Theo VS. J.J. (Dreams vs. Reality)

Following up his much-loved mixtape *The Great Debater*, Brooklyn favorite Skyzoo returns with this eight-song EP, setting the stage for his forthcoming album *A Dream Deferred*. Produced by Thelonious Martin, 14K, !iimind, Praise, and Hasan Insane, *Theo vs. JJ* explores the concept of Skyzoo as two classic TV characters: *The Cosby Show*\'s Theo Huxtable on the record\'s first half (Dream), and J.J. Walker from *Good Times* on the second half (Reality). As expected, Sky\'s wordplay here is exceptional. Intelligent, witty, intricate, and visual, it rides perfectly over the diverse selection of beats. \"Liquor & Sneakers\" flips a minimalist, retro-yet-futuristic track, \"Ever Loyal\" has one of the nicest bass lines we\'ve heard this year, and \"#FGR (First Generation Rich)\" reanimates a timeless Bob James jam. Torae joins the party on \"Know That Cash Rules,\" while The Faculty\'s newest artist, Open, impresses on the closer, \"By Any Means.\"