(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.
Still Speedin’
Sway Lyrics
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Walk right, walk right in
Walk right in
I was telling everybody up your speed
That was a couple of years ago
And now I'm revving up for deliverance
Switching up gears, got a couple of years to go
Here we go! As soon as you hear that, go!
Liverpool to Portsmouth, yeah
That chorus got the crowd screaming
Ooooh oh, ooooh oh!
I got the people screaming
Ooooh oh, ooooh oh!
Click, click, here strap
Seat belt Derek's back!
Time to blow like dynamo
No more disappearing act
I know you miss me, I miss you too!
Sometimes that's what a mist will do
Like Taiwo I was cruising
Now it's time to take my steering back
One of the best to ever do, they say
A testament to this game
(They say!)
And even in the wind I never blew it
(They say!)
I swayed but kept in my lane
They call me fleetwood mac
I'm a mac with a mac with a fleet
Still getting royalties
No spoiler but I spoil me!
I got the crowd screaming
Ooooh oh, ooooh oh!
I got the people screaming
Ooooh oh, ooooh oh!
Make some noise!
Still speeding!
I got the world screaming K.A.'s back!
Yeah, it's official, trumpets, please!
No kicks, but this is the rizzle
Slick rick bitch
The rule'z here for shizzle
K.A. and Sway
Game over!
Blow the whistle!
Music you got as shoe's fit too
Paint these pictures so visual
MC's wanna come spit too
And girls wanna go shake hips too!
I'm still speeding
You don't wanna meet me at the light
Rear view mirror, ain't a thing in sight
They try to give me a ticket
But I ripped it like a raffle
Tell them people why I am Mr. Derek Safo
I'm still speeding!
Pedal to the metal on a level I ain't gonna settle
For anything less than gold I ain't gonna meddle around about
And up down and trying to build since I was like a kid
But never had the Lego
Running through the fields and the medals of Ally Pali
And now I'm a hill, Geppetto was able to make boy
I can definitely make a real hard boy as steel!
I ain't gonna stop until I do a couple of millions
I gave them my demo, now it's time to deal again!
I'm back up on the bill again
I'm fresh from the bank
Bob's your uncle!
Mines uncle Phil again
Because I've got the will and the potential
And I got the credentials
All of the essentials when it gets stressful
My beep rises but I'm never gonna stop
Unless I need to get petrol!
Still speedin'!
The song “Still Speedin’” by Sway is an upbeat track that showcases the rapper’s determination to keep moving forward no matter what happens. Starting with the chorus, Sway talks about how he has the crowd and people screaming with excitement as he raps. He talks about not just walking but walking right in and getting things done. The rapper then shifts gears, switching between super slow and lightning-fast speed as he moves from Liverpool to Portsmouth.
The song portrays Sway’s confidence and ambition to keep going, regardless of the obstacles in his way. He compares himself to Fleetwood Mac and talks about his readiness to take the steering wheel of his life back. He celebrates his successes and doesn’t shy away from the fact that he’s one of the best rappers out there. Sway also has this energy that is quite contagious, and it gets fans hyped.
From a critical perspective, the lyrics are quite simple and easy to understand, but they capture the essence of what Sway as an artist is trying to achieve. Overall, the song is a motivational piece of music that inspires people to keep pushing harder and never settle for less.
Line by Line Meaning
Walk right, walk right in
Enter confidently and without hesitation
I was telling everybody up your speed
I encouraged people to increase their pace
That was a couple of years ago
It happened in the past
And now I'm revving up for deliverance
I'm preparing for success
Switching up gears, got a couple of years to go
I'm changing my approach and still have a long way to go
Super slow!
The previous pace was too slow
Here we go! As soon as you hear that, go!
I'm ready to start and urging others to do the same
Liverpool to Portsmouth, yeah
Traveling from one place to another
That chorus got the crowd screaming
The audience reacted strongly to the chorus
Ooooh oh, ooooh oh!
Mildly exclaiming in excitement
Click, click, here strap
Fastening a seatbelt
Seat belt Derek's back!
I'm back and ready to go
Time to blow like dynamo
I'm ready to perform at an explosive level
No more disappearing act
I won't disappear or slow down anymore
I know you miss me, I miss you too!
I haven't forgotten my fans and supporters
Sometimes that's what a mist will do
Unclear moments can happen
Like Taiwo I was cruising
I was coasting along like the footballer Taiwo
Now it's time to take my steering back
It's time for me to regain control
One of the best to ever do, they say
Some consider me to be one of the best
A testament to this game
I am proof of success in the industry
(They say!)
Others are saying this about me
And even in the wind I never blew it
I didn't lose my focus or fall apart in tough times
(They say!)
Others are still speaking positively of me
I swayed but kept in my lane
I was flexible but still stayed true to myself
They call me fleetwood mac
I have a nickname referencing a famous band
I'm a mac with a mac with a fleet
I have several layers of power and influence
Still getting royalties
I'm still earning income from earlier work
No spoiler but I spoil me!
I treat myself well without spoiling the surprise
Make some noise!
Encouraging the crowd to be loud
I got the world screaming K.A.'s back!
My fans are ecstatic that I'm back
Yeah, it's official, trumpets, please!
It's official, and playing trumpets emphasizes it
No kicks, but this is the rizzle
I'm not playing around
Slick rick bitch
I'm cool and confident
The rule'z here for shizzle
I'm in charge here
K.A. and Sway
Referring to myself and someone else
Game over!
I already won the game
Blow the whistle!
