Skilla Baby Elevates Detroit Rap Scene with CM3 Mixtape
Skilla Baby’s CM3 continues the Crack Music legacy with standout collaborations and production. Available now.
Detroit rapper Skilla Baby reclaims the spotlight with CM3, the third chapter in his Crack Music mixtape series, released via Geffen Records. With 16 tracks brimming with energy and authenticity, CM3 reaffirms Skilla’s prominence in the hip-hop world.
Collaborations are a key highlight of CM3, with guest features from Tee Grizzley, Hunxho, 4batz, and Toosii. The track “Can’t Afford It,” featuring Hunxho, captures a triumphant tone, while “So Bad,” with 4batz, combines celebration with visually stunning party vibes in its music video.
Fans will also appreciate the gritty sequel “Controversy 2,” where Skilla and Tee Grizzley deliver bar-for-bar chemistry that showcases their connection as potential Detroit superduo contenders. On the nostalgic “Thug Life,” Peezy stacks up references to rap legend 2Pac, adding a meaningful layer to the mixtape.
“Sensual” stands out from the pack — a rare bedroom jam with ’90s vibes brought into the present by Toosii’s digitized melodic runs and Skilla Baby’s raw delivery. Complementing his lyrical prowess, Skilla works with acclaimed producers like Bizness Boi, Dizzy Banko, and MIA JayC, whose beats amplify the project’s impact.
Launching with the bold opener “Donovan Mcnabb,” Skilla dismisses critics with intensity, declaring, “AYE! A hundred thousand every week, I’m in my bag / Richer than I ever f—-g been, that’s probably why they mad.” With CM3, Skilla Baby not only adds to his already impressive catalog but also pushes Detroit’s rap culture forward.
