Skee-Lo - Top Of The Stairs (Official Video)

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Skee-Lo, is an American rapper.
Skee-Lo's single "Top of the Stairs" was featured in the ending credits as well as the soundtrack to the 1995 film Money Train. He had a hit single in the same year with "I Wish" (featuring Jean Paul Jampole'), which reached #13 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was successful in much of Europe. The "I Wish" single, became a hit on radio and TV during the summer of 1995, and his debut album of the same title was released shortly thereafter, earning him two Grammy nominations for both the album and single.

[@toxkravitzvevo5010]

Who said skee was a one hit wonder??? This guy is a genius. Best lyrics without cuss

[@schqrr]

for REAL

[@mistercool3859]

Is he still making music?

[@toxkravitzvevo5010]

@@mistercool3859 sure yeah

[@DaRendogxtreme]

I am Even Ashamed It took me this Long To Find this Song

[@pentexsucks43]

"who said he was" Because he is by definition, 'One Hit Wonder' doesn't mean you only have one good song. There's lots of 'One Hit Wonder' bands that actually have a great catalog of music. They just had one hit lol

[@SuitedforGaming]

Its sad that people only know "I wish" when he has this, superman, how it sounds, come back to me...etc He is the most underrated MC from the 90s

[@MrBudfreak]

They'll learn in due time. True talent is never overshadowed.

[@bodhisativaa]

Yeh I only knew "I wish" also. I remember growing up listening to that song. Just came across him again and I'm amazed I've never heard his other stuff before. He's so dope. Definitely in my top 5 now. As El Mariachi said, he won't be forgotten. Greats like this always find a way to surface again.

[@bradleyroberts9812]

Not everyone is fortunate enough to expand their horizons.

[@oh_rhythm]

Jared Mellow lol You're right, I really love them also

[@tobyswanson2359]

the main reason why some stupid people only know i wish is because it was in "i wish LOYOU didnt cheat" by superstitm, a csgo meme youtuber

[@Eoj24]

When you're at your lowest few people care, once you're doing good everyone knows you again. Remember the ones that were there when you were struggling. This track is a classic.

[@jimcavanaugh8838]

Yeah Like NO one Does ! ....... Then suddenly just Like Every Time..... Nothing Wakes me up like Skee Lo !!!

[@DanTheRoadRippersCollector]

This beat is just a masterpiece

[@marcvanosch6358]

Remind Me - Patrice Rushen

[@lankastai]

Exactly

[@julienwickramatunga7338]

Words of wisdom, no swear word, a nice old school beat. The rest of the album ("I wish") is really nice by the way. Respect to an underrated artist.

[@empoweredcrb23]

My favorite song too. Don’t need to hear cuss words

[@ChillydontCap]

The sample is from Patrice Rushen "Remind Me"

[@stevenp3957]

Damn only 200 thousand views? Should be at least 2 million. Very underrated track.

[@Twizzledoc187]

Joe Gibb sadly Migos is the garbage that people love today.

[@fruitcakefloyd2126]

If this song came in 2019 there would be least 2 Million views for sure for this song!

[@jimcavanaugh8838]

Right ! but The whole album is great. My driving CD working the streets of Miami

[@florinerhodes8543]

Let's all share it...

[@HugoCornellier]

Ridiculously dope. Needs more fame

[@jamesokema3892]

Hugo Cornellier 👍🏾

[@YuriFonseca]

He was

[@chrisrobens9639]

He never made it to where he should have got his best hit was I wish then he fell off after that

[@bgknucklesthadon3843]

Needs more fame? He made this track in the 90's 1995/1997

[@Poppen000]

Dude i cant believe i found you here! I subbed to you long ago! What a small world

[@MarcusAgrippa390]

One of the all time most underrated, underappreciated artists in hip hop... I miss his music

[@joex2887]

This is insanely underrated. People only know Skee-lo for "I Wish". :( P.S. This is probably my favourite song of his.

[@yvick7770]

I wish goes hard af tho

[@CornB513]

Mine Too Str8 🔥👌🏿👍🏿💪🏿💯

[@RalphTresvant-1]

same

[@adsmith364]

Skee Lo got such a smooth flow. Love listening to him even in 2020.

