There are at least six artists using the name Sway:
(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.

Wake Up
Sway Lyrics

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[Chorus x2]
Oh-oh-oh I'm coolin' with my niggaz on the Wake up Show-oh-oh
We kick a little something for the radio-oh-oh

[Verse 1: Nas]
Check it, bust it
Tune it up it's the corrupt novelist, Nas
Involved in this liveness radio waves

Slaves thrive inside of this
Wake Up Show flow, hip-hop's a long clock, the bomb spot
Mellow with ganja, that makes my eyes turn yellow
C reclimed on my leather sofa
However close to Na- be I'm Joe Quicks
King Tech I could just see 'em on the one and two son
My blunted crew pour the rum
92.3, number one in the slum
Representin' DJ's
Sway's the host, see police the most
What a collaboration see I'm comatose
No pork just knowledge and I'm born once more
It's the beat that blesses the street deep in the 9-4

[Verse 2: Pharoahe]
Hip-hops last prophet henceforth in excistence
The 92.3 megahertz will exert radio waves
The slaves for a phenomenal distance
Electrons appear to slice through jeeps that you can hear some
Slum that it will chunk consider it will numb your eardrum
Kid, you sleepin' like a Latter Day Saint
With Sway & King Tech gon' wake you up on a saturday
9 to 12 verbal junkies overdose
And Joe Quicks will get you fixed to the mix
And then I'm ghost win

[Verse 3: Prince Poetry]
In your sleep I slap you with a lethal doses of medicine
So Wake Up with Organizin' the bretherin
King Tech, Joe Quiks better than your last fix
Severing wackness with Sway the host dumps a fat mix
Baby doll is frontin' so saturday night's open
Hoppin' on the one on one, times scope
And 92.3 degree is chokin' on chocolate
And from thou smokin' Prince Po'
Blows up from LA to Lobokin and I'm out

[Verse 4: Ras Kass]
Yo it's the Wake Up Show
My genetic make up take up
One hundred and thirty pounds of beef
but my lyrics shake up, like January 17th
Cause all the 16th MC's fossils
Protect ya neck and wear a bulletproof vest on ya tonsils
Amateurs bandage ya cornea
Cause you don't wanna see California
Get C-arson and spittin arsenic
With Sway Tech and Joe Quicks on the mix
Spinal meningitis ain't as stiff as the riff
of Ras Kass, styles last like Jason crackers with whips

Come equipped you're losin' your paraphernalia
I'm a hip hop apostle
Sing in the gospel like Mehailja, Jackson
It's saturday nine until the break of dawn
Put cocaine on my tongue
You got crack now rock on *echo*

[Chorus]

[Verse 5: Chino XL]
Saturday night get live set it off
Right swing with my peeps
King Tech yo pass the mic and turn her up
Yeahyeahyeah it's peen kablow red sky it's
Nine o clock, time for the Wake Up Show
To the breaker you think I'ma say dawn
But I say, day, cause it rhymes with Sway
My word is bond I'm on the scene
Plottin out the mainstream doin
Them right, with Joe Quicks on the mix
Late in the night so tune in
Cause the crew don't sleep
Boomin in ya Jeep on 92.3

[Verse 6: Foxy Brown]
It's 9 o'clock PM, 92.3 the Beat begins
To rock hip-hop non-stop, you know who got the props
In L.A. on saturdays, Tech and Sway no doubt

[Verse 7: ??]
Set your clocks for the unorthodox hip-hop that drops
Nine to midnight King Tech and Sway yo those kids is tight
In the mix with Joe Quicks the verbs spit verses
With the purpose of droppin curses like a triple six
Fat snares and dirty kicks to get ya open
From Watts to Oakland it's that raw {shit} that start provokin
Smokin, word's precise like a laser, cross roads in the Wake Up Show
We'll get your party shakin like a pager on silent mode, yeahha
Nine to twelve saturday night fool, peep the episode

[Verse 8: Saafir]
Wake Up, Show, and you can tell
I'm not spittin it in no muffled style
No silent screams just weddings, rings
To swings and Sway Techs King, Tech-
-nique and I'm building in a little agility from Joe Quicks
Hey Jay-Z in the eyes
It's seen only on the bottom of water risin
We're takin groups
Put it on 92.3 while your beatin boops, oops
I mean coops bumpin in to mission on the twine
Swoop saturday between nine and twelve I'm delvin
We're well tuned in to the pattern of the year
Here on 92.3 times me
Bo junks young ricks are bolders
That are only soldiers are connected to Wake Up Show
Ya right

