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Straight from the mouth of Marnie Sides,"I STARTED WRITING RAPS AT THE AGE OF 9, IN THE NICKERSON GARDEN PROJECTS WHERE I TOOK ON ALL OF LIFES CHALLENGES. ONCE I REALLY STARTED GETTING INTO MAKING MUSIC.... MY BIG HOME BOY FLIPSIDE OF O.F.T.B. (OPERATION FROM THE BOTTOM) TOOK ME UNDER HIS WING. HE SHOWED ME & TAUGHT ME THE ARTS & CRAFTS OF THE RAP GAME. OFTEN TIMES HE'D PICK ME UP FROM MY GRANDMOTHER'S HOUSE & TAKE ME UP TO DEATH ROW RECORDS TO REALLY SHOW ME HOW PUTTIN IN WORK IS SUPPOSE TO BE DONE. ONE STUDIO SESSION I'LL NEVER FORGET WAS IN MARCH OF 1996. HE TOOK ME UP TO DEATH ROW SO I COULD PUT A VERSE ON A SONG THEY WERE RECORDING. THAT NIGHT..... ALL THE HOMIES FROM THE HOOD WAS THERE. THEY NEVER KNEW I COULD RAP UNTIL THAT DAY. 2PAC HAPPENED TO SHOW UP. HE SAT DOWN AT THE MIXING BOARD WHILE I WAS LAYING DOWN MY VERSE. WHEN I WAS DONE.... ALL THE HOMIES WERE IN SHOCK AND SAID DAMN! WHO IS THAT? WHEN I WALKED OUT OF THE BOOTH... THEY GAVE IT UP.... ON TOP OF THAT..... 2PAC CAME OVER TO ME & SAID.... "COME HERE NIGGA! YOU DOPE THAN A MUTHAFUCKA, YOU'RE GONNA BE SOMEBODY ONE DAY..... KEEP DOIN YO THANG" I HAD TEARS RUNNING DOWN MY FACE. I WAS IN DISBELIEF BECAUSE HE GAVE ME MY PROPS AND I WAS A NOBODY. I COULDNT EVEN SPEAK. I KNEW I HAD SKILLS BECAUSE FLIPSIDE WANTED ME ON THAT SONG BUT I DIDNT KNOW I HAD IT LIKE THAT. A YEAR LATER (1997) FLIPSIDE SIGNED ME TO FLAT BROKE ENT. I WAS IN A GROUP NAMED THE "SIDAS." THINGS WERE GOOD WHILE IT LASTED. NOW IM ON A MISSION AS A SOLO ARTIST. MARNIE-SIDE PUTTIN THE MASH DOWN."
Join me in welcoming another group of artistic young men known as S.W.A.G. "This is the history behind the name S.W.A.G. It began in the year of 1989 when Xaron White, Barry Hubbard, And Xarel White were born in Redlands California as well as Milwaukee Wisconsin. Not long after that they began imitating Rappers and hip-hop artist who inspired them to this day, such as Jay Z, Fabolous, and Ice Cube. Wanting to follow in the footsteps of their inspirations, they soon discovered they were blessed with the gift to write music. Upon that gift they decided to create their own image and unique style of music. While entering early teenage years they began performing in talent shows, high school rallies, as well as in front of family and friends. During this time they were given their stage names, 2nyc3(Xaron), K.B. (Barry), Certified (Xarel). Recently in 2006 2nyc3, K.B. and Certified created their name S.W.A.G (Style With Accomplishing Goals) pertaining to the image and style of music they displayed. To follow their dream and inspirations S.W.A.G recognizes the long road ahead filled with, hard work, determination, and persistence, along with dedication. This is the biography behind S.W.A.G "Stay tuned for more news from new groups!
