This song is a nostalgic hip-hop classic from 1995. In it, Skee-Lo raps about his dreams and aspirations, and how he wishes he could be successful and have the things he desires. He expresses his frustration at his current situation and his longing for a better life.
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Antoine Roundtree, better known by his stage name Skee-Lo, is an American rapper best known for his 1995 song "I Wish", which became a hit in several countries and reached No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100.