This Is My Demo
by Sway
  • Record Label: All City
  • Release Date: Feb 6, 2006
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 2 out of 18

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  1. Benb
    Aug 9, 2006
    10
    amazing.
  2. Ramadan
    Apr 13, 2006
    10
    Best song for 2006
  3. jnjgas.gn
    Apr 3, 2006
    10
    great
  4. FozzaFSA
    Mar 1, 2006
    8
    Sway IS NOT the saviour of the UK urban music But he is a funny likeable rapper/MC that can combine one liners with in depth thoughts on topical issues about himself and the world around him. Get past his changes in delivery styles and there is a lot that is left to be liked on this solid debut One of the best albums by a UK hip hop artist for a long time and will probably hold its own as Sway IS NOT the saviour of the UK urban music But he is a funny likeable rapper/MC that can combine one liners with in depth thoughts on topical issues about himself and the world around him. Get past his changes in delivery styles and there is a lot that is left to be liked on this solid debut One of the best albums by a UK hip hop artist for a long time and will probably hold its own as being one of the better records of this year - one can only see this guy moving on to bigger things. Look out for: His alter Ghanian -ego on the album dubbed "Charlie Boy" The break with the flow of the album in the shocking "Pretty Ugly Husband" And the amazing 3rd verse on "Hype Boys" - it was originally found on his mixtapes!… Expand
  5. DynamiksTheGreat
    Mar 16, 2006
    9
    Sway is a legend in the making. I think Sway can be a savior to the UK urban music scene. Sway can also be the one to take his act to American be succesful. He also needs to be more consitent with his content. Also comparing Sway to other rappers is just limiting his potential. Sway lyrics also gives a laugh in his lyrics. He also shows hes not a regular artist because he has quality Sway is a legend in the making. I think Sway can be a savior to the UK urban music scene. Sway can also be the one to take his act to American be succesful. He also needs to be more consitent with his content. Also comparing Sway to other rappers is just limiting his potential. Sway lyrics also gives a laugh in his lyrics. He also shows hes not a regular artist because he has quality music without being signed. Sway is THE FUTURE.… Expand
  6. Benb
    Apr 19, 2006
    10
    amazing.
  7. souljahr
    May 8, 2006
    10
    sway is the only best rapper we have all the other urban artists are trying to hard with hip hop and seem to go over the top with garage, whilst sway is making music for everyone 2 listen and enjoy. The british are shit at rap sway wish you the best of luck mate we are counting on you to rep the uk.
  8. wishmasterownsmysoul
    Feb 15, 2009
    8
    Brilliant! Rap, grime, R&B, hip-hop...he has blended everything so well, striking the right balance. His lyrical skills are intimidating to say the least...he knows his strengths and he uses them to the optimum. truly breaking new grounds in music. Great subject matter too, narrated in a funny, almost satirical manner. If he contnues making brilliant albums, i might even include in the Brilliant! Rap, grime, R&B, hip-hop...he has blended everything so well, striking the right balance. His lyrical skills are intimidating to say the least...he knows his strengths and he uses them to the optimum. truly breaking new grounds in music. Great subject matter too, narrated in a funny, almost satirical manner. If he contnues making brilliant albums, i might even include in the all time great rappers just for his flow!! Highlights: Hype boyz & this is my demo.… Expand
  9. KevinH
    Feb 19, 2007
    10
    Sway is rediculous. insane lyricist.
  10. Sweetzous.a.s.a.a
    Dec 11, 2006
    10
    Basiclly ma guy is just weighty i dnt care wat any one says bout him.
  11. jnjgas.gn
    Apr 14, 2006
    10
    great

Awards & Rankings

60
#60 Best Album of 2006

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Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. BBC collective
    80
    This will end up flying off the shelves for sure.
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  2. Dot Music
    70
    There's no denying Sway's dazzling verbal chops and it's not just the speed and flow of his delivery that impresses.... His musical backdrops, however, are very much less adventurous and anyone looking to "This Is My Demo" for grime's trademark, darkly paranoid, tacheometric beats will be disappointed.
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  3. musicOMH.com
    60
    There's a feeling that This Is My Demo is just geared too much towards the commercial audience.
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