"(I Know I Got) Skillz"
Single by Shaquille O'Neal featuring Def Jef
from the album Shaq Diesel
Released	September 7, 1993
Format	Vinyl, CD
Recorded	1993
Genre	Hip hop, G-Funk
Length	4:23
Label	Jive
Writer(s)	Shaquille O'Neal, Def Jef
Producer(s)	Def Jef, Meech Wells
Shaquille O'Neal chronology
"What's Up Doc? (Can We Rock)" (1993) "(I Know I Got) Skillz" (1993) "I'm Outstanding" (1993)

"(I Know I Got) Skillz" was the first single released from NBA star and rapper Shaquille O'Neal's debut album, Shaq Diesel.

The song, which saw its official release on September 7, 1993, was produced by Def Jef and Meech Wells and featured a guest verse from Def Jef as well. "(I Know I Got) Skillz" was a success, peaking at 35 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Shaq's only solo top-40 hit in the US, although he managed to avoid one hit wonder status as he previously scored a hit as a featured guest on the Fu-Schnickens hit "What's Up Doc? (Can We Rock)". The single was certified gold by the RIAA on December 21, 1993 for shipping of 500,000 copies.^[1]

The song sampled "It's My Thing" by EPMD and "Large Professor" by Main Source.^[2]

"(I Know I Got) Skillz" was also featured on Shaq's compilation, The Best of Shaquille O'Neal and appeared in the film Pineapple Express.

Single track listing

A-side

1. "(I Know I Got) Skillz" (LP / radio version)- 4:23
2. "(I Know I Got) Skillz" (remix)- 4:23

B-side

1. "(I Know I Got) Skillz" (LP / radio instrumental)- 4:08
2. "(I Know I Got) Skillz" (remix instrumental)- 4:18

Charts

References