[@humenflash]

even in 2023

[@anyright8683]

2024 we still with you

[@anyright8683]

2023 type to fast😅

[@aesh523]

Lyrics Growin' up as a kid, tough skins and Afros Wasn't South Central, but still it came natural It wasn't nobody to watch my back Didn't wanna be strapped or get jacked Mama taught me not to trust no man Brother, what's your plan? If you ever lose a fight, then you go back again and win And I don't care if he was one of your friends You better bury your feelings within, and understand 'Cause on top of the stairs They got keys to Cadillacs, BMWs, Mercedes Benzes and all of that And on top of the stairs, yeah They got color TVs and even girls come in two pairs And on the bottom you've got nothin' but guilt Bad feelings being felt, dead homies been killed When I die, always know that I never wanna see my little brother drop So you better stay on top [Chorus 2X] 'Cause no one really cares about the guy on the bottom No one really cares about the guy beneath And everybody wants to be down with the dude On top of the stairs, top of the stairs [Verse 2] Little brother, look around you, can't you see All the possibilities and we, you and me To the bang boogie, up jump the boogie To the boogie to the boogedy beat, I'm an emcee I spent three years in Mickey D's cleanin' dishes Half of that time was makin' wishes Wanted to hit switches in a brand new 6-4 But all I could afford was a number nine at Roscoe's for chicken and waffles How about that Honda Accord? Used to watch 'em drive by at night 'til I got bored But not no more, really, that's for sure 'Cause I gotta million honeys knockin' on my door And I'm not tryin' to score with one 'Cause diseases kill and that's ill To make a mill and then you gettin' done When you on top of the world girls may come But when you fall down you won't find one [Chorus] [Verse 3] Little brother, this is all we got Me and you, we be crew Even though it doesn't seem like a lot, it is So don't be thinkin' negative I know just how you feel when you got time to kill I'll tell you how it is I know you might be unsure 'Cause it gets rough out there and when it rains and pours I stole shoes from stores, hung out with cool cats Put cars on flats, broke windows with bats And that's not all, even made crank phone calls I was flossin' on Slauson and Fox Hills Mall (So whattup y'all?) After all, please check my credentials I once got busy in the Winchell's, yeah So throw your hands in the air Wave 'em around if you've been treated unfair, yeah 'Cause no one cares (about me) No one cares (about you) Top of the stairs, top of the stairs (yeah) [Chorus 4X] [Outro] Yeah To all my little brothers out there It's cool to be on top, but don't ever forget where you came from Most importantly you better remember The little guy you step on to get on top Is the same guy you gonna run into going back down Yeah Top of the stairs

[@reggiecollier7129]

Yeah say that tho i like

[@johnevans1952]

The greatest much thanks ❤️ bro.

[@joex2887]

Thanks.

[@eleonorfromtheblock9518]

Thanks a lot

[@Andre-eo4xe]

This song is actually underrated both in terms of lyrics and the meaning

[@CK662-]

How can you deny this song? Seriously a song ahead of its time. Its pretty sad when a great song gets over looked.

[@tube1fn]

I have always said that. DEFINITELY underrated. My fav song from him. Bumps with ANY of the classics of the 90's.

[@tanishaturner]

I think this is my favorite Skeelo song!!!!! Still playing in 2018 like it just came out yesterday #hiphop

[@cityassessors6713]

True you can play it again and again all day long

[@herbertcurtis5081]

Hi you I couldn't remember when it did maybe we catch up on old times sometimes

[@CornB513]

Factz

[@treatmefavourably9825]

2022

[@user-ze4eq3ri5w]

2023

[@miklukholikemike3885]

Skee-lo u r the best. I was 16 when I hearing this song. U took me to my childhood. Thanks. Respect from Russia

[@theiranianputin2770]

🤟

[@raynely1981]

"Cause when you on TOP of the stairs girls may come but when you fall down you won't find one" Realist shit eva right here.

