4.10.2025
Rising NYC Rapper Lord Sko Pays Tribute to The Big Lebowski in New Video for “Randy Moss“
“Randy Moss” is a Highlight From PIFF, Sko’s Smoked-Out Debut Album, Out Now
The 20-Year-Old Rapper Emulates Jeff Bridges’ The Dude from An All-Time Stoner Classic in the Latest PIFF VIdeo
Released in Late March,
PIFF Blends Old School Flavor with a New School Edge,Collaborating with Heavy-Hitters Like Conway The Machine and Curren$y, Peers like POLO PERKS <3<3<3 and MAVI, and Legends Like Grand Puba of Brand Nubian and Del The Funkee Homosapien
Critical Praise:
“Certain jarring yet witty bars like Sko’s plans for ‘saving up to buy the devil’s soul’ have listeners doing a double-take while skating over Statik’s knocking production. Keep an eye on him heading down the stretch of ‘24.” – Billboard
“Sko is definitely one of the most exciting new acts in the ‘new’ New York scene, and we can’t wait to see his evolution in the coming years.” – Okayplayer
“Washington Heights native Lord Sko continues to carve a name for himself with his revisionist take on classic New York hip-hop sounds.” – Earmilk
The Video:
Packing his smoked out rhymes with writerly detail, Lord Sko chronicles the minutiae of the life of a stoner. Paying tribute to one of cinema’s most legendary cannabis connoisseurs, Lord Sko abides in the The Big Lebowski-inspired video for “Randy Moss.” Produced by Wrex Mason, “Randy Moss” is a luxurious slice of high threadcount raps, filled with sparkling vibes and loping snares that add elegance to Sko’s psychedelic smack talk: “Dissolve an acid tab watch the patterns shift/Money talks said I need a cut like a masochist/Threw some Timberlands on and grew about half an inch/Promise you that your s*** ain’t perfect if you didn’t practice it,” he spits.
Directed by Jason Goldwatch, the video for “Randy Moss” is a love letter to The Coen Brothers’ The Big Lebowski, with Lord Sko replacing Jeff Bridges in the role of “The Dude.” Wearing the character’s signature bath robes, Sko goes bowling, partakes in a seaside funeral, and takes a bath with a ferret, as Goldwatch’s direction ties the room together. The video presents a parade of references to the 1998 movie, with stand-ins for John Goodman and Peter Stormare, and plenty of easter eggs that true Lebowski heads will appreciate.
“Randy Moss” is the closing song on PIFF, Sko’s recently released debut album, and follows videos for highlights like “Understand” and “Bong Rips.” Inspired by the stoner classics of the blog era, PIFF restores that feeling, with adventurous samples and vibrant, hazy soundscapes, crafted by some of the finest producers in the East Coast, including Harry Fraud, Statik Selektah, Tony Seltzer, A-Lau, FearDorian, and more. Sko’s detail-rich verses, malleable flows, and brash attitude make him a natural collaborator with artists of all styles and generations, including Conway The Machine, Curren$y, MAVI, POLO PERKS <3 <3 <3, Del The Funkee Homosapien, and Grand Puba of Brand Nubian. With additional production from Mike Shabb, Wino Willy, and Arlo Walker, the 20-year-old prodigy who has been working with Lord Sko since 2022’s MUSEUM, PIFF is available everywhere via UPTOWN SH!T/STIMULATED.
PIFF continues Sko’s rise as one of New York’s finest emcees, who proudly carries on the tradition of his hometown sound, while adding a relatable spin. He started rapping when he was a teenager, releasing his first mixtape at only 17 years-old, teaming up with the even younger producer Arlo Walker to create Museum. In 2023, Sko released United Palace, an accomplished project named after the Washington Heights theater, which established him as one of the most exciting emcees in the Five Boroughs. In April, Lord Sko launches the “PIFF Tour,” his first-ever nationwide headlining tour. Featuring support from LifeOfThom, the tour kicks off in Boston on April 16, making its way through major markets like Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Chicago before concluding in Vancouver on May 8. Sko performs a very special hometown show in NYC on April 22nd, headlining Baby’s All Right.
