(1) A rapper from th… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least six artists using the name Sway:
(1) A rapper from the United Kingdom
(2) A shoegaze band from the United States
(3) A musician from Norway
(4) An indie rock band from Czech Republic
(5) A Dutch pop group
(6) A Japanese rapper
(7) A shoegaze band from Costa Rica
1.) Derek Andrew Safo (born 5 September 1982) is a English hip hop artist of Ghanaian origins, who uses the stage names Sway DaSafo or simply Sway; he is also a full-time producer, establishing DCypha Productions. According to the Still Speedin Songfacts he is the cousin of former Arsenal Ghanian international footballer Quincy Owusu-Abeyie and grime MC Lethal Bizzle.
Sway was born to a Muslim father and to a Christian mother. Sway attended Redlands Primary School where he spent most of his
time experimenting with music, rewriting the lyrics of his favorite artists. He attended Highgate Wood Secondary School in North London where he spent his spare time using the school equipment for musical production. Producing tracks for local artists,
he was told to use his personality to write songs by adding his humor with his lyrical talent. At the age of 16. Sway had a place in the grand final
of an open mic session at Dingwalls in London. He lost to Chester P of Task Force while Sway was a member of Tottenham-based hip hop trio Phynix Crew. Sway produced many solo singles despite being in a rap group and his first break was under the name 'Sway DaSafo' on the track "On My Own" which reached the A-list of BBC Radio 1Xtra when the station was launched.In 2003, Sway started to pursue a solo career in the British music scene. He was invited by his cousin, DJ Ink, to feature on some of his drum and bass tracks and he became a member of the group Fifth Element.[1] In 2004, Sway established DCypha Productions to enable him to release his mixtapes and debut solo album, This Is My Demo. At DCypha, Sway produces his beats and songs alongside his long-time friend Bigz.
Sway launched his solo career upon the disbanding of his group One by releasing two independent mixtapes, called This Is My Promo Volumes 1 and 2. They were underground successes, and his debut LP This Is My Demo was released on 6 February 2006. Its second single, "Little Derek", headed
in at #38 on the UK national charts. His song "Hype Boys" is used in the video game Need for Speed: Carbon, and the song "Flo Fashion" is used in the video game FIFA Street 2.
Following the release and critical acclaim of his debut album, Sway started recording his second album which he had been planning from the This Is My Promo mixtape series. In the run up to the album's release, Sway featured on numerous songs and signed to Akon's Konvict Muzik record label in 2007, becoming the only UK artist to be signed to the label. Sway released the One for the
Journey EP on May 14, 2007 on his DCypha Productions label which featured an appearance from Chamillionaire on a Part 2 version of "Up Your Speed". Following this, Sway released two mixtapes: The Dotted Lines and The Signature mixtape. The Dotted Lines mixtape was released in early 2008 and announced the recording of his second album. It was released to coincide
with the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, which was hosted in Ghana and to which the song "Black Stars", a remix of "Black Boys" by Bashy, is dedicated.In December 2009, Sway announced that he was working on a new mixtape, and unveiling two tracks in the process:
"Payback" and "The Watcher". Sway then released a download-only single on iTunes named "Everyday Valentine" to coincide withValentine's Day in 2010. He offered those who were able to provide evidence for purchasing the single the opportunity to receive his mixtape prior to its release for free. The mixtape was due to be released on February 14, 2010, however this was pushed back due to continued work by Akon on the final song. The mixtape was released on February 26, 2010 from his website, to the public for free. It has been described online as 'better than most people's albums' and will feature Akon, Styles P, Kardinal Offishall, Giggs, Bigz and Mr Hudson. The Mixtape has been a smash hit online, boasting over 10,000 downloads in 10 days, both with the fans, other artists and critics and was reviewed by British Newspaper Metro who picked up on Sway's "trademark sharp
humor and quirky observations" going on to say that Sway "will reign over British rap sooner rather than later." His reputation rose from underground to mainstream after coming into the public eye by winning a MOBO award in September 2005 for Best Hip Hop Act, defeating heavyweight hip hop artists 50 Cent
and The Game to collect the award. He was also nominated for the second year running in the Best Hip Hop category and Best UK Male for the MOBO awards held at the end of September 2006[3] and in September 2008 for Best UK Male.[4] In July 2006, Sway's album This Is My Demo was nominated for the 2006 Mercury Music Prize but the award was won by the Arctic Monkeys at the ceremony on September 6.[5] In 2008, Sway was nominated for two awards at the Urban Music Awards. In November 2006, Sway won a BET Hip-Hop Award for "Best UK Hip-Hop Act", beating Blak Twang, Plan B, Dizzee Rascal and Kano. By being nominated and winning the BET for "BEST UK Hip-Hop Act", Sway appeared in a video showing himself in a cipher with Saigon, Remy Ma, and Rhymefest free-styling on a rooftop in New York. The freestyle was featured on The Dotted Lines mixtape.