[@duvalt87]

If u ever lose a fight you go back again

[@voidhog1028]

This is the only part about music like this that pulls me out of my vibe cus it really isnt like that. Are you talking about people who you feel are attractive or on "some other level" than you? Otherwise, there are plenty of ladies at the bottom of the stairs, just like you and me

[@leon4000]

@@voidhog1028 People focus so much on being on top and the things they do to prove to others that they can and intend to be on top. Woman for some do fantasize and reach for the top while some are born into it. A lot of standards to exceed before someone from a high society pays attention to you.

[@christian6455]

1:55

[@YaoiHuntressEarth]

It's too bad that he didn't get more recognition than he deserved.

[@Alessandro1983]

I agree. He proved to be a great lyricist

[@YaoiHuntressEarth]

Alex Lopez In fact, the last two lines from this song are in my sig on some forums I frequent.

[@kensmyth1663]

YaoiHuntressEarth Surely, he got less recognition than he deserved?

[@beepbopbeepbop-z9d]

YaoiHuntressEarth that makes me wonder though, why did he become a one hit wonder instead of a well known artist. It was due to bad timing of the hip hop landscape with him not being gangsta enough or was it that there were too much competition at that time and that he was good, but not great enough to become more than a one hit wonder

[@Flipmode3000]

Brother he did belive me hes one of the only rappers wat not sold the license,he did this album in 3 years alone in hes room ;) sry 4 my bad eng he is one of the RICHEST RAPPERS EVA !!!

[@StevenC32]

What I liked about Skee-Lo is that he did not cuss in his music when he started. His first album was awesome.

[@15950P]

I was looking for this song for ages I finally found it

[@im_tha_Jordan805]

This song is just great. No swearing and a sick beat. This song deserves more recognition

[@jimcavanaugh8838]

I can't understand how This Man did not soar to the top and stay there. It has everything, Way ahead of the curve

[@itadaku23]

Good 'clean' gfunk. Never swore.. never needed to had the style and fat basslines, i wish.... this shit was still playing. 1996 was the best year for rap EVER.

[@johnp82]

This was 1995

[@Zariston]

For me this is his biggest HIT.

[@Comeswoopfam]

Talented instrumentals

[@cubanpharoah]

One of my favorite songs period! There was so much positivity and uplifting in this record! We need more of this!

[@dudewut4385]

My 15 year old son found this song on his own, fell in love with it and sings it to his 5 year old little brother. I'm a pretty proud mom with cool sons

[@treatmefavourably9825]

aww

[@gmcneoplan84]

My favorite song Skee-Lo ever did was Top of the Stairs. That song is deep and it stands up 24-years later. My favorite line from the song was this one: "When you on top of the world girls may come/But when you fall down you won't find one."

[@veronikahk.3341]

THIS GUY SHOULD BE HERE RAPPING. LOOOVE HIS SONGS, NOT VULGAR JUST SIMPLE AWESOME TRUTHFUL MESSAGES. WHERE IS HE??

[@powerfullthoughts]

Veronikah K. He's on Facebook look him up

[@mandiecarson1949]

Lol

[@LonnieLibran]

Need more Skee-lo's like right now!

[@gmcneoplan84]

This is one of the few videos where I really wanted to dance or move my body but didn't because I was listening to his messages and watching the video from start to finish. This was a deep song and one I've liked it since I was about 13 when the song came out. Even if he just had 2 big hits and they came out almost two decades ago it doesn't matter, he made his mark on rap when it was his time to step up. God bless you Skee-Lo.

[@cyclelogos170]

The guitar is dope

[@dbproductions1732]

This is my favorite rap song really good.

[@empoweredcrb23]

This song hurts a lot cause I think of my little brother who I thought of when I hear this song. Wanted him to grow up and head where I’m coming from but now I can neve enjoy this with him as I get older.

[@CorporalDanLives]

I LOVE the pause between guy / beneath.

[@VLuddd]

This track is so underrated damn

[@radiacto]

This is one of the best hip hop songs of all time no doubt about it.

[@evolve101]

Good music taste.

[@ChiefRxcka]

Wow I didn't know Skee was grammy nominated. That's dope.

