Shwayze facts for kids

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Shwayze
Background information
Birth name	Aaron Smith
Also known as	Shwayze
Born	(1985-05-29) May 29, 1985 (age 40)
Origin	Malibu, California, United States
Genres	Hip hop alternative hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper songwriter actor
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2005–present
Labels	Suretone Geffen

Aaron Smith, known by his stage name Shwayze, is an American rapper. He was born on May 29, 1985. Shwayze became famous with his songs "Buzzin'" and "Corona and Lime". "Buzzin'" reached number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and "Corona and Lime" reached number 23. His first album, also called Shwayze, was released in 2008.

Music Journey

First Album: Shwayze (2008)

Shwayze started making music with Cisco Adler. They recorded several songs together and then signed with Geffen Records. Their first album, Shwayze, came out on August 19, 2008. Cisco Adler helped write the songs, produce the music, and sang backup.

The songs "Buzzin'" and "Corona and Lime" were big hits from this album. "Buzzin'" quickly climbed the Billboard Hot 100 chart. "Corona and Lime" also did very well, reaching number 23. The album itself debuted at number 10 on the Billboard charts. It sold 47,000 copies in its first week. "Buzzin'" was even used in commercials.

Shwayze and Cisco Adler also had their own reality television show on MTV called Buzzin'. It started on July 23, 2008.

Second Album: Let It Beat (2009)

Their second album, Let It Beat, was announced in early 2009. The first song from this album, "Get U Home", was released on June 28, 2009. Shwayze and Cisco Adler hoped this album would help them be seen more as serious musicians. They wanted to be known for their music, not just their reality TV show.

Cisco Adler said they wanted the sound on Let It Beat to be "bigger" than their first album. Songs like "Get U Home" had a more dance club feel. Other songs, like "Crazy For You" with Ric Ocasek and Darryl Jenifer, sounded more like rock music. "Heart and Soul" featured Roy Bittan and was a ballad. Famous rapper Snoop Dogg was also on the song "Livin' It Up".

Music Mix Tapes (2008–2010)

Shwayze and Cisco Adler released a mixtape called Rich Girls on November 24, 2008. A mixtape is like a collection of songs, often given away for free.

In June 2010, Cisco Adler released his own mixtape. Shwayze was featured on three songs: "California Girl," "High, High, High," and "More Than A Fan." .....

Shwayze's song "Get U Home" was used in the movies Sorority Row and Piranha 3D. He also appeared in a comedy sketch on Nick Swardson's Pretend Time in 2010.

The W's Mini-Album (2011)

In January 2011, Cisco Adler and Shwayze announced a new free "miniature album" called The W's. They shared more details about this mini-album during Cisco's weekly online show, "Cisco's House."

Shwayze's Name Clarification

For a while, the name "Shwayze" referred to both Aaron Smith and Cisco Adler as a duo. However, on August 30, 2011, they decided to make a change. From then on, "Shwayze" would refer only to Aaron Smith. The duo would be known as Shwayze & Cisco Adler. This change happened before they released their third album, Island in the Sun.

Island in the Sun (2011)

Shwayze and Cisco Adler released their third album, Island in the Sun, on September 13, 2011. The song "You Could Be My Girl" had a similar feel to their first album. This was different from Let It Beat, which had a more mainstream sound. .....

Before the album came out, the duo created an online show called Cisco's House. They also had a weekly "Island on Web Concept" where they shared new songs. "Butterfly" and "You Could Be My Girl" were first heard on this special.

Shwayzed and Confused EP (2012)

In 2012, Shwayze released his first EP album, which is a shorter album, called Shwayzed and Confused. The title was a fun reference to the movie ... and Confused. It had 5 songs, including "West Coast Party" and "Love is Overrated".

Shwayze Summer (2013)

The fourth album, Shwayze Summer, was released on July 14, 2013. The first song from the album was "Love is Overrated". This album was special because it was Shwayze's first full album as a solo artist, without Cisco Adler. Shwayze said they both needed a break from working together on music, but they were still friends. The album had 12 songs and featured artists like The Cataracs and Tayyib Ali.

King of the Summer EP (2015)

Shwayze released his second EP, King of the Summer, on July 17, 2015. The main song, "King of the Summer", was written by Shwayze. This EP had 7 songs and featured other artists like Paul Couture and Jodi Valentin.

Beach Boy (2019)

The fifth album, Beach Boy, came out on July 19, 2019. It had 9 songs and three main singles: "Perfect Wave" (featuring Cisco Adler), "Beach Boy" (featuring Paul Couture), and "God Gives" (featuring Thev Case).

Surf Trap (2020)

On July 17, 2020, Shwayze worked with producer Paul Couture again to release his sixth album, Surf Trap. This album had 12 songs. It featured the reggae rock band HIRIE on "Play God" and Cisco Adler on "Stuck".

Shwayze SZN (2022)

Shwayze released his seventh album, Shwayze SZN, on September 2, 2022. This was his first album with Ineffable Records. The album has a strong reggae and reggae rock sound. Many guest artists appeared on the album, including Jared Watson from Dirty Heads, The Elovaters, The Hip Abduction, Pepper, Slightly Stoopid, and Garrett Nash.

The album has 12 songs and also features Rome from Sublime with Rome, Claire Wright, and Little Dume. Shwayze described the album as "Feel good, Cali reggae with a splash of Nashville!" Shwayze SZN was also considered for a Grammy Award nomination for "Best Reggae Album" in 2023.

Personal Life

Shwayze married model Shelby Keeton on February 13, 2012, in Hawaii. They had a son named Hendrix, named after the famous guitarist Jimi Hendrix. The couple later divorced in 2013.

Discography

Studio albums

• Shwayze (2008)
• Let It Beat (2009)
• Island in the Sun (2011)
• Shwayzed & Confused (EP) (2012)
• Shwayze Summer (2013)
• King of the Summer (EP) (2015)
• Beach Boy (2019)
• Surf Trap (2020)
• Shwayze SZN (2022)

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