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sway's song Wake Up depict Nas, Pharoahe, Prince Poetry, Ras Kass, Chino XL, Foxy Brown, and Saafir enjoying and participating in the "Wake Up Show" on the radio station 92.3. The performers show their appreciation for the show's talents and prowess, as well as their own, while also mentioning the tense and often violent atmosphere of 1990s hip-hop. Nas raps that the "hip-hop's long clock" is a marker of time for the genre, while Pharoahe describes electronic waves cutting through the air, and Ras Kass wields rhymes that "blow up from LA to Lobokin." The lyrics underscore the love and respect for the culture of hip-hop, the central role the radio station had in promoting hip-hop culture, and their gratitude to be part of it.

In summary, the song suggests that 92.3's "Wake Up Show" and its hosts, Sway and King Tech, were instrumental in promoting and elevating the emerging hip-hop genre, and that the music was a source of pride and inspiration to the performers.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh-oh-oh I'm coolin' with my niggaz on the Wake up Show-oh-oh
I am relaxed and having a good time with my friends on the Wake Up Show

We kick a little something for the radio-oh-oh
We create and perform a small piece of music specifically for the radio

Check it, bust it
Listen and pay attention

Tune it up it's the corrupt novelist, Nas
Nas, the talented and influential rapper, is here to amplify the energy and captivate the audience

Involved in this liveness radio waves
Engaged in the vibrant and dynamic world of radio broadcasting

Slaves thrive inside of this
Those who are oppressed find happiness and success within this industry

Wake Up Show flow, hip-hop's a long clock, the bomb spot
The Wake Up Show's style of music is like a consistent and explosive force that marks the passage of time. It is the prime location for great hip-hop

Mellow with ganja, that makes my eyes turn yellow
Relaxing with marijuana, which causes my eyes to become red and glassy

C reclined on my leather sofa
I am lounging comfortably on my luxurious leather couch

However close to Na- be I'm Joe Quicks
Although I am not as famous as Nas, I am still a skilled rapper named Joe Quicks

King Tech I could just see 'em on the one and two son
I can vividly imagine King Tech, the DJ, skillfully operating the turntables

My blunted crew pour the rum
My group of friends who are under the influence of marijuana mix drinks containing rum

92.3, number one in the slum
The radio station 92.3 is the top choice for the marginalized and impoverished neighborhoods

Representin' DJ's
Showcasing the talent and skills of DJs

Sway's the host, see police the most
Sway, the show's host, is prominent and influential, while the police are frequently present and active in the community

What a collaboration see I'm comatose
This partnership between artists is incredible, and it leaves me stunned

No pork just knowledge and I'm born once more
This is not about indulging in materialistic desires, but about gaining knowledge and experiencing rebirth

It's the beat that blesses the street deep in the 9-4
The rhythm of the music brings joy and positivity to the streets during the year 1994

Hip-hop's last prophet henceforth in existence
I am the final and most significant visionary in the world of hip-hop, and I will continue to exist and thrive

The 92.3 megahertz will exert radio waves
The radio frequency 92.3 will emit powerful and influential radio waves

The slaves for a phenomenal distance
The oppressed individuals will reach a remarkable level of success and impact through this medium

Electrons appear to slice through jeeps that you can hear some
The energy of the electrons seems to effortlessly penetrate through sound systems in cars, creating an audible experience

Slum that it will chunk consider it will numb your eardrum
The low-quality sound will be rough and may even cause your eardrum to feel numb

Kid, you sleepin' like a Latter Day Saint
You are unaware and oblivious, just like someone who follows the teachings of the Latter Day Saints

With Sway & King Tech gon' wake you up on a Saturday
Sway and King Tech will rouse you from your ignorance and introduce you to new ideas and perspectives on a Saturday

9 to 12 verbal junkies overdose
From 9 PM to 12 midnight, there will be an abundance of passionate and addicted fans of spoken word

And Joe Quicks will get you fixed to the mix
Joe Quicks, the talented musician, will captivate you and keep you engaged with his musical arrangements

And then I'm ghost win
Once my performance is over, I will depart and leave a positive impression