[@MPT1983]

Dam these old skool beats take me back,does hip hop even exist anymore

[@o.portista]

Literally one of my favorite films till this day, and glad they had this song for it. Had watched it in the summer years ago, and what a good time it was. Great soundtrack, storyline and characters. Like who would of thought, Woodley Harrelson and Wesley Snipes would make such an iconic duo. A very action, emotional and comedic film, and it's worth watching that's for sure, and I don't want to spoil it. As it says; "Most importantly you better remember The little guy you step on to get on top Is the same guy you gonna run into going back down" Such an iconic line. 7.20.20

[@OVianense]

Facts. I just finished watching it right now, I can't even name a more iconic duo then them. Same thing for JLO. 👍

[@globeaudiobook5570]

Timeless

[@m7mnch795]

solo at 4:00 is amazing

[@itssaulgoodman446]

This deserved more attention, it's such a bop

[@elizabethdegrate3728]

PRAISE GOD ALMIGHTY FOR A ( REAL ) ( MC ) ( ANOINTED ) BY THE MOST HIGH GOD 🙏🎤🎼🎵💯🙏 H - TOWN LOVES YOUR MUSIC !!! 🙏🎤🎧🎵🙏 GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER 🙏

[@mrtruthhurts2307]

That was the realist shtt I've ever heard, I felt that.

[@dal2122]

This Song never gets old ...Life Song

[@IAmMrQ]

Sooo underrated. That whole album was incredible.

[@ronsetorie]

Did this dude LEGIT put a easter egg refencing his first video with the tall white dude at 2:38??? lmao that's awesome hahahaha

[@Ciloh]

...I just started listening to this guy. I know I'm young so im late naturally but this guy is rapping facts.

[@hillhouston1746]

What's crazy is how everyone knows the I wish song is gas but the whole album is actually insane

[@Areaeees]

I am just discovering all this music and it’s crazy that I was born just as this was coming out. Wish I would have been born in the 70’s man.

[@nashboro1847]

What happened to Skee Lo? This album was really smooth and tight.

[@taztykake9366]

+nashboro damm... tight and smooth!?!!!!??

[@datsracistkid9536]

+Cmonutube most is whack though I love LA is a tight joint doe

[@RK-ev6dw]

+Tazty Kake The perfect anus

[@alexcarrasco1126]

check out his song "vibe is right"

[@ghidrah76]

Yup! I miss having this on cassette tape. This album was a great banger!

[@jeffreyriley8742]

How can you not love this guy?

[@TimothySlickback]

Im glad i was born in 78. Skeelo was a gem in the early 90s and still is to this day. Who remembers Paperboy? I wish that i would've appreciated these times way more.

[@Reese12551]

Dope Shit rite here gotta love the 90's era!!!!

[@RealNick04]

This whole album is a fucking masterpiece. This guy should have been popular like wtf!!

[@powerfullthoughts]

Definitely listening in 2019!......Classic!

[@treatmefavourably9825]

2022

[@olijadu]

This was,and is an amazing album, one of my favorites. it was slept on because Gangsta rap was heating up at the time, and this was considered soft. But Clearly, this deserved more attention than it got. its very rare of every song an album to be good, this is one of those albums, so very unfortunate he didnt get the credit he should have gotten

[@kesaresan]

The best thx 🙏

[@jonaideoctober4466]

Still jamming to this in 2020! One of my all time favorite tracks!!!

[@treatmefavourably9825]

2022

[@brendonGovendet-je9wx]

2024. If you listening in 2024 then you a top legend

[@AsTheWorldSpinsAgain]

Dropped this 👑

[@jack9245]

Yessir

[@Blin_Berisha]

Thanks bro!!! You too!!!

[@WqhtPvP]

Yoo

[@BetterCool]

🎉

[@ianpope7170]

Skee-Lo setting the tone for my 2021 🤘

[@gawgabwoy]

You know ya music was 🔥 when you use your music made before record deal. They slept on this man and other MCs during East/West Coast fued

[@Machtimus]

Almost August of 2021 and I'm still rockin this. Remember when we had MUSIC....songs with a good beat AND lyrics that actually tell a story

[@briangroben8390]

It's like his hook perfectly relates to music today

[@DonNeeZeeTV]

02:52 I’m in the purple waving my hands, but if you blink..You’ll Miss Me🤣 It was sooo much Fun touring and being a Hype man for Skee-Lo💯 Great Times🙌🏽

[@bolajiaiyegboyin3579]

Songs that inspired me back in the days in nigeria.when things weren't going good with my education,1996/97 this skee lo track was the tonic I needed and it worked.skee lo, where you at?

