West London-based Brit-Asian rapper Swami Baracus has been rapping from a very early age, crafting his style and flow, whilst developing his lyrical content. Having been influenced by a diverse range of urban rap acts and through his ethnic background, he wrote from the perspective of a British-born Asian representing on the microphone and detailed reflective accounts on society, current affairs and issues. Eventually, dedication prevailed, culminating in a meeting with legendary Asian DJ/producer, the Xzecutive San-J Sanj.
His first break was being featured on San-J Sanjs Club Bomb-Bass show on the pioneering BBA Radio. Though initially only commissioned for a one-off appearance, he became a regular during Sanjs 4 week slot, with freestyles and verses over top Hip-Hop beats. Having continued to do gigs with Sanj and Ameet Chana and appearing alongside top Asian DJ acts, Sanj and Swami eventually got together in the studio to record the mega-hit track Where U @ Bro.
Despite no commercial release, Where U @ Bro still received substantial airplay from BBC Radio 1, BBC 1Xtra, Kiss 100, Galaxy FM and BBC Asian Network, and was voted as one of Clubasias Top 150 Essential Hits Of 2004, the only unreleased track on the list.
Since the success of the tune, Baracus has performed at the UK Asian Music Awards press launch event and was the first Asian rapper to be featured on the UK Dubstate segment on DJ Excalibahs Tales From The Legend Hip-Hop show on BBC 1Xtra.
He also won the 2006 Asian 8-Mile MC Battle contest at Radio 1 DJ Nihal's monthly clubnight 'Bombay Bronx'.
Swami Baracus is now attempting to carry the flag for Asian Hip Hop into the new generation. Currently recording his forthcoming solo mixtape featuring the top artists and producers of the scene, followed by an EP with production by UK fusion act Fusing Naked Beats, featuring various guest artists! Check out more from SB, in the coming weeks and months!
Swami Baracus and Menis performing with Rock iD!
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