For anyone asking why Sway matters to UK rap, you have to understand the era
Before streaming, TikTok or a huge digital infrastructure for UK artists, Sway was selling mixtapes himself, building independently and getting videos onto Channel U
He won Best Hip-Hop at the MOBOs in 2005 while still unsigned, then released This Is My Demo independently and earned a Mercury Prize nomination
He helped prove UK rappers could build their own audience, tell distinctly British stories and succeed without waiting for the industry to validate them. That history matters.
Rest in power ❤️
Years ago I brought back an army of celebrities back to my mums after a night out in Faces. This was the night that So Solid Glue took notice of my Lyrical genius. 🎤
The Oasis discourse is so boring
For the old cunts (like me), we were lucky to grow up & experience Oasis in their prime.
Let the Deanos turn up in skin tight jeans & pristine white trainers. Once the Acquiesce riff hits & bottles of piss start flying,, they’ll soon find out