Watch “Randy Moss”: https://youtu.be/VXlr-Hnl33w
Stream PIFF: https://ffm.to/piff
Buy tickets for Lord Sko concerts HERE
Keep up with Lord Sko on all platforms HERE
PIFF Tracklist:
- Livin Life
- Second Thought
- Stubborn
- Bong Rips ft. MAVI
- Understand ft. Curren$y
- Girbaud Talk ft. Grand Puba
- Robinhood
- Cigarette Butts
- Camel Eyes ft. Conway The Machine
- Holding Me Up ft. POLO PERKS <3 <3 <3
- Problem Child
- Funkee Intermission ft. Del Tha Funkee Homosapien
- Lungz
- Ain’t The Same ft. Collard
- Randy Moss
“PIFF Tour: dates:
April 16 – Boston, MA (Middle East Upstairs)
April 19 – Philadelphia, PA (Kung Fu Necktie)
April 21 – Washington, DC (Pie Shop)
April 22 – Brooklyn, NY (Baby’s All Right (Late))
April 24 – Cleveland, OH (Beachland Tavern)
April 25 – Toronto, ON (The Dance Cave)
April 26 – Grand Rapids, MI (Pyramid Scheme)
April 27 – Chicago, IL (Beat Kitchen)
April 29 – Santa Ana, CA (The Constellation Room)
May 1 – Los Angeles, CA (Moroccan Lounge (Late))
May 2 – San Francisco, CA (Neck of the Woods)
May 3 – Arcata, CA (Miniplex)
May 5 – Portland, OR (Holocene)
May 7 – Seattle, WA (Chop Suey)
May 8 – Vancouver, BC (Fox Cabaret)
Please contact Michelle or Chris for more info.
The Background:
Lord Sko, aka Josh Fersko, is a native of Manhattan’s Washington Heights. Already a veteran at just 20 years old, having dropped 2 full-length projects, the prodigious lyrical talent continues to sharpen his sword on the upcoming PIFF, a sure-shot stoner classic. The upcoming album finds the young rapper expanding his classic NYC sound, with help from producers like Statik Selektah, Harry Fraud, A Lau, and his right-hand man Arlo Walker.
Young Sko fell in love with rap music when he was still in middle school. Back then, hip-hop was in the fondly- remembered blog era. Sko (who refers to himself as “the rap Jeff Hardy”) felt himself drawn to the stoner side of blog rap, including Wiz Khalifa, Odd Future, Action Bronson, and Curren$y, who would later become a collaborator. After practicing his craft for two years, Sko decided at age 17 to share his skill with the world, teaming up with then-16-year-old Arlo Walker to create the 2022 album Museum. In 2023, Sko followed up that auspicious debut with the even-more- polished United Palace, named after the historic concert hall located in his uptown neighborhood.
With PIFF on deck this Spring, a collaboration with Statik Selektah in the bag, and a forthcoming National tour this year, the future looks bright for Lord Sko. Stay tuned for more.
Links:
instagram | youtube | spotify | tiktok
“Randy Moss”: https://youtu.be/VXlr-Hnl33w
“Bong Rips” ft. MAVI: https://youtu.be/oEuIDkG2AKY
PIFF: https://ffm.to/piff
“Robinhood”: https://LordSko.lnk.to/Robinhood / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PG_TAbW7Xc
“Understand” ft. Curren$y: https://ffm.to/understandlordsko / https://youtu.be/b-H-kCpAejw
“Stubborn”: https://ffm.to/-stubborn / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jtgdk7qa7ik
“Lesson Learned” (prod. by Statik Selektah): https://ffm.to/-lessonlearned / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsekHE0v-os