[@hotdogsoda4717]

Forgotten gem!

[@jcannion]

Lowkey... This dude had bars!

[@nlee4566]

Skeelo almost the Kanye West of the mid 90s. He had deep concepts and had rhyming skills.

[@vixilcastillo378]

This is such a true song

[@Ricobaca]

How come I never heard this before. Just I Wish over and over

[@evolve101]

An absolute classic. One of the best rap songs out there.

[@mar15115]

Seriously underrated

[@trentrama2645]

the realest song

[@kevtuff1038]

I feel genuinly bad for this cool ass dude for how underrated he is, this guy is referred to as a one hit wonder... I'll never understand it, Deserves so much more!

[@ladistributorspvtltd7580]

Real talk. Best track ever.

[@th3rd3arplan3tradio]

That chorus... Truth.

[@robertvosena3506]

Top of stairs. Wonderful song.

[@gmcneoplan84]

I'm a HUGE fan of 1980s and 1990s era Los Angeles transit RTD and Metro (what it was called after RTD was merged into the LACMTA in 1993) buses, and seeing them Metro buses at 0:36 and 1:31 just brings back memories every time I watch this video.

[@russelladams7134]

Dope video. Skeelo is a very lyrical dude. He telling his story. The movie Money Train is a great movie as well. Jennifer Lopez looks the best with black hair in the movie. Marty Thomas did a great job directing this video. Great message in the song.

[@mayarapolli6871]

Só eu de BR aqui que orgulho 🙏🏽

[@CatEyesKiki]

I loved this track! I was 14yrs old when this was released! livin hip hop head bk then..🔥🔥👌😆😆

[@abrahamofili5521]

Sadly, he's an underrated MC from the mid 90s. Even on Spotify, he has just a little over 1.5 million listeners. His album 'I wish' is a good one. Skee-lo is a great MC with good flows and smooth lyrics. He deserves to be given his flowers especially now that he's still here with us

[@noelweru9764]

Awesome hit. Brings back good memories growing up in the 90's jamming to these awesome lyrics in the club. Where did such talent & lyrical prowess disappear to.....??

[@wildphil21]

This needs millions of views. I love this song.

[@MuzicMan4Life]

Just watched Money Train recently and heard This song as it was going off...Smh...sad i only found out about This hella Years later..That "I Wish" was overplayed when i was younger, and made me pump my brakes on Him,wish i woulda been hip 2 his other Music back then Smh . Salute to This Man. I admit i slept on him, but glad I'm still around 2 Discover more music from him. I tip my hat Skee-Lo

[@lindygaming9425]

This guy has to be my favorite rapper!

[@lolabunny1157]

Love this song

[@GeminoSmothers]

This is some of the hardest music I have ever heard.

[@lashellr6736]

I know this is an old song. But it's been stuck in my head all day. And it's such a positive song❤

[@nadir1378]

This track is absolute🔥and to think that people branded him a one hit wonder.

[@MrRobison94]

This song helped me get through my early young man jobs. Thank you, Skee-Lo

[@BruceWayne-fs8ty]

"When you're on top of the world girls, they come but when you fall down you won't find 1" Sad but true. Very true.

[@face2faceband283]

Beautifully done. Definitely under rated!!

[@WorldwideJamal]

This is my favorite track by him. Talented artist.

[@Brandon_Bally]

Skee was tough 🔥

[@Asanteantu]

mann..

[@juger1645]

I am from Germany and I have to say that i appreciate this kind of rap!

[@toddtracy3082]

Its a dope jam

[@Headderking]

That outro is awesome as well! That sample is banging!

[@baypalobeezy4436]

Detroit New Dance Show Classic. I remember this song as a kid. We need jams like this again today.

[@jgmoneymechanics]

Couldn’t remember the name of this song but im glad I finally found it

[@SuperCocacolakid]

Pure talent & character class