"Swangin" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Stalley,released on March 26,2013,as the first single from his debut EP. The song,produced by Block Beattaz,features a guest appearance from hip hop legend Scarface.[1]
"Swangin" is a tribute to Houston's classic car culture,Stalley explained. "I know they're real heavy into the Cadillacs and the American muscle cars and the old-schools like we [in Ohio] are. They kind of invented that swang,that swag,and that swangin',so I wanted to pay homage to those guys. There wasn't a better person to do it with than [Houston native] Scarface."[2] The song contains samples of Mint Condition's "U Send Me Swingin'" &G-Side's "Swangin" featuring Darrien and The Speed of Sound Choir,the song is from the album Starshipz &Rocketz produced by The Block Beattaz.[3] Stalley's version incorporates the same beat and hook as the G-Side track.[4]
Khari Nixon of The Source wrote of the song:"though its reminiscent of his former material,its slightly more captivating,and just when you think Stalley's laid back vocals will lull you to sleep,Scarface steps into the booth without a hiccup and lays down a near-perfect verse".[8] David Drake of Complex remarked:"Calling a song with a Houston rapper 'Swangin' is perhaps the least imaginative possible concept for a record. But it's the little things:Block Beattaz' nuanced,sparkling production sounds clear and labored-over,their attention to detail unparalleled."[9]
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