KOAR Artist Update- Swordz
Posted November 30, 2006 — in Music News
KOAR’s only hip hop artist, Swordz, has been a busy man as of late. After being a featured speaker and performer at Florida’s Hip Hop Symposium, being nominated for SE Entertainment’s “Indie Song of the Year,” being featured on YouTube’s “Underground Video Contest,” and a high profile spot in the underground film Grind 2 Shine, Swordz is more than ready to hit the national level. Surely expanding his fan base exponentially, Swordz has been selected by the host of BET’s Rap City, televisions longest running hip hop program, as the subject for his inaugural mixtape. What’s The Problem? Vol. 1, is the first mixtape for host DJ Q45 and will be available online and in selected retail on Dec. 15 with regular promotion on the nightly program. Swordz has also been selected to help kick off Sony’s new SIM program, an online mastering service offering the skills of Sony engineers responsible for artists such as RHCP, DMX, Johnny Cash, U2 and many more. Riding the fence between rock star and rap star, Swordz is known for exposing the truth on subjects other rappers glorify or seem completely oblivious to. Picking up label interest in unexpected places, Swordz is an artist to keep an eye on. For more information, contact DMD Mangement.
Swordz is without a doubt, the artist to put Duval on the map. He has a diverse sound and his lyrics are surely crossover. After hearing Weatherman, I am sure the major labels will not be sleeping on him, neither will anyone else. Check out his myspace page if you dont believe me.
Comment by Mrs. Dana — November 30, 2006 @ 2:59 pm
Not a big rap fan, but I checked him out and he’s pretty good compared to what rap music typically is. The B&W video was catchy (obviously trying to cross-over) so I see why YouTube is backing him. White kids with guitars and mohawks? Geez, why not put a few skateboarders and Britney Spears look-alikes in next time to get the full effect?
Comment by Ron Burgandy — November 30, 2006 @ 3:12 pm
Shouts out to Swordz…good deal homie…keep up the good work!
Comment by Mr. Al Pete — November 30, 2006 @ 4:35 pm
I have been waiting for this artist to explode. I know SWORDZ is on his way to the best year of his career!!! CHEERS!
Comment by Miles — November 30, 2006 @ 4:50 pm
I apologize and take that last part of my statement back. I watched the live video and apparently there is a band involved.
Comment by Ron Burgandy — November 30, 2006 @ 5:17 pm
Swordz will be the first HoodStar.The Hood Loves him and Rockstars love him AND YES…He performs with a metal band alot!!!!!!!
Comment by C.M — November 30, 2006 @ 5:59 pm
SWORDZ is finally gonna get a chance to show what Jville’s really got goin on down here! If anyone could get us on the map it’s gonna be him! You gotta be from it to be about it and he’s definately BOUT IT! Much success is in his future!
Comment by mlnowlin — December 1, 2006 @ 6:03 am
What is there not to like about Swordz? He keeps it real, keeps it street, but charismatic as fuc*, still willing to step outside the box, and that’s what makes him a shine before his time, and Im talking about that shine that’s imbedded in his personality. So you know that’s genuine, the world is going to respond to this.
This is what the beginning of superstardom looks like…
Comment by Ruth — December 1, 2006 @ 7:52 am
Yo…Swordz is Real and amazing!!!!…My favorite rapper of all time…his flow is better than any of the bullshit artist on the radio these days!!!…Fuck “Chicken Noodle Soup”…I wanna hear “Blacked UP” or “Dope Boy”…or something that isn’t fake and put together by some big headed “producer”!!!…Swordz and his crew are staight up real RAW TALENT!!!
Comment by Indorphinetanner — December 1, 2006 @ 5:57 pm
Tight work Swordz, I did a video with Swordz and Dr. Sam Beckett and if you’ve never seen this guy spit the truth you have really missed out. The next show he does in Duval you need to present!
Tight work Swordz, the most patient motha fucka in the game. I see ya souljah boi!
Get at me!
Comment by B Fitz — December 4, 2006 @ 4:29 pm