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Track Listings
| 1. This Is My Demo |
| 2. Products |
| 3. Hype Boys |
| 4. Little Derek |
| 5. Pretty Ugly Husband |
| 6. Flo Fashion |
| 7. Up Your Speed |
| 8. Download |
| 9. Loose Woose |
| 10. Sick World |
| 11. On My Own |
| 12. Back For You |
| 13. Slow Down |
| 14. Month In The Summer |
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Though he’s been coming up on the battle circuit for years, it was Sway’s highly-regarded mixtape This Is My Promo Vol. 1 that got him established as a prominent figure on the UK urban scene. Having recently recorded with The Streets and toured with Dizzee Rascal, Sway now brings his debut album. This Is My Demo smacks of class. The production--all put together by the man himself--is sophisticated and varied, shape-shifting between hip hop, two-step, r & b and rap and infused with subtle Afro-Caribbean touches and a great deal of humour.
Sway’s storytelling is sharp and he is more than capable of switching personas (one minute the English gent, next the streetwise rudeboy) and even his rhyming speeds but better than that--his gags are genuinely funny. Whether satirising fashion, poking fun at Kofi Annan or imagining embarrassing sexual moments with his girlfriend, he brings a lightness of touch to the game that’s eternally refreshing.--Paul Sullivan
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Sway - This Is My Demo
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Sway arrives with this debut solo album under the burden of such labels as being the “next big thing” and the “biggest talent to arrive from the underground scene since Dizzee”. But is this hype deserved? If you’ve heard Sway’s previous 2 mixtapes you’ll quickly understand why the buzz was generated. But this brings us to the first hater point, which is there are a few tracks that have been lifted from the mixtapes (and a few familiar lyrics) and for the avid fan this disappointingly reduces the amount of orginial material. However, since winning the MOBO award Sway has picked up a much wider fanbase that are unlikely to have heard the mixtapes and therefore it understandable as to why he has chosen to include these tracks. The second very minor hater point is that the production on some tracks (namely Pretty Ugly Husband and Slo Down) is lacklustre and does not do his lyrical ability justice.
But on the flipside Sway does nothing to damage the current euphoria surrounding his much awaited debut solo. The lyrics, as expected, are sharp, intelligent, and witty and will often leave you reaching for that rewind button whilst he skilfully flips flows. The subject matter is varied and there’s not a weapon-toting-tales-from-the-hood tune so often and unrealistically described in much UK Hip-Hop. The production, a large part of which was done by promising young newcomer Shux, is generally very good and tends to steer more towards commercial Hip-Hop / RnB then UK grime, but this not only complements his style but is refreshing as the grime scene has a tendency to churn out similar-sounding melancholy beats.
So is the hype justified? Overall I would say yes.
... Read more ›5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Forget US rap, buy this album. This album breathes fresh air into the UK grime scene, and blows US rap artists outta the water. To think that 50cent is one of the biggest grossing rap artists is shamefull, cause neither of his albums come close to the quality of this.
Often compared to dizzee rascal, but the lyrical quality of this album is so much more impressive. Listen to it 10 or 20 times and you still find rhymes that you aint heard and that blow your mind. Some of the production is lacking but that is only a minor complaint. After winning MOBO award Sway is becoming more recognised and this album shows he deserves to be recognised everywhere. Funnier skits than KanYe too! Give this album a chance yeah, it'll blow you away.
**** - Great lyrics, Great sound, Great!
Often compared to dizzee rascal, but the lyrical quality of this album is so much more impressive. Listen to it 10 or 20 times and you still find rhymes that you aint heard and that blow your mind. Some of the production is lacking but that is only a minor complaint. After winning MOBO award Sway is becoming more recognised and this album shows he deserves to be recognised everywhere. Funnier skits than KanYe too! Give this album a chance yeah, it'll blow you away.
**** - Great lyrics, Great sound, Great!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By J. Czaplicki
Format:Audio CD
I have only recently begun to take an interest in grime. I'm more of an indie boy; but Sway's witty storytelling puts the much-lauded Arctic Monkeys to shame.
Great lyrics, great production, with a touch of humour. The intelligece of this album should not be underestimated.
