Quantity:

More Buying Choices

25 used & new from �0.90

Have one to sell? Sell yours here

See larger image and other views

Share your own customer images

This Is My Demo [Extra tracks]

~ Sway

4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Price:	�6.28 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
	o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o

In stock.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk. Gift-wrap available.

Only 1 left in stock--order soon (more on the way).

Want guaranteed delivery by Wednesday, November 18? Choose Express delivery at checkout. See Details

14 new from �2.23 11 used from �0.90

Special Offers and Product Promotions

Discover millions of songs and albums in our MP3 music downloads store.

Frequently Bought Together

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

The Signature LP

~ Sway

5.0 out of 5 stars (3) �8.98

One for the Journey

~ Sway

5.0 out of 5 stars (2) �7.18

Home Sweet Home

~ Kano

4.5 out of 5 stars (24) �6.68

Playtime Is Over

~ Wiley

4.7 out of 5 stars (7) �5.78

This Is My Promo Vol.1 & 2

~ Sway

› Explore similar items

Product details

Audio CD (6 Feb 2006)
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Extra tracks
Label: All City
ASIN: B000CR8RPG
Other Editions: Audio CD | Vinyl

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 8,378 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

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

Product Description

Amazon.co.uk Review

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

CD Description

'This Is My Demo' is the first widely available album by MOBO award-winning north London MC/Producer, Sway Dasafo. By combining straight up hip-hop anthems with elements of grime,Sway has made an album that is as cutting edge musically asit is lyrically, with tales of London life told over a melting pot of sounds that truly reflect life in the capital. Includes the singles 'Little Derek' and 'Up Your Speed'.

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

(What's this?)

Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.

grime(5)

See all 2 tags...

Customer Reviews

20 Reviews

5 star:		(16)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

Average Customer Review

4.7 out of 5 stars (20 customer reviews)

Share your thoughts with other customers:

Create your own review

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Should you believe the hype?, 7 Feb 2006

By A Customer

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. I’m not supporting this because he’s from the UK; I’m supporting this because he’s a very talented artist!!!

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Doing Okay Indeed, 3 Mar 2006

By	D. Amartey "Degs" (Maidstone, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars United States Of....What?, 13 Aug 2006

By	John Major-Bond "Most Politicaly Correct Bond... (Glasgow Scotland) - See all my reviews

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!

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review

› See all 20 customer reviews...

Most Recent Customer Reviews

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

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 HenvY

5.0 out of 5 stars sway on...
superb tunes.... Britain at its finest. If you like The Streets, The Mitchell Brothers and the like, you will love this. Tells a story we can all relate to. Read more

Published on 28 Aug 2006 by Mr. Jason Copestick

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 most complete British Rap album you are likely to hear
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... Read more

Published on 26 Feb 2006 by Mr Sami Nafakh

5.0 out of 5 stars Puts his peers to shame
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. Read more

Published on 24 Feb 2006 by J. Czaplicki

› See all 20 customer reviews...

.jsOffDisplayBlock { display: block; } .jsOffDisplayInline { display: inline; } .jsOffVisibility { visibility: visible; } .jsOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jsOnDisplayNoneBlock { display: block; } .jsOnDisplayNoneInline { display: inline; } .jsOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jsOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; } .jqOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jqOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jqOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; } .jqOnDisplayNoneBlock { display: block; } .jqOnDisplayNoneInline { display: inline; }

Customer Discussions

This product's forum

Discussion	Replies	Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight

Active discussions in related forums

Discussion	Replies	Latest Post
music Harry Nilsson	9	4 hours ago
music People Who Made One (Great) Album & Then Disappeared	9	5 hours ago
music Free Mp3s from Morko	0	5 hours ago
dance Is dance music dying out	17	5 hours ago
dance Any DJ's and whats your style?	24	3 days ago
hip hop Best rapper	75	5 days ago
hip hop P.Diddy	0	17 days ago

Related forums

dance (62 discussions)
hip hop (16 discussions)
music (1023 discussions)

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

	74% buy the item featured on this page: This Is My Demo 4.7 out of 5 stars (20) �6.28
	15% buy The Signature LP 5.0 out of 5 stars (3) �8.98
	4% buy In at the Deep End 4.2 out of 5 stars (12) �11.58
	4% buy Home Sweet Home 4.5 out of 5 stars (24) �6.68