THE RAPPER SITS WITH US IN SUNNY TAMPA, FLORIDA AND DISCUSSES HIS TROUBLED ROAD TO SUCCESS, INFLUENCES AND HIS UPCOMING SINGLE WITH GHOSTFACE KILLAH.

12, June 2024

Born Harry William Bruder Jr. in Camden, NJ, and raised in the rough streets of Kensington, North Philadelphia and then to Tampa Bay, Florida in the early 2000’s ,

Multi-Talented Independent rapper/producer and songwriter, Killa Swift has been making authentic style underground rap music for almost 2 decades now.

he has made a name for himself,sure, you probably heard stories of his past street life,or him being incarcerated, or him being homeless and battling addictions. But you probably never heard about the countless times Killa Swift has picked himself up out of the mud, and reinvented himself to do better.

This amazing artist was inspired to not only start, but keep making music,when he realized that Hip-Hop is the only soul food that gives him the greatest freedom.

In this interview with Killa Swift, he talks about how he started making music, his departure with Bentley Records, His Start with TIARecordsUK & The Rise of Griddy City, and what the future holds for him and his career.

"Growing up in Philadelphia, hip hop music had a profound impact on me. It served as an outlet for my emotions and as an escape from the struggles of everyday life. The music was a way for me to express myself and find solace in the lyrics and beats. I was inspired by the way artists portrayed their stories and how they could take a mundane experience and turn it into something beautiful. I was also inspired by the passion of the local hip hop scene and the way it brought people from all different backgrounds together. The energy of the performances, the collaboration between artists and the unique styles of each artist inspired me to pursue my own musical aspirations.

Hip hop music provided me with a platform to express my thoughts and feelings, and it gave me the courage to pursue my dreams."'

2.Where were you born and raised?

I was born in Camden, NJ. Raised in Jersey & Kensington, North Philly across the bridge

3.what's your biggest regret so far?

"My biggest regret I feel in my career was not going mainstream sooner. After a long but successful underground run in Florida (about 12 Years) which included opening for Afro Man, Kotton Mouth Kingz, and the Strange Music Tour. In 2020 I finally signed a distribution deal with Bentley Records and further developed my career. I wish I had the wisdom then that I have now. I would have made a few moves differently that could’ve furthered me, but this industry is forever changing, so you always gotta stay on top of the trends.

4.So what do you think you have accomplished?

"I believe after 20 years, I am finally achieving my respect. I have opened doors for many other artists by paving the way for them to follow, also I've landed big feature placements with Benny The Butcher, Joell Ortiz, Gucci Mane and Wu Tang Clan, to name a few. Sorry for being modest, there's legends in my letters. My debut album (The Trouble With Harry, Bentley Records 2023) is doing well and has been well received by fans and critics alike. It has achieved worldwide notoriety, as my music has been heard in many countries.I have always been respected by my rap peers, and I have been able to make a difference in people’s lives as I have used my platform to positively influence people".

5. How would you describe the music you make?

"I have also used my platform to empower and inspire people, as I have made it a priority to use my music to help those in the same struggles as me. I have also used my platform to give back to the community, Additionally, I have collaborated with other artists to create music that speaks to the struggles of the everyday person. Although i have a funny way of saying things, there's always a jewel or lesson behind it. Also that Gritty and Dark classic Philly Hip Hop with no fear of versatility or being different. Read that last part again.

6. Tell me more about your upcoming or recent projects?

“Bruder & The Butcher” Featuring Benny the Butcher and KingforaDay215 and “Look Good Losing” Featuring Inspectah Deck of Wu-Tang Clan & Griddy City.

Distributed by: Good Morning Music & Unknown Origin Entertainment

I'm Also in a Collective Group out of Philadelphia Called: “Griddy City” and our first project,

“A Different Type of Griddy “ features Jadakiss & Tragedy Khadafi. it is out on all platforms now.

“Snake Bitez” is my upcoming track off my “War Of Art” album that features Ghostface Killah. It is produced by Wu-Tang Producer,Bronze Nazareth

I also signed a management deal with TIARecordsUK based out of The United Kingdom, A major powerhouse in the industry, so we are building the empire efficiently.

This rising talent has shown from the quality of songs; his dedication and hard work to make a difference in the music industry even as an independent artist. He has accomplished being a successful artist by his personal standards, able to write, perform and produce music for himself and others.

Get to know Killa Swift:

Killa Swift | Spotify

Killa Swift-Apple Music

Griddy City-"A Different Type Of Griddy" (Mixtape)-None (musics.to)

Killa Swift-Killa Swift (musics.to)