Bio
Nathan Bowers a.k.a. "Swordz" is one of the most critically acclaimed and
anticipated artist rising out of the southern hip-hop scene. Known for his
high-energy shows and animated lyrics of life in Duval County, Florida,
Swordz has built a reputation as one of the best live performers on the
underground circuit. Mic Checks and stage dives are natural to this
charismatic artist who is building a name for himself in the Rap scene of
Florida's music.
With lyrical intensity rarely seen below the Mason-Dixon line, Swordz is
Bringing balance into the Southern rap game. Dropping deep, vivid, and
graphic lyrics Swordz weaves reality mixed with pain into street tales that
bleed like Quentin Tarantino movies. A true rebel with a cause, Swordz is
leading the "Souljah Boy" movement out of the deep South underground into
the Hip-Hop mainstream with a universal appeal that will make you take
notice. Substance over Flash is the Swordz mantra over his 25 years he has
earned his street cred by walking the walk more than talking the talk.
Backed by thumping production and dedicated team of industry professionals,
the South is rising yet again behind a one-man typhoon named Swordz!
Promotion/Publicity
Swordz has been seen and heard at these places:
Jacksonville | Tallahassee | Gainesville | Orlando | Miami | Atlanta |
Virginia | South Carolina | Houston | Arkansas | Detroit | Philadelphia |
New York | L.A.
He has been seen with:
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 | Indorphine
"Weatherman Video"
December, 4th 2006 - Sony Music Studio has selected the underground hit
"Weatherman" by rap artist Swordz to be featured as a spotlight artist
showcasing SONY's new SIM service for digital artist. "Weatherman" was
chosen by Sony Executives for an exclusive mastering session at the Sony
studios in NYC after they viewed the popular video for th song which they
called "very impressive." The mastering session for "Weatherman" will be
conducted by the same Grammy-winning, platinum-selling engineers that
service some of the biggest names in the music including Red Hot Chili
Peppers, DMX, Jessica Simpson, Johnny Cash, and U2 just to name a few...
The Sony news comes after a string of accomplishments for "Weatherman"
including being nominated for the Southeast Entertainment Awards "Indie
Song of the Year" and being featured on YouTube’s "Underground" video
contest gaining nearly 10,000 plays. And currently at 100,000 plays all
over the web with the song adding over 21,000 plays on myspace,
www.myspace.com/Swordzmusic904.
