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THE OTHER SIDE TOO
S-WRAP
RASHAD thaPOET
THE VARSITY

The Other Side Too - https://swrap.lnk.to/theothersidetoo
Single: “New Day”

ARTIST BIOS

S-WRAP

S-Wrap is an international Hip-Hop/Spoken Word artist based out of Nashville whose lyrical style and unique cadence sets him apart from his peers. His vivid wordplay, dynamic spoken word, and conscious subject matter paves the way for his eclectic sound.

He has worked with respected artists and producers such as Michael Franti, Elan Morrison, Derek Minor, nobigdyl., Stelth of the Lumineers, the Flobots, and many more.

He continues to raise the bar and set new standards in the hip hop community. S-Wrap uses his art to inspire people to pursue passions By "Speaking Life" in all his work, whether spoken word, rapping, or public speaking; S-Wrap is able to reinforce authenticity and integrity in society and its culture.

RASHAD thaPOET RAYFORD
Featured by the Wall Street Journal, NPR, The Huffington Post, The Tennessean and the Nashville Scene, Rayford is an 8-time Nashville Industry Music Awards (NIMA) winner and a 3-time SEA nominee (Southern Entertainment Awards) including a nomination for Southern Artist Of the Year (2018). As a speaker, his work earned him the honor of presenting aTEDTalk atTEDX Nashville. He’s also curated a curriculum on Civil Rights and Spoken Word/Hip-Hop for the Downtown Public Library in Nashville. He now leads workshops on Hip-Hop for The National Museum Of African American Music (NMAAM) and is a mentor for Southern Word, teaching literacy in schools using spoken word. RTP graced the stage with Nick Caveas as a part of his FEAT. series and opened the second annual Black Music Honors show, featuring artists such as The Jacksons, Guy, Oleta Adams, Slick Rick and Donnie McClurkin among others.

THE VARSITY

Taking its cues from production teams like Organized Noize, The Soul Council, and 1500 or Nothin’, producers Kyle Hicks, Mike Hicks and Adrian Taylor came together in 2021 to form The Varsity — a full-service music production cooperative for artists, creatives and businesses. The team’s primary focus is on delivering first-rate hip-hop, soul and rnb music production.

Between the three of them, Mike, Adrian and Kyle have accompanied, toured with or worked alongside a host of artists across many genres — the likes of which include Rascal Flatts, Pharrell, PJ Morton, Murs, Little Big Town, Taj Mahal, Propaganda, Keb Mo, Lauren Daigle, LeAnn Rimes, …and a score of others. They now look to bring their knowledge, skills and experience together to continue serving artists and the industry at-large with high-quality music production.

Press Highlights

MAGNETIC MAGAZINE Q&A
WILLIAMSON SOURCE
WSMV-TV TODAY IN NASHVILLE
WXNA-FM SOUL OF THE CITY

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