One of the most anticipated and critically regarded artists to come out of the southern hip-hop scene is Nathan Bowers, also known as “Swordz”. Swordz is one of the top live acts on the underground circuit, known for his exuberant performances and lively lyrics about life in Duval County, Florida.
One of the most anticipated and critically regarded artists to come out of the southern hip-hop scene is Nathan Bowers, also known as “Swordz”. Swordz is one of the top live acts on the underground circuit, known for his exuberant performances and lively lyrics about life in Duval County, Florida. Mic checks and stage dives come naturally to this affable musician who is making a name for himself in Florida’s Rap scene. Bringing balance to the Southern rap scene, Swordz has lyrical passion rarely seen below the Mason-Dixon line. Swordz blends sorrow and realism into street narratives that bleed like Quentin Tarantino films, all while delivering profound, colorful, and graphic lyrics.
With a global appeal that will get your attention, Swordz is spearheading the “Souljah Boy” movement from the underground hip-hop scene of the Deep South into the mainstream. He is a true rebel with a cause. Swordz has spent the last 25 years building his street cred by doing more than just talking the talk. His motto is “Substance over Flash.” The South is rising once more under the leadership of Swordz, a one-man typhoon, with the help of a booming production and a committed team of industry professionals! Public relations and promotion At these locations, Swordz has been spotted and heard: Gainsville, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Gainesville, Miami, Atlanta, Virginia, South Carolina, Houston, Arkansas, Detroit, Philadelphia, New York, and Los Angeles. YinYang Twins, Jadakiss, Mobb Deep, Young Buck, Lloyd Banks, Lil Flip, Juvenile, Petey Pablo, Jin, Blood Raw, Grandaddy Souf, Lil Wayne, Mannie Fresh, Trick Daddy, T.I., Field Mob, Louie Rankin, Lil Webbie, Lil Boosie, Mike Jones, Plies, Slowly Talking Lives, and Indorphine are among the people he has been spotted with.
“Weatherman Video” 4th December, 2006 – Rapper Swordz’s underground hit “Weatherman” has been chosen by Sony Music Studio to serve as a highlight artist for SONY’s new SIM service for digital artists. Executives from Sony selected “Weatherman” for an exclusive mastering session at the Sony studios in New York City after watching the well-known music video, which they deemed “very impressive.” The same Grammy-winning, platinum-selling engineers who work with some of the biggest names in music, such Red Hot Chili Peppers, DMX, Jessica Simpson, Johnny Cash, and U2, will oversee the mastering session for “Weatherman”… The announcement from Sony follows a run of successes for “Weatherman,” which included a Southeast Entertainment Awards “Indie Song of the Year” nomination and a nearly 10,000 play count on YouTube’s “Underground” video competition. And as of right now, the song has received over 100,000 plays on the internet, with over 21,000 plays on MySpace @ www.Myspace.com/swordzmusic 904. Highlighted Periodicals: Ozone, Ice Berg, Hood, and Duval Streetz magazines
