SWAGGER RITE GIVES AUDIENCES A TASTE OF THE CARRIBEAN SERVING UP AN OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR “SPICY” OFF HIS RECENTLY RELEASED EP “DETOUR” WATCH HERE
(Toronto, ON – April 27, 2021) – Today, Swagger Rite drops a Sheronna Osbourne directed official music video for the for the melodic reggae-influenced track “Spicy,”- WATCH HERE. The Wray and Nephew Rum sponsored video is stacked with high energy surroundings infused with romantic, yet playful visuals set at a house party in Toronto.
The official music video serves as a full circle piece stemming from Swagger’s established choreography background. “We wanted to create a vibe for when the world opens up again. We have so much to celebrate. We did this one as an ode to the greatest time, when the city danced. When we didn’t have an option to get out the hood but dance” said Swagger Rite. The video features notable dancer Deshan Lewis known for Sean Paul’s “Get Busy”. In the past Swagger Rite can be found dancing in massively popular music videos such as Rhianna’s Pon De Replay and multitudes of music videos with noteworthy names including Director X.
“Spicy” comes off from the recently released EP Detour. Swagger Rite aimed to create an EP to reflect the diversity of his musical taste. Of the EP he says, “I don’t want people to press play on my project with pre-conceived expectations of what I should sound like. I listen to all sorts of music, and I can make all sorts of music, and I want my fans to come along on this journey with me.”
About Swagger Rite
Since making his debut into the music industry with his 2016 mixtape P.O.M.E. (Product Of My Environment), Toronto artist Swagger Rite has crafted his sound to draw from multiple genres to convey life experiences rooted in street tales and limitless dreams.
In 2019, Swagger Rite released his debut album, The Swagged Out Pedestrian, allowing him to reach multiple milestones for a new artist. Some of those moments include performing shows throughout the United States, playing Veld Festival in Toronto, having his single “Drop Top” showcased in HBO’s Euphoria, and a feature in CBC Music’s mini-series Drake’s Plan. While the sounds of hip-hop, R&B, pop, and rock have always permeated Swagger Rite’s music, on his 2021 EP Detour, the Canadian rapper reveals new layers and depth to his artistry.