Sidney Swift
- Entrepreneur
- Investor
- Record producer
- songwriter
Sidney Swift is an American entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and songwriter. He is the founder and CEO of SyncStream, a superfan creation platform. Previously, he co-founded the music tech venture studio Defi Entertainment, and served on the Web3 Culture Council for Rolling Stone.
Swift began his career in 2010 as a songwriter and producer, working with major artists including Nicki Minaj,[1] Beyoncé, Lil Wayne, Panic! at the Disco, Big Sean, and Future. His credits include hits like Beyoncé's "7/11", Jason Derulo's "Don't Wanna Go Home", and DJ Khaled's "Welcome to My Hood".
In 2017, Swift partnered with Atlantic Records to launch Chillpill, a Grammy-award nominated digital avatar artist. The project has released music with artists such as Rico Nasty, Sueco, and BBNO$.
In 2020, Swift founded Defient and in 2021, he was granted a patent[2] for creating a synchronized streaming technology.
Selected discography
Year | Artist | Album | Track | Songwriter | Producer | Mix Engineer / Vocal Producer |
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2011 | DJ Khaled | We the Best Forever | "Welcome to My Hood" | ![]() | ||
Jason Derulo | Future History | "Don't Wanna Go Home" | ![]() | |||
"X" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||
2012 | Jake Miller | Spotlight | "Runnin" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
2013 | Nelly | M.O. | "Heaven" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
2014 | Beyoncé | Beyoncé: Platinum Edition / More Only | "7/11" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
2015 | Major Lazer | Peace Is The Mission | "Light It Up" | ![]() | ![]() | |
Noel | Noel: A Christmas Album | "The Motown Cafe" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
"Rudolph" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||
"Jingle Bells" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||
"Gifts" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||
"Tags" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||
"Joy" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||
"Amazing Grace" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||
"We Wish You A Merry Christmas" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||
"Ceilings" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||
"Little Drummer Boy" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||
"Jingle Jingle" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||
"Heal" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||
"Silent Night" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||
"Penny Pinchin" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||
"$285 Million" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||
"Noel" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||
2016 | Big Sean | Non Album Single | "What A Year" | ![]() | ![]() | |
TWENTY88 | TWENTY88 | "2 Minute Warning" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
Jhené Aiko | TRIP | "Maniac" | ![]() | |||
Molly Moore | Shadow of the Sun EP | "Hallucinating" | ![]() | ![]() | ||
Keyon Christ | TBA | "Gods Of The City" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
"On My Way" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||
Christina Chriss | Non Album Single | "From the Way" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
French Montana | MC4 | "Check Come" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
"Im Heated" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||
2017 | Big Sean | I Decided | "Inspire Me" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Baby E | Kill The Noise | "Satisfied" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
Wyclef Jean | J'OUVERT | Little Things Remix | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
Carnival III | Warrior | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ||
Rita Ora | TBA | "Hallelujah" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
Stan Walker | New Take Over | "Messages" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
"New Take Over" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||
Marko Penn | Dirty Work | "Good Time" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
"Tithes & Offering" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||
"Blame It On The Dope" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||
Future | Hndrxx | "Use Me" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
Gucci Mane ft.Nicki Minaj | Mr. Davis | "Make Love" | ![]() | |||
Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne | Digital Single | "Changed It" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
Miguel | War & Leisure | "Pineapple Skies" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
2018 | Panic! at the Disco | Pray For The Wicked | "One Of The Drunks" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Chloe & Halle | The Kids Are Alright | "If God Spoke" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
Riz La Vie | Digital Single | "Napkins" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
Keyon Christ | They Dont Want Us | "Unfuckingfortunately ft. Vic Mensa" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
"Something Says" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||
"Nights Like This" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||
2019 | Sabrina Carpenter | Singular Act: II | "Tell Em" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Rose Villain | Digital Single | "Swoop" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
Santino La Saint | Digital Single | "Call You When I Get Home" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
Bryce Vine ft. YG | Carnival | "La La Land" | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Awards and nominations
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2019 | War & Leisure (as producer) | Best Urban Contemporary Album | Nominated |
The Kids Are Alright (as writer) | Best Urban Contemporary Album | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Nicki Minaj Taps Lil Wayne For New Song". XXL (magazine). Retrieved 2017-03-09.
- ^ "Synchronized Secondary Devices". Justia. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
- ^ "Big Sean Steps Into Elite Territory on 'I Decided.'". XXL Mag. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- ^ Blais-Billie, Braudie. "Behind the Givenchy Coat in Future's Poignant 'Use Me'". Billboard. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
- ^ Ortiz, Edwin. "Nicki Minaj Drops Three New Singles". Complex. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
External links
- Sidney Swift at AllMusic