by OllieBrooke on September 5th, 2006
A Skillz released "Export 02" on Fingerlickin Records to critical acclaim. A funky moster of breaks and hip hop the mix is one of the best releases so far this year. Ollie Brooke caught up with Adam "A" Skillz to see what fuelled this funky demon.. [more]
A(dam) Skillz had made a real impact on the scene since his '03 artist release with Krafty Kuts, infecting dance floors world-wide with his funk and hip hop take on breakbeat. [more]
2005 has been such a frantic year for Adam 'A Skillz' Mills he can't even remember where he played last weekend. "Did I play on the weekend?" he wonders aloud. "Yes, I played in Prague at... a... big festival called...er..." [more]
While he may not be a breakbeat household name like his Finger Lickin' labelmates just yet, the quiet buzz surrounding A Skillz (known to his mother as Adam) is fast developing into a full blown roar. i_have_ADD investigates. [more]
A longtime member of the Finger Lickin’ records clan, A Skillz is set to bring it back to Australia later this month for a national tour. [more]
If you've been waiting with baited breath for Fuzzy to announce the lineup for 360, their Easter long weekend spectacular at the Hordern Pavilion and Dome, then feast your eyes on this! [more]
It seems that good news is riding high through the air today, with the latest of exciting announcements being that, that turntable trickster we all hold a soft spot for, A Skillz will be returning to our loving floors to bring us some live love on Easter weekend. [more]
Honkytonks has announced another lot of internationals that will grace the baby grand for the coming weeks. A-Skillz is playing on Wednesday 28th September, Ben Mono on Thursday 6th October and Disco D on Friday 14th October. [more]
Thursday night, April 13th saw the UK's DJ A-Skillz hit the decks at the Crown n' Sceptre to present his original blend of hip-hop, funk and break-beats. Adelaide was ready to go nuts for this tried and true house-party rocker. [more]
Parklife makes its debut in Perth. With an all star line up in the Boomtick room, a new festival to introduce the summer bonanza on its way is upon us. [more]
Narrow your eyes to halfway and cock your head. Put your hands in front of your chest, palms down. Now nod slightly, move your hands away from your body and say "smooth" all at the same time: that's how I'd describe the onset of A*Skillz's set at Moon Bar if I were a television journalist. [more]
Jumping into the limelight last year with his "Tricka Technology" album, co-produced with Krafty Kuts, A Skillz has been on the go and in demand internationally. In Perth last Saturday for the last show of his first Australian tour, A Skillz filled out Ambar for a hip-hoppin/breaky set. [more]
To say that anticipation was high for Harbourlife 2004 would be a tremendous understatement. After the success of last year's event and the run of successful parties since, would Fuzzy be able to deliver the goods? [more]
A-Skillz steps out from the Krafty Kuts shadow and delivers a mix album of fun, funk and good times. [more]
Snowboarding and breaks. An unlikely combination? Maybe not when you consider US half piper, Shaun White, was listening to this on his iPod rather than to the crowd cheering when he won gold in Torino. [more]
At only 24 years old DJ A-Skillz's incredible deck talents involve fusing funk, hip-hop and breaks & his unique style of scratching & mixing. He's taken the time to put together this top set in support of the Finger Lickin Export Mix 02 CD out NOW! [more]