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Dcypha Productions
Dcypha Productions (sometimes credited as Dcypha Records or simply just Dcypha) is a UK-based production group founded by Sway and established under Akon's Konvict Records. Background Sway established Dcypha Productions, in 2004, to enable him to release his mixtapes and debut solo album This Is My Demo. The first members of Dcypha Productions were Sway, Bigz and Pyrelli. Soon after Sway appointed DJ/Producer DJ Turkish and producer Shux to Dcypha Productions. Shux and Sway produced most of This Is My Demo which was critically received and reached the UK Top 100 and had two Top 50 Singles. Sway‘s second album The Signature LP was released in 2008 which was released under Akon’s Konvict Muzik. Sway signed Silverstone to his label as a producer shortly before the album’s release and he produced a track on the album. Silverstone is an accomplished producer amongst UK Hip-Hop and is talented with different instruments. Shortly after the album’s release Sway also sign ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sway (British Musician)
Derek Andrew Safo (born 5 September 1982), better known by his stage name Sway or Sway DaSafo, is a British rapper of Ghanaian descent. He is also a producer, having established Dcypha Productions, signed to Island/Universal (label founder). Safo's 2008 track "Black Stars" gave appreciation to popular Ghanaians across the diaspora. Sway's first big track, "On My Own" was released under the name Sway DaSafo. Biography Early life Derek Andrews Safo, known professionally as Sway (Dasafo), was born on September 5, 1982, and raised in Hornsey, North London by Ghanaian parents Beatrice & Alhaji. He attended Campsbourne Junior School and then Highgate Wood Secondary School, where he spent time learning music production. His witty punch lines, storytelling ability and fast flow were influenced by his favorite rap group Bone Thugs N Harmony and local drum and bass MCs such as Skibadee and Shabba D, causing him to stand out as a unique hybrid. 2006–2007: ''This Is My Demo'' To ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louis Gibzen
Louis Gibzen (born Louis Gibson Hurndall), is a British hip-hop/electro record producer of Barbadian descent. He was raised in Middleton, Greater Manchester, and is known as a promising upcoming producer throughout the UK. He produced the record "Stay with Me" for Ironik's debut album. The record hit No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart whilst Gibzen was just 16. Since then, he has worked with various UK artists such as Sway, Chipmunk, Loick Essien, Wiley and on Wretch 32's upcoming album. Gibzen also produced Fugative's single "Sticks And Stones" with Anthony Anderson & Steve Smith. He has recently produced for USA based artists such as Akon, Wiz Khalifa, Nicole Scherzinger, The Weeknd & Lana Del Rey Gibzen has made various instrumentals for American dance crew Jabbawockeez; one being titled "Forever". He also has his own production company and music site. In 2012, Gibzen revealed that he and his label are releasing a Champagne in partnership with footballer Mario Balotelli called ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Record Labels Based In London
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British Record Labels
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Sam Garrett
Samuel Alexander Garrett (born 28 August 1990) is an English singer and songwriter. Sam Garrett released his debut EP '' Be Easy'' in 2013 followed by the second EP ''Namaste'' released in 2014. In 2016, Garrett released his two-part acoustic EP titled ''Grace''. Sam Garrett has been creating and singing devotional songs. In 2017, Garrett released his first studio album, ''Grace''. Early life and musical career Sam Garrett grew up around music, as his father would play records by bands such as Nirvana and Pearl Jam. At the age of nine, Garrett began learning how to play guitar and arranging some compositions. After a long period of learning the instrument, Garrett started to play in several friends' local rock bands, during this time he fronted a punk rock group called Wild Youth. Garrett, at the age of 20, left those bands and started to write his own songs in solitude at the countrysides of England. During this period, Garrett started to showcase around the country and won at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lunar C
Jake Brook (born 21 June 1990), better known by his stage name Lunar C, is an English rapper. Between his rap battles in Don't Flop, Lunar C has accumulated over eight million hits and was awarded trophies for 'Best Newcomer' and 'Performance of the Year' within the league in 2011. His widespread popularity has led to multiple appearances on the media channel SB.TV, and an appearance on British singer-songwriter Labrinth's EP, '' Atomic''. His latest mixtape, ''Breakdown Rebuild'', also features collaborations with UK artists Dirty Dike and Tommy Dockerz. He is in a crew called 'Fly Tippers' whose logo also features on designs for Boisht Clothing. Other members of the group are PTRM, Minas, Wyde Boi and Chief Wigs. Career 2010: ''The Lunar CD'' ''The Lunar CD'' was the first EP released by Lunar C, produced by Sinoptic Music in 2010. On 31 July 2012, it saw release to the UK iTunes store. The EP has one single, titled "StillSkint". 2012–present: ''SewerSideSex'' and colla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KSIOlajidebt
