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"(I Know I Got) Skillz" is the first single released from NBA star and rapper Shaquille O'Neal's debut album, Shaq Diesel.

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"(I Know I Got) Skillz"
Single by Shaquille O'Neal featuring Def Jef
from the album Shaq Diesel
Released	September 7, 1993
Recorded	1993
Genre	Hip hop
Length	4:23
Label	Jive
Songwriter(s)	Shaquille O'Neal, Def Jef
Producer(s)	Def Jef[1] Meech Wells
Shaquille O'Neal singles chronology
"What's Up Doc? (Can We Rock)" (1993) "(I Know I Got) Skillz" (1993) "I'm Outstanding" (1993)

The song, which saw its official release on September 7, 1993, was produced by Def Jef and Meech Wells and featured a guest verse from Def Jef as well. "(I Know I Got) Skillz" was a success, peaking at 35 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Shaq's only solo top-40 hit in the US, although he managed to avoid one hit wonder status as he previously scored a hit as a featured guest on the Fu-Schnickens hit "What's Up Doc? (Can We Rock)". The single was certified gold by the RIAA on December 21, 1993, for shipping of 500,000 copies.[2]

The music video was directed by Scott Kalvert.

The song sampled "It's My Thing" by EPMD and "Large Professor" by Main Source.[3]

"(I Know I Got) Skillz" was also featured on Shaq's compilation, The Best of Shaquille O'Neal and appeared in the film Pineapple Express. Shaq had performed this track at Lollapallooza 2019 in Grant Park, Chicago.

Single track listing

A-side

1. "(I Know I Got) Skillz" (LP / radio version)- 4:23
2. "(I Know I Got) Skillz" (remix)- 4:23

B-side

1. "(I Know I Got) Skillz" (LP / radio instrumental)- 4:08
2. "(I Know I Got) Skillz" (remix instrumental)- 4:18

Charts

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Chart (1993)	Peak position
Billboard Hot 100	35
Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks	20
Billboard Hot Rap Singles	3
Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales	25

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[4]	Gold	500,000^
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

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