After  spending  his  adolescence  building  up  a  street  buzz  under  the  name  Young Savage,   the   Philadelphia   rapper   Shawn   Smith   reclaimed   his   own   name   for   his autobiographical debut, SINK OR SWIM: A SHAWN SMITH STORY. Once known for his voracious freestyles and quippy punchlines, Smith’s latest chapter brims with big-picture storytelling  and  astute  social  commentary.  “I  figure  I  can  be  a  spokesperson  because they never gon’ be able to tell their own story,” he says, casting a light on his Southwest Philly friends and family.  “People being aware of that cycle could open their minds up,” he adds optimistically. And yet, there’s no preachiness in his perspective. Instead, Smith has figured out a careful balance in rapping about his upbringing: he’s equal parts sharp-tongued and warm-hearted.

SJ - San Diego, CA
Sean Joseph is an emerging electronic music artist and producer originating from San Diego, California. The talented artist is quickly making waves in the scene with his unparalleled sound and style. Sean got his motivation in 2014 to become a DJ during college at San Jose State University and started mixing Bay Area rap and hip hop, then ventured into EDM. Inspired by his life experiences and influential artists like Zedd, DubVision, Alesso, and Martin Garrix, Sean Joseph creates bass house, big room, and progressive house tracks that will connect people worldwide. The talented musician seeks to push the envelope with his sound and bridge various elements from different genres to make a well-rounded, dynamic style. Sean Joseph is fueled by his passion for music, and his willingness to be the next prominent artist to breakthrough. With every release, Sean will have listeners engulfed into the world he creates with his mesmerizing productions. Sean Joseph is an artist to keep an eye on and ear out for as he is set to cement himself in the music industry for years to come.

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