2.) Sway is a shoegaze group founded in Ventura, California, United Sates in 1999. The band was founded by Andrew Saks and also included Amber Carlson, Seth Eubanks, and Vince Alatorre; however, the other members have since left the band, and Saks is now the sole member.
Sway has released several albums, including 2000's self-titled Sway, 2003's The Millia Pink and Green EP, 2006's Winter Heart EP, and 2011's This Was Tomorrow. Saks is currently writing material for a 2013 release on Saint Marie Records.
3.) Sway was the artist name of Norwegian artist Espen Lind when he released his first album “Mmm…
Prepare To Be Swayed” in 1995.
4.) Sway is also Czech indie band.
5.) A Ducth group, with influences of swing, Motown and Big Band with a modern twist. Netherlands, X Factor 2011, Single 'Stop And Stare'
6.) Sway is a Japanese rapper, actor, and model. https://twitter.com/sway_official
7.) Sway is a shoegaze band from San José, Costa Rica formed in 2017 by Kevyn Quiros. The band has been through several lineups that have included musicians from bands such as Dylan Thomas. andThe Hills.
Pray 4 Kaya
Sway Lyrics
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I told her that I've cancelled so she ain't prepped yet.
Just so I could surprise you,
Never forget get.
Three days before it happened, we're in the West End.
We're bout to catch a movie, after we just eat.
See we would talk for hours, it's like we just met.
We had a thing before, but now we're just friends.
She showed me everything,
She told me anything,
I would give anything.
Just to see her smile at me, or just to see her smile at least,
Wake up from her sleep and I expect to see her whine at me.
Because I wasn't there, to tell her not to go into that car that day,
And end up on the road, where that car would crash, but she never lost her soul.
She's in a coma hanging on but she don't wanna go, cause she's a star out here, and yeah she's on a role.
Everybody's praying for her, she ain't on her own.
I just wish that I coulda called her on the phone that day and caused her not to go that day,
And I just wanna know why god would make them, when he knew that he would take 'em young.
Four girls, one died on the scene, her name was patience.
And the rest of them were patient, had everybody pacing up and down the hospital hallways, praying and saying god don't you take them please.
I don't wanna leave, but they won't let me stay.
I wish I had the powers, to take the pain away.
Wipe away the tears, and take the rain away.
Wanna be together forever so I get down and pray.
I don't wanna leave, but they won't let me stay.
I wish I had the powers, to take the pain away.
Wipe away the tears, and take the rain away.
Wanna be together forever so I get down and pray.
The next day, a second girl passes away and her face is pasted all over the myspaces to make it worse.
I didn't know her, but I know her name was D-Crystal.
I know your family miss you, and I can't say the words
To describe this whole scenario, how to say it hurts, is an understatement.
Yeah I'm trying to pray but will the prayers work.
Because we prayed for puff, but god still took him.
But I'm a keep on praying, cause gods still looking.
And Kaya's still sleeping, I wanna wake her up.
But gods still peeping he wants to take her up.
One of the few girls I know that really ain't corrupt,
She called her self the queen of clubs, I call her the queen of hearts.
Tryna reassure her friends, but deep inside my heart would brace.
Don't wanna ask her sister questions or look into her fathers face.
Because I knew there could be news that would be hard to take.
After days of hanging on, sadly Kaya past away.
I don't wanna leave, but they won't let me stay.
I wish I had the powers, to take the pain away.
Wipe away the tears, and take the rain away.
Wanna be together forever so I get down and pray.
I don't wanna leave, but they won't let me stay.
I wish I had the powers, to take the pain away.
Wipe away the tears, and take the rain away.
Wanna be together forever so I get down and pray.
If you got a bit of fire in you, listen.
That means you've got a bit of Kaya in you.
You need to use it to search for something for something higher in you.
And you need to realise there's something higher then you.
If you aim for the stars, they'll start admiring you.
And life's to short to live without the fighter in you.
Prayer moves mountains, so hold up your hands.
Prayer can change your life, but not gods plans.
So I don't wanna leave, but they won't let me stay.
I wish I had the powers, to take the pain away.
Wipe away the tears, and take the rain away.
Wanna be together forever so I get down and pray.
Cause I don't wanna leave, but they won't let me stay.
I really wanna breath but any day could be the day.
When it's your time to go, it's your time to go.
So live your life like you know,
Get on your knees and pray.
