Philly Swain


Darin Swain[1] better known by his stage name "Philly Swain[1]" is an American hip-hop songwriter, artist, producer[2] from Southwest Philadelphia. In 2016, Philly Swain released his first studio album, “A Change 4 The Better[3]'”

Philly Swain
Background information
Birth nameDarin Swain
BornPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres
Years active2000–present
LabelsThe Parade
Associated acts

Early life and career

Darin “Philly” Swain[4] was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A prolific artist, producer and writer that has collaborated with multiple A-list artists, including Travis Scott on the 2020 single "Love Me Love Me Love Me,"[5] he was also featured on Christina Milian's E! television show "Turned Up.[6]"

As CEO of The Parade record label,[7] Philly also has a passion for filmmaking, design and mentoring aspiring artists.

At a young age, Swain quickly demanded the attention of the label Takedown Records. After signing with Takedown, things were promising until a wrong move saw him serve three years in jail and his album was duly shelved, as documented in "The Hustle Diaries."[8]

The short film “Hustle Diaries” documented Philly Swain's career with Take Down Records. It was filmed by Viacom and directed by Barry Michael Cooper, writer of New Jack City, Sugar Hill, and Above the Rim.[9] Swain was featured in two songs ("Me"[10] and "Salute"[10]) on Jamie Knights Album The Secrets Out Released in the summer of 2007.

After winning Freestyle Fridays,[11] he went 31-0 on MTV’s Fight Club[12] and when his Grind Time battle premiered on Worldstarhiphop.com, it racked up a record-breaking 3.5 million total views.

In 2012, Swain's mixtape "Swain Storm[13]" was featured on Philly's Hot 107.9 with DJ Damage.

With a nomination for Philadelphia’s Hip Hop Artist of the Year under his belt, Philly starred in the network show The Swagger Family and released his debut album Mr. Philadelphia on Sony. In the MC battlefield, Philly won the Eminem Red Bull Tournament as Best MC.[9] However, competing across the world in multiple battle leagues was taking away from Philly’s time in the studio and so, at the top of his game, Philly decided to retire, but not before another documentary was made, called The Last Battle.[14]

Discography

As producer/composer/writer

Tyga ft. Lil wayne - “4 My Dawgs” (Producer) 2015

Tyga - “Work” (Writer) 2014

Christina Milian - We Ain’t Worried (Producer/Writer) 2014

Christina Milian - “Liar” (Producer) 2015

Philly Swain ft. Christina Milian and YG - “Slo down” (Writer and Producer)[15]

Nicki Minaj - “Mona Lisa” (Producer)

Nicki minaj - “Wamables” (Producer)

Philly Swain ft. T Pain - “Mancini” (Producer/Writer) 2015

Safaree - “Hater” (Writer) 2015

Safaree ft. Philly Swain - “Oh No” 2015

Safaree ft. Philly Swain “Shaderoom” (Producer/ Writer) 2015[16]

K Michelle - “Down in the DMs” verse (Writer)

Philly Swain & Tim Armstrong - “I’m Ready”

Philly Swain - "Swain Storm" Mixtape (2012[17])

Philly Swain - Hustle Diaries Vol 1 Mixtape (2011)

Philly Swain - A Change 4 The Better Album (2016)

Love Me Love Me Love Me ft. Travis Scott (2020)[18]

References
  1. Swain, Darin (September 1, 2015). "Philly Swain Official Website". Phillyswain.net. The Parade. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  2. Philly Swain Artist Bio (MTV)
  3. "A Change 4 the Better by Philly Swain on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved 2016-03-09.
  4. "This is Stride: Philly Swain". This Is Stride. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IIK1wyb04c. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  6. https://episode.guide/christina-milian-turned-up-reviews-schedule-guides-teasers/. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. https://opencorporates.com/companies/us_ca/201911310573. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  8. "Philly Swain". OurStage. Retrieved 2016-03-09.
  9. "bio —". www.phillyswain.net. Retrieved 2016-03-09.
  10. qwerty1xx. "Philly Swain – Hustler Diaries Vol 1". wrapbattles. Retrieved 2016-03-09.
  11. "Philly Swain". VerseTracker. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  12. Swain, Darin. "Biography". Philly Swain Official Website. The Parade. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  13. "YouTube". YouTube.com. April 22, 2012. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
  14. "Philly Swain "The Last Battle" Movie Trailer". We Young Black Entrepreneurs Drect's Blog. Blogger. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  15. "Philly Swain, YG And Christina Milian Want You To "Slow Down" with the Liquor". The Fader. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  16. "Hot New Hip Hop". Hot New Hip Hop. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  17. "Dat Piff". DatPiff.com. April 22, 2012. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
  18. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GNjc5Uk9q0. Missing or empty |title= (help)
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