11/01/06 - UK rapper wins US hip-hop award

Tha Boricua Flow · 11-01-2006, 03:23 PM

London-born rapper Sway is to be honoured at the Black Entertainment Television (BET) Hip-Hop awards.
The 23-year-old, who was nominated for this year's Mercury music prize, was voted best UK act by MTV Base viewers and BBC 1Xtra listeners in the UK.

"I'm over the moon," he told 1Xtra. "It's a massive opportunity for me and hip-hop in the UK in general."

Sway first came to attention in 2005 when he won a best hip-hop award at the Mobos before he had released an album.

The rapper, who had put out mixtapes showcasing his humorous rap style, beat competition from US superstars such as 50 Cent and The Game.

He released his debut album, This Is My Demo, on his own label earlier this year.

Sales boost

Sway told 1Xtra he hoped the BET award would help him gain a foothold in the US.

"I'm going to capitalise on it as much as I can," he said. "Stickers are going on every new CD I do."

Sway will pick up his prize at BET's inaugural hip-hop awards in Atlanta on 12 November.

He will appear alongside established acts such as Snoop Dogg, Ludacris and DJ Grandmaster Flash - who receives the ceremony's icon award.

BET was launched in 1980, and is an urban equivalent to its sister-station MTV.

It has around 80 million viewers across the US, Canada and the Caribbean.

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Clip$ · 11-01-2006, 03:26 PM

wut he win, like wut catagory?

RussianBanger · 11-01-2006, 03:30 PM

uhm? good for that dude! he should buy rotten apple!

-K.P- · 11-01-2006, 03:32 PM

big props, US take notice

TaL1b_KweL1 · 11-01-2006, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RussianBanger

uhm? good for that dude! he should buy rotten apple!

Why... its a terrible CD....

PS... Sway >>> Banks

-K.P- · 11-01-2006, 03:44 PM

real talk^

LAKERS_520 · 11-01-2006, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RussianBanger

uhm? good for that dude! he should buy rotten apple!

Lol

U crazy homie.I never heard of this Uk rapper is he any good

Benzman · 11-01-2006, 04:43 PM

props about time sway got some recognition

SiLenT_KillaH · 11-01-2006, 05:08 PM

who the fuck is he

0o0o-Andy-o0o0 · 11-01-2006, 05:31 PM

YES UK STAND UP, YUP YUP, EVERYONE GET SWAY - THIS IS MY DEMO N SEE FOR UR SELF UK CUMIN THROUGH YES

Tha Boricua Flow · 11-01-2006, 05:35 PM

That nigga ain't nothin special i've heard other niggas from uk who are better than him

hasan · 11-01-2006, 05:37 PM

sawy aint that bad but his accent is too british:P

gunit uk · 11-01-2006, 05:39 PM

props sway did a remix of tipsy which is quite good n i like lil derick

!Alex! · 11-01-2006, 05:47 PM

fuck sway, good reppin uk and that but its all about boy better know

JME & SKEPTA & WILEY

Ima emcee 2 · 11-01-2006, 06:00 PM

Props...Sway the shit

Vjay88 · 11-01-2006, 06:08 PM

he deserves it, sway's a real nigga with fuckin talent

!Alex! · 11-01-2006, 07:46 PM

^^^

You Fucking G-unit Cock Sucker

Antonio Montana · 11-01-2006, 08:08 PM

who da fuck is sway ?

Tha Boricua Flow · 11-01-2006, 08:51 PM

^^lol british rapper

ns_diplomat · 11-01-2006, 10:43 PM

we dont care

Zhiwai · 11-01-2006, 11:53 PM

Props on this

TaL1b_KweL1 · 11-02-2006, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Boricua Kid

That nigga ain't nothin special i've heard other niggas from uk who are better than him

So... hes better than game and banks....

This is my Demo >>>> Drs advocate + Rotton apple

Quote:

Originally Posted by ns_diplomat

we dont care

Why... cos Young Buck didnt win in any catogary.....

smh...