In your sleep I slap you with a lethal doses of medicine
I metaphorically awaken you from your oblivious state by confronting you with powerful and impactful messages

So Wake Up with Organizin' the bretherin
Join us in waking up and raising awareness by organizing and uniting like-minded individuals

King Tech, Joe Quiks better than your last fix
The skills and talents of King Tech and Joe Quiks surpass anything you have previously experienced

Severing wackness with Sway the host dumps a fat mix
We are eliminating mediocrity and dullness by showcasing Sway's exceptional mixing skills

Baby doll is frontin' so Saturday night's open
A woman is pretending to be something she's not, so there is an opportunity for a fun-filled Saturday night

Hoppin' on the one on one, times scope
Getting on the highway 101, exploring and experiencing different aspects of life

And 92.3 degree is chokin' on chocolate
The radio station's popularity is soaring, and it is greatly satisfying and enjoyable

And from thou smokin' Prince Po'
And Prince Poetry, while smoking marijuana, shares his perspective and experiences

Blows up from LA to Lobokin and I'm out
My fame and influence extend from Los Angeles to Lobokin, and then I leave the scene

Yo it's the Wake Up Show
Hey, this is the Wake Up Show

My genetic make up take up
My natural and inherent qualities occupy

One hundred and thirty pounds of beef
I am strong and forceful, weighing 130 pounds

But my lyrics shake up, like January 17th
My powerful and impactful lyrics create a stir and captivate the audience, similar to the significance of January 17th

Cause all the 16th MC's fossils
Because all the other rappers are old and outdated, like fossils

Protect ya neck and wear a bulletproof vest on ya tonsils
Guard yourself and be prepared for lyrical attacks, as if you are protecting your neck and wearing a protective vest on your tonsils

Amateurs bandage ya cornea
Inexperienced individuals should cover and protect their eyes

Cause you don't wanna see California
Because witnessing the talent and strength of California's music scene can be overwhelming

Get C-arson and spittin arsenic
Experience the intense and aggressive style of rap associated with Carson, California

With Sway Tech and Joe Quicks on the mix
Sway, Tech, and Joe Quicks combine their talents to create an incredible music arrangement

Spinal meningitis ain't as stiff as the riff
The musical riff is so strong and impactful that even a severe illness like spinal meningitis cannot compare to its strength

of Ras Kass, styles last like Jason crackers with whips
Ras Kass's unique and distinct rapping style will endure and be remembered, just like the infamous Jason and his whip

Come equipped you're losin' your paraphernalia
Be prepared because you are about to lose your possessions or influence

I'm a hip hop apostle
I am a dedicated and influential figure in the world of hip-hop

Sing in the gospel like Mehailja, Jackson
I passionately preach and spread the message of hip-hop, similar to the way Michael Jackson passionately sings gospel music

It's Saturday nine until the break of dawn
It is Saturday evening until the early hours of the morning

Put cocaine on my tongue
I am ready and excited to experience the energetic and stimulating nature of the hip-hop culture

You got crack now rock on *echo*
You now have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the hip-hop industry, so take action and move forward

Saturday night get live set it off
On Saturday night, let's liven things up and start the party

Right swing with my peeps
Having a good time and hanging out with my friends

King Tech yo pass the mic and turn her up
King Tech, please give me the microphone and increase the volume

Yeahyeahyeah it's peen kablow red sky it's
Yes, yes, yes, there is a sudden burst of energy, like fireworks in the sky

Nine o clock, time for the Wake Up Show
It is now nine o'clock, which means it's time for the Wake Up Show

To the breaker you think I'ma say dawn
When I introduce the next section of music, you may expect me to say 'dawn' as it rhymes with 'Sway'

But I say, day, cause it rhymes with Sway
Instead of using 'dawn' as expected, I use 'day' because it still rhymes with 'Sway'

My word is bond I'm on the scene
My word is my commitment, and I am actively involved in the hip-hop community

Plottin out the mainstream doin
I am strategically planning and exploring opportunities to achieve success in the popular music industry

Them right, with Joe Quicks on the mix
With Joe Quicks skillfully handling the music arrangement, everything is in perfect order

Late in the night so tune in
Even though it is late at night, please continue to listen and show your support

Cause the crew don't sleep
We, the crew members, are always active and engaged, even during late hours

Boomin in ya Jeep on 92.3
The radio station 92.3 is playing loud and clear in your car

