Akon’s Artist, Young Swift, is One to Watch

Akon's Artist, Young Swift, is One to Watch

Durham, N.C., native Young Swift is Akon’s newest edition to the Konvict Records family. In his unique music style, he offer fans a nice blend of hip-hop and R&B. Here, the man who’s opened for major mainstream artists, such as DJ Unk, Ludacris, Ne-Yo, Lloyd and Monica, and the one behind the viral single, “I Came to Ball,” discusses his career and idea of a perfect woman. –yvette caslin

Connecting with Akon’s Konvict Music …
I was in the mix with a lot of people that are in the business. Akon came across my song in the club. We played him a lot more of my records. From there, it was magic.


Currently working on …
Music for my album, videos and visuals to increase my visibility, and let people know who I am.


How strong is your digital reputation?
I am heating up on Twitter [@young swift].

Growing up in Durham …
It was great and very cultured. As far as the music scene, it’s blended with Down South and East Coast music. I did a lot of performances in the city, in North Carolina, as a whole, and in The Triangle.


When did you know that you would be an artist?
I knew at 13. That’s when I quit sports — football and basketball. I was real athletic.

Instruments you play …
I play the piano, a little.

What are you learning from Akon?
I am learning a lot about the business and watching the moves he makes. He’s helped mold my sound. He started that early on. He saw something that I was doing, and he told me what to work in more and continue to grow. He’s a great man.

How do you keep the ladies off you with those handsome hazel eyes?
I don’t want to get in trouble. [Laughs]

What is your idea of a perfect woman?
She has to be smart and attractive. A cool chick who I can chill with and vibe with.

Do you have a steady girlfriend?
Next question … I plead the Fifth. [Laughs]

Album drops …
We haven’t set a date, but expect to see and hear from me really soon … Charge Nation coming soon.

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