Jonathan Bashan' Dumas aka "Swole" Multi-platinum producer, songwriter, muscian, and music artist and currently owner of "Swole Productions". Jonathan began his music career in 2000 co-starting "The Lab Productions" while achieving major placement with numerous major artists to name a few such as: Ying Yang Twins current song "Stupid", Mike Jones, Hurricane Chris, Soulja Boy, V.I.C "Wobble", Fergie, Avant, E40, Tex James, and many others. 
	Swole brings to you his latest catchy funk-filled single inspired by the sounds of the Godfather of Soul "James Brown" in light of Black Lives Matter movement.  The single entitled "BMIC" Black Man In Charge is an organic composition composed from many music genres of the past.

OMNI

BMIC

B.M.I.C. "Black Man In Charge

Swole is duly noted as a “multi-platinum producer” and for playing live instrumentation as a signature to his projects. He’s a seasoned musician, songwriter, actor, and artist that discovered and worked with some of the most famous artists in the music industry  with more than 30 major placements. Swole’s father was a professional drummer for the Godfather of Soul “James Brown”.  The list of instruments Swole learned to play grew from drums, piano, electric guitar, bass guitar, organ, to most woodwind and brass instruments. Simply put he has the reputation as a producer of “hit songs”. In 2000, Swole began his music career co-starting "The Lab Productions".  He worked with artists such as 50 Cent, Chamillionaire, Busta Rhymes, Lil Mo, Bone Crusher, and Three Six Mafia. In 2006 he signed with Michael Crooms aka “Mr. ColliPark” (founder of ColliPark Music) as ¼ member of “The Package Store” known as Mr. ColliPark’s personal production team. During Swole era with Mr. ColliPark, he was an Executive Producer and Co-Producer on numerous productions that resulted in major placements. He appeared with Mr. ColliPark on MTV’s show “Celebrity Rap Superstar”. “Swole” was a featured guest producer and would provide his music compositions to the winning contestants; Sebastian Bach, Shar Jackson, and Playboy’s “Kendra”.  2008 Swole signed with “Warner Brothers Records” as Junior A&R and would later produce for music artists such as Fergie, Soulja Boy, Avant, Bun B, Hurricane Chris, Mike Jones, Young Berg, Lloyd, Arab, V.I.C., Raw Digga, Young Meech, Porscha Coleman, E40, Neyo, Stan Williams, 4 Ize, The Kadalack Boyz, Mahogany, Tex James, and many more. In 2010 he persevered on the path establishing his brand as CEO/Founder of “Swole Productions”.  ”2012 Having no shortage on projects he continues producing numerous well-known artists such as, Ying Yang Twins, Mike Jones, Bones Thugs, and Harmony.  Swole managed between projects to assist with establishing his current record label “Bacyardbang Inc.” This business venture brought forth Scatbackalabacon Booncoon Music Group. January 2013, Swole partnered with label CEO, Patra Sims of RIMM Global Media Corporation as Vice President yet forming another corporation called, “RimmByBang”; with projects pending 2013 release dates. Swole is preparing release of his debut album, “The Gift of God” as artist “Jonathan the Gift”. The album will feature artists produced by Swole & Freon.  June 2013 Bacyardbang Inc., signed an aspiring Pop Artist “Nicole Krinsky” to their label. The list of upcoming artists from these “Indie Labels” is massive”. 

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