R-Swift
Birth nameRodnie Jerome Graham, Jr.
Also known asSwift
Born (1981-10-15) October 15, 1981
Long Island, New York, U.S.
OriginPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
GenresChristian 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, that was his first album to debut on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums charts.[2][3][5] His fourth album would do likewise, which was released in 2009, Anthem, also with Cross Movement.[2][3][5] The fifth album, Apply Pressure, with Rhyme Council and Central South, was released in 2013, and this got on the aforementioned chart, as well as, Christian Albums.[2][3][5][6] He is now signed to Xist.[1]

Early life

R-Swift was born on October 15, 1981, as Rodnie Jerome Graham, Jr. in Long Island, New York, who moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as a youngster and young adult.[1][4]

Personal life

R-Swift is married to Stacey, who is a cancer survivor, and together they now reside in Atlanta, Georgia.[7] They have three daughters, who are Shayla, Jasmine, and Summer.[7] Their only son died, who was Rodnie Jerome Graham, III, 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
Title Album details Peak chart positions[5]
US
Chr[10]		 US
Gos[9]
Elevation 81.02
  • Released: September 15, 2003
  • Label: I-66
  • CD, digital download
 – –
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
 46 21
Higher Learning
  • Released: June 17, 2016
  • Label: Xist Music/Malaco
  • digital download
 – –

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
  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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