I Wish I Was a Baller by Skee-Lo

The lyrics of I Wish I Was a Baller by Skee-Lo are self-deprecating. The singer laments his lack of love life due to personal shortcomings. He wishes he was taller, could shoot better, and had a better car. But his 1974 Ford Pinto isn’t a baller. The song mentions the lack of a spare tire, an eight-track, and a spare tire. The song was penned in his Crenshaw neighborhood of Los Angeles, which is home to a majority of the rapper’s fans.

Skee-Lo’s lyrics are self-deprecating

The lyrics in Skee-Lo’s song “Crenshaw” are self-deprecating and often criticize his shortcomings. He laments being short, not very athletic, and not very good at basketball, among other things. He even laments his car, a 1974 Ford Pinto with 8-Track, and that he does not have a spare tire. The song is a hit, and continues to get radio airplay.

Skee-Lo’s debut studio album was released on Sunshine Records in 1995, and incorporated live instrumentation and samples. He also became a part of the alternative hip hop scene at the Good Life Cafe. His honest lyrics and stage persona set him apart from the gangsta rap scene in the West Coast.

Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake covered i wish i was a baller

After performing a medley of classic hip-hop tunes for Jimmy Fallon’s SNL show last year, Justin Timberlake returned to the late-night stage last night. The two hammed it up by doing dance moves and musical impersonations. The results were great, as their rendition of “I Wish I Was a Baller” was catchy and nostalgic.