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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 Records Geffen Records
Associated acts	Cisco Adler The Cataracs Dev Yung Skeeter Sky Blu

Aaron Smith, known by his stage name Shwayze, was born on May 29, 1985. He is an American rapper and songwriter. His first song, "Buzzin'", became popular and reached number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100 music chart. His next song, "Corona and Lime", climbed even higher to number 23 on the same chart. Shwayze's first album, also called Shwayze, was released in 2008.

Shwayze's Music Career

First Album: Shwayze (2008)

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

The songs "Buzzin'" and "Corona and Lime" were the first singles from the album. "Buzzin'" quickly reached number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. "Corona and Lime" went even higher, reaching number 23. The album itself debuted at number 10 on the Billboard charts. It sold 47,000 copies in its first week.

Shwayze and Cisco Adler even had their own reality television show on MTV. It was called Buzzin' and 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 was "Get U Home", released on June 28, 2009. Shwayze and Cisco Adler hoped this album would help them be known more for their music. They wanted to be seen as a serious band.

Cisco Adler said they wanted the sound of Let It Beat to be "bigger" than their first album. Songs like "Get U Home" had a more rhythmic, club feel. Other songs featured famous musicians like Snoop Dogg on "Livin' It Up".

Music Mix Tapes (2008–2010)

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

In 2010, Shwayze released his own free mixtape under his real name, Aaron Smith. Some of his songs, like "Get U Home", were used in movies such as Sorority Row and Piranha 3D.

The W's Mini-Album (2011)

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

Clarifying the Name Shwayze

For a while, the name Shwayze referred to both Aaron Smith and Cisco Adler. But on August 30, 2011, they decided to make a change. From then on, Shwayze would only refer 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. This album had a similar feel to their first one. It featured other artists like Kendrick Lamar and Sky Blu.

Before the album came out, they created an online show called Cisco's House. They also had a weekly "Island on Web Concept" where they shared new songs.

Shwayzed and Confused EP (2012)

In 2012, Shwayze released his first EP (Extended Play) album. It was called Shwayzed and Confused. An EP is shorter than a full album, usually with 4-6 songs. This EP included songs like "West Coast Party".

Shwayze Summer (2013)

Shwayze Summer was Shwayze's fourth album. It came out on July 14, 2013. This was his first full album as a solo artist, without Cisco Adler. Shwayze said they both needed a break from working together, but they were still friends. The album had 12 songs and featured artists like The Cataracs.

King of the Summer EP (2015)

Shwayze released his second EP, King of the Summer, on July 17, 2015. It had 7 songs and featured artists like Paul Couture.

Beach Boy (2019)

His fifth album, Beach Boy, was released on July 19, 2019. It had 9 songs. Some of the singles included "Perfect Wave" which featured Cisco Adler.

Surf Trap (2020)

On July 17, 2020, Shwayze worked with producer Paul Couture to release his sixth album, Surf Trap. This album had 12 songs. It featured guest artists like the reggae rock band HIRIE and Cisco Adler.

Shwayze SZN (2022)

Shwayze's seventh album, Shwayze SZN, was released on September 2, 2022. This album has a strong reggae and reggae rock sound. It features many guest artists, including Jared Watson of Dirty Heads and Pepper. Shwayze described the album as "Feel good, Cali reggae with a splash of Nashville!"

Personal Life

Shwayze married model Shelby Keeton on February 13, 2012, in Hawaii. They had a son named 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)