I Wish is the debut album by Skee-Lo, released on June 27, 1995 on Sunshine Records.
Three months prior to the album’s release, Skee-Lo’s debut single, also titled “I Wish”, was released independently on Sunshine Records. Shortly after it was released the song quickly became a hit, peaking at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album was later on nominated for a Grammy in the Best Rap Album category.
In his own words, Skee-Lo said he recorded this whole album in his room alone without a big major label backing him. Check the interview above to hear him elaborate about it.