I implore you to buy this album, otherwise Sway's anger with Kazaar will reach dangerous proportions!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By D. Amartey
Format:Audio CD
This cd is just wicked. I can realte in about a million ways with what dude is saying because a) my name too is Derrick b) my folks are Ghanian too c) I'm fed up with American nonsense calling itself hip hop. This is a massive breath of fresh air along with The Mitchells, Roll Deep and Kano. Wicked lyrics, tight beats, diverse subject matter from domestic vioence, downloading, people who dance too rowdy, loose girls, I could go on. Because of my Ghanian roots I also found the skits about MC Charlie Boy and his Brother Kofi hilairious. I've been playing it to every Ghanian I know. And just to show how wicked this album is... I have an English wife who listens to Madonna, Maroon 5 and Scissor Sisters yet guess which cd hasn't left the car stereo? I can't give a better endorsement than that!!! Little Derek is doing better than okay me thinks. Can't wait for album number 2.
5 out 5
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Sway displays his lyrical flows and rhymes in this upbeat and often very very funny album. He keeps his lyrics British, which is nice to hear and some of ryhmes only a brit/londoner would appreciate.
ive heard people comparing him to dizzee rascal but sway lyrically is in a different class, his rhymes are quick, intelligent and often humourous. the skits are among the best i have ever heard, all of them are hilarious and a real treat after a usually great song.
all in all its a great album that any fan of rap/hip-hop be you British or American needs to hear as it will open up a whole new genre for you to listen to.
5 stars and a great debut album.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By "fisher5446"
Format:Audio CD
Never have i encountered a rap/grime/hippety-hop/whatever (it's hard to pigeonhole this guy... should we?) artist so intune with not only lyrics, but structure and tone when writing music. Sway, like the amazing Dre, can not only rhyme with clarity, intelligence, style and sometimes unbelieveable humour, but can also produce quite simply amazing beats and backings to his tracks. Every track on this album is audial genious, and every track goes down a different path in urban music. He can sit there and write a dark and aggressive track (Pretty Ugly Husband), then switch your head by writing a chilled and layed back song(Products, Little Derek), and then again flip it all by writing a fast and energetic song laced with stunning whitt and humour(Download); each and every one though holding credibilty and a level of intelligence that takes this album to a whole other level. Sway is pure genious, and deserves all and anything he makes from this album. I look forward to hearing more.
BANGSH!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
sway , better than ok
this is the best album ever
it will definately grow on you
every song apart from pretty ugly husband is absolutely amazin
go buy three
it will definately grow on you
every song apart from pretty ugly husband is absolutely amazin
go buy three
Published on 7 Nov 2007 by Sean K. Mcquaid
5.0 out of 5 stars
Original sound
I listen to Jehst, Braintax, Skinnyman, Terra Firma etc. and this album is a refreshing style for me. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2007 by D. Terrett
1.0 out of 5 stars
poor show
For an album i had such high hopes for i was thoroughly disappointed. couldnt wait to put it on and when i did i found myself skipping to the next track expecting at least some... Read more
Published on 18 Dec 2006 by Mr. J. A. Butler
5.0 out of 5 stars
Showing the US what Hip Hop is really about
Thank Goodness for the likes of Sway, Akala and Plan B. UK Hip Hop can no longer be considered the poor cousin of the US scene - the students have overtaken the masters. Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2006 by PB
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
This is without a doubt the best album to Grace UK Rap/Hip-Hop/Grime in years. Sway delivers funny and engaging lyrics over good beats which he controls so well you might forget... Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2006 by A Nanny Mousse
5.0 out of 5 stars
100% Pure British Import
I bought this CD overseas (I'm From the US) and have to say I am very impressed. However, I am disappointed to notice there is a CD version which includes a DVD. Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2006 by V. Dacus
5.0 out of 5 stars
At last the UK can stand up strong!
Lyrics that take you on a journey, just close your eyes and prepare for an experience. Buy it now
Published on 30 April 2006 by Lucas Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best Uk Hip Hip Album Yet
People go get this album - Its prob. one of the best albums come out of this country - Don't download just get it - the DVD is real funny and the Cd is produced so well - The... Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2006 by DISCIPLE
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