Swangin
{{Infobox song
| name = Swangin
| cover = Stalley,Swangin.png
| alt =
| border = yes
| type = single
| artist = Stalley featuring Scarface
| album = Honest Cowboy
| released = March 26, 2013
| recorded = 2012–2013
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = Hip hop
| length = 6:05
| label = {{hlist|Maybach|Atlantic}}
| writer = {{hlist|Kyle Myricks|Brad Terrence Jordan}}
| producer = The Block Beattaz
| chronology = Stalley
| prev_title = Lincoln Way Nights (Shop-Remix)
| prev_year = 2011
| next_title = 'Jackin' Chevys'
| next_year = 2014
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = Scarface
| type = Singles
| prev_title = My Block
| prev_year = 2002
| title = Swangin
| year = 2013
| next_title = Steer
| next_year = 2015
}}
{{External music video|{{YouTube|0hTce0gVwWY|"Swangin"}} }}
}}
"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.{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/swangin-feat-scarface-single/626401627 |title=iTunes - Music - Swangin (feat. Scarface) - Single by Stalley |publisher=iTunes |date=2013-03-26 |access-date=2013-07-06}}
Background
"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."
{{cite magazine
| last=Markovich
| first=Tony
| url=http://www.complex.com/rides/2013/03/listen-stalley-f-scarface-swangin
| title=Interview: Stalley Explains the Idea Behind His New Scarface-Assisted Single 'Swangin'
| magazine=Complex
| date=March 26, 2013
| accessdate=October 3, 2013
}}
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.whosampled.com/sample/view/202257/Stalley%20feat.%20Scarface-Swangin_G-Side-Swangin/|title=Stalley f. Scarface - Swangin Sample |publisher=whosampled |date=|accessdate=}} Stalley's version incorporates the same beat and hook as the G-Side track.
{{cite web
| last=Lobenfeld
| first=Claire
| url=http://www.stereogum.com/1299612/stalley-swangin-feat-scarface/mp3s/
| title=Stalley – 'Swangin' (Feat. Scarface)
| website=Stereogum
| date=March 26, 2013
| accessdate=October 3, 2013
}}
Music video
The music video, directed by Mr. Boomtown, was released on July 9, 2013 and features cameo appearances by Rick Ross, Omarion, and Rockie Fresh, Paul Wall and Killa Kyleon.
{{cite web
| last=Thomas
| first=Chris
| url=http://hiphopwired.com/2013/07/09/stalley-ft-scarface-swangin-video/
| title=Stalley ft. Scarface – 'Swangin' [Video]
| publisher=Hip Hop Wired
| date=July 9, 2013
| accessdate=October 3, 2013
}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/rides/2013/07/stalley-swangin-video-scarface|title = Video: Stalley f/ Scarface "Swangin'"|website = Complex Networks}}
The clip includes scenes of Stalley and his friends cruising around his hometown of Massillon, Ohio in customized vehicles.
Remix
On November 20, 2013, Stalley released the remix to "Swangin" featuring Houston rappers Lil' Keke, Trae tha Truth, Bun B, E.S.G., and Chamillionaire.{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/11/stalley-f-lil-keke-trae-tha-truth-bun-b-esg-chamillionaire-swangin-remix|title = Stalley Invites All of Houston for "Swangin'" Remix|website = Complex Networks}}
Critical reception
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".
{{cite magazine
| last=Nixon
| first=Khari
| url=http://thesource.com/2013/03/26/stalley-nabs-scarface-for-mmg-debut-single-swangin/
| title=Stalley Nabs Scarface For MMG Debut Single, 'Swangin'
| magazine=The Source
| date=March 26, 2013
| accessdate=October 3, 2013
}}
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."
{{cite magazine
| last=Drake
| first=David
| url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/09/deepcuts-the-mixtape-tracks-youre-sleeping-on-august/swangin
| title=#DeepCuts: The Mixtape Tracks You're Sleeping On
| magazine=Complex
| date=September 4, 2013
| accessdate=October 3, 2013
}}
Track listing
; Digital single
{{tracklist
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| title1 = Swangin
| note1 = featuring Scarface
| writer1 = {{hlist|Kyle Myricks|Brad Terrence Jordan}}
| extra1 = Block Beattaz
| length1 = 6:05
}}
Release history
| class="wikitable" |
| Regions
! Dates ! Format ! Label(s) |
|---|
| United States
| March 26, 2013 |
References
{{reflist|2}}
External links
- [http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/interviews/id.2153/title.stalley-reflects-on-paying-homage-to-swangin-culture-with-scarface Stalley Reflects On Paying Homage To 'Swangin' Culture With Scarface] (HipHopDX)
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Category:Scarface (rapper) songs