It's 9 o'clock PM, 92.3 the Beat begins
At 9 PM, the radio station 92.3, known as the Beat, starts broadcasting

To rock hip-hop non-stop, you know who got the props
The radio station is dedicated to playing uninterrupted hip-hop music, and the DJs receive the recognition they deserve

In L.A. on Saturdays, Tech and Sway no doubt
In Los Angeles on Saturdays, Tech and Sway are the undeniable hosts of the Wake Up Show

Set your clocks for the unorthodox hip-hop that drops
Prepare yourself for the unique and unconventional style of hip-hop that will be showcased

Nine to midnight King Tech and Sway yo those kids is tight
From 9 PM to midnight, King Tech and Sway prove that they are exceptionally talented and skilled

In the mix with Joe Quicks the verbs spit verses
When Joe Quicks is involved in the music arrangement, the lyrics become more powerful and impactful

With the purpose of droppin curses like a triple six
The intention is to deliver provocative and daring messages, comparable to the shock value of the number 666

Fat snares and dirty kicks to get ya open
Using heavy and impactful percussive sounds to captivate and engage the listeners

From Watts to Oakland it's that raw {shit} that start provokin
From Watts to Oakland, the music scene is vibrant and the raw and authentic nature of the music prompts thought and discussion

Smokin, word's precise like a laser, cross roads in the Wake Up Show
While enjoying marijuana, I deliver precise and focused lyrics that intersect with the themes of the Wake Up Show

We'll get your party shakin like a pager on silent mode, yeahha
Our music will energize and animate the party, just like a vibrating pager set to silent mode

Nine to twelve Saturday night fool, peep the episode
From nine to twelve on Saturday nights, take the time to witness and experience the incredible journey

Wake Up, Show, and you can tell
The Wake Up Show is here to wake you up and create awareness, and it is evident

I'm not spittin it in no muffled style
I am delivering my lyrics with clarity and conviction; there is no ambiguity or confusion

No silent screams just weddings, rings
There are no suppressed emotions or silent protests; instead, there are celebrations and unity

To swings and Sway Techs King, Tech-
To the rhythm and musical arrangements created by Sway and King Tech

-nique and I'm building in a little agility from Joe Quicks
I am adding an element of flexibility and adaptability to my performance, inspired by Joe Quicks

Hey Jay-Z in the eyes
Hey, Jay-Z, pay attention

It's seen only on the bottom of water risin
This depth and perception can only be observed when water levels are rising

We're takin groups
We are inviting and including various musical groups and individuals

Put it on 92.3 while your beatin boops, oops
Play this music on the radio station 92.3 while you enjoy the beats and relax

I mean coops bumpin in to mission on the twine
I am referring to fancy cars driving in the neighborhood and arriving at a specific location

Swoop Saturday between nine and twelve I'm delvin
Join us on Saturday nights from nine to twelve as I delve deep into my craft

We're well tuned in to the pattern of the year
We are deeply connected and aware of the current trends and developments in the music industry

Here on 92.3 times me
On the radio station 92.3, it's time for me to take over and showcase my talent

Bo junks young ricks are bolders
Boisterous individuals who are passionate and fearless

That are only soldiers are connected to Wake Up Show
These individuals are exclusively affiliated with the Wake Up Show and are true supporters and participants

Ya right
Indeed, it is true

Saturday night's open
There are opportunities for exciting and memorable experiences on Saturday night

To rock hip-hop non-stop, you know who got the props
To continuously play energetic and captivating hip-hop music, and the DJs deserve recognition and admiration

Cause the crew don't sleep
Because the crew members are always working and never stop

Boomin in ya Jeep on 92.3
The radio station 92.3 is playing loudly in your car

Yo it's the Wake Up Show
Hey, this is the Wake Up Show

My genetic make up take up
My inherent qualities and attributes occupy or encompass

One hundred and thirty pounds of beef
I possess strength and power, as if I weigh 130 pounds of beef

But my lyrics shake up, like January 17th
However, my lyrics create a stir and have a significant impact, similar to the importance of January 17th

Cause all the 16th MC's fossils
Because all the other rappers are outdated and no longer relevant, like fossils

Protect ya neck and wear a bulletproof vest on ya tonsils
Defend yourself and be prepared for lyrical attacks, as if you are wearing a bulletproof vest on your tonsils