SongVault Artist Profile

"The Arsonist" Vic Swaz, a 25 year old lyricist from Eastern North Carolina. He along with his production team of (Devonte "D-will" Williams, Traves "teeDotpee" Powell), head The Constellation. Swaz has been mc'n for more than five years to date, although he's known for his brash delivery and witty word play, what critics are most impressed with is his songwriting ability. Growing up in Halifax County NC, Swaz attended Weldon High School. While playing basketball, he also began experimenting with battle rapping amongst his peers. A few years later while living in Greensboro NC, and attending NC A&T Swaz was first introduced to studio recording by Brandon Trusty an fell in love with it from there. Since then he has amassed a large collection of work, collaborating with a number of artist in and out of state. In doing so Vic has gained experience in nearly every aspect of hip hop from producing, engineering, writing, mixing, mastering, as well as working with graphic designs. Last year Swaz along with his childhood companion Jay Vayguz "Tha Shuffla" dropped "Tha Hood Demo" a free cd which merited rave reviews around the area and left the people buzzing about the solo projects. So now u have it, Swaz is back, The Constellation presents "The EZ Money Mixedtape" starring Vic Swaz Hosted by DJ Du coming winter 2010, already complete its a complination of original music and a few freestyles off industry beats a true treat for tha streets...