S.K.E. The Heistman

Known for his ability to "express his life through the mic" S.K.E. THE HEISTMAN is an independent Rap and Hip Hop Artist of Colombian and Ecuadorian descent, born in the heart of South Jamaica Queens, NY. His family eventually moved to Elmont, NY, Long island, at the age of 12, where his love for music began.

At the age of 14, S.K.E. THE HEISTMAN began producing music and making beats. He became influenced by 90’s Hip Hop Artists and groups like Kool G. Rap, Nas, Blackmoon, Beatnuts, etc. 

Growing up in Jamaica Square, a subdivision of Elmont, music was not the only influence that came over him. The street mentality of drugs, gangs & money influenced him to become a product of his environment supporting his career and life style taking his own route to success.

Along side his Brother, Grif Manolo, His best friend Sticc J and their in-house producer Krmnlogik formed A group called Crimelords. They recorded and produced songs throughout NYC and the US. They performed in various venues such as Bhudda Bar, Lyricists Lounge, Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Red Train (ATL),etc. In 1997, they signed a record deal with Black Rain Records, located in Flatbush, Brooklyn.

Where their career was stagnated due to issues with the label. The group continued their bond but decided to work on their own self projects afterwards.

In 2004, he relocated from New York to Dallas, Texas, with other artists and producers from the neighborhood to expand their audience and musical influence. They performed at Club Blue, Club Life, Nairobi, Caribbean Grill etc.. As well as networking with local talent. After a year in Texas, S.K.E The Heistman ventured through different states across the U.S eventually returning Long Island. S.K.E. THE HEISTMAN, filmed a video for the track “Not At All”. 
The video to date has received almost 9000 views on youtube with responses from around the world without any promotion. The video was released in 2007, under the name "Skeme".

In 2014, he began working on his long awaited mixtape titled "U need It, I got 
It" prepared to debut in 2015. With the first single to release on November 1st, 2014 on Audiomack, reverbnation, soundcloud, etc. 

S.K.E. has also worked on collaborations with up and coming artists as well as underground M.C's. (Charles Hamilton, Sean Strange, Spud Mack, Bobby Capri, Spit Gemz, Whyteout, , etc.)

For all press and media inquiries contact: Primevisionpr@gmail.com 
For collaborations and best submissions contact: Beats4ske@gmail.com