Thats What It Is – A New Beat From Henry Skillz (Melbourne Hip Hop producer)

Six months after a life-changing hospital stay, the Melbourne hip-hop producer makes his return with “That's What It Is” — a beat that’s raw, resilient, and unmistakably Skillz.

A Sound Born from the Streets

At its core, “That's What It Is”  is powered by punchy drums and layered samples, channelling the grit and groove of classic break-beat culture. One unique detail sets it apart—Henry sampled the buzzer sound from a Melbourne pedestrian crossing, transforming an everyday signal into rhythm. This is hip-hop in its purest form: flipping the city itself into music.

The result is a track that feels both familiar and fresh—a head-nod instrumental with street-level texture and cinematic weight.

More Than Just Another Beat

This release carries a deeper meaning. After a forced pause for recovery and reflection, I used my hospital experience as a reset—a chance to reassess, rebuild, and realign my creative vision.

Simply put, “Turning the sounds of my city into music is how I tell my story.”

“That's What It Is” is more than a track; it’s a statement of survival, resilience, and return.

What Comes Next

Dozens of unreleased beats sit on my laptop and hard drives, each waiting for its moment to shine. “That's What It Is” is the first spark—the beginning of a consistent wave of new Melbourne music from the underground.

Why It Matters

• Authenticity: Built from real city sounds and crate-digging via Tracklib.

• Resilience: A beat that doubles as a statement of survival and creative rebirth.

• Momentum: The first step in Henry Skillz’s new era.

👉 Stream “That's What It Is” now on Spotify and follow Henry Skillz for the next wave of hip-hop instrumentals from Melbourne’s underground.