Olajide Olayinka Williams "JJ" Olatunji (born 19 June 1993), better known by his online alias KSI, is an English influencer, professional boxer and musician. He is a co-founding member of YouTube group the Sidemen, the CEO of Misfits Boxing and co-owner of several businesses, including Prime Hydration and Lunchly. Born in London to parents of Yoruba heritage and raised in Watford, KSI was privately educated at Berkhamsted School. He registered his main YouTube channel ''KSI''—then known as ''KSIOlajidebt''—in 2009 and built a following through his commentary videos of the ''FIFA'' video game series. His content later diversified to include vlogs and comedic skits. In 2019, he was ranked second by ''The Sunday Times'' in its list of most influential online creators in the United Kingdom''.'' In 2021, he was listed in the ''Europe Entertainment'' category of ''Forbes'' 30 Under 30; he was later ranked by ''Forbes'' as the second-top creator of 2023. As of January 2025, h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Signature LP
''The Signature LP'' is the second studio album by British rapper Sway DaSafo, released on 5 October 2008. Most of the album was produced by Sway with his Dcypha Productions team; other producers included Louis Gibzen, Guy Katsav and Akon. Background Plans for Sway's second album were made from the outset of his career. It was originally planned to be called ''This Is My Album'', continuing with the ''This Is My...'' series which Sway had used for the titles of his first mixtapes and debut album. It was originally scheduled to be released on 5 May 2008 but was pushed back to 5 October 2008 to accommodate "Silver and Gold" featuring Akon. Sway released a free mixtape, titled ''The Signature Mixtape'', to coincide with the album's release. During the production of the album, Sway was affected by the deaths of close friends and family, to whom he dedicated the album to and mentioned in several tracks including "Pray 4 Kaya" which is dedicated Kaya Bousquet who died in early 2008. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Konvict Muzik
Konvict Kulture is a record label founded by R&B singer Akon, Melvin Brown (music manager), Melvin Brown and Bu Thiam in 2003 under the name Konvict Muzik. Artists including T-Pain, Kat DeLuna, Mali Music (singer), Mali Music, Red Café, Dolla (rapper), Dolla, Ya Boy, and Costa Titch have signed to and released singles or albums by the label. Heard at the beginning of many of the label's recordings, besides Akon's own production or songwriting contribution, is the sound of the clank of a jail cell, followed by Akon uttering "Konvict". In 2022, the label was rebranded into Konvict Kulture. By 2011, Fotemah Mba was appointed Vice President of Artists and repertoire, A&R for the label. The label operated with another label founded by Akon in 2006, KonLive Distribution, whose flagship artist was Lady Gaga. KonLive was an imprint of Interscope Records, while Konvict Muzik was an imprint of Akon's label, Universal Motown Records prior to the launching of KonLive. In 2011, Akon signed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This Is My Demo
''This Is My Demo'' is the debut album from British rapper Sway. It was released on 5 February 2006 and produced by Sway for Dcypha Productions. It consists mainly of R&B and British hip hop. The album was critically well received and spent two weeks on the chart, with a peak of number 78. The album was produced by Sway himself along with producers Joe Fields, Terror Danjah, Turkish, Bigz, Ramiz, Tamiz, Big E.D. and Al Shux who produced almost all of the songs, including the single Little Derek. Track listing * Track seven contains a sample of Fleetwood Mac's "The Chain" This Is My DVD On some versions of "This Is My Demo" a special DVD was included called "This Is My DVD". The track listing for the DVD is as follows: # "Flo Fashion" # "Up Your Speed" # "Little Derek" # "Download" # "Radio 1" # "On Tour" # "In The Studio" # "NYC" # "Live!" # "Bonus Track" Production * Sway DaSafo, Al Shux, and Tamiz – track 1 * Sway DaSafo, Al Shux, and Joe Fields – track 2 * Sway ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mixtapes
In the modern music industry, a mixtape is a musical project, typically with looser constraints than that of an album or extended play. Unlike the traditional album or extended play, mixtapes are labeled as laid-back projects that allow artists more creative freedom and less commercial pressure. The term has significantly increased in popularity over the years due to high-profile artists marketing their projects as such. Prior to the decline of physical media, mixtapes were defined as homemade compilations of music played through a cassette tape, CD, or digital playlist and became significant in hip-hop culture. The songs were typically beatmatched and consisted of seamless transitions at their beginnings and endings with fades or abrupt edits. It was then defined as relatively any musical project by an up-and-coming artist. Now, mixtapes have become a label of promotion and marketing for album-like projects. Dictionary.com writes that "the line between an album and a mixtape can ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
