However, he is also known to many as ‘Crisis Mr. Swagger.’
A Hip-Hop fan turned artist since the age 10.
Music industry insider, Ronan Mc Donalds of Computer Music Magazine, U.K
says “He’s quite good without trying too hard” after reviewing music by
‘Crisis Mr. Swagger.’
On September 4th, 2010, Zambia’s very own, ‘C.R.I.$.I.$. Mr. Swagger’ had the privilege of opening for Akon and Sean Paul in Harare, Zimbabwe, courtesy of Zimbabwean based promotions company, ZimSwag www.zimswag.com with sponsorship from Zambia’s very own, Zambezi Airlines.
The stadium was packed with a crowd of over 45000 people.
Despite the competition being stiff, the artist stood his ground and got the crowd warmed up right before Sean Paul, and then Akon took the stage.
Earlier in July, 2010, he was in South Africa during the FIFA 2010 World Cup at an MTV Base event and, he was sponsored by major Zambia mobile company ‘Zain Zambia,’ and Zambia’s very own ‘Zambezi Airlines.’ The rapper has decided to keep the momentum going by filling more international performances to cater to his audiences around the world.
C.R.I.$.I.$. Mr. Swagger (Left), pictured with Zimbabwe’s Prince Tendai (Centre), Sean Paul and Alick Macheso (Far Right).
His 2009 release ‘Mr. Swagger’ is currently available on iTunes, making his
music more accessible world wide.
A vibrant and creative solo artist on stage, ‘Crisis Mr. Swagger’ has garnered a
lot of experience. Just read below:
1. 1999-Released first professional recording with Zambia’s Mondo Music
Corporation
2. 2000-Playaz Worldwide (We Taking Over) featured on South African
compilation, Harambe Dope Sessions.
3. 2005-First Zambian to perform at the Channel-O Video Music Awards and also, the first to release a Hip-Hop album in Zambia
4. 2007-Performed at Miss U.K. Zambia in Epsom, Surrey, U.K.
5. 2008-Performed at The Oxjam, a fundraising event held yearly in London,
U.K.
6. 2008-Made his U.K. debut with his album, ‘Designer’ and toured in Wales,
U.K.
7. 2009-Released his album ‘Mr. Swagger’ with video’s heavily promoted on
MTV & Channel-O
8. 2009-His song ‘Electric Boogie’ off the ‘Mr. Swagger’ album debuted at
No. 10 on YFM Hip-Hop charts with Dj. C-Live in South Africa and peaked at No.2
9. 2010-Performed at the MTV Base, Hello Africa event held during the 2010
FIFA World Cup and Signed a deal with Content Connect Africa to get his
music available for download across various mobile phone networks
across Africa and the music will soon hit various mobile service providers.
With his latest album, the artist has recruited major producers such as Young
Fyre of the United States of America, who is also working with U.S. Hip-Hop
artists, T-Pain and Young Jeezy.
Another producer on his latest project is Canadian ‘Mark Bos’ of Bos Beats who
is also working as a beat source for MTV Networks.
Crisis Mr. Swagger is currently busy getting into international performances
Entertaining audiences in and out of his home country, Zambia, and in turn
Promoting his newest album, O.G. (Original Gangsta).
With a new marketing plan, the rapper has just released his latest video
‘The Fire Inside’ to his audiences via MTV Base. It has also been scheduled to
go onto other networks such as Trace TV, Vuzu, ETV, BET and many others.
His latest project, ‘O.G. (Original Gangsta) is part of a bigger career plan to
establish himself as a force to be reckoned with on the global music market.
In his upcoming single ‘Make The Crowd Go!!’ the rapper laments
“…… Zambezi Airlines, flying business class/, and why would God give it if
I didn’t ask?..... ”
“’The Fire Inside’ is a killer tune and we will promote it to the best of our
ability. Let the world know that” says ‘Charlie Beuthin’ of MTV Base, South
Africa.
Make It Through The dark
C.R.I.$.I.$. Lyrics
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Shake it loose and let it fall
Lay it soft upon my skin
Like the shadows on the wall
Come and lay down by my side
Til the early mornin' light
All I'm takin' is your timeHelp me make it through the night
I don't care what's right or wrong
I won't try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow
But tonight I need a friend
Yesterday is dead and gone
And tomorrow's out of sight
And it's sad to be alone
Help me make it through the night
And it's sad to be alone
Help me make it through the night
I don't want to be alone
Help me make it through the night
The lyrics to C.R.I.$.I.$.'s song "Make It Through The Night" speak of a person who is going through a difficult time and is seeking comfort from someone else. The first verse describes the singer asking the person to take off her ribbon and lay it on her skin like shadows on the wall. This could represent the singer asking them to get physically intimate with her, or it could represent her asking them to open up emotionally and provide comfort in a vulnerable state.
In the second verse, the singer emphasizes that she doesn't care about what's right or wrong and that she won't try to understand what's happening in her life. She just wants to pass the night with someone to help her through her struggle. The singer acknowledges that yesterday is gone and tomorrow isn't guaranteed, which is why she wants someone to be by her side for the moment.
Overall, the lyrics to "Make It Through The Night" speak to the universal human desire for comfort and companionship during difficult times. The singer is willing to put aside everything else in her life just to have someone there to help her make it through the night.
Line by Line Meaning
Take the ribbon from my hair
Remove any beauty that remains on my head
Shake it loose and let it fall
Throw away any pretense or facade, to show my true self
Lay it soft upon my skin
Be gentle and kind to me, as if the ribbon were a soft touch on my skin
Like the shadows on the wall
Let the quiet and hidden parts of myself be seen and felt, like the shadows on a wall
Come and lay down by my side
Be with me and provide comfort and support
Til the early mornin' light
Stay with me as long as possible, until the darkness of night turns into light
All I'm takin' is your time
I only need your presence and your willingness to be with me
Help me make it through the night
Assist me in getting through this lonely, difficult time
I don't care what's right or wrong
I am not concerned with pleasing others or following societal norms
I won't try to understand
I cannot comprehend why things are the way they are, and I do not try to figure it out
Let the devil take tomorrow
I do not worry about the future, and am willing to let whatever happens, happen
But tonight I need a friend
At this moment, I just need support and companionship
Yesterday is dead and gone
The past cannot be changed and is over
And tomorrow's out of sight
The future is uncertain and cannot be seen
And it's sad to be alone
Being by oneself can cause pain and sadness
Help me make it through the night
Assist me in getting through this lonely, difficult time
And it's sad to be alone
Being by oneself can cause pain and sadness
Help me make it through the night
Assist me in getting through this lonely, difficult time
I don't want to be alone
I desire companionship and someone to be with me in this moment
Help me make it through the night
Assist me in getting through this lonely, difficult time
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kris Kristofferson
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