Ghanaian born UK artist sway has been named Best UK Act ahead of the first Black Entertainment Television (BET) Hip Hop awards
The 23-year-old, London-native who was nominated for this year's Mercury music prize, fought off stiff competition from Dizzee Rascal, Blak Twang, Kano and Plan B to scoop the title which was nominated by BBC 1Xtra and MTV Base audiences in the UK
Sway has been tearing up the UK grime/hip hop scene with his tongue and cheek style of rap, in 2005 he was awarded Best Hip-Hop Artist at the MOBOs despite still being unsigned, not having released an album, and being up against rap heavyweights 50 Cent and The Game. A decision, which caused some controversy (I guess some folks still think that UK artist can’t compete in the same arena as American artists) and to those that think like that all I can say is you gotta give respect when respect is due.
Check his myspace.com page for more music and info.
And if you aint got his album yet “this is my demo” what you waiting for!!
The 23-year-old, London-native who was nominated for this year's Mercury music prize, fought off stiff competition from Dizzee Rascal, Blak Twang, Kano and Plan B to scoop the title which was nominated by BBC 1Xtra and MTV Base audiences in the UK
Sway has been tearing up the UK grime/hip hop scene with his tongue and cheek style of rap, in 2005 he was awarded Best Hip-Hop Artist at the MOBOs despite still being unsigned, not having released an album, and being up against rap heavyweights 50 Cent and The Game. A decision, which caused some controversy (I guess some folks still think that UK artist can’t compete in the same arena as American artists) and to those that think like that all I can say is you gotta give respect when respect is due.
Check his myspace.com page for more music and info.
And if you aint got his album yet “this is my demo” what you waiting for!!
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