"Pray 4 Kaya" by Sway is a heart-wrenching tribute to a friend who passed away. The song recounts a personal relationship with a girl named Kaya who was involved in a fatal car accident. Sway starts by explaining that Kaya was his best friend and he had planned a surprise for her but canceled it at the last minute. He then details how, a few days before the accident, they had hung out, watched a movie, and talked for hours, just like old times. He reveals that they were more than just friends in the past but had decided to remain just friends. Meanwhile, Kaya is hanging on in a coma, and everyone is praying for her to pull through.
The chorus of the song is a plea to have the power to take away the pain, wipe away the tears, and make the rain go away. Sway wishes to be together with Kaya forever and hence, he prays. The second verse is a bit more emotional as it narrates how another girl dies, and Kaya is still in a coma. Sway continues to pray for Kaya even though he had prayed for another person before, but God still took him. He calls Kaya one of the few girls he knows who ain't corrupt and desperately wants her to wake up. Unfortunately, Kaya eventually passes away, and Sway is devastated. The final verse encourages listeners not to waste their lives and to pray that they live life to the fullest before it's their time to go.
Overall, "Pray 4 Kaya" is a poignant song that captures the heartbreak and devastation caused by a sudden loss. Sway's lyrics are personal and emotive, allowing listeners to connect with his grief on a deeper level.
Line by Line Meaning
As far as girls go she was my best friend, I go to pick her up but she ain't dressed yet.
The singer had a close relationship with Kaya, but when he went to pick her up, she wasn't ready because she wasn't expecting to go out.
I told her that I've cancelled so she ain't prepped yet.
The singer lied to Kaya about cancelling their plans so he could surprise her later on.
Just so I could surprise you, Never forget get.
The singer wanted to create a special memory with Kaya that she would never forget.
Three days before it happened, we're in the West End.
The artist reflects on the last time he spent with Kaya in the West End, three days before the event that would change their lives forever.
We're bout to catch a movie, after we just eat.
The artist and Kaya were planning to watch a movie after having a meal together.
See we would talk for hours, it's like we just met.
The singer had a deep, genuine connection with Kaya, and they would always have long conversations as if they just met and had much to talk about.
We had a thing before, but now we're just friends.
The singer and Kaya used to be romantically involved but had since become just friends.
I told her everything, She showed me everything, She told me anything, I would give anything.
The artist and Kaya had a relationship built on trust, and they would share everything with each other.
Just to see her smile at me, or just to see her smile at least, Wake up from her sleep and I expect to see her whine at me.
The artist hopes to see Kaya smile at him again and hear her teasing him like usual when she wakes up from her coma.
Because I wasn't there, to tell her not to go into that car that day,
The artist feels guilty for not being there to warn Kaya not to get into the car that would ultimately lead to her accident.
And end up on the road, where that car would crash, but she never lost her soul.
Despite the car accident resulting in Kaya's coma, she remains strong and holds onto her soul with willpower.
She's in a coma hanging on but she don't wanna go, cause she's a star out here, and yeah she's on a role.
Kaya is in a coma fighting to stay alive because she has a bright future ahead of her and many people who care about her.
Everybody's praying for her, she ain't on her own.
Kaya has the support of many people praying for her recovery.
I just wish that I coulda called her on the phone that day and caused her not to go that day,
The singer regrets not being able to warn Kaya about the danger that led to her accident and wishes he could have prevented it.
And I just wanna know why god would make them, when he knew that he would take 'em young.
The singer questions why God would create people only to take them away at a young age, like Kaya and others who have died.
Four girls, one died on the scene, her name was patience.
Four girls were involved in the accident, one of whom died on the scene and whose name was Patience.
And the rest of them were patient, had everybody pacing up and down the hospital hallways, praying and saying god don't you take them please.
The other girls involved in the accident were in the hospital, and everyone was praying for their recovery, hoping that God wouldn't take them too.
I don't wanna leave, but they won't let me stay.
The singer wants to stay with Kaya, but he is not allowed to stay in the hospital indefinitely.
I wish I had the powers, to take the pain away.
The singer wishes he had the ability to ease Kaya's pain and that of her loved ones who are suffering.
Wipe away the tears, and take the rain away.
The artist wishes he could remove the sadness and grief felt by everyone affected by Kaya's accident.
Wanna be together forever so I get down and pray.
The artist wants to be with Kaya forever, so he prays for her and holds onto the hope of an afterlife.
The next day, a second girl passes away and her face is pasted all over the myspaces to make it worse.
The day after Kaya's accident, another girl involved in the accident passes away, and her loved ones post her picture on social media to mourn.
I didn't know her, but I know her name was D-Crystal.
The singer did not personally know the girl who passed away, but he knew her name, which was D-Crystal.
