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fave it Alternative Hip Hop | White-Boy Rap
16 tracks | 54 minutes
Released Feb 2007
on Decadent Records
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:41 Ring of Fire lyrics BUY MP3 02:41 Ring of Fire lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:41 Ring of Fire
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:45 Worship the Robots lyrics BUY MP3 03:45 Worship the Robots lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:45 Worship the Robots
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:02 Feed the Hands That Bite You lyrics BUY MP3 04:02 Feed the Hands That Bite You lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:02 Feed the Hands That Bite You
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:19 My Peaceful Hell lyrics BUY MP3 02:19 My Peaceful Hell lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:19 My Peaceful Hell
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:08 Swamp Cuts lyrics BUY MP3 03:08 Swamp Cuts lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:08 Swamp Cuts
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:10 Spirits Are Gone lyrics BUY MP3 03:10 Spirits Are Gone lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:10 Spirits Are Gone
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:18 Disintegrator lyrics BUY MP3 02:18 Disintegrator lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:18 Disintegrator
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:35 Halo of Static lyrics BUY MP3 03:35 Halo of Static lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:35 Halo of Static
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:38 Demons in the Suburbs lyrics BUY MP3 03:38 Demons in the Suburbs lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:38 Demons in the Suburbs
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:00 Avalanche lyrics BUY MP3 03:00 Avalanche lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:00 Avalanche
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:33 Wheatgrass and Razorblades lyrics BUY MP3 02:33 Wheatgrass and Razorblades lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:33 Wheatgrass and Razorblades
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:52 He's a Killer lyrics BUY MP3 02:52 He's a Killer lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:52 He's a Killer
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:29 Guess Who lyrics BUY MP3 04:29 Guess Who lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:29 Guess Who
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:02 Gossip lyrics BUY MP3 03:02 Gossip lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:02 Gossip
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 09:12 Malakai lyrics BUY MP3 09:12 Malakai lyrics "GIFT MP3" 09:12 Malakai
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 00:53 Repossessed lyrics BUY MP3 00:53 Repossessed lyrics "GIFT MP3" 00:53 Repossessed
turntablism / experimental hiphop
Bio / Background
Never is Now received an 8 out of 10 in Alternative Press Magazine .
Swamp began mastering his DJ skills more than 15 years ago. In 1996, his rookie year, he took the title of USA DMC CHAMPION. Being true to his nature in an arena that was predominantly influenced by a very hip hop-esque culture, Swamp stepped up to the decks looking like some kind of junky punk. He was well received by the audience despite his counter-culture appearance because he exhibited skills that defied perception and already possessed a stage presence that many of his contemporaries still lacked. The finale came when he closed his set by freakin' Deep Purple's 'Smoke on the Water' and then smashing his records. Notorious for mischief, while he's on the turntables his shows are highly anticipated by those who know that they can expect to see something spectacular. A fan comments: "DJ Swamp is unquestionably one of my favorite musicians. His talent is simply undeniable.
↓ more ↓What I love is how each and every time he has put on a performance, whoever I brought with me that night became an instant fan. Literally, I'd compare it to the spreading of a disease [that has] no cure. It is always sensational to watch him." (Thank you, Jack) Although he's a hip-hop/d&b artist, his demeanor and appearance are closer to that of a metal head. He has been referred to as "the Sid Vicious of the DJ's, and has been known to have violent on-stage fits more characteristic of a rock star than of a hip-hop turntablist. While it's easy to compare him to rock/punk legends, in the world of DJ's he stands alone. Roguish behaviors such as: breaking his records then cutting himself with the fragmented remains; spitting fire; and performing cunnilingus on diamond-tipped phonograph needles really only provides the frame work to showcase what those that are in the 'know' recognize as extraordinary turntable skills. Breakbeats, scratching, juggling, and mutilating LPs and vinyl without losing the beat are all a part of a day at the 'office' for Swamp. Sometimes a day at the 'office' ends with a trip to the hospital: "I had to go to the hospital in Phoenix recently with second-degree burns," Swamp said from his publicist's office in New York. "I lit my hand on fire and then blew fire on it and basically became a blow torch. I don't use fire retardant or anything because this is low budget. Dude, I'm just a fire retard." For four years DJ swamp toured as a member of beck's band. Immediately following his decision to depart from the band, swamp released his solo debut album, 'never is now' and toured to back the release. His decision to go out on his own gave him just the independence that he was looking for and opened up the avenue to self expression that both he and the fans were seeking. Contrary to how he flows when rhyming (eg. "How can I dis you, I've never even heard of you"-lyrics from 'Worship the Robot'), he expresses a certain sense of reverence when reflecting on the path he's traveled. When considering how he's managed to maintain critical mass his response is typically "I'm the luckiest person you'll ever meet. Something's always popping up. I'm just in the right place at the right time." Statements like that shouldn't suggest that he hasn't worked hard or employed incredible ingenuity to get where he is. He procured the spot with Beck by posing as a reporter to pass off his demo in person. Swamp says that he draws off of his environment and a ten year affinity with a nameless muse for inspiration. He observes "what's going on" and converts his impressions into his art. His musical influences range from hip hop, to metal, punk, industrial and anything in between. DJ Swamp has graced the pages of: Rolling Stone, Spin, Subculture, Raygun, Mean, DJ Times, Keyboard, Rap Sheet, Mixer, Rap Pages, The LA Times, and Urb. Urb magazine says "Witnessing Swamp torture the 1200's is like watching a magic show."
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