Skull the Pierre releases new single 'WHOLEHEARTEDLY' after viral landlord video

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About Skull The Pierre

Born in Stockholm, Skull The Pierre now resides in Dublin and has since 2020. Moving to pursue studies in BIMM Dublin, The Skull has quickly become an integral part of the Dublin underground scene. He has shared the stage with renowned Irish acts like Kojaque, Bricknasty, Malaki, Tebi Rex, Shiv, and more. He’s been featured on the country’s biggest music blogs and radio stations, has enjoyed performances at festivals like Body & Soul and 2000Trees, and was featured on RTÉ’s Sessions From Oblivion. Skull The Pierre supported Asher Roth in The Sound House on the 15th of October and UK Rap-Giants Pete & Bas in a sold-out Button Factory on the 29th of November. 

Deeply rooted in Hip-Hop, Skull The Pierre is a rapper and producer inspired by the sounds of Big L, Gang Starr, Rakim, and everything 90's Hip Hop. Vinyl crackle and whatever drum sounds he downloaded when he was 16 are consistent throughout his productions. The lush, captivating, and at times unconventional beats are typically accompanied by eccentric, bohemian, and brutally honest lyrics delivered in a style inspired by Wax and Big L. A troubadour and storyteller at heart, Pierre is every bit as inspired by the raps of Action Bronson as by the melodies of Paul McCartney. 

Skull The Pierre delivers honest and self-explorative bars, set against vinyl-crackle-rich Old-School Hip-Hop beats. Beyond the humor, the catchiness, and the outrageous, there's a core of wisdom and truth, making every song as insightful as it is engaging. Skull The Pierre lives his lyrics openly and vulnerably, and his music empowers people to embrace who they are. His message is clear: be yourself.

Pierre’s music suggests that everything is meant to be. It doesn’t seek to change the world, rather, it explores how we, through laughter, play, change, and honesty, can be bigger fans of it. It suggests how to live. 

His larger-than-death persona shines through in both his music and his social media presence. He enjoys food, fasting, making love with chubby men, celibacy, and everything in between. 

His EP '2 Months to Change A Life' is Out Now

Direct quotes/praise 

 ‘All My Love’ is a summer roller. - Nialler9

'amazing production on this' - Felly

'Labum is a wonderful collection of beautifully written songs'- Pete Murphy

'I don’t think you’re gonna hear a more inventive and interesting track all week. His brand new album LABUM is lots of fun, lots of great production on there as well.'- Kieran McGuinness, Radio Nova

'Loving your music' - John Kennedy, Radio X

‘F**k me it’s so so good, looking forward to listening to more.’ - Le Boom

'MANC' praise

"Groovy and sometimes humorous. Deep vocal harmonies and unique melodies shows off Skull's talent not only as a rapper but as a singer and producer as well"

- AP,  The Goo

"Vibrant, whimsical, and audacious. It's hard to believe many people have more fun making music than Skull The Pierre "

- Stephen Byrne, GoldenPlec

"Skull The Pierre's 'Make Art Not Content' lives up to its name. Refreshing and playful, 'EMER' particularly showcases Fonseca's sense of humor."

- Sarah Garvey, RTÉ

"Loving your music"

- John Kennedy, Radio X