Buffalo's Jae Skeese and Producer ILL Tone Beats Deliver Sonic Movies on 'The Good Part Vol. 1'

The album features an impressive lineup of guests including Conway The Machine, Stove God Cooks, Cory Gunz, and Talib Kweli.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Buffalo, New York native Jae Skeese has teamed up with producer ILL Tone Beats to create a complete, transcendent listening experience with their new album 'The Good Part Vol. 1'. The album features a stellar lineup of guests including Conway The Machine, fellow Griselda Records affiliate Stove God Cooks, Cory Gunz, and Talib Kweli. Skeese describes the album as creating 'sonic movies' and paying homage to classic films like 'Pulp Fiction' and 'The Matrix' on the cover art.

Why it matters

Jae Skeese is a rising artist from Buffalo who is making waves in the hip-hop world with his cinematic approach to storytelling and lyricism. The Good Part Vol. 1 showcases his ability to craft complete listening experiences that blend his passion for hip-hop culture with his love of film and video games. The album's impressive guest features also highlight Skeese's growing reputation and connections within the industry.

The details

On The Good Part Vol. 1, Jae Skeese and ILL Tone Beats have created a cohesive project that takes listeners on a journey. Skeese describes paying 'a high level of attention to detail' in his music and the culture, aiming to 'carry on the rich tradition' of the hip-hop he grew up on. The album's first single 'S.W.G.M' showcases Skeese's verbal dexterity and flawless delivery. Despite the high-profile features, Skeese also flexes his solo lyrical abilities on several tracks, rapping about his life experiences and passions like video games and sneakers.

  • The Good Part Vol. 1 was released on February 13, 2026.

The players

Jae Skeese

A rising hip-hop artist from Buffalo, New York who is known for his cinematic approach to storytelling and lyricism.

ILL Tone Beats

A producer who has collaborated extensively with Jae Skeese, including on their new album The Good Part Vol. 1.

Conway The Machine

A rapper and member of the Griselda Records collective who is featured on The Good Part Vol. 1.

Stove God Cooks

A rapper and Griselda Records affiliate who is featured on The Good Part Vol. 1.

Cory Gunz

A rapper who is featured on The Good Part Vol. 1.

Talib Kweli

A veteran rapper and hip-hop artist who is featured on The Good Part Vol. 1.

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What they’re saying

“There's a high level of attention to detail I pay to my music..to the culture. I'm really, genuinely a big hip-hop fan first, and I want to make sure that I'm carrying on the rich tradition of what I grew up on—and even what came before that.”

— Jae Skeese, Artist

What’s next

Jae Skeese is expected to embark on a tour in support of The Good Part Vol. 1 later this year.

The takeaway

Jae Skeese's commitment to crafting cinematic, immersive listening experiences that pay homage to hip-hop's rich history showcases his talents as both an artist and a true student of the culture. The Good Part Vol. 1 solidifies his reputation as an emerging force in the genre.