Ending the game or performance
Music you got as shoe's fit too
My music fits your style perfectly
Paint these pictures so visual
My lyrics create vivid imagery
MC's wanna come spit too
Other rappers want to join me
And girls wanna go shake hips too!
Women are dancing to my music
You don't wanna meet me at the light
You don't want to challenge me
Rear view mirror, ain't a thing in sight
I'm ahead of everyone else
They try to give me a ticket
They tried to penalize me
But I ripped it like a raffle
I handled it confidently and swiftly
Tell them people why I am Mr. Derek Safo
Reminding everyone of my actual name
Pedal to the metal on a level I ain't gonna settle
I'm pushing myself to achieve at my highest level
For anything less than gold I ain't gonna meddle around about
I won't settle for anything less than success
And up down and trying to build since I was like a kid
I've been striving for success since I was young
But never had the Lego
I didn't have many resources
Running through the fields and the medals of Ally Pali
I had early experiences in sports and winning awards
And now I'm a hill, Geppetto was able to make boy
I've reached a high level of success with help from others
I can definitely make a real hard boy as steel!
I can inspire and create someone as tough as steel
I ain't gonna stop until I do a couple of millions
I'm striving for financial success
I gave them my demo, now it's time to deal again!
I've already shared my work and now it's time for business
I'm back up on the bill again
I'm a headline performer once more
I'm fresh from the bank
I have a recent financial success
Bob's your uncle!
Everything is perfect and easy now
Mines uncle Phil again
I'm successful again like Uncle Phil from Fresh Prince
Because I've got the will and the potential
I have the drive and ability to succeed
And I got the credentials
I have the skills and experience
All of the essentials when it gets stressful
I have the necessary tools to handle difficult situations
My beep rises but I'm never gonna stop
My heart rate increases but I won't quit
Unless I need to get petrol!
I'll only stop for necessary fuel
Still speedin'!
I'm still striving for success and moving quickly towards it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WASALU JACO, DEREK ANDREWS SAFO, DANIEL E. HARTMAN, DANIELE DAVOLI, MIRKO LIMONI, VALERIO SEMPLICI, ANDREW MUTAMBRIA, GIORGIO H. TUINFORT, LEWIS NEWNHAM FULLER, DAVID WIGGINS
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Walk right in, walk right in
Walk right in, walk right in
Walk right in, walk right in
Walk right in
Still speedin'
I was telling everybody up your speed
That was a couple of years ago
And now I'm reving up for deliverance
Switching up gears, got a couple of years to go
(Super swah!)
Here we go! as soon as you hear that, go!
Liverpool to portsmouth, yeah,
That chorus got the crowd screaming
Ooooh oh, ooooh oh!
Ooooh oh, ooooh oh!
I got the people screaming
Ooooh oh, ooooh oh!
Ooooh oh, ooooh oh!
(Still speedin')
Click, click, click, hear the strap
Seat belt Derek's back!
Time to blow like I'm Dynamo
No more disappearing act,
I know you miss me, I miss you too!
Sometimes that's what a mist will do
Like Taio I was cruising
Now it's time to take my steering back
One of the best to ever do it
(They say!)
A testament to this game
(They say!)
And even in the wind I never blew it
(They say!)
I swayed but kept in my lane
They call me Fleetwood Mac
I'm a with a mac with a fleet
Still getting royalties
No spoiler but I spoil me!
I got the crowd screaming
Ooooh oh, ooooh oh!
Ooooh oh, ooooh oh!
I got the people screaming
Ooooh oh, ooooh oh!
Ooooh oh, ooooh oh!
Still speeding!
Ooooh oh, ooooh oh!
Ooooh oh, ooooh oh!
Ooooh oh, ooooh oh!
Make some noise!
Still speedin'
See the way I'm riding
Cameras can flash
Pretty lady by my side
Lewis Hamilton of rap!
(Sway, sway!)
Foot down, moving mammoth on the track
And I don't need no GPS
To see my manor on the map!
Still representing my flag
And I've been all over the world, I've done laps
Senna got the whole crowd raising the roof
I'm Nigel Mansell so better take off hats!
Sticks to the flats, turn the bass up max
People in the rave better raise your hands
Let me hear you make some noise!
Take my love!
They try to give me a ticket
But I ripped it like a raffle
Tell them people I am Mr. Derek Safro
I'm still speeding!
Pedal to the metal on a level I ain't gonna settle
For anything less than gold I ain't gonna meddle around about
And up down and tryna build since I was a little kid but never had the Lego
Running through the fields and the meadows of Ally Pally
And now I'm on a hill, if Geppetto was able to make a fake boy real
I can definitely make a real hard boy as steel!
I ain't gonna stop until I do a couple of millions
I gave them my demo, now it's time to deal again!
I'm back up on the bill again
I'm fresh from the bank,
Bob's your uncle!
Mines uncle Phil again
Because I've got the will power
And the potential
And I got the credentials
All of the essentials
When it gets stressful
My BP rises but I'm never gonna stop
Unless I need to get petrol!
(Swah!)
Still speedin'
@aymanznt
the memories and nostalgia with this one are too strong
@kamara12432
Yup
@lewells
for real man sad to see it slowly fade away. im still making cod content to this day
@connorjn8879
100%
@jatinn2848
@Jason Statham be nice
@myuran5214
R2D1 🔥🔥🔥
@3hugo
only the og fifa fans know how this song hits...
@AyoJeezy
yessir! And that fucking goose. Iykyk
@ElateCriptic
YES
@_emperawr_6890
Oh man u donno