R-Swift

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R-Swift
Birth nameRodnie Jerome Graham, Jr.
Also known asSwift
Born (1981-10-15) October 15, 1981 (age 43)
Long Island, New York, U.S.
Origin Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres Christian hip hop, urban contemporary gospel
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)vocals, singer-songwriter
Years active2003–present
LabelsI-66, Cross Movement, Central South, Rhyme Council, Xist

Rodnie Jerome Graham Jr. (born October 15, 1981), who goes by the stage name Swift but formerly R-Swift, is an American Christian hip hop musician. [1] His first album, Elevation 81.02, was released in 2003, with I-66 Entertainment. The second album, Revolutionary Theme Muzik, was released with Cross Movement Records in 2007. [2] [3] [4] In 2008, he released his third album, Soapbox, which became his first album to debut on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums charts. [2] [3] [5] His fourth album, Anthem, released in 2009 and also reached the chart. [2] [3] [5] The fifth album, Apply Pressure , with Rhyme Council and Central South, was released in 2013 and received notoriety on Christian Albums. [2] [3] [5] [6] He is now signed to Xist. [1]

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Early life

Rodnie Jerome Graham Jr. was born on October 15, 1981, as in Long Island, New York. He later moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he resided as a child and young adult. [1] [4]

Personal life

Graham is married to Stacey, who is a cancer survivor, and together they now reside in Atlanta, Georgia. [7] They have three daughters, Shayla, Jasmine, and Summer. [7] Their only son, Rodnie Jerome Graham III, died in 2009. [8]

Music career

His first album Elevation 81.02 was released in 2003, with I-66 Entertainment, the second album Revolutionary Theme Muzik was released with Cross Movement Records on June 19, 2007. [2] [3] [4] On June 10, 2008, he released, his third album, Soapbox, that was his first album to debut on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums charts at No. 20. [2] [3] [5] [9] His fourth album would do likewise at No. 22, which was released on October 6, 2009, Anthem, also with Cross Movement. [2] [3] [5] [9] The fifth album, Apply Pressure , with Rhyme Council and Central South, was released on June 11, 2013, and this got on the aforementioned chart at No. 21, as well as, Christian Albums at No. 46. [2] [3] [5] [6] [10] He is presently signed to Xist Music. [1]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions [5]
US
Chr [10] 		US
Gos [9]
Elevation 81.02
  • Released: September 15, 2003
  • Label: I-66
  • CD, digital download
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Revolutionary Theme Muzik––
Soapbox–20
Anthem
  • Released: October 6, 2009
  • Label: Cross Movement
  • CD, digital download
–22
Apply Pressure
  • Released: June 11, 2013
  • Label: Central South/Rhyme Council
  • CD, digital download
4621
Higher Learning
  • Released: June 17, 2016
  • Label: Xist Music/Malaco
  • digital download
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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "R-Swift Changes Name and Signs to Xist Music". Rapzilla. June 5, 2014. Retrieved February 14, 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "R-Swift Discography". AllMusic . Retrieved February 14, 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "R-Swift Artist Profile". Cross Rhythms . Retrieved February 14, 2014.
  4. 1 2 3 "R-Swift Artist Profile". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved February 14, 2014.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "R-Swift Awards". AllMusic . Retrieved February 14, 2014.
  6. 1 2 R-Swift Music
  7. 1 2 "R-Swift Needs Our Support, His Wife has Cancer". Wade-O Radio. November 21, 2013. Retrieved February 14, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Episode 103: R-Swift Remembers his Son RJ=". Wade-O Radio. April 5, 2009. Retrieved February 14, 2014.
  9. 1 2 3 "R. Swift – Chart History: Gospel Albums". Billboard . Retrieved February 14, 2014.
  10. 1 2 "R. Swift – Chart History: Christian Albums". Billboard . Retrieved February 14, 2014.
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