Sways better than Buck you dumb shit

11-01-2006, 03:23 PM	#1
Tha Boricua Flow Free At Last Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New York Posts: 3,554 Thanks: 893 Thanked 3,551 Times in 386 Posts	11/01/06 - UK rapper wins US hip-hop award 11/01/06 - UK rapper wins US hip-hop award London-born rapper Sway is to be honoured at the Black Entertainment Television (BET) Hip-Hop awards. The 23-year-old, who was nominated for this year's Mercury music prize, was voted best UK act by MTV Base viewers and BBC 1Xtra listeners in the UK. "I'm over the moon," he told 1Xtra. "It's a massive opportunity for me and hip-hop in the UK in general." Sway first came to attention in 2005 when he won a best hip-hop award at the Mobos before he had released an album. The rapper, who had put out mixtapes showcasing his humorous rap style, beat competition from US superstars such as 50 Cent and The Game. He released his debut album, This Is My Demo, on his own label earlier this year. Sales boost Sway told 1Xtra he hoped the BET award would help him gain a foothold in the US. "I'm going to capitalise on it as much as I can," he said. "Stickers are going on every new CD I do." Sway will pick up his prize at BET's inaugural hip-hop awards in Atlanta on 12 November. He will appear alongside established acts such as Snoop Dogg, Ludacris and DJ Grandmaster Flash - who receives the ceremony's icon award. BET was launched in 1980, and is an urban equivalent to its sister-station MTV. It has around 80 million viewers across the US, Canada and the Caribbean. *SOURCE* __________________

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Clip$ Chris Breezy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,439 Thanks: 840 Thanked 307 Times in 59 Posts	wut he win, like wut catagory? __________________

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-K.P- Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Posts: 2,518 Thanks: 142 Thanked 119 Times in 47 Posts	big props, US take notice

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0o0o-Andy-o0o0 THE AYY Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: MANCHESTER UK Posts: 955 Thanks: 267 Thanked 183 Times in 43 Posts	YES UK STAND UP, YUP YUP, EVERYONE GET SWAY - THIS IS MY DEMO N SEE FOR UR SELF UK CUMIN THROUGH YES

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hasan WEST SIDA Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 12,187 Thanks: 8,457 Thanked 23 Times in 11 Posts	sawy aint that bad but his accent is too british:P

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gunit uk Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: england Posts: 385 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	props sway did a remix of tipsy which is quite good n i like lil derick

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!Alex! Ya Dun Know Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: England...UK..... Posts: 283 Thanks: 20 Thanked 94 Times in 31 Posts	fuck sway, good reppin uk and that but its all about boy better know JME & SKEPTA & WILEY __________________ " Non-stop gash, penetrate that, the album went silver, celebrate that. Anybody get rude to the roll deep crew, then no longting we regulate that "

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Ima emcee 2 'Filthy Rich Records' Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southside London Posts: 1,404 Thanks: 214 Thanked 106 Times in 13 Posts	Props...Sway the shit __________________ "Shit I Been Hated Since the Fifth Grade, Thats Why My Best Friend's The Tray Pound an Ice Pick and a Switch Blade" - Lloyd Bank$

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Vjay88 VJay - TakeOver Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NL/UK Posts: 2,373 Thanks: 204 Thanked 303 Times in 44 Posts	he deserves it, sway's a real nigga with fuckin talent

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!Alex! Ya Dun Know Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: England...UK..... Posts: 283 Thanks: 20 Thanked 94 Times in 31 Posts	^^^ You Fucking G-unit Cock Sucker __________________ " Non-stop gash, penetrate that, the album went silver, celebrate that. Anybody get rude to the roll deep crew, then no longting we regulate that "

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Antonio Montana ............ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hermosillo,Mexico Posts: 6,152 Thanks: 405 Thanked 582 Times in 60 Posts	who da fuck is sway ? __________________ "My Talents Are Blood Deep You Can't Take Those From Me,My Sense Of Humor Shot I Don't Take Jokes Funny"-Lloyd Bank$

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