About S.W.A.T.

Behind the name S.W.A.T. which, in its original meaning, is an acronym for Special Weapons and Tactics, stands Rashaun Smith, a native of Greensboro, North Carolina (USA) who, armed with big dreams, aspirations and most important of all talent, may well have the arsenal to realize them. Rashaun has taken his persona S.W.A.T. (Surviving With All Talent) and created a medium with which he knows will grow and prosper along with all who have shown support throughout the years. We proudly introduce you to S.W.A.T.

--"My music flows from my soul from when it first manifests itself within until I perform it live in front of people at large. It is my culture.''---

Having recorded, mixed and mastered 2 mix tapes S.W.A.T. finally completed his debut album coming out titled ''THE ART OF LIFE''. Its sound is very versatile utilizing original beats, inspirational lyrics and a warm flow. The album expresses recognizing obstacles and that drive to overcome them by knowing who you are and what you are capable of as a man of the universe.

From ''Believe in us'' to ''Walking'' to ''3rd Eye'', the album is packed with knowledge of self that he believes help guide him through today’s world, and the realization that circumstance in life is what you make of it. S.W.A.T.'s tracks can be heard at local venues suitable for this genre of music mainly at the Night Fusion-Poetry/ Open mic lounge, and on the net via various pages.

He recently established a weekly Poetry/Open mic lounge for hiself and other artist to perform their art and be heard by the local community and broadcasted over the web. Every thursday night artist come from everywhere to showcase their talent, the house is packed of watchers and people that come to perform. He also promotes himself at exclusive parties with friends in the industry by performing tracks from his album. He also opened to larger crowds at headlining events in which more than 600 people attend.

''I’m currently affiliated with a few local Hip Hop crews with many cultural aspects such as Airbrush Army (along with members Amar Allah, Aziatic, Arjay, Tripple A, Larry Luva). Together we strive to excel in the interaction with party crowds. The places we have been when we toured the country in different clubs, bars, festivals, and schools was valuable to my learning process of what I needed in my goal of becoming an effective artist. But im a long way from being done. Tri Org Ent. (Tha Wiz, Twan Twizzle, Queen Waliah Love Unique, etc) is another creative pool that has a lasting effect on me concerning the direction and focus of the music i do. Strictly inspirational and motivative, ''Have love for yourself'' as Tha Wiz would put it. Over the past 4 years we as a collective as UBC (Universal Brothers Cipher) have rocked many venues from Switzerland, Luxemburg to small American posts located throughout Germany. We have been fortunate to experience a positive effect and outcome on the people we serve with our craft.''


This chosen career path for the music he does is setting the basis for his artistic well being and putting him in the position to be able to help others in need or that need a push start into what they want to accomplish with their lives. ''I feel what I have to say in my rhymes and the actions that follow will inspire other like minded artist and people ready to set a new tone.''


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