I know your family miss you, and I can't say the words To describe this whole scenario, how to say it hurts, is an understatement.
The artist acknowledges that even though he didn't know D-Crystal, her family misses her deeply. He feels that no words can express the pain that everyone affected by the accident feels.
Yeah I'm trying to pray but will the prayers work. Because we prayed for puff, but god still took him.
The singer questions whether praying for Kaya will be effective, as he has seen in the past when prayers for a friend named Puff failed to save him from death.
But I'm a keep on praying, cause gods still looking.
Despite the singer's doubts about the effectiveness of prayer, he still continues to pray because he has faith that God is watching over them.
And Kaya's still sleeping, I wanna wake her up.
Kaya is still in a coma, and the singer wishes she could wake up and return to her life.
But gods still peeping he wants to take her up.
However, the artist understands that God may have other plans for Kaya and may choose to take her to the afterlife.
One of the few girls I know that really ain't corrupt, She called her self the queen of clubs, I call her the queen of hearts.
The artist speaks fondly of Kaya, describing her as one of the few people he knew who was not corrupt. He refers to her as the 'queen of hearts', a title she gave herself to represent positivity and goodness.
Tryna reassure her friends, but deep inside my heart would brace.
The singer tries to comfort Kaya's friends during this difficult time, but deep down, he is also struggling emotionally.
Don't wanna ask her sister questions or look into her fathers face.
The singer feels uncomfortable asking Kaya's family members about her situation or acknowledging their pain, as he knows it must be difficult for them.
Because I knew there could be news that would be hard to take.
The artist is aware that there could be bad news about Kaya, and he does not want to face it.
After days of hanging on, sadly Kaya past away.
Despite everyone's prayers and efforts, Kaya eventually passes away after being in a coma for several days.
If you got a bit of fire in you, listen.
The artist addresses the listener, encouraging them to pay attention.
That means you've got a bit of Kaya in you.
The singer believes that having a passion or a spark inside oneself means that one has a bit of Kaya's energy within them.
You need to use it to search for something higher in you.
The artist inspires the listener to use their passion to search for a higher purpose or something greater within themselves.
And you need to realise there's something higher then you.
The singer emphasizes the importance of realizing that there is something greater than oneself.
If you aim for the stars, they'll start admiring you.
The singer encourages the listener to aim high and work hard, knowing that others will start to admire them for their achievements.
And life's to short to live without the fighter in you.
The singer reminds the listener that life is short and that they should live with passion and energy, just as Kaya did.
Prayer moves mountains, so hold up your hands.
The artist recognizes the power of prayer and encourages the listener to raise their hands in prayer.
Prayer can change your life, but not gods plans.
The artist acknowledges that prayer can have an impact on one's life, but ultimately, God has already set a path for everyone to follow.
I really wanna breath but any day could be the day.
The singer feels that life is unpredictable and that any day could be their last.
When it's your time to go, it's your time to go.
The singer believes that everyone has a predetermined time to leave this world.
So live your life like you know, Get on your knees and pray.
The artist encourages the listener to live their life to the fullest and to pray for strength and guidance when faced with uncertainty.
Contributed by Hudson W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@billionaire7778
Kaya would have been another pioneer of todays entertainment industry if she was still alive man R.I.P 💔🙏🏿
@sysabeffox
One of my all time favorites
@omar_1999_x
well sik make me wnna cry but i luv it at da same time sway u da best rapper in the NITED KINGDOM show america whos da boss its da UK amazing song keep it up peace =D
@amy-annebartholomew9401
R.I.P my beautiful cousin Kaya Bousquet. Its been 6 years now since you died and everyone misses you so much. Whenever im sad i listen to this song just because it makes me feel you're there with me helping me through everything. I love and miss you so much, and so does the rest of the family and all your friends, I hope this song makes you realise how much we all love you, sleep tight beautiful keep watching over us.xxxx
@alyssajordansnow543
Amy-Anne bartholomew ...think she might have been my cousin,sadly one I never met....may she continue resting in peace
@chayleanneebert9630
My sister passed oct 25th 2008, this song gave me strength RIP April Ruthann
@joesigley1
Omg I'm in the car and just lissen to this song for the 1st time and I'm in bits Omg sooo sad 😭this song is insane lots of love ❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹Long this song but have not stopped listening to it, with tears running down my face ❤️❤️😭
@muley
beuatiful song
@massontim
love this song, got me thru hard times when my brother was i a coma. i was lucky and he came through, but still listen to this to remind me how lucky i am that he did. carpe diem!
@oranbuckley3254
Always brings a tear to my eye even 12 years later now, if you aim for the stars they'll start admiring you and lifes too short to live without the fighter in you ☝️